Benefits and harm of niacin and its analog for renal dialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Clinical trials have shown that niacin and its analog, niacinamide, significantly reduce serum phosphate in patients undergoing dialysis. This review aimed to assess the benefits and harm of niacin and niacinamide in renal dialysis patients.

Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were searched, without language limitation, randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Enalapril versus losartan for adults with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: Both enalapril and losartan are effective and widely used in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This review aimed to evaluate the benefits of enalapril and losartan in adults with CKD.

Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library and ClinicalTrials.