Press Releases

July 23, 2014
Drug Approved to Treat Rare Disorder Associated with Anesthesia: Newswise — Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ryanodex® (dantrolene sodium) for injectable suspension indicated for the treatment of malignant hyperthermia (MH), along with the appropriate supportive measures. MH is an inherited and potentially fatal disorder triggered by certain anesthesia agents …

July 2, 2014
Swimmers Take to Water in Support of Rare Disorder: Newswise — MARSHALL, Illinois - The Geoffrey Keller Memorial Open Water Swim held in honor of the late son of Curt and Kathleen Keller to raise funds to research better ways of managing Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) during surgery, to improve methods of detecting MH, and for MH awareness. For photos …

June 26, 2014
MedicAlert Foundation and Rare Disorder Group Provide Free Medical IDs: Newswise — MedicAlert Foundation is pleased to announce that individuals living with Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) are now eligible to receive free medical IDs and live 24/7 emergency response services as the result of a grant obtained through the Sandi Ida Glickstein Fund at the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United …

June 12, 2014
Ambulatory Anesthesia and Rare Disorder Groups Partner to Save Lives: Newswise — The Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA) has partnered with the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) to offer MHAUS membership benefits to active SAMBA members at a reduced rate. “SAMBA has always supported the MHAUS mission and primary focus on patient safety. This partnership will formalize …

June 4, 2014
Nurse Anesthetists and Rare Disorder Group Partner to Save Lives: Newswise — The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) has partnered with the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) to offer MHAUS membership benefits at a reduced rate to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who are active members of the AANA. “For many years, the AANA has supported and …

June 3, 2014
Experts Say Stocking the Drug Dantrolene Saves Lives and Money: Newswise — MH experts say Storing dantrolene would save 33 lives per year at an incremental cost effectiveness ratio of nearly $200,000 (in 2010 dollars) per life saved, indicating that storing dantrolene at ambulatory surgical centers is very cost effective say, Malignant Hyperthermia Experts: Taiwo Aderibigbe, BS; Barbara H. Lang, …

March 3, 2014
March is Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month: NNewswise — March to be Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month reminds us that a Malignant Hyperthermia crisis is best managed with preparation. Malignant Hyperthermia is often experienced in individuals undergoing, what was expected to be, routine surgery but can also happen to a person outside of the operating room.

February 14, 2014
Remembering Malignant Hyperthermia Pioneer: Michael Denborough, MD: Newswise — “MHAUS mourns the death of one of the pioneers in the study of Malignant Hyperthermia, Dr. Michael Denborough (July, 11, 1929 to February 8, 2014) of Australia, says MHAUS President Henry Rosenberg, M.D. Dr. Denborough and colleagues were the first to describe the disorder that was later named …

October 30, 2013
Malignant Hyperthermia Clinicians and Scientists Share New Data in Toronto: Newswise — Malignant Hyperthermia Experts from throughout Canada and the world will be attending the MH Scientific Conference in Toronto sponsored by the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States in in conjunction with Toronto General Hospital Orlando on November 1 & 2, 2013. What is Malignant Hyperthermia Malignant hyperthermia …

August 21, 2013
Malignant Hyperthermia May Develop in People with Heat or Exercise: Newswise — There is mounting evidence that some people who are susceptible to Malignant hyperthermia (MH) will develop MH when exposed to hot environments or with exercise. This is could be problematic because without proper and prompt treatment, mortality associated with MH is extremely high; according to the Malignant Hyperthermia …

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