By age 7, children are comparing themselves to others and peers become important Speech impairment associated with CL/P can have a negative impact on physical and emotional development A wider focus on speech outcomes could have a positive effect on … Read More
Study Examines Barriers, Supports to Facilitate Breast Milk Feeding for Infants with Cleft Lip/Palate
Breast milk provision to infants with CL/P is slightly lower than national average Infants with CL/P face multiple obstacles to successful oral feeding Early diagnosis and educational resources help families prepare and be successful in providing breast milk to infants … Read More
Access ACPA’s Abstract Book Online – No Subscription Required
Abstracts submitted to ACPA’s Annual Meeting are now available in the online edition of The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. Although the meeting has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the abstracts will still be citable in this CPCJ issue. … Read More
Article Outlines How Medical Providers Can Facilitate Positive Psychosocial Outcomes for Craniofacial Patients and Their Families
Psychosocial issues can affect patients and their families at any time during treatment Supporting patients and their families with information and resources promotes positive outcomes CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / March 17, 2020 – Medical providers play an important role in … Read More
Study Examines Youth with Cleft Lip/Palate and Nonadherence Rates to Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment central to overall treatment of CL/P Older CL/P patients more likely to not comply with orthodontic treatment regimen History of behavioral health issues may be a factor in nonadherence CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Feb. 18, 2020 – Type … Read More
Study Finds Services Provided by Charitable Organizations Help Support, Educate Cleft Lip/Palate Patients, Others
Study focused on charitable organizations in England and Scotland Benefits of charitable efforts were noted by patients, caregivers, clinical teams, and the charitable organizations themselves CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / January 17, 2020 – Education and supportive services provided by charitable … Read More
Study Investigates Why Rate of Attribution is High Among Cleft Lip and Palate Patients
Team clinics strive to minimize disruption to patient families’ lives Reasons for patient attrition are multifaceted Improved family education, personalized care may help ensure continuity of care CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Nov. 13, 2019 – Researchers at Washington University in … Read More
Study Examines Effect of 2011 Tohoku Disaster on Prevalence of Cleft Lip, Palate
Study compared disaster-affected CL/P data to similar data collected following Hurricane Katrina Race, cultural differences may affect prevalence of CL/P following a natural disaster CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Oct. 22, 2019 – Did the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami affect … Read More
Study Compares Morphology of Musculus Uvulae in Adults With and Without Cleft Palate Repair
Sex and race appear to have no effect on velopharyngeal anatomy Individuals with previous cleft palate repair tend to have shorter, less voluminous musculus uvulae CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Sept. 17, 2019 – New insights on the morphology of the … Read More
Study Considers Whether Sleep Position Affects Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Cleft Palate
Patients with cleft palate have a greater risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea Polysomnography testing can help determine if parents should deviate from AAP guidelines for infants’ safe sleep CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Aug. 20, 2019 – Children with craniofacial … Read More