Genetics
Researchers find genes directly linked to cleft lip and palate
Researchers are finding more genes directly associated with cleft lip and palate.
Jan 11, 2023
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News tagged with cleft palates
Pediatrics
Socioeconomic factors affect cleft lip and cleft palate risks
Certain factors reflecting lower socioeconomic status (SES) are linked to increased risks of cleft lip and/or cleft palate, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical ...
Dec 27, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
No links between opioids or certain antibiotics in pregnancy and major birth defects
Two studies published by The BMJ today find no links between prescription opioids or macrolide antibiotics taken during pregnancy and risk of major birth defects.
Feb 10, 2021
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Pediatrics
Children born with a cleft lip unlikely to be genetically inclined to do poorly at school
New research has found that children born with a cleft lip, either with or without a cleft palate, are not likely to be genetically predisposed to do less well at school than their peers. The study by the Cleft Collective ...
May 6, 2020
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Medical research
What everyone should know about cleft lip
After discussing actor Joaquin Phoenix's appearance on her talk show earlier this month, Wendy Williams received near universal condemnation for mocking those affected with cleft lip—a common birth defect in which the upper ...
Jan 24, 2020
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Surgery
Speech impairment in five-year-old international adoptees with cleft palate
In a group of internationally adopted children with cleft lip and/or palate, speech at age five is impaired compared to a corresponding group of children born in Sweden, a study shows. The adopted children also need more ...
Sep 6, 2019
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Surgery
Costs, complications up for minorities in cleft palate repair
(HealthDay)—Racial-minority populations incur higher costs and experience higher rates of complications in cleft palate repair, according to a study published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Jun 4, 2019
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Neuroscience
Scientists develop a mouse model for rare brain disease Joubert syndrome
A new mouse model for Joubert Syndrome has been developed by University of Bath scientists, who hope it will accelerate research to understand how the disease develops as well as help develop and evaluate therapeutic approaches.
Apr 2, 2019
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Genetics
Breakthrough in cleft lip and palate research
Four genes have been identified which work together to cause cleft lip and palate, in an international research collaboration with researchers from UNSW Sydney and the University of Washington.
Jun 8, 2018
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Neuroscience
Does dosing of drug for mom make a difference for baby's risk of cleft lip, palate?
Taking a higher dose of topiramate during the first three months of pregnancy may increase a baby's risk of cleft lip or cleft palate more than when taking a lower dose, according to a study published in the December 27, ...
Dec 27, 2017
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