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Craniosynostosis

Medline NLM definition: Premature closure of one or more sutures of the skull. Year introduced: OXYCEPHALY was see under CRANIOSYNOSTOSES 1963-1978
One of the commonest types of craniosynostosis is Crouzon syndrome

Craniosynostosis: information from the NHS website

PubMed Medline search on Craniosynostosis

Support Groups

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Craniofacial Support Group.  All conditions associated with Craniosynostosis are supported, including Apert Syndrome, Crouzon Syndrome, Pfeiffer Syndrome, Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, Single Suture Craniosynostosis

Brain and Spine Foundation
Information on living with a neurological condition and on diagnosis. There are publications and resources. The useful glossary of neurological conditions (under 'Information and support') includes links to some other organisations as well as to Brain and Spine Foundation information.

Neurological Alliance
Collective voice for 80 organisations, including stroke and brain injury. Organisations are listed at https://www.neural.org.uk/our-members/, a good place to start if looking for information on those conditions. Site also includes information about living with a neurological condition, a glossary, and information about onset and diagnosis as well as a small set of real life stories.

NHS Inform: brain, nerves and spinal cord 
NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service, with the aim of providing the people in Scotland with accurate and relevant information to help them make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for.

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