Press Releases

May 10, 2013
Exercise and Malignant Hyperthermia Discussed at Conference in Orlando on June 29: Learn the basics on how recognize, diagnose, and treat Malignant Hyperthermia by attending at the “MH Let’s Save a Life” conference where patients sit side-by-side with healthcare professionals, students, and families learning about MH from experts affiliated with MHAUS on June 29, 2013 from 10 am - 4 pm at Orlando Regional Medical Center located in Orlando, FL.

April 18, 2013
A Mom Who Lost Her Six Year-Old Son to Malignant Hyperthermia Discusses Family Risk in Orlando on June 29: Six year-old Vincent Groetzner died June 14, 2010 when he quickly developed a fever that soared to 108 degrees after playing at a friend's house. The medical examiner reported the cause to be Malignant Hyperthermia

April 8, 2013
About Malignant Hyperthermia and the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS): MHAUS was founded families who lost their children to MH or could not find information about MH. In 1981 they found each other - and a doctor performing: Newswise — Orlando, FL, April 8, 2013 -- Learn the basics on how recognize, diagnose, and treat Malignant Hyperthermia by attending at the “MH Let’s Save a Life” mini-conference where patients sit side by side with healthcare professionals, students, and families learning about MH from experts affiliated with MHAUS on …

April 2, 2013
Remembering Geoff Keller Free Celebration Concert Features Organist Walter Stout in Peoria, IL on April 21, 2013: Newswise — Peoria, IL (April 2, 2013) – The Geoff Keller Chapter Group of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States announced today a concert remember the life of namesake Geoff Keller with his family and friends and build awareness about Malignant Hyperthermia. The concert is set for April …

March 12, 2013
Does Noonan Syndrome Increase Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility? Comment by March 31, 2013: Newswise — Sherburne, NY – The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States is accepting comments until March 31, 2013, as part of its recommendation process, about the question “does Noonan Syndrome increasing Malignant Hyperthermia susceptibility ” Authors are: Robert Shaw (medical student), Ari Weintraub, MD, Ronald Litman, DO. Recommendations: …

March 8, 2013
March is Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness And Training Month; Prepare Before a Life Threatening Crisis is Triggered: Newswise — Sherburne, NY –The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States proclaims March to be Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month as a way to remind us that a Malignant Hyperthermia crisis is best managed with preparation. Malignant Hyperthermia is often experienced in individuals undergoing, what was expected to …

February 18, 2013
Geoff Keller Celebration Free Concert Features Bluegrass Band Comprised of Local Doctors in Atlanta, GA on March 13, 2013: Newswise — Atlanta, GA – The Geoff Keller Chapter Group of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States announced today a concert to celebrate the life of namesake Geoff Keller with his family and friends and build awareness about Malignant Hyperthermia. The concert is set for March 13, 2013 …

January 29, 2013
Georgirene Vladutiu PhD Joins Leading Malignant Hyperthermia Association: Newswise — SHERBURNE, N.Y. (January, 29, 2013) Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States welcomes Georgirene Vladutiu Ph.D. of State University of New York at Buffalo to the MHAUS Board of Directors. Dr. Vladutiu is Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology and Pathology & Anatomical Sciences at the State University of New …

October 15, 2012
Malignant Hyperthermia Hotline Celebrates 30-Years: A Brief History of the MH Hotline: Shortly after MHAUS was formed in 1981 and the basic outline of the mission and vision of the organization was enunciated, the question of helping clinicians deal with MH in real time was discussed. Of all the different suggestions, the idea of a …

October 9, 2012
Meet Malignant Hyperthermia Experts in NJ on Nov 10: Livingston, NJ, October 9, 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 treatment. In rare cases, MH may also be triggered by heat and exercise. Learn the basics on how recognize, diagnose, …

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