Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome, is a flattening of the head caused by external pressure. It's a surprisingly common condition that affects 16 in every 1,000 babies and has increased following ...

Hypothesis: The flattening of the head shape in very low birth weight infants is caused by gravity and favored by osteopenia. Method: 1) The head shape (fronto-occipital diameter, biparietal d., ...