An 11-year-old who was teased because of her rare condition has responded by teaching others about it to spread awareness and ...

Biologists have discovered that disruptions in transfer RNA function can lead to the development of cleft lip and cleft palate.

That’s a condition of the jaw common in patients with cleft lips and palates. The facial deficiency occurs when the top jaw develops slower than the bottom jaw. “He’s wearing his facemask!” proclaims ...

Neda Tahmasebifard, an assistant professor in the speech and language pathology department at Saint Mary’s College, researches the cleft lip and palate condition.

India has one of the highest rates of cleft births, and misconceptions and stigma often delay recovery from this treatable ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, occurring in about one in 1,050 births in the United States.

Fang Jin (1st R), an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with the 34th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar, checks on a boy's ...

have significantly improved speech and overall well-being for children born with cleft palate. Cleft palate is a congenital condition that creates an opening in the roof of the mouth, impacting ...

JIPMER's Plastic Surgery Department and Smile Train collaborate to enhance cleft care through nurses mentorship program.

Shriners Children's Portland improves the lives of children by providing specialized pediatric orthopedic care, conducting innovative research, and offering outstanding education programs for medical ...