On November 2, 2025, the world neurological community lost a visionary leader and internationally acclaimed scientist, educator, and mentor, Mark Hallett, MD. Born on October 22, 1943, in Philadelphia, Dr. Hallett attended Harriton High School in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, where he was elected senior class president. He then attended Harvard College, initially intending to study...
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), also known as "ecstasy" is a popular recreational drug with potential for abuse. Although its neurotoxic effects have been established in animal studies, the acute and long-term effects of this serotonergic agent in humans are still unknown. We describe a 19-year-old woman with overlapping symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin...