Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jul 2010
ReviewAcupuncture for treating uremic pruritus in patients with end-stage renal disease: a systematic review.
Uremic pruritus (UP) is a common and bothersome symptom in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that does not always respond to conventional care. Acupuncture is frequently used for the treatment of a wide range of conditions, but its effects on UP in ESRD patients are unclear. The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for UP in patients with ESRD. ⋯ J Pain Symptom Manage 2010;40:117e125. 2010 U. S. Cancer Pain Relief Committee.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jul 2010
ReviewAcupuncture for treating uremic pruritus in patients with end-stage renal disease: a systematic review.
Uremic pruritus (UP) is a common and bothersome symptom in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that does not always respond to conventional care. Acupuncture is frequently used for the treatment of a wide range of conditions, but its effects on UP in ESRD patients are unclear. The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for UP in patients with ESRD. ⋯ J Pain Symptom Manage 2010;40:117e125. 2010 U. S. Cancer Pain Relief Committee.