The diagnostic dilemma in a patient with neuroleptic malignant syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic: A significant increase in acute phase reactants.

Key Clinical Message: In some patients, neuroleptic malignant syndrome is accompanied significant high levels of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP).

Abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is an idiosyncratic life-threatening adverse reaction and usually triggered in response to antipsychotic drugs. In addition, leukocytosis and increased muscle enzymes levels (especially creatine phosphokinase) are observed in NMS.

Fear of childbirth in Iran: A systematic review of psychological intervention research.

Background: Due to the fear of childbirth (FOC) and failure to provide painless delivery in Iran, the prevalence rate of elective cesarean section (C-section) performed on request by pregnant women is on the rise. However, no systematic review assessing the results of studies in this respect has been thus far developed.

Objective: To systematically review published psychological intervention research reflecting on FOC in Iran.