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24-HOUR MH HOTLINE: 800-644-9737
Outside NA: 001-209-417-3722
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY

Press Releases

Press Releases

October 1, 2012
Potentially Fatal Reaction Triggered by Anesthesia
Potentially Fatal Reaction Triggered by Anesthesia Discussed in Livingston, NJ on Saturday November 10, 2012 at Pubic Conference. Newswise — Livingston, NJ, October 2, 2012 -- The inherited muscle disorder Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is most often triggered by certain anesthetic drugs leading to a life-threatening crisis that requires prompt, specific …
June 25, 2012
Another Unusual and Disturbing Malignant Hyperthermia Death
Newswise — Sherburne, NY, June 25 2012 – From the MHAUS President’s Blog by MHAUS President, Henry Rosenberg, MD. A few months ago, I received a call from the MH Hotline who connected me to an anesthesiologist and OR team who were desperately trying to manage a Malignant Hyperthermia crisis.
May 29, 2012
Inherited Anesthesia Related Reaction Public Conference in Milwaukee
Newswise — Milwaukee, WI May 29, 2012 -- Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited muscle disorder most often triggered by certain anesthetic drugs leading to a life-threatening crisis that requires prompt, specific treatment. In rare cases, MH may also be triggered by heat and exercise. Healthcare professionals, patients, families and …
May 29, 2012
Inherited Anesthesia Related Reaction Public Conference in Santa Fe
Newswise — Santa Fe, NM May 29, 2012 -- Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited muscle disorder most often triggered by certain anesthetic drugs leading to a life-threatening crisis that requires prompt, specific treatment. In rare cases, MH may also be triggered by heat and exercise. Healthcare professionals, patients, families …
May 15, 2012
Ambulatory Surgery and MH Webinar May 24
Newswise — Moving patients suspected to have malignant hyperthermia to a hospital is just one of the topics discussed at the May 24th online live presentation for ambulatory surgical center healthcare professionals and administrative staff hosted by MHAUS and presented by Mohanad Shukry, M.D. Register Space limited to 95 attendees.
March 14, 2012
Ambulatory Surgery Webinar on Malignant Hyperthermia
Newswise — Moving patients suspected to have malignant hyperthermia to a hospital is just one of the topics discussed at the March 26 online live presentation for ambulatory surgical center healthcare professionals and administrative staff hosted by MHAUS and presented by Ronald S. Litman, MD of the Children’s Hospital of …
January 12, 2012
A New Drug for Heat Stroke? Implications for Malignant Hyperthermia
Newswise — Sherburne, NY, January 12, 2012: MH and Heat Stroke- Similar Symptoms Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a life-threatening genetic muscle disorder, most commonly triggered in those at risk by certain types of drugs used during anesthesia. Heat stroke, on the other hand, most commonly occurs in individuals in response …
October 31, 2011
Anesthetics Not Only Trigger of Malignant Hyperthermia
Newswise — Sherburne, NY, Nov. 1, 2011 - Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a potentially life-threatening inherited disorder of muscle. Patients who are at risk for MH usually have no outward signs of muscle problems. However, when exposed to certain commonly used general anesthetics they may develop very high body temperature, …
May 16, 2011
Rare Anesthesia Reaction Conference in Ottawa Ontario
Newswise — SHERBURNE, NY, MAY 16, 2011 – Rare Anesthesia Reaction Conference in Ottawa Ontario. Medical professionals, patients and families can learn the basics on how recognize, diagnose, and treat Malignant Hyperthermia at a one-day Malignant Hyperthermia conference happening from 10 am to 4 pm June 4 at The Ottawa …
May 16, 2011
Anesthesia Can Trigger Lethal Reaction
Newswise — Medical professionals, patients and families can learn the basics on how recognize, diagnose, and treat Malignant Hyperthermia at a one-day Malignant Hyperthermia conference happening from 10 am to 4 pm June 25 at Lake Receptions located in Mt. Dora, Florida.   Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited muscle …

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