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Jardiance® (empagliflozin) now approved in India for treatment of chronic kidney disease
Jardiance® (empagliflozin) now approved in India
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 850 million people worldwide which is more than ten percent of the population.
Introducing Karl and Klara Kidney
Kidney disease and type 2 diabetes are closely linked, and share many of the same risk factors and pathological pathways. Click here to find out more.
COVID-19 Q&A for people with chronic respiratory conditions
Here you can find a summary of COVID-19 advice for those with chronic respiratory conditions. Click here to read the questions and answers and learn more.
New approaches in the battle against heartworm disease
Heartworm disease is a concern to dog and cat owners worldwide. Current disease control methods are increasingly challenged by drug resistance. Read more.
Metabolic Diseases
Interconnected cardio-renal-metabolic conditions – affecting the heart, kidneys, and metabolic system – are the leading cause of mortality worldwide.
Quick response in fighting Foot-and-Mouth-Disease
Colleagues from the Veterinary Public Health helped to contain an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on the island of Rodrigues in just six days.
Rare Diseases: Rare but not alone
We are committed to listen and learn from patients with rare diseases to deliver breakthrough therapies. Click here to find out more about our work.
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is a major global health concern and the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
Marek's Disease Poultry Chicken
Five things you need to know to keep poultry free from outcomes of one of the most common virus affecting the animals’ immune systems. Learn more here.
Transboundary and emerging diseases
We fight TEDs through cutting-edge technologies. Click here to find out how our colleagues in Global Innovation and VPH prepare for outbreaks.
COVID-19 Jordan medicine donations
Boehringer Ingelheim donates medicines in Jordan to support patients with chronic conditions. Click here to find out more about this support.
Collaboration to fight NCDs
70 percent of global deaths are attributable to NCDs and severely impacting on people in low- and middle-income countries. Help is desperately needed.
Guardians for health
A global initiative to reduce mortality, cardiovascular and kidney complications in type 2 diabetes through adherence to clinical guidelines. Learn more.
Practical Advice
In this short documentary, we hear from Dr Hull, who is involved in the treatment of people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Find out more.
Conversations Beyond Type 2 Diabetes
Anne and Franc, who are living with type 2 diabetes, explore what it means to live with their condition and its associated comorbidities. Find out more.
Interconnected CRM conditions
Learn about the interconnectivity between the heart, kidney and metabolic systems with this animation featuring the members of the Harold Heart household.
It’s Your Heart. Protect It. The Podcast.
In season 2, we hear from a range of experts to explore further how the interconnected systems call for collaboration and approach to care. Learn more.
EMPEROR-Preserved trial reveals that Empagliflozin reduces the risk of hospitalization for heart-failure and cardiovascular death
EMPEROR-Preserved trial reveals that Empagliflozin reduces the risk of hospitalisation for heart-failure and cardiovascular death. Find out more here.
Stem cells a new frontier
Stem cells may be a game changer for the development of new veterinary treatments. Click here to read this story and find out more information.
Our core product areas
Click here to find out about our core product areas for companion animals. These core product areas are parasiticides, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals.
Diabetes
About 425 million adult people in the world are living with diabetes, with Type 2 diabetes accounting for 90 – 95 percent of all cases. Learn more here.
World Heart Day 2021
The heart is one of the things with the potential to unite all of us as people. Click here to read patient stories about their heartbeat moment.
Reggie the Red Blood Cell
Join Reggie, our curious red blood cell, on a journey exploring connections between the heart, kidneys and pancreas. Click here to read more!