https://www.selleckchem.com/products/picropodophyllin-ppp.html 8%) were at high risk of bias. Honey was the most assessed natural agent. Fourteen studies (3.4%) reported that natural agents reduced pain. The results of the meta-analysis support a positive effect of honey and Aloe vera in reducing mucositis in patients receiving cancer therapy. The results found add relevant information to the scientific community regarding the prevention and treatment of mucositis. Graphical abstract. The results found add relevant information to the scientific community regarding the prevention and treatment of mucositis. Graphical abstract. To compare palatal growth changes in infants with complete unilateral (UCLP) or bilateral (BCLP) cleft lip and palate during the first year of life. Upper dental arches of 68 neonates with UCLP and BCLP were evaluated using 2D and 3D morphometry based on dental casts obtained in two age categories (T0 before early neonatal cheiloplasty-UCLP 4 ± 3days, BCLP 6 ± 5days; T1 before palatoplasty-UCLP 10 ± 2months, BCLP 12 ± 3months). Intensive palatal growth was manifested in both directions of the palate. Palatal growth in the anterior direction was not restricted, despite the intercanine (CC´) and anterior (LL´) widths being significantly narrowed in the BCLP group (CC´ p = 0.019, LL´ p = 0.009). The posterior dental arches were significantly enlarged (UCLP p ≤ 0.001; BCLP p ≤ 0.001). The negative effect of cleft severity on palatal length was not confirmed (p = 0.802). Variability of the palate was immense mainly in BCLP infants (T0); however, it decreased in both cleft types, confirming the formative effect of palatal growth leading to alveolar cleft closure (UCLP p ≤ 0.001; BCLP p = 0.006 on the right, 0.005 on the left). Both analyzed cleft groups (UCLP, BCLP) grew favorably during the first year of life, and the palatal growth was not limited in any direction. Geometric morphometry allowed a comprehensive analysis of the palate, which can cont