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  1. Late-day confusion in people with dementia - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 26, 2024 · The term "sundowning" refers to a state of confusion that occurs in the late afternoon and lasts into the night. Sundowning can cause various behaviors, such as confusion, anxiety, …

  2. Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 30, 2024 · Many older adults have trouble sleeping. But people with dementia often have an even harder time. Sleep troubles may affect up to 25% of people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's and …

  3. Oxycodone (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 1, 2026 · Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of oxycodone in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely …

  4. Diabetic hypoglycemia - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 15, 2025 · Treatment for diabetic hypoglycemia depends on how serious your low blood sugar becomes. If you think your blood sugar may be too low, check your blood sugar level with a blood …

  5. How to read colonoscopy results - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 4, 2025 · (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee), you may be wondering what the results mean. This guide can help you understand the common terms and findings in your colonoscopy report. But it's important to …

  6. Fibromyalgia - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 26, 2025 · In general, treatments for fibromyalgia include both medicine and other techniques. The goal is to lessen your symptoms and improve your overall health. No one treatment works for all …

  7. Fentanyl (transdermal route) - Side effects & dosage

    Feb 1, 2026 · Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of the Duragesic® patch and Fentanyl extended-release patch in …

  8. Aortic dissection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 20, 2025 · An aortic dissection is a medical emergency in which a tear happens in the inner layer of the body's main artery. That artery is called the aorta. Blood rushes through the tear. This causes the …

  9. Polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 26, 2025 · Diagnosis For polycystic kidney disease, certain tests can detect the size and number of kidney cysts you have. Tests also can show how much healthy kidney tissue you have. Tests …

  10. Diabetes - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 21, 2026 · Clinical trials Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. Lifestyle and home remedies Diabetes …