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The phrase "a very minimal risk" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the likelihood or potential for negative outcomes in a situation, emphasizing that the risk is low.
Example: "After reviewing the safety protocols, we concluded that there is a very minimal risk associated with the new procedure."
Alternatives: "a slight risk" or "a negligible risk".
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"Today, there's a very minimal risk," said Jim Paxon, a spokesman for the United States Forest Service.
The rate of periocular allergic reactions to NPD ophthalmic ointment is significantly lower than reported in the literature for other topical preparations of neomycin and polymyxin B. The low rate of allergy in this study suggests that NPD ophthalmic ointment can safely be applied to the periocular skin with a very minimal risk of inciting an allergic reaction.
"There are things you do every day that contain risk -- even showering -- but you still do it because it's a habit and there's a very minimal risk.
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"The package that has been proposed seems to accomplish what the city needs with a maximum gain and very minimal risk". Times staff writer Debora Vrana contributed to this report.
The IRBs waived the need for informed consents (written and oral) from the participants because this was a retrospective observational study, involved very minimal risk to the subjects, did not include intention deception, and did not involve sensitive populations or topics.
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The Institutional Review Board waived the need for informed consent from participants because the study involved very minimal risk to the subjects, did not include intentional deception, and did not involve sensitive populations or topics; this waiver does not adversely affect the rights and welfare of the subjects.
This case supports the belief that vaccine-associated measles is of very minimal risk to contacts, regardless of immune status.
The Institutional Review Board waived the need for informed consent from participants because the study involved very minimal risk to the subjects, did not include intentional deception and did not involve sensitive populations or topics; this waiver does not adversely affect the rights and welfare of the subjects.
In science news around the world this week, a World Health Organization report says that the Fukushima nuclear disaster will cause no observable increases in cancer rates among residents of other countries and a very minimal increased risk of cancer among residents in the vicinity of the power plant; the U.S. government budget sequester has begun; Indian scientists face a flat budget; and more.
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a report saying that the Fukushima nuclear disaster will cause no observable increases in cancer rates among residents of other countries and a very minimal increased risk of cancer among residents in the vicinity of the power plant.
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