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	Abbott Netherlands Makes a Difference for Kids with Chronic Illnesses About 250 of our Abbott Netherlands colleagues recently came together for a day of volunteerism to bring positive changes to schools for children with chronic illnesses.
	Abbott and Partners Provide Assistance in Response to Earthquakes and Typhoon Natural disasters wreaked havoc in the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia recently. Abbott's strategic approach to disaster relief enabled us to immediately distribute nearly $1 million in product and cash donations to affected areas. Abbott affiliates and local partner organizations continue to play an integral role in Abbott's ability to respond appropriately.
	Abbott Fund Partner Profiled in New Best-Selling Book The work of longtime Abbott Fund partner Sakena Yacoobi and the Afghanistan Institute of Learning (AIL) was profiled as a successful example of effective grassroots outreach in a bestselling new book, Half the Sky, by Pulitzer Prize winners Nicolas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
	Aiming to Lose at Kilo Olympics The Kilo Olympics drew more than 100 individuals committed to losing unhealthy weight to a Zurich, Switzerland, stadium for an afternoon focused on the three pillars of a healthy approach to weight loss: physical activity, good nutrition habits, and professional support.
	Abbott's Commitment to Child Nutrition For more than 100 years, Abbott has been a leader in developing innovative, science-based nutrition solutions that help children develop and grow, and live healthier lives. Learn more about the information and support available to ensure children receive the optimal form of nutrition.
	Abbott's Commitment in HIV/AIDS Learn how Abbott is fighting this disease around the world by expanding access to treatment, supporting children affected by the virus, and strengthening health care systems.
Science
	The Miracle of Sight — Why We See This is the first in a five-part series of web features that explores the wonderment of eyesight, the care and keeping of eyes, common eye ailments and treatments, the future of eye care and the emerging hope for the blind.
	Flu Season is Here: Steps You Can Take to Help Avoid the Flu Here are a few tips to help you avoid the flu and help prevent its spread.
	Abbott's Bioabsorbable Stent Featured in Popular Science A recent Popular Science article highlights the innovation of Abbott's fully bioabsorbable coronary device.
	Abbott Targets Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors for Treatment of Pain and Cognition Based on a growing body of scientific knowledge related to neurotransmitters, the scientific community is now targeting neuronal nicotinic receptors (NNRs), found on nerve cells throughout the central nervous system, to treat a number of psychiatric and neurological disorders.
	Abbott Opens the Door to More Effective Biologic Treatments Through New Technology Abbott has opened up a whole new set of possibilities for drug development and biologic treatments that have the potential to more effectively treat individuals with cancer, autoimmune diseases and other complicated conditions.
	Abbott's Preclinical Oncology Pipeline May Help Advance Fight Against Cancer Robust preclinical data has shown that several compounds in Abbott's oncology pipeline may interfere with the vital processes of a cancer cell.
Business
	Welcome To The Family: Abbott Medical Optics Joins Our Team The initials are the same, but the 3,600 employees of AMO, formerly Advanced Medical Optics, are now part of Abbott as the transaction to acquire this established global leader in vision care has been completed.
	Abbott Opens New Pediatric Nutrition Manufacturing Facility in Singapore Our new state-of-the-art nutrition manufacturing facility has officially opened in Singapore, representing Abbott’s growing commitment to the region and our single largest investment in Asia.
Products
	Abbott Presents New Approach for Treating Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), an ailment historically associated with childhood, persists into adulthood in more than two-thirds of cases. While medical treatment can improve the symptoms of ADHD, currently approved treatments often cause undesirable side effects, including increases in heart rate and blood pressure.
Recognition
	Abbott One of the Best Places to Work for Scientists Abbott has again been named to The Scientist magazine's "Best Places to Work in Industry," this year ranking sixth among companies with more than 5,000 employees.
Archive
	Abbott Nutrition Shines at Food & Nutrition Expo Abbott Nutrition showed it has its finger on the pulse of the nutrition market at the American Dietetic Association (ADA) 2008 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, held recently in Chicago.
	Next Generation Similac Showcases the Nursery of Tomorrow in Central Park The Similac Next Generation Nursery is an exhibit Abbott Nutrition set up in New York City's Central Park recently to showcase innovative products for new parents and their babies.
	"We In The Abbott Family Have An Opportunity To Make a Difference" Abbott and its philanthropic foundation, the Abbott Fund, are working with our humanitarian aid organization partners in providing U.S. $1 million in aid in response to the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan Province in China.
	Abbott Responds to Disasters in Myanmar and China Abbott and its philanthropic foundation the Abbott Fund are providing U.S. $1.5 million in humanitarian aid in response to the earthquake in Sichuan Province in China and Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.
	Ensure Nutrition Education Network Helps Fight Malnutrition Malnutrition is a growing, global health problem. In Europe and the Middle East, 10 to 78 percent of hospital patients, particularly the elderly, suffer from the condition. The effects of malnutrition include disease complications, weakened immune function, increased morbidity and mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased cost of health care.
	FDA Approves Abbott's FreeStyle Navigator Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Our new FreeStyle Navigator system, now approved in the U.S. for people with diabetes, provides minute-by-minute information about glucose that can lead to quick, proactive diabetes management
	Faces of Heart Disease Abbott and the American Heart Association have partnered on an educational poster exhibit featuring inspirational stories of heart disease survivors.
	Abbott Again Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index For the third year in a row, Abbott has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for its continued leadership in business, environmental and social performance.
	Abbott Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Peru Abbott responded quickly, working closely with relief partners Direct Relief International and AmeriCares, to provide critical nutritional and pharmaceutical products to those in affected areas. To date, a total of approximately $469,000 in product has been donated.
	Abbott Expands Commitment to Tanzania With Dedication of New Lab Abbott's Chairman and CEO Miles White participated in the dedication of the new Abbott Fund-supported laboratory at Mt. Meru Hospital in Tanzania, Africa.
	Abbott Launches Institute Focused on Improving Care for Patients with Cardiac and Vascular Disease The Crossroads Institute, the first medical learning institute of its kind, advances the open exchange of information about cardiac and vascular care. The Institute features a teaching faculty of more than 100 worldwide experts providing the latest in cardiac and vascular care medical education.
	Abbott Sponsors "CoolGlobes" Exhibits in Chicago Similar to Chicago's famous 1999 fiberglass "Cows on Parade" exhibit, "CoolGlobes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" is a public art exhibit that will feature 122 five-foot-tall globes created by local and international artists.
	m2000 Molecular Testing System Abbott's m2000 Molecular Testing System is meeting the demands of today's clinical laboratories. See how this technology is helping to improve medical care through earlier intervention.
	ZonePerfect and ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Honor Hero When ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" rolled into Whitehall, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, last November, Abbott's ZonePerfect joined M/I Homes and other Columbus-based businesses to give 9/11 hero Jason Thomas and his family a new home.
	Wall Street Journal: Abbott's Makeover Attracts Investors A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights Abbott CEO Miles White's strategic vision for the company and the impact it has had on investors.
	Abbott Builds "Green" With New Solar Panel Project in Germany The Abbott Diagnostics Wiesbaden-Delkenheim site recently completed a solar panel installation project expected to help Abbott address rising energy costs. Solar panels capture the sun’s energy, keeping energy expenses down while reducing carbon dioxide emissions, which are commonly linked to global warming.
	Similac Moms Alliance Parenting Network U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist and New Mom Summer Sanders Becomes First Member of Similac Moms Alliance Parenting Network

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