Every face is unique. Genetics helps to determine our features, but sometimes genes have errors, which, in early fetal development, can result in babies with facial differences such as a cleft lip or ...

Every face is unique. Genetics helps to determine our features, but sometimes genes have errors which, in early fetal development, can result in babies with facial differences such as a cleft lip or ...

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common congenital malformations. Its causes are mainly genetic. However, it is still largely unknown exactly which genes are affected. A new international study ...

In recognition of Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month this July, an observance established through the advocacy of American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) members, the ACPA today ...

Learning your baby has a cleft lip or cleft palate can feel overwhelming. Many parents worry about feeding, speech, surgeries, and what life will look like for their child. But cleft lip and cleft ...

Children born with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial disorders face numerous medical challenges beyond appearance. Patients can face serious airway, feeding, speech, and hearing problems ...