New Data Debunks Myth That Full Moon Cycle Increases ER Visits and Acuity

In a recent blog post by Qventus, data shows that the full moon cycle does not bring more visits to ERs.

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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Qventus’ website. 

Spooky season is in full swing. While we can’t wait to cozy up to scary movie marathons with pumpkin spiced treats, there is one real life superstition we need to first debunk, which we hope will have nurses and doctors nationwide breathing a sigh of relief.

For years, there has been a strong suspicion that the full moon cycle brings about chaos in hospitals – with some documenting patient’s psychotic breaks and unusual birth circumstances – a trend also known as “lunar lunacy” or the Transylvania effect. Click here to continue>>

 

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