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Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) or trazodone appear to be no better than placebo in the treatment of insomnia among patients undergoing long-term haemodialysis, reveals a study. In addition, trazodone use is associated with a higher incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs).

In a meta-analysis of national cohort studies on COVID-19 vaccination across the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), undervaccination was associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes (ie, COVID-19 hospitalization or death) relative to full vaccination.

Use of gabapentinoid can potentially elevate the risk for severe exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a study.