Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Heliotherapy

The treatment of disease by exposing the body to SUNLIGHT, a therapeutic use of SUNBATHING.

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Abstract

The treatment of disease by exposing the body to SUNLIGHT, a therapeutic use of SUNBATHING.

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

91(75); was see under PHOTOTHERAPY 1986-90; was see under PHYSICAL THERAPY 1975-85; was see under SUNLIGHT 1963-74

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  1. E02w.774w.430

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WB 480

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Heliotherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006370. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006370
  2. Heliotherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3144667