Iraqi boy's 2nd eye operation ends successfully

Iraqi boy's 2nd eye operation ends successfully

MITAKA, Japan - Tetsuo Hida, professor of Kyorin University who conducted an eye operation on Mohamad Haytham Saleh, a 10-year-old Iraqi boy, shakes hands with the boy's uncle after the operation ended in a success on Dec. 14. The boy had his left eye badly injured during a military clash in Iraq. ''Although I am not sure to what extent he will regain his eyesight, he is now able to wear a contact lens,'' Hida said.

Teijin to integrate drug business with Kyorin

Teijin to integrate drug business with Kyorin

TOKYO, Japan - Tooru Nagashima (L), president of leading polyester maker Teijin Ltd., and Ikuo Ogihara, president of Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., speak at a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Jan. 23. They announced that Teijin will spin off its pharmaceutical operations and integrate them with Kyorin.

Iraqi boy's 2nd eye operation ends successfully

Iraqi boy's 2nd eye operation ends successfully

MITAKA, Japan - Tetsuo Hida, professor of Kyorin University who conducted an eye operation on Mohamad Haytham Saleh, a 10-year-old Iraqi boy, shakes hands with the boy's uncle after the operation ended in a success on Dec. 14. The boy had his left eye badly injured during a military clash in Iraq. ''Although I am not sure to what extent he will regain his eyesight, he is now able to wear a contact lens,'' Hida said. (Kyodo)

Teijin to integrate drug business with Kyorin

Teijin to integrate drug business with Kyorin

TOKYO, Japan - Tooru Nagashima (L), president of leading polyester maker Teijin Ltd., and Ikuo Ogihara, president of Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., speak at a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Jan. 23. They announced that Teijin will spin off its pharmaceutical operations and integrate them with Kyorin. (Kyodo)