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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and other hyperthermic conditions are rare complications of antipsychotic drugs that can cause discomfort,disability, and even death. As a result, every psychiatrist, physician,and mental health care professional needs to understand and identify these disorders in time to prevent a fatal outcome. Neuroleptic MalignantSyndrome and Related Conditions is an important tool for clinicians,outlining a framework for understanding, diagnosing, treating, andpreventing these little-understood disorders. This new edition extensively updates and revises the first edition, integrating an explosion offindings that have occurred since the earlier edition was published in1989. In addition to NMS, chapters focus on antipsychotic drug-relatedheatstroke, hyperthermia associated with other neuropsychiatric drugs, and malignant catatonia, as well as A new chapter on serotonin syndrome, thefirst comprehensive review to appear in the world literature. With theproliferation of serotonergic drugs such as Selective Serotonin ReuptakeInhibitors (SSRIs), the incidence of adverse reactions is on the rise, and this information will help practitioners spot early warning signals.Important information on thermoregulatory mechanisms to help cliniciansunderstand the pathogenesis of hyperthermic conditions. With anunderstanding of the basic mechanisms underlying these conditions,practitioners will develop more effective strategies for recognition,diagnosis, and treatment. Written by four internationally renownedauthorities on NMS, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and Related Conditionsis the most comprehensive resource on the subject in existence. Withnearly 850 citations in the reference section, it is a must forresearchers-and for practitioners who need a practical approach based onthe most current science. ... Read more

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to neuroleptic malignant syndrome. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to neuroleptic malignant syndrome.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to neuroleptic malignant syndrome. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to neuroleptic malignant syndrome. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1961 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a patient with Parkinson's disease: a case study.
Author: Constance Ward
Publication: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 3Page: 160(3)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 3142 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome presenting as fever of unknown origin in the elderly.(Case Report)
Author: Ryan C.W. Hall
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 98Issue: 1Page: 114(4)

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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This authoritative and comprehensive new publication looks in depth at a range of medical syndromes characterized by serious and unpredicted internal overheating of the body. As a result of heat stress, exceptional physical exertion, or in response to certain drugs, these episodes may arise suddenly and unexpectedly, with life-threatening consequences. This text's contributions focus on the full range of these syndromes, their metabolic and physiological bases, the important predisposing factors that determine those at risk, and the medical management of these conditions. The volume incorporates a wealth of information from the Leeds Malignant Hyperthermia Investigation Unit--the world's leading center of research and investigation in this area. ... Read more

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An invaluable addition to the library of any neurologist, this book updates and presents the current state of the art clinical approaches to this subject, assisting neurologists and physicians alike in this difficult but increasingly common situation. ... Read more

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Drug-Induced Movement Disorders rigorously analyzes established and emerging facts surrounding drug-induced dystonia, dyskinesia, akathisia, parkinsonism, and other acute and tardive movement disorders liable to result from medicinal use of dopamine blocking agents, antidepressants, levodopa, anticonvulsants, and other drugs-providing professionals effective tools for predicting, identifying, and proactively managing these often treatable, and frequently preventable, conditions.