preventive
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The measures aimed at trying to curb its spread rely essentially on adherence to preventive steps and the rapid detection of cases.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"It is a lot about preventive medicine just now because there are limited medical supplies in space but with commercial flights, there could be a higher medical risk."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The long-term goal is to improve early diagnosis, develop preventive strategies and create more effective treatments.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
“Over time the cholesterol builds up and it calcifies,” says Dr. Sadiya Khan, a preventive cardiologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
In a swift and decisive practice of preventive medicine, Dr. Snow removed the handle from the pump.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing preventive
National Nurses Week: Common Medical Terms
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Workshop 5, Part 2
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