preventive

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This has prompted many of us in preventive cardiology to question how well cardiovascular disease prevention is working if mortality is so high.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

India on Saturday ended the preventive detention of prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, freeing him six months after he was held over protests in the Himalayan region.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The agency acknowledged Novo’s corrective and preventive actions since the inspection, but said the company’s responses didn’t ensure that future violations would be prevented.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"In reality, any potential preventive effect takes over a decade to appear, if it appears at all, while the bleeding risk begins immediately."

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

“If such preventive measures are not taken,” says Dr. Hueper, “the stage will be set at a progressive rate for the future occurrence of a similar disaster to the human population.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson