Abbott is invented for life.We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself � addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Throughout our 100+ year history, Abbott people have been driven by a constant goal: to advance medical science to help people live healthier lives. It�s part of our heritage. And, it continues to drive our work. Today, 65,000 Abbott employees around the world share the passion for \"Turning Science Into Caring.\" It\'s a commitment to focusing on what matters most: life and the potential it holds when we are feeling our best.