Abell said Ashcroft's surgery was performed as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of recurrent pancreatitis.

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This benefit is small, which is exactly what I would predict for a preventive measure in a low-risk population.

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Moreover, they are regularly mixed into animal feed as a preventive measure and to enhance growth (by up to 5%).

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Laxminarayan emphasized the importance of seasonal flu vaccines as a preventive measure against both illness and unnecessary prescribing and consumption of antibiotics.

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That's why we decided to detain these people in a preventive measure.

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In theory, these tests provide a great preventive measure for all employees and a simple way to nip anything bad in the bud.

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Without such a protective drug, women who have the gene can either watch and wait or have their breasts removed as a preventive measure.

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As a preventive measure, it has proved astoundingly effective.

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If they knew of the decision by Barnard, who went to the doctor with no symptoms of any illness, they would have approved of her choice not to take hormone therapy as a preventive measure.

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In his appearance by satellite at the AARP event in New Orleans, Obama responded to specific attacks on the health care law by Ryan and other Republicans, declaring the 2010 measure cuts waste and fraud in Medicare, provides preventive care to keep people healthier and reduces prescription drug costs for seniors.

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