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block

1. n. the head. Try to get this stuff through your block before the test.

2. n. the auction block. The painting went on the block and sold for nearly fifty-three million dollars.

3. n. a stupid person. (Possibly a back formation on blockhead.) You silly block! Get out of the way.

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These data provide evidence for conformational changes that occur in DAT during binding of uptake blockers but not substrates.

Uptake blocker-induced conformational changes of the dopamine transporter revealed by proteolysis

Blocker was 12 and fearless when his brother bought him his first surfboard at a garage sale.

Point break: Rick Blocker rides the waves. (Personal Passions)

The researchers wrote, "Further research is warranted to identify subroups that benefit from beta blocker therapy and the optimal duration of beta blocker therapy.

Research shows beta blockers may not be best for hypertension: the widely used drugs do have other helpful purposes, however

The study also revealed that even long-term use or subtypes of beta blockers showed no reduction of colorectal cancer risk.

BP drugs don't reduce colorectal cancer risk

This meta-analysis showed a "relatively weak effect of beta-blockers to reduce stroke, and the absence of effect on coronary heart disease when compared with placebo or no treatment" and a "trend toward worse outcomes in comparison with calcium channel blockers, renin-angiotensin system inhibitors, and thiazide diuretics.

When not to use beta-blockers in seniors with hypertension

Alpha blockers--specifically selective alpha blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and alfuzosin (Uroxatral)--have become the front-line treatments for many people with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, according to Eric Klein, M.

Alpha blockers

But Tamiflu, the trade name for oseltamivir, and its chemical relative zanamivir (Relenza) are patented, more expensive than M2 blockers, and manufactured by just one company each.

Falling influence: influenza fighters have limited effects

A LB who is set over the inside gap or on the inside leg of a playside blocker is not considered the first defender to the inside.

The Power Pitch: an outside play with muscle

2] blocker at bedtime initially led to a significant improvement in symptoms.

Treatment of Nightly GERD

Since our best pass blocker is usually our best run-blocker as well, it will sometimes tend to make us a left-handed running team.

Protecting the passer: a blocking schematic based on protecting the quarterback's back side. (Football)

Never stop taking your beta blocker or any other heart medication without your doctor's approval.

What you need to know about beta blockers: the blood pressure drugs may be prescribed if others haven't proved effective

Scheiman of the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and his colleagues randomly assigned 388 people taking an NSAID daily to also get an acid blocker called esomeprazole, one of a new generation of drugs known as proton--pump inhibitors.