The influence of the full moon on seizure frequency: myth or reality?

被引：36
作者：
Benbadis, SR
Chang, S
Hunter, J
Wang, W
机构：
[1] Univ S Florida, Dept Neurol & Neurosurg, Comprehens Epilepsy Program, Tampa, FL 33606 USA
[2] Tampa Gen Hosp, Tampa, FL 33606 USA
来源：
EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR | 2004年 / 5卷 / 04期
关键词：
seizures; lunar cycle;
D O I：
10.1016/j.yebeh.2004.04.001
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学]; C [社会科学总论]; Q98 [人类学];
学科分类号：
03 ; 0303 ; 030303 ; 04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
To investigate a possible relationship between seizure frequency and the lunar cycle, we reviewed the occurrence of seizures recorded in our epilepsy monitoring unit over a 3-year period. Analysis of the total number of seizures (epileptic plus nonepileptic) showed no significant association. A separate analysis revealed that for nonepileptic seizures, there was an increase at the full moon, and for epileptic seizures, an increase in the last quarter. We conclude that there is no "full moon" effect on seizures as a whole, although there is a possible effect on nonepileptic seizures. (C) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码：596 / 597
页数：2
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