About Brave Community:

• Stay informed and updated on news and information about certain rare diseases
• Access targeted news feeds of rare disease information
• Connect with and learn from others—patients, families, friends, and health care professionals—in an online community of shared experiences and ideas

Shire HGT developed BraveCommunity.com as part of our commitment to families affected by rare diseases and their health care professionals. Founded in 1986, Shire plc is a global specialty biopharmaceutical company with a mission to enable people with life-altering conditions to lead better lives. Shire HGT, a business unit of Shire plc, is committed to collaborating with academic researchers, health care professionals, and patient associations around the world. Our shared goal is a deeper understanding of life-altering genetic disorders. Our work together includes the investigation and development of therapeutic approaches in rare genetic diseases. For more information about Shire, visit our corporate Web site at www.shire.com.

The content of BraveCommunity.com is developed and maintained by the dedicated people at Shire HGT. The information provided on BraveCommunity.com is no substitute for consulting a health care professional. This information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of a visit, call, or consultation or in place of the advice of your physician or other health care professional. Shire HGT does not recommend the self management of health problems. Should you have any health care–related questions, please call or see your physician or other health care professional promptly. You should never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.

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