The rig count showed a modest decrease after posting a gain of 53 rigs the previous week.

Benchmarks show only a modest decrease in CPU-utilization for VC-1 and H.264 playback.

The niacin derivative acipimox is also associated with a modest decrease in LDL.

Niacin, a type of vitamin B3, may be an exception with a modest decrease in the risk of cardiovascular events in those at high risk.

The cost to the employee may be a modest decrease in benefits, while the cost to the taxpayers is enormous.

In the middle of 2009, the annual drop of the GDP for 2009 was estimated around 3% or 4.3%, a relatively modest decrease.

Because of its negative inotropic effect, diltiazem causes a modest decrease in heart muscle contractility and reduces myocardium oxygen consumption.

The data also showed that a modest decrease in SOAT activity led to suppressive effects on Abeta generation.

State officials yesterday released preliminary crime statistics for 2006, reporting a modest decrease in the crime rate over 2005.

In practice, dietary advice can provide a modest decrease in cholesterol levels and may be sufficient in the treatment of mildly elevated cholesterol.