cost-effective
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But, for people without symptoms or high-risk conditions, the American College of Radiology says there is not enough evidence to recommend it and no documented proof that it prolongs life or is cost-effective.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
The next priority is addressing risk by introducing proven, cost-effective therapies early enough to slow the progression of CKD and lower the likelihood of cardiovascular events.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Microsoft is building a broad portfolio of internal and external models, allowing customers to use the most cost-effective model for each task, while governing users actions,” Liani said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
He believes technological developments will help farmers become more efficient and cost-effective when working on tight profit margins.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But a PIH doctor spoke up, saying that he had signed the Hippocratic Oath to practice medicine ethically, but he didn’t remember signing an oath to do it in a cost-effective way.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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