Johnson

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Johnson may refer to several topics in the medical field, including Johnson & Johnson, a multinational corporation that produces medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods. This article will focus on the medical aspects related to the term "Johnson."

Johnson & Johnson[edit | edit source]

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation founded in 1886. It is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive manufacturers of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets.

Pharmaceuticals[edit | edit source]

Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical products include drugs for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, infectious disease, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology. The company also has a strong presence in the vaccine market.

Medical Devices[edit | edit source]

Johnson & Johnson's medical devices segment produces a broad range of innovative products used primarily by health care professionals in the fields of orthopaedics, neurosurgery, aesthetic medicine, vision care, diabetes care, infection prevention, cardiovascular disease, and sports medicine.

Consumer Health[edit | edit source]

Johnson & Johnson's consumer segment includes a broad range of products used in the baby care, oral care, skin care, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, women's health, and wound care markets.

Other Medical Uses[edit | edit source]

The term "Johnson" may also refer to the Johnson maneuver, a medical procedure used to detect abdominal pain or kidney disease.

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