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Letter to the Editor
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and Risperidone
November 30, 2017
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a severe idiosyncratic and potentially life-threatening adverse effect of antipsychotic therapy characterized by fever, rigidity, altered mental status, creatine kinase elevation, and autonomic instability. Here,…
Rounds in the General Hospital
Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Complication of Bipolar Disorder and Its Treatment
November 30, 2017
First-line treatments for bipolar disorder are associated with multisystem side effects, especially weight gain, that predispose patients to obstructive sleep apnea among other complications. This article provides up-to-date information…