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Craniosynostosis, Explained

The cranium is composed of 5 major bones separated by 6 major seams called sutures. The early closure of any of these sutures, which occurs in one out of approximately every 2,200 births, can lead to abnormal growth patterns of the head as the brain expands in ways it was not meant to. This condition, called craniosynostosis, can lead to an abnormal shape of the head, and in some children it can even affect normal brain development. For this reason, surgical repair of this condition is often recommended.

Diego Alonso – George Washington University

Dr. John B. Mulliken Scholarship

Differences Can Make A Difference!

Check Out Michael Williams-Starks on Episode 5 of Be The Good Podcast's "Differences Can Make A Difference" on Spotify. Also, we're excited that Michael will be here on Saturday for our Making Faces Workshop!

Early endoscopic release of craniosynostosis

The only technique available in the early days of surgical correction of craniosynostosis was the simple release of the fused suture via a large scalp incision. While effective in some children, this method had a high failure rate because the cranial bones would fuse back together before the brain was able to re- create the normal shape of the skull.

Elan’s Wide Smile

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Elizabeth Hodgkins – The Catholic University of America

The Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship was awarded to Elizabeth Hodgkins from Cumberland, Maine. She graduated from Cheverus High School. Elizabeth will be attending The Catholic University of America in Washington DC where she will major in nursing. She hopes to work in pediatrics as a sub-specialty ultimately becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.