Science & Medicine
President Biden is betting on millions more rapid, at-home tests to help curb the latest deadly wave in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sept. 21, 2021
Business
Drug maker Abbott Laboratories expected to buy Solvay
Sept. 28, 2009
Abbott Laboratories Inc. said Monday that it would acquire Kos Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a $3.7-billion deal that would make it the leader in the hot field of drugs to boost “good” HDL cholesterol.
Nov. 7, 2006
Abbott Laboratories recalls glucose test strips
Dec. 22, 2010
Abbott Laboratories: The Abbott Park, Ill., pharmaceuticals maker reported record first-quarter profit of $254 million, up 13% from the year-ago quarter.
April 9, 1991
In response to the increased purchasing clout of health maintenance organizations in Southern California, Abbott Laboratories recently appointed a representative in Dana Point to market their special needs.
May 6, 1988
Abbott Laboratories said fourth-quarter net income fell 19% as the maker of drugs and medical tests had expenses related to its acquisitions of Vysis Inc. and BASF’s Knoll drug unit.
Jan. 17, 2002
Abbott Laboratories: The Abbott Park, Ill.
Jan. 15, 1991
Abbott Laboratories and OraSure Technologies Inc. said they agreed to co-market a rapid HIV test that detects the presence of antibodies for the human immunodeficiency virus in as little as 20 minutes.
June 18, 2002
World & Nation
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed
Jan. 21, 2023