Clinical Trial: A multicenter prospective observational study exploring soluble factors in pleural effusion that can predict the therapeutic efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in pleural mesothelioma (Japan)

Tokyo, April 15 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061258) titled 'Exploratory study of predictive biomarkers for treatment response using pleural effusion in pleural mesothelioma' on April 14. Study Type: Observational Primary Sponsor: Institute - NHO Yamaguchi Ube Medical Center Condition: Condition - Pleural mesothelioma and other diseases associated with pleural effusion Classification by malignancy - Malignancy Genomic informati...


Clinical Trial: Impact of open Septorhinoplasty on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Nasal Symptoms: A Prospective Observational Study (Japan)

Tokyo, April 15 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061257) titled 'Impact of Septorhinoplasty on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Nasal Symptoms: A Prospective Observational Study' on April 14. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Single arm Randomization - Non-randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - Uncontrolled Primary Sponsor: Institute - The Jikei University Condition: Condition - Nasal obstruction;...


Clinical Trial: Young Adult Cancer Education Study: A Single-Arm Pre-Post Intervention Study (Japan)

Tokyo, April 15 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061251) titled 'A study to examine the effects of cancer education on knowledge and attitudes among young adults' on April 14. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Single arm Randomization - Non-randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - Uncontrolled Primary Sponsor: Institute - University of Miyazaki Condition: Condition - cancer Classification by ma...


Clinical Trial: Performance testing of a novel pacemaker pocket compression device (Japan)

Tokyo, April 15 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061249) titled 'Performance testing of a novel pacemaker pocket compression device' on April 14. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Cross-over Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - Active Primary Sponsor: Institute - National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center (Department of Clinical Research) Condition: Condi...


Clinical Trial: The Impact of Promoting Symptom Perception with electronic Patient-Reported outcome on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure.: Multicenter, randomized controlled trial (Japan)

Tokyo, April 15 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061248) titled 'The Impact of Promoting Symptom Perception with electronic Patient-Reported outcome on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure.: Multicenter, randomized controlled trial' on April 14. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - Active Primary Sponsor: Institute - Teik...


Barneys Hard Seltzer Secures Funding from The Chennai Angels in Pre-Series A Round

India, April 13 -- Barneys Hard Seltzer, India's pioneering wellness beverage brand, has raised an undisclosed amount from The Chennai Angels (TCA) as part of its Pre-Series A round. The company is also backed by existing investors including Mumbai Angels, Chandigarh Angel Network, ah! Ventures, and other notable angels.The funds will be utilized towards working capital, marketing, team expansion, licensing, and statutory obligations as the company scales its presence across key markets.Barneys ...


Publication of the White Paper on Development Cooperation 2025

TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On March 13, "White paper on Development Cooperation-Japan's International Cooperation" was published. Every year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan publishes a White Paper on Development Cooperation. The Paper summarizes Japan's policies on development cooperation by issues and regions as well as its achievements over the course of the year. The 2025 edition of the White Paper on Development Coop...


Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. HORII and Hon. Ralph REGENVANU, Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology and Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and National Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu

TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On March 13, commencing at 11:30 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with the Hon. Ralph REGENVANU, Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology and Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and National Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu, who is visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows. At the outset, S...


Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII by the delegation of members of Business Co-operation Committees of Japan and India

TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On March 13, commencing at 1:20 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by the delegation of members of Business Co-operation Committees of Japan and India, co-headed by Mr. Rohit Relan, Co-Chairman, India-Japan Business Co-operation Committee and Mr. YASUNAGA Tatsuo, Chairman, Japan-India Business Co-operation Committee. The...


Agreement in Principle on New Tax Convention between Japan and the Czech Republic

TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: The Government of Japan and the Government of the Czech Republic have reached agreement in principle on a new Tax Convention replacing the current Tax Convention (Convention between Japan and the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income), which entered into force in 1978. The new Convention reinforces or introduces provisions for the purposes of...