"Neuroleptic malignant syndrome" (NMS) derives from the French "syndrome malin des neuroleptiques" and was first described in 1960 by Delay [1] and colleagues in association with haloperidol.

We identified 13 cases of NMS: 7 were male (53.8%) and the average age was 46.2 years (range 19.4–70.7 years) (Table 3). The most common ICD 10 diagnosis was F20 Schizophrenia, schizotypal and ...

Oliver McGowan died after contracting Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in hospital The consultant who gave a teenager anti-psychotic drugs that have been linked to his death said she "might have ...

neuroleptic malignant syndrome and hypercatabolic syndrome. This important new series arises from a coordinated programme of the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) (ILO/UNEP/WHO) and ...

Since the severe, life-threatening forms of catatonia are infrequent, this book will serve as an excellent source for consultation when faced with neuroleptic malignant syndrome, delirious mania, ...