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Chronopharmacology: a therapeutic frontier

F Halberg, H F Kabat, P Klein

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Chronopharmacology optimizes drug therapy by aligning medication schedules with the body's natural rhythms. This approach is crucial for high-risk patients and diseases, improving treatment effectiveness.

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