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Proposal

I would really like to see the Epilepsy article at FA level, however I do not have the medical background or the familiarity with the sources to do this. I do have some familiarity with the topic and a good grasp of the English language. :) I was wondering if you would like to make this a joint project? It seems that you have an interest in such pages and have already contributed to the epilepsy article. Awadewit | talk 22:38, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you!

As for the nav template, I was actually thinking of a "vertical series box" at the top of the article (like Culture of Ghana). But if you think that a nav box at the bottom would be better, that would be great too. Let me know, and I will try my hand at making one myself or knock on a few doors. --DO11.10 01:05, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Okay, I have sort of made a mock version using the Culture of Ghana template here, but it (obviously) needs to be adjusted for use in the polio articles. I have no idea how to do this, and Help:Template reads like stereo instructions. Do you have any knowledge of how to do this?--DO11.10 18:13, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

BTW did you notice this?: User:Colin‎; 09:24 . . (+666) . . Colin (Talk | contribs) (→Barnstars - a giant bouncy ball of death), lol.--DO11.10 18:15, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

I've nominated the article for FAC just now. Will keep working on the nav template (or more likely ask the resident Template guru, Arcadian, for some help). Thanks again!--DO11.10 02:23, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Featured List of the Day Experiment

I am contacting individuals in the order of the number of featured lists that they had created by Novemeber 10, 2007. You have created several. So you are among the first. There have been a series of proposals to initiate a Featured List of the Day on the main page. Numerous proposals have been put forth. After the third one failed, I audited all WP:FL's in order to begin an experiment in my own user space that will hopefully get it going. Today, it commences at WP:LOTD. Afterwards I created my experimental page, a new proposal was set forth to do a featured list that is strikingly similar to my own which is to do a user page experimental featured list, but no format has been confirmed and mechanism set in place. I continue to be willing to do the experiment myself and with this posting it commences. Please submit any list that you would like to have considered for list of the day in the month of January 2008 by the end of this month to WP:LOTD and its subpages. You may submit multiple lists for consideration.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:LOTD) 17:08, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Primidone approval date

It was my understanding that primidone has been in use in the United Kingdom since 1950! I read that here, here, and here. Apparently, British pharmaceutical regulatory agencies were run by naive morons in the 1950s, which are known for being a much more innocent time.--Rmky87 18:10, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

I get the distinct impression that Handley et al 1952 was another shitty open-label trial like the others listed in Williams 1956. One of those overdose articles states that it was introduced in 1950. Sometimes clinical trials are only published after the regulatory agencies have issued their approval. The pre-approval trials for Excegran weren't published until 1993[1]; Excegran came on the Japanese market in 1989. I would love to know what Epilepsy Action's source was. I think I put more stock in something that was written by doctors back then, even if it is just a case report. This article says that it was introduced "two years earlier" but it may have been submitted before 1953. Anyway, to me, "introduced" means "put out on the market".--66.142.45.164 02:55, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

I think I will. Eventually. I'm not so sure if it was used in Germany then based on this (i.e. the full text, which said, "Primidone. (Mysoline#{174}) was. introduced. in. 1950"). This says, "introduced. for. clini-. cal. use. in 1952,. is Mysoline#{174} or primidone". Both of those articles were written by Americans.--Rmky87 (talk) 00:51, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

As for the epilepsy article, I am very bad at translating things for the layman. That second article I just sent you could be useful if you want to write the history of Gemonil or Mebaral or something.--Rmky87 (talk) 01:44, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

You know, you're free to raid the primidone article for the old reviews and for that article that states that primidone is still a popular option in the developing world. I have that study saved to my computer if you want to know what everybody was taking. You might want to take a look at this; the 1982 article about valproate and birth defects isn't on PubMed and it's the first article linking anticonvulsants to spina bifida. That was pretty historic if you ask me. You might want to look at this, too. They also say that valproate was only used for absence seizures in America. Since you're not just talking about primidone, you'll need someone to get those pre-1970 Diamox and teratogenicity articles for you. I really can't, by the way.--Rmky87 (talk) 14:44, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Copyediting

My thoughts exactly. Nothing like fixing a typo in the article and making one in the summary... I don't suppose the oversight folks will think "misspelled edit summary" is a good enough reason to make a revision go away :) Fvasconcellos (t·c) 23:53, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Merging per WP:MEDMOS

Merge proposals here. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 16:14, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

Stiripentol

We would be grateful if you would not remove the advertising of "Alan Pharmaceuticals". Diacomit is licensed product and it is therefore legal to advertise it. Moreover, NHS hospitals and physicians are having great difficulty obtaining it since it is manufactured in France and, aside from the language barrier, most hospitals and physicians do not have import licenses.

Many thanks for your understanding. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.68.0.65 (talk) 10:27, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia does not carry advertising. This is a drug with a very limited licence. The number of physicians and pharmacies needing to obtain this drug is extremely limited, and I suspect they have better sources of information than an international encyclopaedia. Colin°^Talk 20:05, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Butalbital labeled as BUT/ASA/CAFF

It looks like you reverted to the version prior to my addition of BUT/ASA/CAFF on Butalbital. Please consider re-adding it.
It is important that the Butalbital entry contain a reference somewhere to BUT/ASA/CAFF because that is how the generic is labeled by pharmacies. Any patient or caretaker wishing to research prescription meds will likely use the drug name as listed on the label as basis for a search. BUT/ASA/CAFF in Butalbital allows people to find this valuable Wikipedia article using an internet search engine. Its inclusion is therefore clearly in the public interest. If you still prefer not to include it, please breifly explain your reasons. Thank you for your consideration.
131.191.92.252 (talk) 20:22, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

There was no Edit summary for your edit, and I incorrectly assumed it was nonsense. I see now that this is an abbreviation for the Butalbital-Aspirin-Caffeine formulation, not the Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffeine formulation you had appended it to. As you say, this is a generic term, so it doesn't fit with a list of "trade names". I'm not inclined to pollute articles with all the permutations of abbreviations that may be in use. If you disagree, post a request at WT:PHARM. Colin°^Talk 23:47, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

"WikiProject wanna-be MOSes"

I can't completely decipher what this is on about, but it doesn't sound right. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 05:10, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

More epilepsy cruft

[2], [3], [4], [5].--Rmky87 (talk) 15:39, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Lysine

I saw this edit at Herpes zoster, which was a revert of my edit. First of all, I hope you don't think I'm a complete idiot with regards to Lysine and VZV or HZ, because it was the only study I could find that was even peripherally related. I really had no problem with the revert, because I'm just shocked that there wasn't a peer-reviewed article on lysine effects on this disease. I've been hearing for years that lysine blocks replication of zoster virus. To find out that there are no serious articles out there about it just convinces me how bad "Alternative medicine" is. The snake oil types (sorry, but I find alternative medicine to be abhorrent to science) push this kind of crap, then you find out it's not true. Sorry for the rant. If you find anything that states Lysine actually works, please add it back into the article. OrangeMarlin ^{Talk• Contributions} 17:54, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

So, I did a google search of Lysine + Treatment+ Zoster (hoping to get VZV and HZ hits). Other than the hit from Wikipedia, nearly every single hit was some sort of lame herbalist, naturopathy, homeopathy or alternative medicine site. I actually found one that said it probably has no effect. The HSV reference was the best I could do (I guess I was HOPING for something that shows lysine works, just so I can provide a diff someday that I'm not totally opposed to alternative medicine). OK, I submit myself for punishment. As for the other issues, just list them on my page or on the HZ talk page, and we'll cross them off. OrangeMarlin ^{Talk• Contributions} 18:14, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 00:54, 17 December 2007 (UTC)

I looked at the lysine subsection just now, and the only cited source has nothing to do with herpes zoster. I am not aware of previous history of the subsection but in the current state it looks very much like original research. I left a note to that effect in Talk:Herpes zoster#Lysine. Eubulides (talk) 09:37, 18 December 2007 (UTC)

Herpes zoster

I took a quick look but got bogged down in the treatment section. I made a change there but I see I'll need some time to think through epidemiology, and I have other things to do. Sorry; hope it can wait a day or two. Eubulides (talk) 23:23, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

I worked on it a bit. I ripped the questionable epidemiology stuff out of the lead; this left a gaping hole that is now being filled in by another editor (it's less-questionable than before, but I'm afraid it's still dicey). I am only about 25% of the way through the Epidemiology section. After finishing that I suppose I'll go back to its summary in the lead. Right now I'll have to take a break as I have some real work to do. I haven't read the whole article, but my vague impression is that the other sections need work too (certainly "Management" does). Eubulides (talk) 08:13, 17 December 2007 (UTC)

Yes, the stats still are not strong. The US and Canada studies I cite, in the lead primarily so I did not step on Eubulides in the Epidemiology section, are from two rather small studies in Minnessota and Alberta, respectively. And I agree with Eubulides that some other sections need more work. --Una Smith (talk) 14:51, 17 December 2007 (UTC)

Rotavirus and Hepatitis B virus

Dear Colin, I know it's a lot to ask of you, but would you have time to read these two? GrahamColm^Talk 22:19, 15 December 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Herpes zoster

I'm not sure if you've changed your opinion of the article's FAC status, but I think you have guided us in a ton of good ideas. Have you changed your opinion? OrangeMarlin ^{Talk• Contributions} 21:33, 18 December 2007 (UTC)

It'll be a little while anyway, but I'll keep an eye out. cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:29, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

Sources

Wikipedia:Evaluating sources seems to have the potential to change the way medical and scientific articles use sources. See Tim Vickers talk. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 16:54, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

WP:FLC

Archived Characters in Castlevania: Sorrow series and List of works by William Monahan. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 04:14, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Would you mind taking a look at this FLC? I have concerns about the notability of the subject and at the present time it is heading towards a promotion thanks only to WikiProject support. -- Scorpion⁰⁴²² 02:50, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

Ketogenic diet

Given that OccamzRazor did not respond to your messages and carried on editing I have undone the move and restored ketogenic diet to its rightful place, as well as userfying his new creation. Could I ask you to review his modifications, and undo changes to other pages that were made to direct to the epilepsy diet page?

Clearly, controversial moves should be undone, and on reviewing the evidence (incl Google search) I completely agree with you on the naming issue. Sorry for the trouble. JFW | T@lk 00:20, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

I've had a go at sorting out markup for footnotes. Also many (most) of the external links were either direct-links or indirect-mentions of single research papers; I've worked these up where possible, but should they be moved from "External links" to "References" or better still to relevent place in the artice as footnotes? David Ruben ^Talk 02:21, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Rotavirus

Dear Colin, thanks for the e-mail and your words of wisdom. As you know, I'm preparing RV for FAC. I'm very mindful of the demands made on your time, but could you review it? I've read every reference in full and have full copies of most of them, but I need you to check, among other things, the logic of the discourse. I'm pushing this but not rushing it, so any help you can give at your own pace would be very much appreciated. My best wishes to you, Graham. --GrahamColm^Talk 13:54, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

Best wishes

Dear Colin, I will be working at the the hospital over the New Year's celebrations, so may I wish you now all the very best for 2008 and thank you for all your kindness and support. Graham. --GrahamColm^Talk 23:12, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

Happy New... oh, wait

Well, there was no Christmas spam from me this year, so here's some New Year spam instead :) Seriously, happy 2008. Cheers, Fvasconcellos (t·c) 20:14, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Re:Harry and the Potters discography (second FL nomination)

Hello. Before, I submit Harry and the Potters discography for featured list status again, I would like to contact past opposes to ask if they would support the article at its new state. I have included a large thirteen item section, entitled 'Live releases' and the article is now larger than featured articles (not lists), Exploding whale and Pilot (House), aswell as featured list Nation of Ulysses discography. Do you believe it is ready for a second nomination, as I cannot find another negative point, apart from it was too small (and I agree it was). Thankyou Hpfan9374 (talk) 22:11, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Rotavirus

Dear Colin, I see that you are working your magic on Rotavirus. Thanks. I hope the "proteins" and "replication" sections don't put you off. Sometimes I think that these virus articles would benefit from all the pure virology stuff being placed last. All my best wishes. Graham. --GrahamColm^Talk 22:41, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

Another FLC

Well, there's another case of a user canvassing for votes but this time he clearly asked them to support, so if you would mind taking a look at this, it would be much appreciated. -- Scorpion⁰⁴²² 04:06, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Reactive attachment disorder

Dear Colin, SandyGeorgia peer reviewed this article for us and left us a list of things to do before we try for FAC. Some of the discussion with her is here [6] and some is on my talkpage here [7]. She advised us to come to you for a further review when we'd completed the work. I think we're done now as far as we are able and we'd be most grateful for your review and advice. We have struggled a bit with some of the WP:MEDMOS sections, specifically mechanisms and outcomes, as RAD is relatively recent and poorly researched in some aspects. Thanks. Fainites ^barley 18:36, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

OK. Thanks anyway. She gave us 3 possible names so I'll try the others. Fainites ^barley 07:04, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Colin, I'm trying to help Fainites clean up the refs, which have inconsistent formatting. We're both having problems getting the DOIs right (for example, here). Do you have time to take a look? I'll also post to Tim and Eubulides to see who gets there first. Thanks, SandyGeorgia (Talk) —Preceding comment was added at 23:32, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Rollback enabled

You should be all set. Cheers--DO11.10 (talk) 00:02, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

I haven't done anything with the smallpox history section... you'll understand about this disclaimer when you read it. Also this request for input popped up on my watchlist, I think your opinion on the matter might be valuable. Just a thought, no pressure.--DO11.10 (talk) 00:28, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ashoka Jahnavi-Prasad

Hi there. There's a deletion review of this article at Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2008 January 25. As you participated in the original AfD (2 years ago - the article has been recreated since) you might like to take a look there. Regards Iain99^{Balderdash and piffle} 14:22, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

RAD

Any more? Fainites ^barley 21:50, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Please read the article on Attachment therapy to see why its important to make the distinction. The Taskforce report was compiled by a large chunk of the Names in the field. Also, up until an arbitration in July/August of 2007, all of the attachment pages, including RAD and Attachment therapy were actually totally written and controlled by an attachment therapist for over a year, who edit warred with 6 socks to do it. All the attachment related pages promoted attachment therapy notions as mainstream and they and about 3 dozen articles advertised his therapy as the only surefire cure for it all. He even prevented any mention of attachment therapy on the Candace Newmaker page - a 10 year old girl who was killed by her therapists during a two week attachment therapy intensive. He's now indef. banned but it explains the substantial rewrites of these pages in recent months.Fainites ^barley 22:06, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Oh I see. Fainites ^barley 22:38, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

New Orleans first-round draft picks

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		So I just went back to the nomination and read your comment and it made me laugh, it was just so true and so perfectly put. Thanks for that great comment and a good laugh. Gonzo fan2007 talk ♦ contribs 07:08, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

WP:Peer review/Concussion

Hi Colin, I wondered if I could ask a favor. SandyGeorgia recommended that I ask you for a review of concussion, and I saw your great comments at WP:Peer review/Reactive attachment disorder. I'd love it if you could comment at the review of concussion. There have been several comments on the writing, but no one has really thoroughly evaluated the accuracy. Any help you could offer would be very much appreciated. Thanks, delldot talk 09:44, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

On the contrary, this was very helpful! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do it. delldot talk 21:19, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

Medical videos

You have not seen YouTube in the links on medical conditions? —Look at the links on this page Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction Paul gene (talk) 00:17, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Your point is well taken. Paul gene (talk) 00:21, 4 February 2008 (UTC)