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Testing for susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia
16/12/2008 10:53
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An article in today's JAMA discusses newly developed methods for testing patients who may be susceptible to malignant hyperthermia. The...
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Medical News: Anesthesiology: New Mutation Linked to Malignant Hyperthermia
09/12/2008 07:36
VIENNA, Aug. 22 -- Researchers here have found a new genetic variation that appears to cause malignant hyperthermia, the dangerous and often deadly reaction to some volatile anesthetics.
The finding may make it easier to develop a blood test for susceptibility to the condition, replacing current...
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