title: Special article: Future directions in malignant hyperthermia research and patient care.
abstract: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a complex pharmacogenetic disorder of muscle metabolism. To more closely examine the complexities of MH and other related muscle disorders, the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) recently sponsored a scientific conference at which an interdisciplinary group of experts gathered to share new information and ideas. In this Special Article, we highlight key concepts and theories presented at the conference along with exciting new trends and challenges in MH research and patient care.
authors.affiliation: MHAUS, 1 North Main St, PO Box 1069, Sherburne, NY 13460, USA. sharon@mhaus.org
authors.forename: Sharon J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Hirshey Dirksen
authors.forename: Marilyn Green
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Larach
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
authors.forename: Barbara W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Brandom
authors.forename: Jerome
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parness
authors.forename: Robert Scott
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Lang
authors.forename: Meera
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gangadharan
authors.forename: Tyler
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pezalski
mesh_terms: D002118:Calcium / Q000502:physiology; D018883:Heat Stroke / Q000503:physiopathology; D006706:Homeostasis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000503:physiopathology; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D005791:Patient Care; D061214:Patient Safety; D012106:Research
chemical_list: D002118:Calcium