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How many blind people are there in the world 36 million people in the world have some kind of visual impairment, according to a study recently published in The Lancet showing results up to 2015. Worldwide, moderate and severe visual defect rates have been significantly reduced by the improvement in living conditions, public health programs, developing treatments such as Read More.

The global tactile printing market is constantly expanding The global tactile printing market is expected to witness a significant growth with increasing investment in braille printing technologies. It was valued at US$ 1,250 Mn in 2016 and, according to a recent study by Credence Research, is expected to grow by 4.5% through the forecast period 2017 – 2025. In Read More.

New USA program of bike-sharing for disabled citizens Portland is the first American city to adopt a bike-sharing city for disabled citizens. “Adaptive Biketown” is the program sponsored by Nike and it allows individuals to rent a special bicycle for less than $5 an hour. Each bike is adapted to the special needs of this unique population: for Read More.

Resistance training slows the progression of multiple sclerosis Resistance training slows the progression of multiple sclerosis and even reverses brain shrinkage. A study published on the Multiple Sclerosis Journal shows, for the first time, that exercise can actually halt the progression of the neurological disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are told that is helpful to stay as healthy Read More.