Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

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Key Facts

Abbreviation
NMS
Pronunciation
/ˌnjʊə.rəˈlep.tɪk məˈlɪɡ.nənt ˈsɪn.drəʊm/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. These initial symptoms can overlap considerably with those of other cardiac and non-cardiac conditions, including neuroleptic malignant syndrome ( NMS ), which may itself be caused by antipsychotics.
  2. Since the initial report of neuroleptic malignant syndrome ( NMS ) in1960, lots of clinical data have been accumulated on the pathogenesis, manifestations and treatment of NMS.
  3. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome caused by using antipsychotic drug in a patient
  4. Objective To explore the management couatermeasure, prognosis and the safety of reusing drugs in patients with neuroleptic malignant syndrome ( NMS ) caused by drugs.

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