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controversy?Hey James :) I don't think there is a substantial controversy, except perhaps for how they're counted epidemiologically. But I'm happy to be persuaded. Best, 86.128.169.211 (talk) 21:51, 19 June 2014 (UTC)
Good stuff this. Back tomorrow if that's ok :) 86.128.169.211 (talk) 22:27, 19 June 2014 (UTC)
Ok, though I'm not sure that link is more helpful to most readers than no link at all. Best, —86.128.169.211 (talk) 15:55, 27 June 2014 (UTC) Hi James. Fyi, it's still me working on the esophageal cancer update. I felt it would have been superfluous to specify that on the article talk page, but I was clearly wrong (I'll know better another time). 109.156.204.159 (talk) 10:07, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
Malnutrition, dehydration, . . . and poker reads.Hi Doc James, I really think the overlap of malnutrition and diarrhea/dehydration is big time public health, and something I want to do more work on. As a nonphysician, I find the WHO approach rather counter-intuitive: ignore the diarrhea and let it run its course BUT do prevent and treat dehydration. And I find the recommendation to continue eating during diarrhea really counter-intuitive. But okay, it helps to speed recovery of normal intestinal function and gets at least some nutrients absorbed. Alright, this may not be what I expected, but I can roll with it. And speaking just as a poker player, when the Bangladeshi guide states that a malnourished/dehydrated child may have elevated pulse and breathing but with rehydration, this will sometimes start to drop back to normal and other times stay elevated. But if pulse or breathing further elevates, that is a sign of over-hydration <---Now, that is a poker read and that's as good as gold. Cool Nerd (talk) 04:14, 2 July 2014 (UTC)
"undernutrition" is a weird medical term, at least it is to me on first glance. In everyday usage, malnutrition means people who don't get enough to eat. As far as over-hydration flooding the circulation and potentially causing heart failure <--- this is limited to malnourished persons. Either WHO or the Bangladeshi guide is pretty clear about the danger. Cool Nerd (talk) 04:39, 2 July 2014 (UTC) http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2005/9241593180.pdf 8. MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHOEA WITH SEVERE MALNUTRITION page 23 (27 in PDF) " . . Rehydration should usually be by mouth; an NG tube may be used for children who drink poorly. IV infusion easily causes over-hydration and heart failure; it should be used only for the treatment of shock. . "
I do not think I promote the support groups.I edit herpes support groups because many people with herpes want to search out the support groups in their area. I do think that site collect the most comprehensive support groups,herpes dating sites, and std clinics in each state and most countries. We need provide the right information for our members, right? Please keep my edit for that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by HerpesPal com (talk • contribs) 02:44, 4 July 2014 (UTC)
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EBMThanks for your comments on Alt Med & Editing WP. I believe you do apply the bar of evidence to treatments, procedures etc. equally. The same may not be true of others but that is not your problem. It also occurs to me that as a tertiary source WP is limited in discussing the efficacy or evidence base for a given treatment etc. by needing to have this studied or at least reported on by sources. (cmt) As the BMJ article pointed out a vast quantity of mainstream medical treatments / practices have not been researched. As an RN in the ICU at an urban Level I trauma center I hope to see studies done to evaluate current practices as well as new treatments etc. developed through evidence based medicine. I see a variety of practices that are based on anything from familiarity to the latest high quality review. Some of those based on familiarity or common practice may be excellent and I would like to see them studied, understood and supported with evidence. Some may be less than ideal or even harmful and I would like to see them studied and abandoned. I am pleased to be able to say the Trauma Team where I work is very into EBM. In fact most of the physicians I have (and do) work with make a substantial effort to remain current. - - MrBill3 (talk) 12:11, 6 July 2014 (UTC)
AutismI understand that you work in the medical field, but you are not specifically an expert on autism. If you know of another administrator with a more relevant skill set, please direct their attention to whatever you feel needs to be addressed. Until then, please stop applying draconian reversions to edits that are simply cleaning up messy wording. Muffinator (talk) 06:30, 7 July 2014 (UTC)
ANI notificationThere is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. I have started a discussion thread on the administrators' noticeboard because I believe you are abusing your privileges. Muffinator (talk) 08:15, 7 July 2014 (UTC) Translation NewsletterHey, I just took the newsletter live, and was wondering if you could MassMessage it? Currently the list might have duplicates, is that a problem? Thanks, -- CFCF 🍌 (email) 09:44, 7 July 2014 (UTC)
Medical referencesHi thanks for the links and advice. I am citing references that are cited in the Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes. Do you think referencing the textbook would cover the guidelines? I pretty much just say exactly what the textbook says and should be accused of plagiarism. You can see it on google books around pages 583-585. Preceole (talk) 09:00, 8 July 2014 (UTC)
TwinkleI don't understand why my recent edit in cancer was reverted. Is it not relevant? Petergans (talk) 07:11, 10 July 2014 (UTC)
Silent migraineDo you have sources stating that migraines inherently entail headaches? The fact that acephalgic migraines exist and carry the name suggests otherwise. I'd support clarifying that migraines almost always include headache, but it seems they headache is not an inherent symptom. Exercisephys (talk) 18:19, 10 July 2014 (UTC)
DisruptiveYou keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Muffinator (talk • contribs) 20:19, 10 July 2014 (UTC) "Popular press"(Re: Sodium benzoate and Parkinson's) The Bureaucracy of wikipedia is causing so many contributors to leave. Right at the top of the ref it says: "Study Results Published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology". Did you even bother to look at the ref? I don't have access to the Journal. If you do, then fix the ref, but removing it completely is very lazy and inappropriate. I'm going to try to fight the Bureaucracy and put the info back, but deletionists really need to do some soul searching. Ariel. (talk) 20:28, 10 July 2014 (UTC) AgmatineDear Dr. Heilman, I have just become aware of the changes made to the WikiProject on Agmatine. I recognize some of the concerns raised about my upgrading revision. Before this revision however, the article about agmatine has remained for years below any standard for any half respectful encyclopedia. Nevertheless, the substantial deletions you have made are completely unjustified. They have left the article without most of the pertinent information about this important subject. As a result, readers are left ignorant of essential information. And Wikipedia is thus, losing credibility. I would therefore, like to suggest the following: 1. Unless you find real misinformation or flaws in the article, please restore the article to its June 20, 2014, version. 2. I will then supply citation to original studies, rather than to reviews in order to satisfy Wikipedia "rules"; and will provide references for or modify, or delete, any statement that may suggest bias. 3. It is extremely important for those in the field of agmatine research that advances in the field will be adequately and accurately presented in an unbiased way! Thank you in advance for your prompt response. Best regards, 108.185.129.48 (talk) 23:57, 10 July 2014 (UTC)Gad P.S. I am not an experienced contributor to Wikipedia and would appreciate any specific suggestions you may have. Gad M. Gilad, Ph.D. Research, Gilad&Gilad LLC 19020 Kittridge St., Unit 1, Reseda, CA 91335 Tel: 1-818-708-8505; Cell: 1-323-599-0774 Email: gmg@GiladandGilad.com; www.ForNerveHealth.com |