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A Korean study published on August 17, 2026 explores machine learning for classifying voiding patterns from smart-diaper sensor signals. Researchers analysed data collected in 2022 from 97 older…
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Australia's National Disability Insurance Agency invited people who use continence products to comment on the Continence Provider List in an August 17, 2026 notice. The agency said it…
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Otsuka Shokai announced support for communities affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake on August 7. The company planned to donate 2,100 packs of adult diapers and 4,800 two-litre…
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MFDS reports 61,418 tonnes of adult diapers and hygiene underpads supplied in 2025; this is a weight-based measure.
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Quanzhou's ecology and environment bureau published approval of an environmental impact report for Banglida (Fujian) New Materials' superabsorbent-polymer relocation and expansion project on August 3, 2026. The approval…
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Indonesia's Ministry of Trade reported on August 3, 2026, that online business-matching meetings with prospective Chilean buyers had generated potential transactions worth US$104,000 across three product groups. The…
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Livedo announced Refre Oshiri Kirei Awa Senjo, a rinse-free foam cleanser for diaper changes, on August 3, 2026, with a launch planned for the same day. The Japanese…
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Yuhan-Kimberly published findings from its Depend Style sampling campaign on July 23, 2026. The analysis used satisfaction responses from 155 product trial participants and a separate preliminary survey…
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Unicharm's Chinese website announced two Lifree care pads for odour management on July 9, 2026. One contains jasmine fragrance oil. The other adds activated carbon to the absorbent…
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Daio Paper released five four-panel comics for its Attento adult-care brand on July 8, 2026. Created by illustrator Mari Inui, the guides explain three products developed through academic…
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aba announced a partial change to the Japanese distribution arrangements for its Helppad excretion-monitoring sensor, effective July 1, 2026. The change allows distributors to work directly with aba…
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Continence Health Australia welcomed an Australian government decision allowing eligible older people to continue receiving the Continence Aids Payment Scheme, or CAPS, while accessing Support at Home or…
