Press Releases

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 …

January 22, 2014
Dr. Robert Dirksen of University of Rochester Medical Center Appointed to Malignant Hyperthermia Advisory Council: Newswise — Robert T. Dirksen, PhD, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at University of Rochester Medical Center has been newly appointed to Chair the Professional Advisory Council (PAC) of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS). “I am pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Dirksen, Professor in the …

January 16, 2014
Dr. Sheila Riazi of University of Toronto Appointed to Malignant Hyperthermia Advisory Council: Newswise — Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Investigation Unit at the Toronto General Hospital Sheila Riazi, MSc, MD, FRCPC has been newly appointed to the Professional Advisory Council (PAC) of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS). “I am pleased to announce that Sheila Riazi has been elected …

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 …

August 20, 2013
Malignant Hyperthermia Scientific Conference Comes to Toronto: Newswise — The 2013 Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Scientific Conference is being held at the Chestnut Conference Centre, University of Toronto, Canada on November 1st and 2nd, 2013 and is sponsored by Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) in conjunction with The University of Toronto. To register or for …

August 15, 2013
Ron Litman, DO Becomes New Malignant Hyperthermia Hotline Director: The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States announces new Hotline Director.

July 22, 2013
Florida Mom Who Lost Her Six Year-Old Son to Malignant Hyperthermia Talks About Family Risk in Albany, NY: Six year-old Vincent Groetzner died June 14, 2010 from MH

July 15, 2013
Learn About Malignant Hyperthermia in Albany, NY on September 14: Learn the basics on how recognize, diagnose, and treat Malignant Hyperthermia

June 10, 2013
Malignant Hyperthermia Education Important to Florida Medical Professionals: Florida Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (FLASPAN) President Terri Passig, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPAN : “I encourage everyone to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about malignant hyperthermia.

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