(1) Not because we are “chippy, moronic gits” (thank you, Twitter), but because we do not see the social benefit of a two-tier education system that provides a small minority with vastly more opportunities than the rest.
(2) The addition of EGF did not stimulate, but rather inhibited, the growth of HSC-1 cells in GIT medium as well as Dulbecco's modified essential medium with low concentrations of fetal calf serum (0.5-1%) in vitro.
(3) To date, 12 subjects completed two months of goal blood pressure with nifedipine GITS.
(4) Spouses of younger patients receiving atenolol reported deterioration in sexual satisfaction as compared to spouses of patients taking nifedipine GITS (P less than .02).
(5) Sixteen autistic children with WISC Performance IQs of 70 or above were analyzed to determine their conceptions of spatial relations, size comparisons, and gesture imitations through the use of the WISC, an originally devised Language Decoding Test (LDT), and a modified Gesture Imitation Test (GIT).
(6) Neurofilament immunoreactivity was not detected in normal GIT and pancreatic NE cells, whereas CR immunoreactivity was always present.
(7) In the diabetic group iv administration of idazoxan 20 min before the GIT did not alter the insulin response to the GIT.
(8) These results indicate nifedipine GITS is well-tolerated and effective as monotherapy in the treatment of severe hypertension.
(9) Disorders of postprandial reactions of the endocrine system which were specific for these nosological forms, were revealed in GIT diseases.
(10) Two methods to preserve gastrointestinal tract (GIT) organs and tissues, plastic coating (PC) and plastination (PN), were investigated and compared.
(11) This study was a randomized, complete crossover trial with 12 healthy male volunteers who were given single doses of the 24-h GITS under fed and fasted conditions.
(12) Necrotizing lesions, due to the parasite could be seen in brain, heart, lungs, pancreas, adrenal glands and testis, only intracellular trophozoites without tissue damage in GIT, liver, lymphnodes, spleen, prostate, kidney and gl.
(13) Two experiments were conducted to compare body composition, plasma concentrations of glucose, lipid and protein, gastrointestinal tract (GIT) morphology, and digestive enzyme activities among populations of chickens exhibiting wide differences in growth.
(14) Significance of this mechanism is emphasized not only for the GIT activity but as a "timer" for ultraradian rhythms as well.
(15) To evaluate differences in efficacy, safety, and quality of life, 394 male patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension were randomized to receive 20 weeks of either atenolol or nifedipine gastrointestinal therapeutic system (GITS) in a multicenter double-blind trial.
(16) The mean over-all survival time was 11.7 months (range of one to 60 months) after surgical treatment of a first metastasis to the GIT and 3.6 months (range of zero to 12 months) postoperatively for a second GIT metastasis.
(17) Forty-nine patients, with ages ranging from eighteen to seventy years and with mild to moderate primary hypertension (sitting diastolic blood pressure of greater than or equal to 95 mmgH and less than or equal to 115 mmHg) were randomized into a twenty-one-week, double-blind, prospective study to determine the effects of monotherapy of nifedipine GITS (gastrointestinal therapeutic system) versus atenolol on serum lipids, lipid subfractions, apolipoproteins, (apo), and blood pressure (BP).
(18) Thus, results from this open-label, crossover trial suggest that nifedipine GITS dosing is similar to multidose standard nifedipine with equivalent 24-hour efficacy for nifedipine GITS.
(19) Overall, nifedipine GITS significantly reduced the weekly number of anginal episodes from 5.7 to 1.8 (p = 0.0001) and the number of ischemic events from 7.3 to 4 (p = 0.0001) reported during the 48-h monitoring periods, with a significant increase in both during the placebo withdrawal period.
(20) The nifedipine-GITS (gastrointestinal therapeutic system) tablet formulation and the clonidine-TTS (transcutaneous delivery system) patch may also reduce side effects in patients while preserving the therapeutic efficacy of the origin drug formulations (nifedipie capsule, clonidine tablet).
Stupid
Definition:
(a.) Very dull; insensible; senseless; wanting in understanding; heavy; sluggish; in a state of stupor; -- said of persons.
(a.) Resulting from, or evincing, stupidity; formed without skill or genius; dull; heavy; -- said of things.
Example Sentences:
(1) A series of hierarchical multiple regressions revealed the effects of Surgency, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and Intellect on evoking upset in spouses through condescension (e.g., treating spouse as stupid or inferior), possessiveness (demanding too much time and attention), abuse (slapping spouse), unfaithfulness (having sex with others), inconsiderateness (leaving toilet seat up), moodiness (crying a lot), alcohol abuse (drinking too much alcohol), emotional constriction (hiding emotions to act tough), and self-centeredness (acting selfishly).
(2) In 1999, Kamprad admitted his past involvement with Nazism in a book about his life and asked for forgiveness for his "stupidity."
(3) Would I be stupid not to wait another six months or so, to get a 90% mortgage given the cons of Help to Buy?
(4) The lucky thing is, says Susan Calman , that although she is "an eternal worrier, occasionally I do something stupid."
(5) "The whole thing was stupid, Donald called him at once to discuss it, he had such a go at him, I mean, fuck, it's a shame we didn't record it, he fucked him up good, had such a proper fucking go at him."
(6) @HunterFelt October 28, 2013 Ali Mason (@alimason) Reassuring to see the #redsox aren't the only ones who can find stupid ways to lose.
(7) But like so many of his colleagues in the Trump administration , Spicer has shown us how unconsciousness and stupidity can, however paradoxically, assume a Machiavellian function – how a flagrant example of gross insensitivity and flat-out odiousness can serve as yet another useful and convenient distraction.
(8) He must have had PR training – didn’t it stretch to not saying stupid stuff?
(9) I’d love to say it’s this big, machiavellian plan, but the main thing to blame is human stupidity,” says Phillip Adcock, author of Shoppology: The Science of Supermarket Shopping.
(10) Barack Obama today phoned the white policeman he said had "acted stupidly" in arresting a black Harvard professor in his own home and invited the officer to visit the White House as the president attempted to defuse a growing race row over the incident.
(11) It’s just one stupid statement after another.” Large crowds of protesters gathered outside the Gyumri base, where Permyakov is now being held, demanding that he be handed over to Armenian law-enforcement to ensure he is prosecuted locally.
(12) And then her drug use got harder, and more desperate, and then it wasn't funny any more; and then, when she was trying to clean up, she was dead, gone to join "the stupid club", as Kurt Cobain's mother described all the rock stars who end up dead at 27.
(13) You've got to have more than that, you've got to make them better players, because players aren't stupid.
(14) Ukip is exploiting the stupidity of ignorant anti-immigrant voters for electoral gain.
(15) I still have a few pints of gin and tonic before I go onstage but nothing stupid."
(16) More here: UK regulator urges banks to speed up swaps mis-selling compensation 8.40am GMT More reaction to the decision to send riot police to evict people from the offices of Greece's former state broadcaster this morning , starting with journalist Nick Malkoutzis: Nick Malkoutzis (@NickMalkoutzis) 5 mths after flicking switch on public broadcaster ERT, gov't tries to settle issue by sending riot police to remove remaining staff #Greece November 7, 2013 Nick Malkoutzis (@NickMalkoutzis) While #ERT will be off air for good after police intervention, the stain of how its closure has been handled won't wash away easily #Greece November 7, 2013 Lady Mondegreen (@amaenad) Like a mean stupid dog appeasing a cruel master, the Greek government wants to lay ERT's limp body at the troika's feet.
(17) The boss of a successful US hedge fund has quit the industry with an extraordinary farewell letter dismissing his rivals as over-privileged "idiots" and thanking "stupid" traders for making him rich.
(18) I think that's a challenge all of us go through, whether it's a parent knowing they are going to have to die and leave their kids behind or it's a young person saying I haven't left my mark yet, I lived for no reason – but that's a stupid way of thinking because as Hazel says in the book there will come a day when Mozart isn't remembered so don't worry about it!
(19) The president should have directed the Justice Department to stop taking stupid points and petty appeals.” One reason the Justice Department pursued the habeas cases so hard was its client: the Pentagon.
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