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preventive

adjective as in deterrent

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This early signal suggests that a blood test could eventually help identify patients who are more likely to develop neuropathy, opening the door to preventive steps -- potentially including IRE1α inhibitors -- before nerve damage sets in.

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"As advances in molecular profiling allow us to detect pre-leukemic states years before clinical onset, understanding how stromal and immune cells interact provides a foundation for preventive therapies that intercept disease progression before leukemia develops."

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Most travelers don’t come for dramatic surgeries but for what Koreans call “well-aging,” preventive maintenance that manages aging rather than fights it.

Annual fees for concierge practices range from $1,000 to $40,000 for services like extended doctor visits, preventive screenings, and specialist referrals.

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When asked about the launch of Preventive, Doudna said that Harrington was “bringing rigorous scientific standards and transparency needed to explore whether Crispr technology has matured enough to safely address severe genetic diseases preventively.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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