The company's feeding pumps and devices help nourish those who cannot consume foods orally. Diagnostics Abbott is also the world leader in developing new diagnostic technologies to detect and monitor infections and diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis and other physical conditions, such as pregnancy or thyroid function. Abbott has redefined the practice of diagnostic medicine by continuously improving its technology. In the field of immunodiagnostics, Abbott is the world leader in developing both diagnostic instruments and reagents. In pharmaceuticals, the company carries on Dr. Abbott's tradition of developing new and better drugs to treat medical conditions.
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Abbott is committed to the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical solutions to today's medical challenges. Pharmaceutical Expertise Abbott's research focuses on finding new indications for existing drugs, and on developing new compounds to address unmet health care needs. In our hospital products business, Abbott develops innovative technologies to improve patient care and the performance of health care providers. Abbott's hospital products address the changing needs of health care professionals, and reduce the total cost of treatment by helping customers improve their productivity through savings in time, labor and product use. Abbott is a world leader in anesthesia and pain management, in fluids and fluid systems, and in drug-delivery technologies.