Clinical Trial: Comparison of The Immediate Effect of Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage on Trigger Point Area, Fascia Thickness, Pain, and Range of Motion, in Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Japan)

Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061650) titled 'Comparison of Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage for Low Back Myofascial Pain' on May 22. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Double blind -all involved are blinded Control - Active Primary Sponsor: Institute - Hasanuddin University (Self-funded) Condition: Condition - Lumbar Myofascial Pain S...


Clinical Trial: Association of epigenetic alterations in inflammatory/anti-inflammatory cytokine and longevity-related genes with complications and prognosis in patients with chronic kidney disease (Japan)

Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061635) titled 'Association of DNA methylation of inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, and longevity-related genes with complications and prognosis in patients with chronic kidney disease' on May 22. Study Type: Observational Primary Sponsor: Institute - Showa Medical University Condition: Condition - Chronic kidney disease Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - YES O...


Clinical Trial: Effects of Time-of-Day Caffeine Intake on Micturition and Sleep in Healthy Adults (Japan)

Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061336) titled 'Effects of Time-of-Day Caffeine Intake on Micturition and Sleep in Healthy Adults' on May 22. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Cross-over Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Open -but assessor(s) are blinded Control - Dose comparison Primary Sponsor: Institute - Niigata University of Health and Welfare Condition: Condition - healthy adults Clas...


MOE JAPAN SELECTS NEW PROJECT OF SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR THE JOINT CREDITING MECHANISM (JCM) FACILITY INTRODUCTION FOR FY2025 TO FY2027 (EIGHTH ROUND)

TOKYO, May 22 -- Ministry of the Environment issued the following news: MOE Japan Selects New Project of Subsidy Programme for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Facility Introduction for FY2025 to FY2027 (Eighth Round) On May 22, 2026, Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan, announced a new project selected for Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility Introduction for FY2025 to FY2027 (eighth round). MOE Japan received a variety of applications for the Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility ...


Thomas Cook India expands its prepaid forex cards to 28 Currencies

India, May 21 -- One of India's widest currency portfolios on a prepaid forex card Reinforces focus on secure, seamless and digital-first payments for global travel Mumbai, May 20, 2026: As Indian travellers become increasingly global and digitally adept, expectations around overseas payments are evolving rapidly. Convenience, security and speed have become central considerations, particularly amid shorter booking cycles and a growing preference for cash‑light travel. Today's global India...


IPS Launches "Prof. L. V. Gangawane Young Scientist Award and Oration" in Honour of Eminent Plant Pathologist's Farmer-Centric Legacy

India, May 21 -- New Delhi: The Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS), a leading national body in plant pathology and agricultural sciences, has instituted the prestigious "Prof. L. V. Gangawane Young Scientist Award and Oration", a national platform to recognise and encourage outstanding young agricultural scientists. The new award commemorates Prof. L. V. Gangawane (1944-2018), an eminent Indian plant pathologist, soil microbiologist and former IPS President, celebrated for his steadfast comm...


India's 45-Day MSME Payment Rule Exposes Structural Gap in Industrial Supply Chain Finance

India, May 21 -- A new analysis argues the mandate's intent is sound - but the financial infrastructure to support it does not yet exist for most of the industrial chain. A phased, data-led supply chain finance architecture is proposed as the path forward.AHMEDABAD, May 16 -India's 45-day payment mandate for MSME suppliers, which came into force in April 2024 under Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, has brought into sharp relief a structural working capital crisis running through the country'...


House of Councillors - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for ①Electricity to be used in the House of Councillors building and other facility Electricity contract 4,384kW. The estimated electricity 12,632,448kWh,②Electricity to be used in the Kojimachi Members Apartment of the House of Councillors and other facilities Electricity contract 364kW. The estimat...

Tokyo, May 21 -- House of Councillors - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on May 20, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0026 Miscellaneous Articles Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : KAMIMURA Takayuki, Director of the Accounts Division, General Affairs Department, House of Councillors. ⑵ Classification of the products to be procured : 26 ⑶ Nature and quantity of the products to be required :...


House of Representatives - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for Digitization from microfilms of Gordon W. Prange Collection magazines, 900,000 frames (estimated quantity) and records of General Headquarters Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, GHQ/SCAP, 100,000 frames (estimated quantity)

Tokyo, May 21 -- House of Representatives - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on May 20, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : OGUMA Miyuki, Deputy Director General, Administrative Department (also doubles as) Director, Accounts Division, National Diet Library ⑵ Classification of the services to be procured : 71...


Digital Agency - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for Design and development work for the next SEABIS system upgrade (basic design), Fiscal Year 2026, 1 set

Tokyo, May 21 -- Digital Agency - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on May 20, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : TANABE Kuniharu, Counsellor of the Accounts Division, Digital Agency ⑵ Classification of the services to be procured : 71, 27 ⑶ Nature and quantity of the services to be required : Design a...