"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. It is a ...
Article tools Respond to this article Article Alerts Email Article Request Permissions Syndrome malin des neuroleptiques Carolyn MichelleTan, AlexanderKumachev CMAJ Feb 2024, 196 (7) E243-E244; DOI: ...
Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were once thought to be separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and a form of widespread developmental disorder that isn't specified. Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood. Over time, it can cause difficulty functioning in society. For example, people with autism spectrum disorder may have ...
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused when an unusual cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome. The term "syndrome" refers to a set of symptoms that tend to happen together. With a syndrome, there is a pattern of differences or problems. The condition is ...
Prader-Willi Syndrome Comprehensive Clinic Overview Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic condition associated with cognitive and behavioral symptoms, delays in development, chronic hunger, and low levels of growth hormone. Babies with Prader-Willi syndrome may appear "floppy" and have difficulty with feeding, often requiring feeding tubes.
Overview Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues — primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Connective tissue is a complex mixture of proteins and other substances that provide strength and elasticity to the underlying structures in your body.