The neuroleptic malignant syndrome-a systematic case series analysis focusing on therapy regimes and outcome.

Introduction: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, potentially life-threatening antipsychotic-associated disorder that requires an efficient and timely therapy. The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of different NMS therapies and to analyze its outcome depending on NMS severity.

Method: Systematic search for NMS cases in biomedical databases.

Treatment of the Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in International Therapy Guidelines: A Comparative Analysis.

Introduction: The neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a potentially life-threatening condition associated to the use of antipsychotics. Since it requires rapid and efficient medical care, high-quality treatment guidelines should be available. In this article, we analyzed and compared different international therapy guidelines for the treatment of schizophrenia, in which NMS treatment recommendations might be contained.