Press Releases

May 19, 2010
Transferring Care of Malignant Hyperthermia Patients Discussed at Ambulatory Surgical Center Association Annual Meeting: Newswise — Preparation is the best plan for Malignant Hyperthermia emergencies, and The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States will be at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Annual Meeting, May 19-22, to answer questions about how medical facilities can best prepare for an MH emergency. The newest information to keep …

March 12, 2010
Malignant Hyperthermia Travel Award to San Diego, CA: Newswise — MHAUS announces availability of a $1,500 Travel Award to anesthesia resident/fellow or anesthesiologist who is within five years of ending his/her training to attend the 2010 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists in San Diego CA. The Daniel Massik Fund at The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies …

March 9, 2010
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Scholarship Winners: Newswise — Two winners have been selected for the Promising New Investigators Travel Scholarship Awards given annually by the Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Information Service (NMSIS). First place was awarded to Angelica Kloos D.O. of Children's National Medical Center, who authored, "A Novel, Patient-Rated Scale for Assessment of Side Effects of …

March 4, 2010
Scientists Share Data about Malignant Hyperthermia: Newswise — Travel Award Available to share data with Clinicians and Scientists to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and management of Malignant Hyperthermia-Susceptible Patients April 23-24, 2010 at Mercy Hospital University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. There is no charge for medical and graduate students, or residents to attend the MHAUS Sponsored …

March 3, 2010
Training Kit for Operating Room Emergencies Now Available: Newswise — When the anesthesia care provider yells the code “Malignant Hyperthermia!” during a routine surgery there are approximately 15 minutes to save this patient’s life, you are excited but not panicking--- why The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) introduces a new MH Mock Drill Training Kit …

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