Current Journal of Neurology

Melatonin: A potential therapeutic approach for neuropathic pain in patients with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease

Document Type : Letter to the Editor

Author

Zahra Nazari Taloki

Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran

https://doi.org/10.18502/cjn.v24i4.22689
Abstract
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Keywords

Melatonin
Neuropathy
Quality of Life
Chronic Kidney Disease
Hemodialysis
Subjects
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Current Journal of Neurology
Volume 24, Issue 4
Autumn 2025
Pages 343-345

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