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Does frequent nocturnal hemodialysis result in better outcomes than conventional thrice-weekly hemodialysis?

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boxed-textCulleton BF et al. (2007) Effect of frequent nocturnal hemodialysis vs conventional hemodialysis on left ventricular mass and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 298: 1291–1299

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