Impairment of endogenous melatonin rhythm is related to the degree of chronic kidney disease (CREAM study)

Conclusions. As melatonin amplitude and melatonin rhythm decreased with advancing renal dysfunction, follow-up research into circadian rhythms in patients with CKD is warranted. (Source: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation)

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