Babies Born with Cleft Palate are Diagnosed Late

Babies Born with Cleft Palate are Diagnosed Late

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The transcript discusses the case of a child with a cleft palate that went undiagnosed until age six, causing speech and feeding issues. It highlights parental frustration over delayed diagnosis and presents statistics from the Royal College of Surgeons, noting that 28% of cleft palate cases are not diagnosed within 24 hours of birth. The text emphasizes the importance of early detection to prevent long-term issues and recommends that doctors check every newborn's mouth shortly after birth.

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What condition was discovered in the toddler mentioned in the text?

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What percentage of babies with a cleft palate fail to have it diagnosed within 24 hours of birth?

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What are some potential issues that can arise from a delayed diagnosis of a cleft palate?

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According to the Royal College of Surgeons, what must doctors do soon after a baby's birth?

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How could earlier diagnosis and surgery have impacted the toddler's life?

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