preventive
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And if they are getting screened because of symptoms or a family history, it’s no longer considered a preventive test.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
They say the results provide important evidence that targeted immune therapies can delay rheumatoid arthritis in people at highest risk and support further research into preventive strategies for autoimmune conditions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Some longevity proponents want aging classified as a disease, partly so the FDA would approve preventive treatments.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
They are also more likely to engage in preventive care.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Brobeck introduced such rudimentary industrial practices as preventive maintenance.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing preventive
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