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Natural IBD Lead: University of Tokyo researchers report glycyrrhizin from licorice reduced inflammation and cell death in stem cell-based intestinal models of inflammatory bowel disease after screening 3,500 compounds—promising, but still early, with human trials needed. Healthcare Systems & AI: IHH Healthcare says it’s consolidating legacy finance, HR and supply-chain systems onto Oracle Fusion Cloud to improve procurement, inventory visibility and real-time AI insights across 190 facilities; separately, Vietnam’s Hung Yen Province signed with South Korea’s AITRICS to explore AI for predicting patient deterioration. Public Health Watch: WHO says a hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship shows no sign of a larger flare-up, though more cases could appear given the virus’s long incubation. Japan Safety Incident: A suspected gas leak explosion in northern Japan killed 1 and injured 17, with neighbors evacuated and hospitals treating the hurt. Pediatrics Policy: A major pediatricians group reaffirmed that kids need protected recess for learning and health, releasing new guidance after 13 years.

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Japan child agency survey finds sexual misconduct at 15% of medical facilities nationwide

Japan child agency survey finds sexual misconduct at 15% of medical facilities nationwide

Japan's reapproval of MMR vaccine brings hope to doctor who lost hearing to mumps

Japan's reapproval of MMR vaccine brings hope to doctor who lost hearing to mumps

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