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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 26, 2009 - Issue 4
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A Personal Light-Treatment Device for Improving Sleep Quality in the Elderly: Dynamics of Nocturnal Melatonin Suppression at Two Exposure Levels

Mariana G. Figueiro Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Andrew Bierman Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA
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John D. Bullough Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA
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Mark S. Rea Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA
Pages 726-739 | Received 30 Dec 2008, Accepted 20 Feb 2009, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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