London – From its earliest days, Johnson & Johnson has been committed to innovation and driving medical advancements forward. That cutting-edge work might include reinventing or refining existing medical tools, systems and machinery to make them perform stronger and better. Or it could be about taking an entirely new approach to treating a disease or condition that ends up promoting faster, safer recovery—and saves lives. Since the 1880s, Johnson & Johnson scientists and researchers have racked up a lot of achievements—many of them the first, or one of the first, of their kind. Here’s a look at nine from the company’s long list of “firsts” in the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors that have changed the trajectory of healthcare. They are: A Better Way to Sterilize Surgical Products, Splints That Fit Properly, Science-Based Birth Control, Game-Changing Drug for Mental Health, Contact Lenses Meant to Be Discarded, New Way to Treat Coronary Artery Disease, Medication for Moderately Severe Alzheimer’s Disease, Novel Treatment to Fight MDR-TB, Digital Tags That Make Medical Devices Safer
