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Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. They happen when the tissue that forms the roof of the mouth and upper lip don't join before birth. The problem can range from a small notch in the lip to a groove that runs into the roof of the mouth and nose. This can affect the way the child's face looks. It can also lead to problems with eating, talking and ear infections.
Smoking during the first trimester of pregnancy linked to oral clefts

Smoking during the first trimester of pregnancy linked to oral clefts

Good news for young male cancer patients

Good news for young male cancer patients

Smoking when pregnant doubles risk of cleft palate or lip in babies

Smoking when pregnant doubles risk of cleft palate or lip in babies

Birth defects more common if pregnant mothers smoke

Birth defects more common if pregnant mothers smoke

Researchers discover how Sonic hedgehog gene controls brain development

Researchers discover how Sonic hedgehog gene controls brain development

Discovery of new gene responsible for puberty disorders

Discovery of new gene responsible for puberty disorders

Discovery of gene variant for cleft lip

Discovery of gene variant for cleft lip

Researchers identify molecular mechanism underlying a genetic brain malformation called holoprosencephaly

Researchers identify molecular mechanism underlying a genetic brain malformation called holoprosencephaly

Binge drinking in pregnancy increases risk of oral clefts in offspring

Binge drinking in pregnancy increases risk of oral clefts in offspring

California Legislature takes up multiple health care bills

California Legislature takes up multiple health care bills

By-products of water chlorination linked to birth defects

By-products of water chlorination linked to birth defects

Palatal surgery in less lexically advanced, younger children associated with better speech outcomes

Palatal surgery in less lexically advanced, younger children associated with better speech outcomes

New surgical device earns high marks from combat surgeons

New surgical device earns high marks from combat surgeons

Discovery of gene behind clefting disorder Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome

Discovery of gene behind clefting disorder Branchio-Oculo-Facial syndrome

Discovery of previously unknown mechanism that leads to cleft palate

Discovery of previously unknown mechanism that leads to cleft palate

Cellcept immunosuppressant further linked to birth defects

Cellcept immunosuppressant further linked to birth defects

Collaboration between Eastern and Western healthcare practitioners is needed

Collaboration between Eastern and Western healthcare practitioners is needed

Transplant rejection drug boosts the risk of birth defects

Transplant rejection drug boosts the risk of birth defects

Educating local physicians key to care of children with cleft deformities in Zimbabwe

Educating local physicians key to care of children with cleft deformities in Zimbabwe

Folic acid helps prevent facial cleft

Folic acid helps prevent facial cleft

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