Craniosynostosis is the early fusion of the cranial sutures, which poses numerous diagnostic and medical complications. It is a frequent abnormality that affects 3–5 out of every 10,000 babies. Single ...

When a baby is first born, the skull is comprised of a few bone plates that gradually come together. As the child grows, the plates fuse together at the top of the head and a single bony structure, ...

A team of Italian scientists has found a solution for treating rare cranial diseases in nanoparticles and 3D printing.

Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the top of the skull in infants, is caused by an abnormal excess of a previously unknown type of bone-forming stem cell, according to a preclinical study led ...

Have you ever seen a baby wearing headgear that looked like a helmet? They may be doing helmet therapy or cranial orthosis. Some babies who require helmet therapy have a condition called ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Craniosynostosis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for craniosynostosis? A: One should consult a primary physician who will recommend you to a neurologist to examine you. Q: What is the incidence of craniosynostosis? A ...

When Megan Boler gave birth to her second child, Matthew, almost a year ago, she noticed the shape of his head was a bit off. He looked so much like his older sister, except while her head was large ...

A young mum has revealed doctors dismissed her concerns over her son's oddly-shaped head before realising it was a medical emergency. Brittany Bevans, 29, says her son Louie was born with a rare ...

A baby boy born with a rare condition causing parts of his skull to fuse required a four-hour lifesaving operation to reshape and replace parts of the bone, to allow his brain to grow. Alex Shoebridge ...

Craniosynostosis is a rare condition in which a baby develops or is born with an unusually shaped skull. It happens when one or more of the natural spaces in the infant’s skull join together too early ...