Scientific research

In the beginning of this century, scientists found that the sleep/wake rhythm is controlled by non-visual aspects of light. Thus, light is not only important to see, but also crucial for well-being and health. In close cooperation with scientific researchers, health professionals and light specialists, MediluX developed optimal light solutions, especially for mission critical rooms, elderly homes and hospitals.

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24/7 light solutions for more safety, better health, higher alertness, improved well-being and higher performance in mission critical and nursing environments.

Scientific research

Research on MediluX 24/7 Light Solutions

  • Shell: Dynamische verlichting in een snel voorwaarts roterend ploegendienst rooster, Marijke C. M. Gordijn, R. Wiemer, and C. Rense (Research for Shell, not published: results in Dutch), 2015
  • NUON: Dynamische verlichting in een snel voorwaarts roterend ploegendienst rooster, Marijke C. M. Gordijn, J. Bassle, A. van Ofwegen, and C. Rense (Research for NUON, not published: results in Dutch), 2015

     

Research with MediluX as part of the user committee

  • Integration of color and intensity increases time signal stability for the human circadian system when sunlight is obscured by clouds, T. Woelders, E. J. Wams, M. C. M. Gordijn, D.G. M. Beersma & R.A. Hut, Scientific Reports, (2018) 8:15214
  • OnTime: how to fix a (broken) circadian clock, STW Perspectief 2010 Circadian control of the sleep-wake cycle, D.G. Beersma, M.C.M. Gordijn, Physiology & behaviour, 2007 Feb 28;90(2-3):190-5
  • Alerting effects of light, Christian Cajochen, Sleep Medicine Reviews, Volume 11, Issue 6, December 2007, Pages 453-464 (part of EUClock)

Research on visual and non-visual aspects of light

  • CIE Position Statement on Non-Visual Effects of Light: Recommending proper light at the proper time, 2nd Edition, October 3, 2019
  • Effect of Daylight LED on Visual Comfort, Melatonin, Mood, Waking Performance, and Sleep, C. Cajochen, M. Freyburger, T. Basishvilli, Lighting Research & Technology, 2019
  • Working Time Society consensus statements: Evidence based interventions using light to improve circadian adaptation to working hours, Arne Lowden, Gülcin Oztürk, Amy Reynolds and Bjørn Bjorvatn, Industrial Health 2019, 57, 213–227
  • Melanopsin- and L-cone-induced pupil constriction is inhibited by S- and M-cones in humans, Woelders, Tom; Leenheers, Thomas; Gordijn, Marijke C. M.; Hut, Roelof A.; Beersma, Domien G. M.; Wams, Emma J., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2018 115 (4) 792-797
  • Melatonin and sleep-wake rhythms before and after ocular lens replacement in elderly humans, Giménez, M., Beersma, D., Daan, S., van der Pol, B., Kanis, M., van Norren, D. & Gordijn, M., 15-Feb-2016, In : BMC Biology. 5, 1, 12

    

  • Managing Human Reliability: An Abnormal Situation Management Historical Perspective, Peter T. Bullemer, Dal Vernon C. Reising, Human Centered Solutions, LLC, Paper presented at the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center 2015 International Symposium, College Station, TX, 27-29 October 2015
  • Impact of Windows and Daylight Exposure on Overall Health and Sleep Quality of Office Workers: A Case-Control Pilot Study, Mohamed Boubekri, Ivy N. Cheung, Kathryn J. Reid, Chia-Hui Wang and Phyllis C. Zee, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Vol. 10, No. 6, 2014
  • Short-wavelength attenuated polychromatic white light during work at night: limited melatonin suppression without substantial decline of alertness, Maan van de Werken, Marina C. Giménez, Bonnie de Vries, Domien G. M. Beersma & Marijke C. M. Gordijn, The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research, Volume 30, 2013 – Issue 7
  • Treatment of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders with Light, J.J. Gooley, Annals of the Academy of Medicine, 2008;37:669-76
  • Circadian adaptation to night-shift work by judicious light and darkness exposure, D.B. Boivin and F.O. James, Journal of biological rhythms, 2002 Dec;17(6):556-67.

Why MediluX

  • Thorough knowledge about (non-)visual and ergonomic aspects of light
  • More than 30 years of experience in 24/7 lighting
  • From standard desk solution to custom made room solutions
  • Our proven services are already used by thousands of people
  • Experienced in conversions during full operation

Your benefits

  • Improvement of well-being, health and safety of your employees
  • Increase in alertness, concentration, focus and productivity
  • Reduction of human errors in mission critical environments
  • Energy efficient
  • Robust fixtures: long lifespan and low maintenance

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