Health implications of disrupted circadian rhythms and the potential for daylight as therapy

This paper reviews the molecular basis of circadian rhythms and the pathophysiologic consequences of alterations in these rhythms, and explores the concept of daylight as therapy to restore disrupted circadian rhythms and improve clinical outcomes.

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Published in:Anesthesiology (Philadelphia) 2015-05, Vol.122 (5), p.1170-1175
Main Authors: Brainard, Jason, Gobel, Merit, Scott, Benjamin, Koeppen, Michael, Eckle, Tobias
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular Diseases - physiopathology
Circadian Rhythm
Critical Illness
Humans
Phototherapy - methods
Sunlight
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Summary:This paper reviews the molecular basis of circadian rhythms and the pathophysiologic consequences of alterations in these rhythms, and explores the concept of daylight as therapy to restore disrupted circadian rhythms and improve clinical outcomes.
ISSN:0003-3022
1528-1175
DOI:10.1097/ALN.0000000000000596