Beta-blocker associated with better outcomes in treatment of infantile vascular tumors

Monday, August 15, 2011 - 19:31 in Health & Medicine

Compared with oral corticosteroids, use of the beta-blocker propranolol for treatment of infantile hemangiomas was associated with higher rates of lesion clearance, fewer adverse effects, fewer surgical interventions after treatment, and lowers cost, according to a new report.

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