After a surgical procedure, an 18-year old cheerleader from Florida died as a result of malignant hyperthermia, a condition triggered by certain anesthetics where the body heats up to dangerous levels. A study published in the September issue of Anesthesiology has identified a genetic mutation that could cause malignant hyperthermia (MH), this rare but potentially deadly condition. The goal of this research is...
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