Effect of meteorological factors and lunar phases on occurrence of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures

Izadyar, Shahram; Fahimi, Golshan; Hejazi, Seyedali; Wang, Dongliang

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108070

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“…Ávai riø ty ri mø duo me nys -prieð ta rin gi. Ga liau siai pri ei ta prie ið va dos, kad tam pa tvir tin ti ar pa neig ti ðiuo metu ne pa kan ka moks li niø duo me nø [50].…”

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Etiopathogenic theories of nervous system diseases in Vilnius in the early 19th century: “insanity and epilepsy exacerbate when the moonlight shines”

Sakalauskaitė-Juodeikienė

2023

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Neurology as a separate branch of clinical medicine was not yet formed in Europe in the early 19th century. However, in the medical writings of the Vilnius University (VU) authors of that time, the brain was already called the “noblest organ of the human body”, the seat of the soul, the centre of external senses, and the primary beginning of all bodily movements. The aim of the present study is to reveal various etiopathogenic theories of diseases of the nervous system (NS) in Vilnius region, since this knowledge may indicate that there were some beginnings of clinical neurology in the early 19th century in Vilnius. First, we analysed old doctoral dissertations on NS diseases defended at VU in 1803-1832; we then turned to Consessus Caesareae Societatis Medicae Vilnensis (The Protocols of Vilnius Medical Society) and analysed clinical reports recorded in 1806-1842. Our study revealed that although humoralism was the most popular system of medicine, the main causes of NS diseases were believed to be in the solid parts of the human body (influence of solidism theory). It was also assumed that some NS diseases may be inherited or caused by fetal diseases in utero. On the other hand, one of the oldest theories, imaginatio gravidarum, was still prevalent in Vilnius at the time. It was also stated that some NS diseases may be triggered by physical and mechanical causes, concomitant diseases, medications and drinks, strong emotions, or violation of sleep hygiene. “Inflammatory agents” were reported to cause traumatic tetanus as inflammation spread upwards from the nerve endings, tendons, and ligaments to the brain. The authors also described the theory of “poison, specifically acting on the NS” that was transmitted by a rabid animal to a bitten patient. To describe the etiopathogenesis of spinal cord diseases, the concept of “diminishing vital spirits through the loss of bodily matter” was used (it was claimed, e.g., that excessive number of sexual intercourses dried out the spinal cord). In addition, the astrological causes of NS diseases were also believed to be of great importance (“somnambulism, insanity, and epilepsy exacerbate when the moonlight shines”). Finally, cutting off the Polish plait (plica polonica) was considered to be an essential etiological factor of various NS diseases in Vilnius in the early 19th century.

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“…Ávai riø ty ri mø duo me nys -prieð ta rin gi. Ga liau siai pri ei ta prie ið va dos, kad tam pa tvir tin ti ar pa neig ti ðiuo metu ne pa kan ka moks li niø duo me nø [50].…”

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Etiopathogenic theories of nervous system diseases in Vilnius in the early 19th century: “insanity and epilepsy exacerbate when the moonlight shines”

Sakalauskaitė-Juodeikienė

2023

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The effect of the lunar cycle on migraine: preliminary findings from a retrospective study

Aydin

Bucak

2022

Acta Neurol Belg

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Air Pollution and Temperature in Seizures and Epilepsy: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies

Sharma,

Schinasi,

Lee

et al. 2024

Curr Envir Health Rpt

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Purpose of the Review Seizures and epilepsy can be debilitating neurological conditions and have few known causes. Emerging evidence has highlighted the potential contribution of environmental exposures to the etiology of these conditions, possibly manifesting via neuroinflammation and increased oxidative stress in the brain. We conducted a scoping review of epidemiological literature linking air pollution and temperature exposures with incidence and acute aggravation of seizures and epilepsy. We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and APA PsycINFO databases for peer-reviewed journal articles published in English from inception to February 7, 2024. Recent Findings We identified a total of 34 studies: 16 examined air pollution exposure, 12 ambient temperature, and six examined both air pollution and ambient temperature. Most studies were conducted in Asia (China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan). Nearly all studies retrospectively derived acute (daily average), ambient, and postnatal exposure estimates from ground monitoring systems and ascertained epilepsy cases or seizure events through record linkage with medical records, health registry systems, or insurance claims data. Commonly assessed exposures were particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), and daily mean ambient temperature. Overall, the main findings across studies lacked consistency, with mixed results reported for the associations of air pollutants and temperature metrics with both seizure incidence and acute aggravations of epilepsy.

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Effect of meteorological factors and lunar phases on occurrence of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures

Cited by 6 publications

References 31 publications

Etiopathogenic theories of nervous system diseases in Vilnius in the early 19th century: “insanity and epilepsy exacerbate when the moonlight shines”

Etiopathogenic theories of nervous system diseases in Vilnius in the early 19th century: “insanity and epilepsy exacerbate when the moonlight shines”

The effect of the lunar cycle on migraine: preliminary findings from a retrospective study

Air Pollution and Temperature in Seizures and Epilepsy: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies

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