Welcome to my space, my name is Luis. I have a rare illness known as Nascimento x-linked intellectual disability.

Each year on the last day of February people across the globe, come together to recognise and advocate for the 300 million plus individuals that live with a rare disease. Many people or organisations involved strive to impact the daily lives of those who live with a rare disease by educating the public and policy makers. This focus covers many areas such as improved care, social opportunities, better treatment and being treated as individuals. Why is it important? Many still

Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome (BAM Syndrome) is a rare genetic condition that profoundly affects facial development, especially the eyes and nose. This syndrome is marked by absent nasal structures (arhinia) and underdeveloped eyes (microphthalmia), among other anomalies.

In this article we will explore three that only or mainly affect women, Rett Syndrome, Turner syndrome and Aicardi syndrome.