Category: Congenital Defects

Congenital Defects

Lady Parts: Bruce E. Katz, MD, Ushers in Cosmetic Surgery’s Final Frontier

In the November PSP cover story, Bruce E. Katz, MD, talks about how he's helping to usher in cosmetic surgery's final frontier--vaginal rejuvenation.

Congenital Defects

First-Ever Human Head and Neck Cartilage Production

Researchers have pioneered a novel method to generate human cartilage in the head and neck region by inducing stem cells to transform into craniofacial cartilage, offering potential solutions for cartilage regeneration and transplantation.

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Older Age Tied to More Complications After Breast Reconstruction

Older women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy face slightly higher risks of complications but report better psychological well-being despite lower satisfaction with breast appearance, highlighting the need to weigh age-related risks and benefits when considering surgery.

myFace Announces 9th Annual Races for Faces Virtual Celebration

by Debbie Overman | Sep 14, 2021 | Association News, Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

Craniofacial organization, myFace, will host its 9th Annual Races for Faces Virtual Kickoff Celebration at 10am ET on Sunday, September 19th, 2021.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts & Fresh Start Caring For Kids To Provide $900,000 Worth Of Transformative Medical Care To Patients On Surgery Weekend In September

by Debbie Overman | Sep 7, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Fresh Start Caring for Kids will donate approximately $900,000 worth of transformative medical care for 60 children and teens combined during their Surgery Weekend in San Diego and Chicago.

Twins Joined at the Head Are Separated After 12-Hour Surgery in Israel

by Debbie Overman | Sep 7, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

One-year-old Israeli twin girls, who were born joined back-to-back at the head, have been separated after a rare and complicated surgery, CNN reports.

More Than 25% of Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate Travel Over an Hour for Certified Care

by Debbie Overman | Aug 10, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

More than 1 in 4 children born with a cleft lip and/or palate face a geographic disadvantage to access certified treatment for their condition, especially in the South and rural areas of the United States, according to a new study.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts to Provide Life-Changing Medical Care to 11 Patients During Surgery Weekend July 17-18

by Debbie Overman | Jul 14, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts will donate life-changing surgeries to 11 children during their Surgery Weekend July 17-18 in partnership with Rady Children’s Hospital, ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals in 2021 by U.S. News & World Report.

Smile Train Creates Cleft Leadership Centers

by Debbie Overman | Jul 13, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

Smile Train announces the launch of its Cleft Leadership Centers (CLCs) to further its commitment to improve global health equity and access to safe, affordable, comprehensive cleft care worldwide.

Comprehensive Genetic Study of Cleft Lip and Palate Provides Insights

by Debbie Overman | Jul 6, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery, Research | 0

Analysis led by the University of Bonn provides new insights into possible causes of the malformation, published in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances.

Sixth Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Event Will Serve Disadvantaged Surgical Patients

by Tonya Johnson | May 10, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma | 0

The goal of Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation is to raise $125K to help disadvantaged patients suffering from physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse, or disease.

Christian Medical Charities Join Efforts to Help Children Living with Disabilities in Africa

by Debbie Overman | Mar 19, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

A new partnership between Christian medical charities Mercy Ships and CURE International will see at least 250 surgeries carried out to help children with disabilities in Africa during the first half of this year, according to the organizations, Sight magazine reports.

AAOMS Advocates Re-Introduced Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

by Debbie Overman | Mar 18, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act – championed by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) – was re-introduced March 16 by US Sens Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) along with US Reps Anna Eshoo (D-Calif) and Drew Ferguson (R-Ga), who also is a dentist.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts To Donate Reconstructive Surgeries March 6-7

by Debbie Overman | Mar 3, 2021 | Congenital Defects, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma | 0

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts will donate life-changing surgeries to nine patients during their Surgery Weekend March 6–7 in partnership with Rady Children’s Hospital, ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals in 2020 by U.S. New & World Report.