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Can J Kidney Health Dis


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Have We Just Scratched the Surface? A Narrative Review of Uremic Pruritus in 2020.

Authors

Martin CE, Clotet-Freixas S, Farragher JF, Hundemer GL
Can J Kidney Health Dis. 2020; 7:2054358120954024.
PMID: 33117546.

Abstract

Uremic pruritus is a highly prevalent and debilitating symptom in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The purpose of this review is to examine current evidence on the mechanisms and treatments of pruritus in CKD and highlight promising areas for future research.