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Hi. Please tell me why you reverted my adds to the Notable Causes section. Both actors' articles state that they died of emphysema.
I am confused. When I click on the user name Doc James it refers me to your User talk: Jmh649. However, in the section "A bit about me", you state that DocJames is a different editor. Is there a difference between Doc James and DocJames? Why does the hyperlink Doc James link to to the User page:Jmh649? Is this an error? I also appreciate your Teddy quote commenting on the role of the gladiator versus the critic. It's inspirational. Thank you. Otto Placik ( talk) 13:43, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
My apologies. Thanks for the feedback. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Agwoodliffe ( talk • contribs) 18:33, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Hello, Thank you for the information. That was my first edit, and I actually went back and did my best to rephrase my source. Draco04 ( talk) 07:37, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Why do you consider the NHS and BBC to be unreliable? Pass a Method talk 22:11, 15 July 2011 (UTC) Also, can you be a bit more specific? I quoted 3 refs, which one is unreliable? Pass a Method talk 22:41, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
Use one of the three types of sources mentioned above. If you need help with access let me know. Doc James ( talk · contribs · email) 18:54, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
OhioStandard, DocJames, Steinberger, I believe that we are at a place where this content dispute needs the input of other parties beyond the neutral third party comment previously requested and received on the Reliable Sources Noticeboard. DocJames, you appear ready to take action and this may be a possible way ahead, so invite you to take it. I certainly feel that mediation/arbitration of the issue is the next step according to what I see in the dispute resolution policies. I have not altered text on the pages with disputed text, but if you have not initiated a further step in dispute resolution in the next few days then I will be happy to initiate it. Minphie ( talk) 08:18, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi,
Regarding your reversion of my change of acetaminophen to paracetamol, I simply don't agree. We're not talking about a simple English variant - the fact is that acetaminophen is rarely used outside of North America. The link forwards to a page titled paracetamol, and they have discussed this at great length there ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Paracetamol#Acetaminophen_.3E_Paracetamol). If you still feel I have been wrong to revert to my edit, I welcome discussing it.
Regards, ῤerspeκὖlὖm in ænigmate (talk) (spy) 08:25, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
It's an external link, you can dress it up as reference but that doesn't detract from what it is. Shame on you for trying to use wikipedia to advertise your own work. -- 82.19.4.7 ( talk) 21:15, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
Why did you take my link down? This site that is being linked to has a wealth of information that relates directly to the page. I designed the page so it would be a resource for people who are looking for information on this topic and feel that it is a very appropriate external link.
I would like some explanation please. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ben123holland ( talk • contribs) 16:56, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
Why are you taking down my links? I have created pages that have a wealth of information related to the topic on the wikipedia pages. I am not spamming, these pages are a resource for anyone who would like to learn more about the topic presented in the article. My pages will help people.
If you could please tell me how i can change these pages to conform to the regulations necessary? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ben123holland ( talk • contribs) 17:09, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
-- Ben123holland ( talk) 17:13, 18 July 2011 (UTC)Ben123holland-- Ben123holland ( talk) 17:13, 18 July 2011 (UTC) I sent that last message about my links being taken down
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For your efforts towards getting Wikipedia onto the Trip database. Colin° Talk 18:42, 18 July 2011 (UTC) |
The article contains various misrepresentation of references. Like previous benzodiazepine articles it has been vandalized by systematic misrepresentation of sources, see the case of the Temazepam article. It needs systematic cross check against the references. See my recent edits and verify, please. I agree with the removal of untenable indication against depression on its own, the refs are indeed dated. But the other claims need to be checked. Seems that misinformation has systematically been introduced by editor VeronicaPR (blocked), Thegoodson (blocked) and IP sockpuppets of them. Can you check that out? 70.137.154.88 ( talk) 02:10, 15 July 2011 (UTC)\
Is this ref for use in depression better?
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Do you remember "Limbatril", may have had a different name in english speaking countries. It was a mix of 5mg Librium and 12.5mg Amitryptiline, both a rather low dosage. Together it was very strong. The subjective effect was like wearing a tea cosy as a night cap, but of course they didn't advertise it like that. So I guess, it could make sense to mention e.g. for anxiety in agitated depression. I believe the review refs talk about using alprazolam as an adjoint medication with an antidepressant. So the question is not about benzos vs. e.g. TCAs, but their combined use. Can you take a look again? This is what you refs above are discussing. 70.137.146.197 ( talk) 00:52, 17 July 2011 (UTC) 70.137.146.197 ( talk) 00:58, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
Sure all well. It is a counterexample for benzo "not approved" for anxiety in e.g. agitated depression. From there it appears that alprazolam could be used for the same purpose, combined w. antidpressant. Above refs point to such combined use. They also say that the advantages of such combinations dissipate over a few weeks. But my take is, that it still could be useful in the beginning of the treatment, from what refs say. It is a counterexample of benzo generally not approved in depression. (be it the agitation or anxiety associated with depression) The question was if such refs are so outdated, that they are factually obsolete, such that any use supported by such refs would not belong in the article 70.137.160.123 ( talk) 23:10, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
So in a strict sense it would be used against a symptom of depression, in case of anxiety/agitation caused by depression and agitated depression. The patient has depression in this case, not two diseases. 70.137.129.223 ( talk) 12:42, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
James, I've been having an argument with my local paramedic who thinks he's an MD, and I was wondering what your thoughts as a Canadian ER doc were. Paddles or pads? In my hospital, we use both, paddles on the carts, and pads in the OR (except for internal paddles), and for patients who we think might code on us. Most ambulances around here seem to use pads. What do you use, and do you have a preference? Ronk01 talk 20:09, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi Doc,
I have sent a 3rr warning and an 'only warning' for vandalism to an editor, but they ignored both warnings and deleted reffed content. I am wondering can you look at the page history; of the article taig and semi-protect the article? I am tempted to revert a 4th time as vandalism but am hesitant as I don't want to get blocked. If you disagree that the article needs semi-protected, no worries. I feel the editor is making the article very POV and is going against NPOV (makes protestants look like nazis and gives a distorted biased viewpoint of reality to uninformed reader in my view). I kinda knew I shouldn't have tried editing Irish articles lol, politics, but I tend not to follow my gut instincts. :-p-- Literaturegeek | T@1k? 22:30, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
I am very new to editing Wiki pages and would love your help! Since you are a physician you may be able to write this in a more acceptable format to the Wiki audience. I am the product manager and a early development engineer on the Alair system that delivers the new therapy for severe asthma called Bronchial Thermoplasty. it has been approved by the FDA and Health Canada for just over a year.
we have done 4 clinical trials all published in top tier journals including NEJM, treated over 300 patients and are a great new treatment for people with severe asthma. I can supply you with lots of information. Our web site BTforAsthma.com is a great place to start.
I just wanted to put some basic info on the Asthma, smooth muscle and Bronchial thermoplasty page but am finding that difficult.
Noah Webste29 ( talk) 23:32, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
There is no discussion on Talk:Mirtazapine regarding Mirtazapine pov. What is the issue? Thanks Jim1138 ( talk) 05:22, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
http://www.jci.org/articles/view/44925
This is recent research. Why not include it? It nails the cause. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ericg33 ( talk • contribs) 09:31, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
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Hi James,
I work for a television production company in London called Darlow Smithson (www.darlowsmithson.com, we produce the long running series for Animal Planet called I Shouldn't Be Alive. I've had a request come up for some scans of various injuries which we'd like to visualize by showing scans of. I found the image of a pleural effusion on wikipedia which happens to be one of them, do you have a copy of the image without the circle around it and would you allow us to use it in the documentary. I can see the image is registered in the creative commons but we'd still require you to sign a release form to say the image is yours and you're ok for us to use it. There is a list of other injuries which this poor chap suffered from, if you could help with any of these we'd be very grateful. They wouldn't necessarily have to be the exact injury but just to give the right impression. For example where he says he'd fractured four ribs we'd just need to see some broken ribs. Ignore some of the dodgy spelling from the transcriber.
I’d suffered to chest area I’d suffered a pural affusion to each lung from a blunt trauma – I’d fractured four ribs on the left side – I fractured my ulna and radius in my right arm at the wrist and also my middle finger in the right hand and I’d fractured the ulna in the left hand. I’d fractured the fibula in my left leg I’d suffered blunt trauma to my pancreas and my kidney – my kidney was bleeding – and I had a suffered retinal haemorrhages in each eye – which was affecting my vision.
If you're interested in helping I can be contacted on jack.penman@darlowsmithson.com and +44 (0)207 482 7027
Many thanks Jack — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jack.penman ( talk • contribs) 15:59, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
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Dearest Wikipedia editing colleague !
I linked parts of an "approved" Wiki-article on cholesterol depletion to statins, mentioning statins's adverse effects, soon to find it was removed !!
Now, the findings on effects caused by iatrogenic lowering of cholesterol levels, are well described in "renowned" publications, cited in the cholesterol depletion-article.
There are many, many more studies on this, not mentioned in the cholesterol depletion-article.
I understand that the "statin-issue" is highly emotional - even with nature scientists - who ideally should have as an open-minded approach as possible. This is at the very core of calling oneself "nature scientist" !!
The reasons for this emotionalism, I don't know, but I would guess it could be linked with one's involvement of the "issue" without being too specific.
I personally try to present as objective facts as possible, no matter in which "direction".
I was therefore a bit taken away by the highly speculative thoughts about statin's "general anti-cancer properties", especially when presented under the "Adverse effects section".
We all know that a number of natural substances tend to stay within lower and upper limits, in the human blood circulation. It is called homeostasis. Cholesterol being one. Under "Adverse effects" I think it is more than apt to have at least a minimum of known science on what "potential" [side]effects a drug-induced lowering of cholesterol can have !!
It would be very interesting to hear your view on this, also on which one/ones of the references in the cholesterol depletion-article do not fulfill the criteria of "review articles".
Finally, because of my lesser knowledge of how "topic-specific" editing is working, it might have been someone else that "undo:ed" my edit.
Best Regards ! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.225.114.129 ( talk) 23:09, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi james,
Currently i am reviewing
syphilis article for GA as you nominated it for GA. I have posted some good points on
Talk:Syphilis/GA1 .Please do read.bye
Sehmeet singh
Talk
17:50, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi, I tried to edit this page but I couldn't because it is protected. You protected it indefinitely on 6 December 2010 in response to what seems a limited amount of vandalism. I suspect that the vandal will, by now, be long gone and I should be obliged if you would unprotect it, please. The Whispering Wind ( talk) 01:27, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
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Dengue fever is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles. Dengue is transmitted by several species of mosquito within the Aedes genus, principally A. aegypti. The virus has four different types; infection with one type usually gives lifelong immunity to that type, but only short-term immunity to the others. Subsequent infection with a different type increases the risk of severe complications. As there is no vaccine, prevention is sought by reducing the habitat and the number of mosquitoes and limiting exposure to bites. Treatment of acute dengue is supportive, using either oral or intravenous rehydration for mild or moderate disease, and intravenous fluids and blood transfusion for more severe cases. The incidence of dengue fever has increased dramatically since the 1960s, with around 50–100 million people infected yearly. Early descriptions of the condition date from 1779, and its viral cause and the transmission were elucidated in the early 20th century. Dengue has become a worldwide problem since the Second World War and is endemic in more than 110 countries. ( more...)
Read up on policy, that's not a 3RR. In addition, it's a valid tag with valid concerns that editors in good standing have voiced. You may not agree with that, but that's what talk pages are for. -- Crusio ( talk) 03:45, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi I see you have deleted all my changes to epilepsy page. I had updated our domain name from National Society for Epilepsy to Epilepsy Society and had also added links to information on our website which would be useful for readers.
Please can you advise me why you have made these changes? I have been following your online advice and guidelines.
Many thanks
Nicola Nicola Swanborough ( talk) 14:51, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi sir, I understand you edited the revisions I made to the pages "Atopic Dermatitis" and "Eczema". I do not know what kind of doctor you are, but I hope you are a compassionate and understanding one. First of all, let me begin by telling you I am in no way trying to add information for promotional purposes; I saw this being one of the reasons you undid my addition. The other reason I believe was not reliable resources. I along with many others are suffering from worsening eczema. I am currently 70% healed by going through corticosteroid withdrawal. This is mentioned on the "Atopic Dermatitis" page under causes, and I just wanted to elaborate on it. The source for the steroid addiction info. that is already on that page under "topical steroid cream" is referenced as number 22, and the url for the resource is: http://kellypalace61.web.officelive.com/Documents/CorticosteriodAddictionArticle.pdf. The articles on the lady's website is by Dr. Rapaport and Dr. Fukaya of Japan. Dr. Rapaport has published his study in medical journals and well as Fukaya, the studies are medical and legitimate. The resources I cited when I made the additions to the pages contained the doctors' links to the articles as well. Please, understand, I am trying to help others that are suffering with these horrible symptoms, the itch and burning is horrible, and feels so, so bad. I am trying to let others know, since many people read wikipedia, that steroid addiction can be a cause of their worsening eczema. Thousands of poor people are suffering thinking there is no cure to their eczema, and even are suicidal from the debilitating and painful symptoms, especially the ITCH. Please, I have cried and suffered many painful months, actually 2 years of this nightmare, and am finally being cured through withdrawal, and avoiding allergens so I do not have to use corticosteroids ever again...not that I will, since my blood vessels and immune system are addicted. I am also a R.N. student, and am very passionate about this subject. Please tell me, what I would need to do on the websites I cited, in order for me to add additional information about this hidden phenomenon. We need to help others! I look forward to your response, and ask that you please allow additional information about this to be posted to the "Eczema" and "Atopic Dermatitis" pages. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Rochelle Sliwinski Rochelleks43 ( talk) 06:59, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
Doctor, the references I had listed include secondary sources of UCLA Dr. Rapaport's study. It has been published in all the major medical and dermatology journals. So how do I allow my edit if my sources are legitimate? I wrote you an e-mail, the links to his study are on each website. Please review. Thank you very much, Rochelle Rochelleks43 ( talk) 10:51, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
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You have made many amazing improvement to disease- and medicine-related articles, most recently bringing Syphilis up to "Good Article" standard. Your work is not only extremely thorough and well-sourced, but it's of immeasurable benefit to people who may have loved ones suffering from various diseases, and who want to learn what they can by reading reliable, succinct information. Thanks for all you do here! – Quadell ( talk) 14:29, 5 August 2011 (UTC) |
A mistake led me to this new term today. I like this word. Do you know it? Is it a conventional part of your vocabulary? -- Tenmei ( talk) 15:56, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi doc,
I was wondering if I could get some advice in relation to the article Risperidone. It's obviously relevant to psychiatry. Should I place a portal box at the end of the references or should I place a psychiatry navigation bar at the end of the article page? Thanks FiachraByrne ( talk) 16:17, 10 August 2011 (UTC)