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Analysis of Compact Fluorescent Lights for Use by Patients with Photosensitive Conditions

May 11, 2019 Filed Under: Medical

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is hazardous to patients with photosensitive skin disorders, such as lupus erythematosus, xeroderma pigmentosum and skin cancer. As such, these patients are advised to minimize their exposure to UVR. Classically, this is accomplished through careful avoidance of sun exposure and artificial tanning booths.

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Colour in the treatment of visual stress

January 1, 2019 Filed Under: Medical

The use of colour to treat visual discomfort and perceptual distortions (visual stress) has been the subject of recent controversy.

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Outdoor Artificial Nighttime Light and Use of Hypnotic Medications in Older Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study

December 5, 2018 Filed Under: Medical, Papers

The inappropriate or excessive use of outdoor artificial nighttime light, referred to as light pollution, has emerged as a novel environmental issue linked to human health.

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Color-selective photophobia in ictal vs interictal migraineurs and in healthy controls

October 11, 2018 Filed Under: Medical

Aversion to light is common among migraineurs undergoing acute attacks. Using psychophysical assessments in patients with episodic migraine, we reported that white, blue, amber, and red lights exacerbate migraine headache in a significantly larger percentage of patients and to a greater extent compared with green light.

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