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

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Additionally, results from a third study showed extended Xarelto treatment reduced the risk of recurrent DVT and PE in patients.

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Factors associated with increased serum uric acid levels, such as increased alcohol consumption and purine intake, or use of diuretics, were associated with increased risk for recurrent gout attacks.

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