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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Cleft
  1. Cleft Lip and Palate (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a baby's lip or mouth do not form properly. They happen early during pregnancy. A baby can have a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or both. A cleft ...
  2. Spina Bifida (National Library of Medicine)  
    Spina bifida is a neural tube defect - a type of birth defect of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. It happens if the spinal column of the fetus doesn't close ...
  3. Craniofacial Abnormalities (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... defects of the face or head. Some, like cleft lip and palate, are among the most common ...
  4. Asian American Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics Environmental factors Access to care ...
  5. Birth Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... looks, works, or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems ...
  6. Facial Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... facial features or a lack of facial expression. Cleft lip and palate are a common facial birth ...
  7. Neck Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your ...
  8. Pregnancy and Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    Not all medicines are safe to take when you are pregnant. Some medicines can harm your baby. That includes over-the-counter or prescription drugs, herbs, ...
  9. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects ...
  10. Speech and Communication Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... problems, such as dysphonia or those caused by cleft lip or palate Speech problems like stuttering Developmental ...