Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Chronotherapy

The adaptation of therapeutic approaches such as pharmacological (DRUG CHRONOTHERAPY), surgical, radiological, or physical to the known variations in biological RHYTHMICITY, such as CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS. The treatment is aimed at supporting normal rhythms, or modifying the timing of therapy to achieve maximal efficacy and minimal adverse effect.

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The adaptation of therapeutic approaches such as pharmacological (DRUG CHRONOTHERAPY), surgical, radiological, or physical to the known variations in biological RHYTHMICITY, such as CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS. The treatment is aimed at supporting normal rhythms, or modifying the timing of therapy to achieve maximal efficacy and minimal adverse effect.

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  • Chronotherapies

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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coordinate with type of therapy but do not coordinate with CIRCADIAN RHYTHM; SLEEP PHASE CHRONOTHERAPY and DRUG CHRONOTHERAPY are also available

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  • Circadian Rhythm (1972-1996)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chronotherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019454. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019454
  2. Chronotherapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronotherapy_(treatment_scheduling)
  3. Chronotherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5114262