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
0
7
News tagged with cleft
Genetics
Gene mutations discovered that may contribute to cleft lip and palate malformations
Cleft lip and palate are among the most common congenital malformations, which are mainly due to genetic causes. While it is not yet known exactly which genes are affected, a study led by the University of Bonn has now uncovered ...
Dec 15, 2022
0
6
Surgery
New thesis on long-term evaluation of patients born with total unilateral cleft lip and palate
Petra Peterson at the Reconstructive Plastic Surgery research group, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend her thesis "A multidisciplinary long-term evaluation of patients born with unilateral cleft lip ...
Nov 29, 2022
0
4
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
0
5
Psychology & Psychiatry
Appearance-related anxiety and the tool helping people post-lockdown
After more than a year of restrictions, many people are apprehensive about socializing freely again. But for people with visible differences, and those who suffer appearance related anxiety, that thought might be particularly ...
Jul 19, 2021
0
2
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
0
6
Genetics
Genetics of human face begin to reveal underlying profile
The genetics behind the shape of the human face are difficult to decipher, but now an international team of researchers has connected specific genetic signals with specific areas of the face. They not only can see the signals ...
Dec 7, 2020
0
85
Psychology & Psychiatry
More cleft lip surgeries at age 8 to 10 years tied to later anxiety
(HealthDay)—Having an increased number of surgeries between ages 8 and 10 years is associated with increased anxiety and depressive symptoms in teenagers with cleft lip and palate, according to a study published in the ...
Jul 29, 2020
0
4
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
0
1
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
0
4
