Frequent nocturnal hemodialysis has emerged as a promising option for patients, with some studies demonstrating that it improves clinical outcomes. However, the negative results of a recent randomized trial have cast some doubt on whether nocturnal home hemodialysis has any advantages over conventional hemodialysis.
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Kerr, P. Nocturnal hemodialysis—should we still provide this therapy?. Nat Rev Nephrol 7, 611–612 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneph.2011.140
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