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.

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): E02.168

MeSH Unique ID: D019454

Entry Terms:

• Chronotherapies

Previous Indexing:

• Circadian Rhythm (1972-1996)

See Also:

• Chronobiology Phenomena
• Circadian Rhythm
• Chronobiology Discipline

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Chronotherapy
Drug Chronotherapy