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Publication Name World Journal of Nephrology
Manuscript ID 38508
Country/Territory India
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2018-04-25 01:01
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2018-08-07 07:09
ISSN 2220-6124 (online)
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Category Urology & Nephrology
Manuscript Type Retrospective Study
Article Title Role of narrow band ultra violet radiation as an add-on therapy in peritoneal dialysis patients with refractory uremic pruritus
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Ranjeeta Sapam and Rajesh Waikhom
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Rajesh Waikhom, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Nephrology, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal East, Manipur, Porompat 795005, India. rajesh.waikhom@gmail.com
Key Words Narrow band ultraviolet radiation; Uremic pruritus; Peritoneal dialysis; visual analogue score; retrospective study
Core Tip Uremic pruritus is a very distressing condition commonly seen in patients with advanced renal failure. Patients respond poorly to the currently available treatment regime. Narrow band ultraviolet (NUV-B) ra­diation is a treatment option in patients with refractory symptoms. In this study, we selected patients on peritoneal dialysis who had refractory pruritic symptoms, and used NUV-B as an add-on therapy to the standard medical care for a period of 12 wk. We found that using NUV-B improved symptoms in more than 90% of patients. However, the present regime used is not patient-friendly and compliance is poor.
Publish Date 2018-08-07 07:09
Citation Sapam R, Waikhom R. role of narrow band ultra violet radiation as an add-on therapy in peritoneal dialysis patients with refractory uremic pruritus. World J Nephrol 2018; 7(4): 84-89
URL http://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v7/i4/84.htm
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v7.i4.84
Full Article (PDF) WJN-7-84.pdf
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