Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2007):

Capturing qualities of blue sky.

Full Abstract

Artificially created melatonin-supressing blue light can improve patient outcomes and invigorate healthcare staff. Nicholas Marshall reports.

Author information

Author/s: Marshall, Nicholas (N);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Health estate (Health Estate), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Mar; vol 61 (issue 3) : pp 32-3

Dates: Created 2007/04/17; Completed 2007/05/29;

PMID: 17436998, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Great Britain Health Facility Environment Humans Lighting

Lighting Melatonin Patients - psychology Personnel, Hospital - psychology

Associated Chemicals: Melatonin (73-31-4)

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