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Papers: 7 May 2022 - 13 May 2022


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
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2022 May 02


JAMA Netw Open


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Efficacy and Safety of Difelikefalin in Japanese Patients With Moderate to Severe Pruritus Receiving Hemodialysis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Authors

Narita I, Tsubakihara Y, Uchiyama T, Okamura S, Oya N, Takahashi N, Gejyo F
JAMA Netw Open. 2022 May 02; 5(5):e2210339.
PMID: 35511180.

Abstract

Patients with pruritus receiving hemodialysis frequently experience oppressive physical and psychiatric symptoms that directly affect their quality of life and increase mortality. However, treatment options are limited.