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Mendelian traits in humans

Hi, Doc James, could I ask you to take a look at Mendelian traits in humans? It's a fairly prominent medicine-related article, and it's in terrible shape right now—the major source is a circular reference to Wikipedia. Cheers, gnu57 03:05, 11 February 2019 (UTC)

It gets less than 6000 views a month.[1] Agree it could use a lot of work. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 03:15, 11 February 2019 (UTC)

Reverted edit Typhus

Hi, Thank you for providing me with the link. I understand Wikipedia's editing process, and fail to see how the addition I included to the "Typhus" page does not meet the criteria. If mentioning that a city attorney was infected at the LA city hall is acceptable, why is mentioning the retaliatory measures taken against her for reporting it not appropriate? The article frequently notes the locations of typhus outbreaks: "Since the late 20th century, cases have been reported in Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Algeria, and a few areas in South and Central America.". LA has had an issue with typhus for at least the past three years. Demoting an employee for speaking publicly about an infection acquired at her office is prima facie evidence of suppression, and by adopting that editorial position on Wikipedia, we only add to the bandwagon of city officials who view this as a "third world" stigmatized disease.

(And if your concern is about disclosing unauthorized personal information, it's also important to note that the individual in question has herself publicly said that her role has been changed without consent, and that she views it as retaliatory)

2601:18F:4101:4830:84AE:8A7:F60A:8BAB (talk) 05:26, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

Which ref says this was retaliatory? I think there is too much emphasis on this one case. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 05:30, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

Would you not agree that an individual being demoted immediately upon speaking of a compromising issue is sufficient to establish retaliation? 2601:18F:4101:4830:84AE:8A7:F60A:8BAB (talk) 05:41, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

Can you provide the ref that says that? Still not convinced it is notable for the disease itself. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 05:41, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

This ref says "Elizabeth Greenwood, a deputy city attorney now on medical leave, said she was diagnosed with typhus last November."[2] Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 05:51, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

In your revision of my edit, your removed the other four sources that cited. She has only recently spoken out as I understand it. While she remains a city attorney, she was transferred from a highly prestigious position within the city attorneys office defending multi-million dollar litigation cases, to an position as a prosecutor for misdemeanor crimes at the airport. She clearly stated this in a radio interview that took place last week, the transcript of which I will try to find for you if you'd like. As currently written, this article inaccurately stigmatizes typhus as a disease occurring ONLY in less developed countries. The environment surrounding the Los Angeles city hall has fallen to a state which is as conducive to the emergence of this disease as anywhere else: open defecation/urination, uncollected garbage, and the associated rodents attracted by these factors. 2601:18F:4101:4830:84AE:8A7:F60A:8BAB (talk) 06:19, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

Lyme and Alzheimer's

Hi, I know you are a doctor and have edited on both pages. I wonder if you have heard of the link between the 2 diseases. According to some theories I read (I am interested in microbiology) Lyme bacteria can be detected in Alzheimer's brains. Lyme bacteria have been shown to trigger amyloid and tangle formation in neuron cultures. Some are even beginning to think that amyloid and tau may be protective host responses against oxidative stress, although it can eventually starve the cells if too much is present. There is also evidence that once amyloid forms in the brain after concussion, it is usually cleared over the course of several years, contrary to the theory that it just progressively accumulates. below are some links. For more information you can also look up Dr Alan Mcdonald's videos on Alzheimer's and the Lyme connection. He is the one who "opened my eyes" to the connection in a PBS documentarySpidersMilk, Drink Spider Milk, it tastes good. (talk) 21:11, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15894409

https://globallymealliance.org/pathogen-cause-alzheimers-disease/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2765711/

https://www.alzforum.org/news/research-news/imaging-reveals-amyloid-year-after-traumatic-brain-injury

Seeing that AD occurs just as often in regions of the world were Lyme does not occur I am skeptical User:Spidersmilk.

An incredible claim such as that would require incredibly good references. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 21:32, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

True, but there are other pathogens such as Treponema denticola bacteria related to Lyme and Syphilis and also viruses like HSV that are also linked. These pathogens are all over the world. There does not have to be a specific spirochete or even a specific pathogen, it could be a nonspecific reaction. I just thought you would like to read some research, as a growing number of biomedical researchers are having serious doubts about the validity of the amyloid hypothesis.SpidersMilk, Drink Spider Milk, it tastes good. (talk) 21:46, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

Would be looking for research that fulfills WP:MEDRS. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 21:47, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

Implementation of January 2018 change to the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use

Hello Doc. I was recently pursuing WP:PAID and took note of the link to the Wikimedia Foundation's terms of use in regards to editors being required to provide links to websites on which they advertise paid editing services. I noticed that Meta-Wiki has a policy page [3] regarding the rule, and also note the respective RFC to implement said policy was closed as with a (admittedly rocky) consensus to adopt the change. I also noted that in the year since the RFC concluded that no change has been made to the actual WMF terms of use. What there another issue that block the implementation of the change? Just curious, and asking you as I am unfamiliar with editing on the Meta-Wiki. SamHolt6 (talk) 04:16, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

User:SamHolt6 making a change to the TOU just for this one small change was deemed unneeded at this time. Next time the TOU is updated I imagine this will be added. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 04:20, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

@Doc James: I see; I guess it is a good thing the project's TOU are not updated regularly. Does this mean that the WikiMedia policy is in effect, then? It is backed by the RFC conclusion, but I am concerned if an editor were to request a paid editor make the necessary disclosure the latter would be able to use the current terms of use as a defense. To put it more bluntly; does the MetaWiki policy page have any teeth?--SamHolt6 (talk) 04:28, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Yes people are required to follow our policies. What sort of "teeth" were you hoping to use it for? It does not dramatically change much. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 04:47, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Nothing overly dramatic; reading the RfC, it is clear that the policy should not be used as a means to intimidate editors. I was curious as recently I commented at Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest/Noticeboard#An_Awareness_Note asking about the way in which this part of WP:PAID should be enforced. Now that this has been clarified I am more confident in my citing of this policy, and will be able to inform several disclosed paid editors about their need to maintain links to sites they advertise on. Best. SamHolt6 (talk) 05:09, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

User:SamHolt6 If someone is involved in undisclosed paid editing and refuses to disclose we can block them already.

The WMF TOU[4] says "you must disclose your employer, client, and affiliation with respect to any contribution for which you receive, or expect to receive, compensation"

And than says "or community and Foundation policies and guidelines, such as those addressing conflicts of interest, may further limit paid contributions or require more detailed disclosure."

So it specifically says community policies do apply. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 05:27, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Undisclosed paid editing is an issue as always, but my main reason for ensuring this policy can be cited is that there are several reasonably successful disclosed paid editors (many denote that have been "hired via Upwork" in the course of their disclosures) whom have not yet made the necessary links to their advertising on off-wiki sites. This is likely due to ignorance of the policy, but they should still be informed of it and brought into compliance. SamHolt6 (talk) 05:56, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Yes of course, informed is perfectly reasonable. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 05:58, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

PMC

Hello, do you know if free full-accessible PMC articles such as this https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1769573/ are in public domain? I tried to find the answer but still being uncertain. Thank you. --It's gonna be awesome!✎Talk♬ 17:35, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Says "Copyright © Copyright 2002 Journal of Clinical Pathology" So appears to be no. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 17:55, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Oh! I see. --It's gonna be awesome!✎Talk♬ 18:05, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Parkinson's

Doc, I appreciate your edits on the article. However, I am still working through it, may I please finish before you revise what I edit? We may be doing redundant work. I enjoy sandwiches (talk) 19:10, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

User:I enjoy sandwiches left some notes on the talk page. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 19:11, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Breathing problem

I guess there already exists an article introducing breathing problem on Wikipedia? If so, would you kindly help redirect to the correct article? Thanks. I am not sure if that red link should be redirected to respiratory distress. --It's gonna be awesome!✎Talk♬ 18:08, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Not a perfect match but can redirect to Shortness of breath for now. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 19:23, 13 February 2019 (UTC)