User talk:Chrisgj

User:The Sunshine Man/Welcome — The Sunshine Man (a.k.a Tellyaddict) 16:09, 22 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Chrisgj. Glad to see the links (internal and external) you added to ACTH stimulation test, which helps. You'll see that I've again deleted the byline you added, which is contrary to both the letter and spirit of Wikipedia policy. Please do not revert, at least not without discussion. As for other issues, please see Neutral point of view, which is a great starting point. 9Nak (talk) 05:39, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your help, I will leave my by line off. Chrisgj (talk) 19:53, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There are some experts that can be of far more help than I can, and hopefully they'll pop by the page and contribute. Such collaboration can build extraordinary entries. One thing, though; WP is an encyclopedia, not a forum like realthyroidhelp. That makes for a very different style. A good starting point is Wikipedia:POV. 9Nak (talk) 10:23, 19 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Reassessment

Hi I'm requesting that ACTH stimulation test to be reassessed for possible upgrade on the WikiProject Medicine quality assessment scale. Thanks, Chrisgj (talk) 19:47, 2 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, that entry looks good. In the months since I've last looked at it you've really improved it beyond recognition. But there are a few relatively small things you can do, that will push it further up the quality scale, I think.

Copyediting. The article has a few too many weasel words, even in the intro. In the third paragraph there is "most doctors", "many doctors" and "many patients". Also, see Wikipedia:Manual of Style (medicine-related articles), especially the section on "Signs of writing for (other) patients". The entry has exactly that kind of wording at present.
Further integration. I don't know whether it is strictly relevant, but have a look at Template:Endocrine pathology. Including a template or navigational box of that nature will further integrate this entry into the broader Wikipedia, which immediately boosts its overall usefulness.

These are only suggestions, of course; you are welcome to request reassessment at any time. To do so, go to Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine/Assessment#Requesting an assessment or re-assessment and add the page to the top of the list. Or drop me a line here and I'll happily it on your behalf. 9Nak (talk) 05:32, 4 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much for your comments and suggestions, most I implemented immediately. In fact I've done a ton of editing today. Since I'm always working on it (as the history shows), I'll wait a couple of months or so before inquiring again as it should be even better then. Thanks Chrisgj (talk) 20:28, 4 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reliability of ACTH stim tests

Hello Chris. I think you should consider mentioning in the article the poor diagnostic reliability of this test to detect secondary adrenal insufficiency. The test misses approx. 50% of the cases. See this article for references for this issue: http://www.hormoneandlongevitycenter.com/nss-folder/pictures/JOURNAL_CFSF.pdf By the way in my stim test the results were 550, 750 and 850 and doctors said it was alright, yet I had very severe adrenal insufficiency (mostly solved using isocort). Mathityahu (talk) 14:34, 25 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually the poor diagnostic of this test because of many doctors not knowing how to properly interpret for secondary is mentioned. If you get technical, because of doctor ignorance interpreting, the test misses many more than 50% of cases. From what I've seen, I'd put the figure at least 95%. Yes, it's that bad. Time and time again I see seondaries told by usually and endo that their stim doubling (even if started very low) say they are fine and so let them continue to suffer.

ACTH

Hi Chrisgj,

I'm strictly a non-expert, but I'd be happy to help off and on with this group of articles for a while. I'd like to make Adrenal insufficiency less "list-like" and more paragraph-oriented. But I don't know much about the details of the subject. Do we have a good reliable source, like a medical textbook for it? WhatamIdoing (talk) 20:33, 31 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I am considered an expert on these topics as well as many others. Actually, most people on hormone health forums consider me "the expert" on the ACTH stimulation test. I'm been mostly concentrating on ACTH stimulation test, but took on Adrenal insufficiency a while ago and will be working it it for quite a while. I have lots of medical text books and there are lots of good info on the net. Pretty much covered the AI topic really, but I will do some research to make sure I didn't overlook something that should be on there. I'm such that I want any project I take on to be perfect before I move on. Later I will take on Hypoaldosteronism and ACTH. I will be grateful for future help from you. Are you an english teacher by chance? Thanks for your time and help so far. Chrisgj (talk) 21:55, 31 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No, I'm not a teacher, but my English teachers all adored me.

I've put Adrenal insufficiency and ACTH stimulation test on my watchlist, so as things improve, I'll see the changes and perhaps be able to help occasionally. Good luck to you! WhatamIdoing (talk) 22:17, 31 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You maybe interested in the Article Rescue Squadron

I notice that you are part of Category:Inclusionist_Wikipedians. I would like you to consider joining the Article Rescue Squadron. Rescue Squadron members are focused on rescuing articles for deletion, that might otherwise be lost forever. I think you will find our project matches your vision of Wikipedia.

Ikip (talk) 00:53, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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