title: Current concepts in chronobiology and medicine.
abstract: Circadian rhythms must be considered as potential causes of medical problems if they are disrupted. These problems can be treated, with drugs, light, and chronotherapeutic techniques. Utilizing chronobiologic principles, some patients may be able to cope and overcome desynchronization.
authors.affiliation: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Sleep Disorder Center, NJ 07112.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nahmias
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Karetzky
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D006801:Humans; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D016574:Seasonal Affective Disorder / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014940:Work Schedule Tolerance