http://www.japancorp.netJCN Newswire - Recent Headline Newsen-usCopyright 2012, JCN Newswire10http://www.japancorp.net/images/jcnxml.jpghttp://www.japancorp.net8831JCN Newswirehttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24806/eisai_launches_programs_to_help_eliminate_lymphatic_filariasis_by_2020http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24806/eisai_launches_programs_to_help_eliminate_lymphatic_filariasis_by_2020Eisai gave its support to the London Declaration, a coordinated effort to eliminate 10 neglected tropical disease by the end of this decade, in line with its commitment to aid the World Health Organization's lymphatic filariasis elimination program.Tue,31 Jan 2012 12:19:41 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24755/otsuka_pharmaceutical_ucb_to_focus_collaboration_on_central_nervous_system_disordershttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24755/otsuka_pharmaceutical_ucb_to_focus_collaboration_on_central_nervous_system_disordersOtsuka Pharmaceutical and UCB will be focusing their collaboration on the therapeutic area of Central Nervous System disorders, while discontinuing their collaboration on immunology after an agreed upon transition period.Thu,19 Jan 2012 16:31:1 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24732/asahi_kasei_pharma_launches_flivas_in_south_koreahttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24732/asahi_kasei_pharma_launches_flivas_in_south_koreaAsahi Kasei Pharma's licensing partner Dong-A has launched the sale of Flivas (naftopidil) in South Korea as an agent for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Fri,13 Jan 2012 11:59:21 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24729/mazda_hospital_completes_construction_of_new_winghttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24729/mazda_hospital_completes_construction_of_new_wingThe new hospital wing is a part of the hospital's renovation plans, designed to make a further contribution to the local community with medical services.Fri,13 Jan 2012 11:30:16 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24693/toray_to_acquire_equity_stake_in_mitsui_subsidiary_microbiopharmhttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24693/toray_to_acquire_equity_stake_in_mitsui_subsidiary_microbiopharmToray Industries will be acquiring a 20% stake in Mitsui's wholly-owned subsidiary MicroBiopharm Japan.Thu,5 Jan 2012 19:58:42 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24683/omd_acquires_stake_in_erahttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24683/omd_acquires_stake_in_eraOMD has entered the endoscopic field by acquiring a stake in Italy's Era Endoscopy.Tue,3 Jan 2012 09:55:18 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24679/fujifilm_to_acquire_sonositehttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24679/fujifilm_to_acquire_sonositeFujifilm, through a U.S. subsidiary, will acquire SonoSite for approximately $995 million.Thu,29 Dec 2011 12:56:33 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24664/toray_japan_tobacco_and_torii_terminate_the_joint_development_of_nalfurafine_hydrochloride_for_pruritushttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24664/toray_japan_tobacco_and_torii_terminate_the_joint_development_of_nalfurafine_hydrochloride_for_pruritusToray, Japan Tobacco and Torii Pharmaceutical have agreed to discontinue the joint development program of nalfurafine hydrochloride.Tue,27 Dec 2011 10:32:18 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24656/mitsui_to_acquire_stake_in_turkish_healthcare_grouphttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24656/mitsui_to_acquire_stake_in_turkish_healthcare_groupMitsui has agreed to an acquisition of shares in the holding company for Turkish private healthcare group Acibadem by IHHSB, in which Mitsui holds a 30% stake through its subsidiary MBKHP.Mon,26 Dec 2011 11:30:34 +0000http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24578/asahi_kasei_pharma_launches_osteoporosis_drug_in_japanhttp://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24578/asahi_kasei_pharma_launches_osteoporosis_drug_in_japanAsahi Kasei Pharma believes Teribone's efficacy in preventing fracture will make a significant contribution to the treatment of osteoporosis.Tue,6 Dec 2011 11:14:41 +0000