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preventive

[pri-ven-tiv] / prɪˈvɛn tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
deterrent
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She explained that these models could shorten the time needed to evaluate potential preventive therapies.

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While preventive HPV vaccines can stop infection, they do not treat cancers that have already developed.

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Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit organization focused on preventive medicine, clinical research, and improving ethical and scientific standards in education and research.

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This approach is meant to help clinicians recognize elevated risk earlier and take preventive steps sooner.

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The authors noted that rising out-of-pocket expenses place added pressure on household budgets, reduce the use of preventive care, and contribute to stress, anxiety, and medical debt.

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