Omega-3 fatty acids for uremic pruritus: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Omega-3 fatty acids for uremic pruritus: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Uremic pruritus (UP) is common in the late stages of chronic kidney disease. Currently, there is a lack of effective treatment for UP. Limited evidence exists on the therapeutic effect of omega-3 fatty acid (O3FA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of O3FA supplements in UP patients....

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Main Authors: Ping-Hsun Lu, Xiao-Feng Yao, Yang-Sheng Lin, I-Shiang Tzeng, Po-Hsuan Lu, Ko-Lin Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Tzu-Chi Medical Journal
Subjects:
chronic kidney disease
dialysis
meta-analysis
omega-3 fatty acid
uremic pruritus
Online Access:http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2022;volume=34;issue=4;spage=394;epage=401;aulast=Lu

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