Fever in Early Pregnancy Causes Facial Birth Defects
For decades, researchers have known that fevers in the first trimester of pregnancy increase the risk of facial deformities such as cleft lip.
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Researchers Identify Gene in Cleft Lip and Palate Development
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have found that 3 siblings born with cleft lip and palate share a common gene.
- April 14, 2017
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Novel Sippy Cup Could Save Infants’ Lives in Developing Countries
Starvation is a real threat for many infants who cannot breastfeed in the developing world. Some have physical anomalies such as cleft lip.
- September 26, 2016
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International Fellowships Support Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS) Foundation has awarded its 2016-2017 Fellowships to Dr. Ignacio Velasco Martinez of Puerto Rico,.
- June 10, 2016
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Genetic Roots of Cleft Lip and Palate Investigated
Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth defects, affecting about one in 700 babies. While smoking during pregnancy and other.
- November 25, 2015
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