Cost-effectiveness of atenolol compared to propranolol as first-line treatment of infantile haemangioma: A pilot study.

Propranolol is the first-line agent for the treatment of infantile haemangioma (IH). Due to its non-selective beta blockade respiratory adverse events are commonplace. Atenolol is a selective beta-1 antagonist and is a second line for patients with a significant respiratory history or those intolerant of propranolol.

FACE-Q Craniofacial Module: Part 1 validation of CLEFT-Q scales for use in children and young adults with facial conditions.

Background: The CLEFT-Q includes 12 independently functioning scales that measure appearance (face, nose, nostrils, teeth, lips, jaws), health-related quality of life (psychological, social, school, speech distress), and speech function, and an eating/drinking checklist. Previous qualitative research revealed that the CLEFT-Q has content validity in noncleft craniofacial conditions. This study aimed to examine the psychometric performance of the CLEFT-Q in an international sample of patients with a broad range of facial conditions.

Experiences of Canadian Parents of Young Children With Cleft Lip and/or Palate.

Purpose: Prior literature has described the perspectives of parents of young children with clip lip and/or palate; however, few studies have described parents' experiences within a Canadian health care system. This study aims to better understand the experiences of parents of young children with cleft lip and/or palate seen at a Canadian tertiary care center and identify their care needs.

Design: In-depth semistructured interviews.

Cosmetic surgery in the NHS: Applying local and national guidelines.

There is no worldwide consensus, as to how healthcare should be funded, in a modern society. Limited resources in the UK, have led to restrictions on cosmetic surgery in the NHS. Guidelines governing access to cosmetic surgery have been formulated.

Hair straighteners: a significant burn risk.

Background And Aim: Hair straighteners have become increasingly common household appliances. The purpose of this study was to investigate the temperatures reached by the exposed plates of hair straighteners when switched on, and the length of time taken to cool to a safe temperature after switching off. We also present the case of a child with deep dermal burns caused by a hair straightener, highlighting its potential danger when left unattended.

A prospective randomised controlled trial to investigate the effect of local anaesthetic in vivo on cell culture.

Cell culture is an important adjunct in the management of major burns in that it enables keratinocytes derived from the patient to be grown and used to attain cover when there is little autologous skin available. The purpose of this prospective randomised trial was to determine if the type of local anaesthetic used to harvest the skin biopsy in vivo affected the subsequent culture of keratinocytes. Lignocaine 1% was compared with a eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic (EMLA) and a control.