User talk:Stevenfruitsmaak/Archive 4

Patient image at Pulmonary contusion FAC

I was looking through the images on the FAC for Pulmonary contusion and noticed that one of the image states that the uploader had a consent form on file. Since nothing is identifiable I would think it is ok, but I was wondering if you had some time to take a look at that. -Optigan13 (talk) 06:38, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

New WikiProject

A New WikiProject has been proposed as a sub-project of Medicine. Your opinion would be appreciated as you are listed as a "intrested User" on the Project page. Please take part in the discussion, located here. Exit2DOS2000^•T•C• 03:15, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Admin?

Would it be OK if I nominated you as an admin? Tim Vickers (talk) 21:15, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Your RFA

Best of luck for your RFA -- Tinu Cherian - 13:15, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

Hello Steven

Many thanks for the Barnstar.

Doc James (talk) 14:24, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

Well done

Congratulations! You have captured WikiProject Medicine's Missing Article Trophy by creating exhaled nitric oxide. Enjoy it as long as you can! JFW / T@lk 22:09, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

GA review

Thanks for your comments on mental status examination. Could I interest you in completing the GA review, which is awaiting a second opinion? Anonymaus (talk) 11:29, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

New simple tension free inguinal hernia repair

Dear Steven,

I hope that the post in user talk about this new repair for inguinal hernia is as per wikipedia style. The first appearence about this repair in wikipedia was a surprise for me because it was not done by me. But some body later deleted that. I tried to repost it but ofcourse with some mistakes about references etc. Then again it was deleted. It was re-posted probably by 'Marschatalk' with proper modification. I am thankful to him. But later again it was deleted.

If you feel that this is worthy of a place in the wikipedia, then please do it in the interest of those millions of patients suffering with inguinal hernia and thousands of patients suffering with mesh complication every year.

I personally thank you very much but certainly can not accept comments like 'Desarda Joker' or 'suspicious' from any body who did not bother to read my published research articles before passing such comments. Opposition from mesh or endoscope supporters is natural because my operation does not need both. I will be happy to read your response about this post.Desarda (talk) 18:00, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

Bad-faith oppose

Hey Steven, not sure if you've seen the last oppose on your RfA, from User:Sfd1905. I've looked through his contribs and you two don't even seem to have interacted before. Do you have any idea what he's talking about? Also, do you feel that his oppose should be stricken? GlassCobra 14:42, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

You are now an administrator

Congratulations, I have just closed your RfA as successful and made you an administrator. Take a look at the administrators' how-to guide and the administrators' reading list if you haven't read those already. Also, the practice exercises at the new admin school may be useful. If you have any questions, get in touch on my talk page. WJBscribe (talk) 22:08, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations! Remember not to delete the main page and you'll get on fine. Tim Vickers (talk) 23:11, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

Well done, Steven—now get to work! :D Fvasconcellos (t·c) 23:29, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

How did I miss this? Now it's too late to support. Anyhow, I would have supported had I been paying more attention to the RfA board. You'll do great, and I'm glad to see this go through with overhwelming support. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance, and keep up the good work. MastCell ^Talk 03:40, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations on your successful RFA... Best of luck as an admin ..you may delete the main page occasionally ;) -- Tinu Cherian - 05:47, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

The admins' T-shirt.

Congratulations on your successful RfA! Do everything you're supposed to and nothing you're not! :) Make sure to check out the new admin school. Good luck and feel free to ask me if you have any questions. I'm glad the bad-faith oppose didn't hinder anything. GlassCobra 06:01, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Gefeliciflapstaart. JFW | T@lk 07:29, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Alle,vooruit!!!zij seggen dadde hij alles kan, es da waare? Groetjes, Goed Gadaan! The challenge is to remain a Good Faith Assuming AdMinistrator, The best to you and good luck.--Buster7 (talk) 12:21, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

• Lol, I think you're the first one to have the balls to thankspam using AWB. cheers mate =) Take into mind those things I pointed out to you about second chances... we never know when someone like that "hypothetical" vandal might turn the corner and become a good contributor. (trust me! it can happen). –xeno (talk) 14:34, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Gelukwens op het worden van een administrateur; goede baan inderdaad! (Hopefully this makes sense, my Dutch is a bit rusty.) Rudget 15:02, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations! Cirt (talk) 16:02, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations! I hope you will be a great admin. Regards, Masterpiece2000 (talk) 16:21, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

• Congratulations from me. :) Acalamari 16:24, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations, even if it is a bit late. Anonymous101 (talk) 18:50, 12 August 2008 (UTC)

Your RfA

Congratulations on your successful RfA! I'm pleased to have been a part of it. Cosmic Latte (talk) 17:26, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Well done! Keep up the good work! Lradrama 18:31, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

DYK

On 28 July, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article exhaled nitric oxide, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Gatoclass (talk) 08:21, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Xtremly Sorry David & Steven

I never intented so it might be done by mistake.I apologise once again But I dont know why the hell I had unknowingly removed one of the comment form Steven's user page. With absolete regards to you once again .forgive me plssss --Dralansun (talk) 19:00, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Survey request

Hi, Stevenfruitsmaak I need your help. I am working on a research project at Boston College, studying creation of medical information on Wikipedia. You are being contacted because you have been identified as an important contributor to one or more articles.

Would you will be willing to answer a few questions about your experience? We've done considerable background research, but we would also like to gather the insight of the actual editors. Details about the project can be found at the user page of the project leader, geraldckane. Survey questions can be found at geraldckane/medsurvey. Your privacy and confidentiality will be strictly protected!

The questions should only take a few minutes. I hope you will be willing to complete the survey, as we do value your insight. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Professor Kane if you have any questions. Thank You, BCproject (talk) 07:53, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

Congrats on the RFA and being a physician!

I applaud your willingness to volunteer your time and intelligence. I want to be a doctor some day and all your edits benefit people just like me and the millions of high schoolers considering medicine. Thanks for contributing to so many medical articles, and trust me that they are not read just by ordinary simpletons! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.4.128.40 (talk) 15:22, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

hello

hi

i am a final year student of medical college, kolkata, india. i am new here and would like to contribute in some manner to the medicine portal. but i am not really conversant with the system out here ad hence wished to ask if there was something specific i could work on now whilst i get accustomed to the set up here.

lookig out for your rapid response on my e mail inbox since i am not quite been shown the ropes here. my e mail id is: [email protected]

pranab chatterjee —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chatterjeepranab (talk • contribs) 17:28, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

hi

i am a final year student of medical college, kolkata, india. i am new here and would like to contribute in some manner to the medicine portal. but i am not really conversant with the system out here ad hence wished to ask if there was something specific i could work on now whilst i get accustomed to the set up here.

lookig out for your rapid response

pranab chatterjee

Chatterjeepranab (talk) 17:31, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

Dominance (genetics)

You're right, that "disputed" tag is not really a constructive contribution, but I lack the time to do this myself and was hoping that this might get the attention of someone with more time. I remarked on this article being wrong quite some time ago on the talk page. I'll try to get at it sometime in the next couple of weeks, but don't hold your breath... Sorry.... Groeten, --Crusio (talk) 19:03, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

PVED

Hi Steve -

When you say third party sources are you saying sources that talk about PVED?

Thanks MDG 22:33, 12 August 2008 (UTC)

RE: MEDMAT

Huh, I think you're a little confused, but I think it's my fault for I worded it wrong. I awarded peripheral venous catheter with the MEDMAT trophy after you nominated it, I think it's slightly more important than drug eruption. That'd probably come next. I then nominated my new stub (Foster Kennedy syndrome) for the trophy for someone else to review. Hope this clarifies things. —Cyclonenim^T@lk? 20:56, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

Oh I see, yes I probably should have reviewed it. I wasn't sure if I'd allowed PVC enough time to hold the trophy before selected a new winner! I'll get on it now, and nice work on split hand syndrome, seems I was wrong about the lack of new syndromes on Wikipedia! —Cyclonenim^T@lk? 21:03, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

Ah right. Well I just selected drug eruption! And I just watchlisted AlexNewArtBot :) —Cyclonenim^T@lk? 21:11, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

Hi

Hi. I noticed that you voted in the nomination for deletion of the article Inflammatory diseases of unknown etiology. As I don't know you or your motives for voting as you did, and not to insult you or your intelligence, I felt that a misunderstanding occurred during the vote, causing many editors to vote for deletion based on the merits of a strawman argument. Please revisit the AfD (at the embedded link above) to gain a clearer understanding of my issue with this vote and either uphold or revise your vote -- I am not writing to you to demand that you retract -- rather, I feel that some votes may have been swayed by what may no longer apply to the article, and because most of those who voted merely reiterated the nominator's premise, perhaps a review will produce a fairer outcome. Thank you. DRosenbach ^{(Talk | Contribs)} 20:14, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Tricho-hepato-enteric Syndrome

Hello. I was just wanting to ask you if there was a specific reason you created the page on this syndrome. I live in the US and I had a daughter who was born with this. She passed away in May, at the age of 2, due to sepsis. I had found the article by Olivier Goulet the week before she passed away. They were able to take that article and diagnose her with it after she had passed. So I have been researching and I noticed you created this page and I was just wondering how you heard about this extremely rare syndrome.Rzrbckgrl (talk) 01:25, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Using undo

Are you sure this edit was undo? Your edit summary does not match the change made. In any case, there is still no support for the most important assertion, namely that gout can't occur in MS. Without a source for this claim, the section is irrelevant. JFW | T@lk 22:40, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

Harharhar LOL hehehe

Great edit summary, but have you any better suggestions for images? JFW | T@lk 18:50, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine Featured Topic Task Force proposal

Hey Stevenfruitsmaak, I've just set up a proposal for a new task force in the WikiProject Medicine called FTTF, or the Featured Topic Task Force. We aim to create a featured topic for medicine, most likely to do with an infectious disease of some form (the proposals so far include polio and bacterial infections in general) and become the first medical featured topic. The proposal can be found here and further discussion can be found at the bottom of the WikiProject Medicine talk page. I've very much appreciate your comments and possibly support of such a proposal, if you'd be willing to take part! —Cyclonenim^T@lk? 13:32, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks ...

for your suggestion to join WP:Medicine. I listed myself and hope to be able to contribute more. Ekem (talk) 21:00, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Biting

Hey Steven,

I just wanted to let you know that your message on User_talk:DanFlett#Your_edits_to_mononucleosis was kind of harsh...And pointedly worded. Not hoping for a conflict of any sorts, just hoping the wording of warnings could be a little less pointed. Sometimes a little vandalism joke is funny, and sometimes it's inappropriate, either way I think we just need to let it slide. Thanks though =) Neuro√Logic 14:25, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Completely fine, of course, no need to worry about it. I just wanted to let you know, that reading that came off as harsh to me, and perhaps the newcomer. Templates are great =) Thanks for understanding! Happy editing! Neuro√Logic 14:31, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Herpes / Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE)

Thank you for making time to respond to my former enquiry. The revised detail of TLE is most interesting, particularly as you have included many references to substantiate research regarding MTLE, febrile convulsions and a tenuous link to Herpes (all which will keep me busy for hours at the British library!)

In terms of feedback, there is medical jargon that punters may not understand (like GABA, a neurotransmitter associated with glutamate chemistry), yet this is fine provided these link to further definitions with sufficient detail, where you can 'look up' what you don't understand. I would prefer the tone of an article remains more academic, as it surely deters those less qualified adding any old ramble. One small point I noticed is there are two 13 references, which upset the order of subsequent links. I also wonder if the Symptoms section should come before the Causes, as this clearly defines TLE before moving onto related details. Chich (talk) 23:26, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

DYK

On 26 August, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article annual medical examination, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Gatoclass (talk) 17:06, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

MCOTW

JFW | T@lk 19:50, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

I used subst, but it looks like the current template doesn't get substed in a nested fashion. I can't really help that. JFW | T@lk 19:53, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Project Belgium

I thought I was on the list of Members, but I was surprised that I am not. Please advise how to get on/in. Also, please tell me which editor in the Project is most interested in the Flemish dialects. I'd like to focus my attention there for awhile...get back to editing, etc. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Buster7 (talk • contribs) 06:17, 5 September 2008

adding external links

Hi Steven,

I appreciate your guidance on how to edit articles on Wikipedia as I am new here and have gone through your list of guidelines but still cannot understand why my External Link addition to the Tuberculosis page is considered inappropriate? The link I included goes to a page that visually supports the WHO data mentioned in the article. I thought that was the purpose of Wikipedia. I would appreciate it if you could clarify further why the link was removed or if you could advise on how to proceed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by World affairs (talk • contribs) 11:31, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency

On 11 September, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 13:26, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Ping

Sorry, I'll get back to you this afternoon. Tim Vickers (talk) 22:40, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Downgrade of Prostatitis

Hi, I noticed you downgraded the Prostatitis page from GA to C, but are you aware that the page was overlong and therefore broken up into subpages? ► RATEL ◄ 22:05, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Yes, the whole area of prostatitis needs re-evaluating. "Prostatitis" itself is not really an entity, just a rubric under which the different forms of prostatitis are grouped. So the page Prostatitis is really just a switchboard to send people to the in-depth (and unevaluated) new pages that deal with the various types of prostatitis, which are all totally different. I'd like to see all the new pages evaluated. Thanks. ► RATEL ◄ 03:20, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

• Thanks for the grading of the CP/CPPS page. I disagree with the grading, but I am not an admin. I suggest you look at the extensive list of references on the page, and I challenge you to find another C-graded page with such a list. The page is a succinct and extremely well referenced overview of a condition about which little is known. ► RATEL ◄ 09:52, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

ADHD

Hello Steven

Congrats on your admin ship.

I am currently working on a page about ADHD. It gets lots of vandalism and other general stupidity. Wondering if you could semi protect the page? Also if the topic holds any interest for you this page needs lots of work.

Thanks Doc James (talk) 18:43, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:WikiProject AP Biology 2008

Hi Steven, I got involved in this project and noticed that one of the students (User:LNG123) has chosen Coronary disease as their topic. Since this is in your area of expertise, would it be possible for you to drop them a note on their talkpage if you had time to give them feedback on their work? All the best, Tim Vickers (talk) 22:56, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed with a count of (166/43/7). I appreciate your comments and in my actions as an administrator I will endeavor to maintain the trust you have placed in me. I am honored by your trust and your support. Thank you, Cirt (talk) 03:06, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

ADHD again

Hey Steven

We are having discussions about what constitutes proper formating and proper evidence. Wondering if you would be interested in joining us. Another editor keeps adding what I consider poor quality references (ie. unformatted references to pages for lay people).

Thanks Doc James (talk) 16:14, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Obesity

Hey Steven

The intro was primarily written by JFD. You added that obesity is caused by eating "high energy foods". There is no evidence however for this. I is caused by eating to may calories but the calorie source does not matter as discussed in the rest of the article. This is a persistent misconception.

Doc James (talk) 20:12, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Hey Steven

Yes I do appreciate your edits. Will look at things further and try to improve it. Still need to familiarize myself with the formatting you mention. Content wise what is there now is more accurate is all I am saying.--Doc James (talk) 21:36, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Talk page archiving

Thanks for archiving my talk page :-) It was getting a bit long indeed... --WS (talk) 16:14, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

MCOTW

JFW | T@lk 23:32, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Eucalyptus oil on WikiProject Medicine

Thank you for your contribution on the discussion topic re eucalyptus oil being a conventional pharmaceutical medication for inclusion as WikiProject Medicine. I've been labouring away presenting the evidence for a case of inclusion based on evidence of conventional pharmaceutical use, but it's a slow slog on the Talk:Eucalyptus oil page. I've quoted you on the EO discussion page (hope that's ok?). But if you could help out to stop the gridlock on this, I'd much appreciate it Steven. Thank you. CheersJohn Moss (talk) 05:19, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

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Thank you Steven,

This is the first posting I have done in Wikipedia. I appreciate the criticism and I believe I can provide additional evidence based on journal entries from competent sources. The outside link was to provide additional clarification for a word. There should have only been one outside link. I did not find any definition for the word "spermicide" in Wikipedia, and I did not have the time to add something like that. D-mannose, if you haven't been in contact with anyone that has tried it, is a sugar that is faster and more effective than cranberry juice for removing UTI's (for general clarification) and I didn't feel that it should be left from an alternate home treatment method. I will try to get to this, this week, and again, appreciate your input. Please let me know if I posted the html incorrectly.

Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dalexopoulos (talk • contribs) 03:49, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Further clarification on comment made in Urinary Tract Infection

For example, you stated "D-Mannose is a very successful Natural Supplement used to treat UTI." Where can I verify that it is very successful? How often is it used to treat UTI?

Where can I verify that it is very successful?

In response:

Michaels E, Chmiel J, Plotkin B, Schaeffer A. Effect of D-mannose and D-glucose on Escherichia coli bacteria in rats. Urol Res. 1983;11:97-102

and:

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=258552 Infect Immun. 1990 April; 58(4): 860–867.

PMC 258552 Copyright notice Characteristics of binding of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 strain CL-49 to purified intestinal mucin. S U Sajjan and J F Forstner Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Purified rat intestinal mucin was used as a model mucin to study the binding of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7, a human pathogen associated with outbreaks of hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome. Of six O157:H7 strains, only one strain (designated CL-49) bound to rat (and other) intestinal mucins by a specific and saturable process. Binding was observed only after the bacteria were serially passaged to promote the expression of type 1 pili (fimbriae). Several other type 1-piliated E. coli strains, however, did not bind to mucin. Binding of E. coli CL-49 was inhibited by D-mannose and short oligomannosyl derivatives, particularly Man-alpha-1,3-Man, Man-alpha-1,2-Man, and Man-alpha-1,3-Man-beta-1,4-N-acetylglucosamine. Other inhibitors of binding included p-nitrophenol (10(-4) M), heating at 60 degrees C (to remove pili), an antibody to type 1 pili, and purified type 1 pili of E. coli CL-49 used as hapten inhibitors. A comparison of the hydrophobicity of piliated E. coli CL-49 with other type 1-piliated E. coli strains indicated that the former strain was much more hydrophobic than the others. These findings indicate that highly purified intestinal mucins possess specific mannosyl receptor sites for bacterial type 1 pili on E. coli CL-49, but that strong hydrophobic interactions between the mucin and the pili stabilize the mannose-dependent binding process. We speculate that the mucin receptors for type 1 pili reside in oligosaccharides of the 118-kilodalton "link" glycopeptide, since this is the only mucin component known to contain mannose.

Michaels E, Chmiel J, Plotkin B, Schaeffer A. Effect of D-mannose and D-glucose on Escherichia coli bacteriuria in rats. Urol Res. 1983;11:97-12.

and:

My statement "D-Mannose is a very successful Natural Supplement used to treat UTI" would be re-phrased to "D-Mannose, a Natural Supplement, has been proven effective against Urinary Tract Infections, because it effectively results in the removal of E. coli from the bladder (see above refs)".

How often is it used to treat UTI? Urinary Tract Infections can either be intermittent or chronic, and are generally caused by feces contact to the vagina, or movement of feces to the vaginal region, (feces being the primary carrier of E. coli), so, in answer to your question, which appears to be coincidental in referring to conditions that vary in humans. The treatment is used upon indication of symptoms (see symptoms in the above article on Urinary Tract Infections), however, D-Mannose can be used preventively without detrimental effects-something Antibiotics cannot do.

How often is it used to treat UTI? Specific recommended dosages of D-mannose that would be used to alleviate E. coli proliferation of 1/2 gram (1/2 teaspoon) to 1 gram (1 teaspoon) of D-mannose, taken every 3 to 4 hours, for chronic UTI's and have seen results within 2 weeks, however that is not documented in any journal, albeit the case was from a chronic sufferer, and only mentioned referenced in a book, (D-mannose & Bladder Infection: Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Lane Lenard, Ph.D.) and, although this could be quoted as having professional acknowledgment, is not otherwise documented, and therefore not worthy of comment. The recommended time for this particular chronic (2 year length)treatment was 2 weeks based on effectiveness and absence of symptoms. This did produce long-lasting results.

I would not be familiar with policy enough to phrase this and would not want to cite conjecture. Each persons body reacts differently to homeopathic remedies, hence the confusion resulting from some factual, but also, some misconceptions regarding their uses, however, there are homeopathic remedies that remain consistant, and D-mannose is one of those, in probability due to the common reaction of E. coli in the bladder to mannose sugars overall.

Although treatment of antibiotics generally allows for results within 48 hours, antibiotic treatment continues for 10-14 days and destroys beneficial bacteria (Lactobacilli in the Vagina, and E. coli in the GI tract: see former provided refs) due to the trace bacteria (E. coli) that remain after the initial 48 hour period. When placed side-by-side D-mannose presents no detrimental side-effects such as:

1. destruction of beneficial bacteria 2. Bacterial resistance to antibiotics requiring increased antibiotic response or escalation

also:

1. Eshdat Y, Ofek I, Yashouv-Gan Y, Sharon N, Mirelman D. Isolation of a mannose-specific lectin from Escherichia coli and its role in the adherence of the bacteria to epithelial cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1978 Dec 29;85(4):1551–1559. [PubMed]

1. Eshdat Y, Sharon N. Recognitory bacterial surface lectins which mediate its mannose-specific adherence to eukaryotic cells. Biol Cell. 1984;51(2):259–266. [PubMed]

1. **Smith HS, Hughes JP, Hooton TM, et al. Antecedent antimicrobial use increases the risk of uncomplicated cystitis in young women. Clin Infect Dis. 1997;25:63-68.

Antibiotics are commonly used to treat UTI's however, they can actually increase the risk of UTI's there are drawbacks to using antibiotics. Similar to spermidice [1], many antibiotics kill vaginal Lactobacilli(**Lactobacilli lowers the pH in the vagina causing a relatively acidic environment assisting in keeping the population of yeasts and unpleasant bacteria, such as E. coli, under control) , the absence of Lactobacilli predisposes the vagina to even greater risk to further E. coli infection. Once the antibiotic treatment ceases, the absence of Lactobacilli leaves the vagina vulnerable to E. Coli (and yeast infection. Once in the vagina, e. Coli can more easily reach the urethra and bladder and begin the infection cycle all over again.

D-Mannose is a very successful Natural Supplement used to treat UTI. Similar to Cranberry Juice, but much faster, D-Mannose is taken orally, and simply, but effectively offers the E. Coli a greater source for D-mannose, the substance that E. Coli adheres to on the walls of the bladder. (see References below)The E. Coli adheres to the larger quantities of D-Mannose and is flushed out of the bladder.

My apologies if I missed anything, let me know what you think, also, the time you spend checking this is understood and appreciated as well.

Thank you again,

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Responsed to your comments at my talk page.

I just want to let you know I responded to you Here. Thanks again, --CrohnieGal<sup>Talk</sup> 15:51, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Another response to your latest is there! If I do not have to put these notices here to let you know, let me know so I don't waste time and space. :) Thanks, --CrohnieGal<sup>Talk</sup> 16:31, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

I just went to the P.G. article to change the caption to the changes I made adding that it was indeed the left leg in the picture but you beat me to it, thanks! :) --CrohnieGal<sup>Talk</sup> 16:50, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Feline model of asthma

Dear Steve,

Thanks for your response to my edition. I agree that more citations should have been submitted, our error. This was not an attempt to advertise, but it is always important to know which companies are working in this area.

However, we will resubmit our section on comparative asthma data with the following references to a new compound, feG, under development for feline asthma, which is an excellent comparative model. Should you feel this is not warranted or of benefit to the scientific community, a subsequent explanation would be appreciated.

Molecular characteristics of the tripeptide feG accounting for different biological activities. Proc West Pharmacol Soc. 2007;50:101-4. PMID 18605243 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]2: Related Articles, LinksMathison RD, Christie E, Davison JS.

The tripeptide feG inhibits leukocyte adhesion. J Inflamm (Lond). 2008 May 20;5:6. PMID 18492254 [PubMed - in process]3: Related Articles, LinksRifai Y, Elder AS, Carati CJ, Hussey DJ, Li X, Woods CM, Schloithe AC, Thomas AC, Mathison RD, Davison JS, Toouli J, Saccone GT.

The tripeptide analog feG ameliorates severity of acute pancreatitis in a caerulein mouse model. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2008 Apr;294(4):G1094-9. Epub 2008 Feb 28. PMID 18308855 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]4: Related Articles, LinksJohn SM, Bao F, Chen Y, Mathison RD, Weaver LC.

Effects of a novel tripeptide on neurological outcomes after spinal cord injury. Neuroreport. 2006 Nov 27;17(17):1793-6. PMID 17164666 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]5: Related Articles, LinksMathison RD, Davison JS.

The tripeptide feG regulates the production of intracellular reactive oxygen species by neutrophils. J Inflamm (Lond). 2006 Jun 15;3:9. PMID 16776845 [PubMed]6: Related Articles, LinksBao F, John SM, Chen Y, Mathison RD, Weaver LC.

The tripeptide phenylalanine-(D) glutamate-(D) glycine modulates leukocyte infiltration and oxidative damage in rat injured spinal cord. Neuroscience. 2006 Jul 7;140(3):1011-22. Epub 2006 Apr 3. PMID 16581192 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]7: Related Articles, LinksDery RE, Ulanova M, Puttagunta L, Stenton GR, James D, Merani S, Mathison R, Davison J, Befus AD.

Frontline: Inhibition of allergen-induced pulmonary inflammation by the tripeptide feG: a mimetic of a neuro-endocrine pathway. Eur J Immunol. 2004 Dec;34(12):3315-25. PMID 15549777 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]8: Related Articles, LinksMathison RD, Davison JS, Metwally E.

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The tripeptide FEG ameliorates systemic inflammatory responses to rat intestinal anaphylaxis. BMC Physiol. 2002 Aug 19;2:13. PMID 12199907 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]12: Related Articles, LinksMathison R, Lo P, Tan D, Scott B, Davison JS.

The tripeptide feG reduces endotoxin-provoked perturbation of intestinal motility and inflammation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2001 Dec;13(6):599-603. PMID 11903921 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]13: Related Articles, LinksMetwally E, Pires JM, Moore GJ, Befus DA, Davison JS, Mathison R.

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The tripeptide feG reduces perturbation of intestinal motility provoked by anaphylaxis. Proc West Pharmacol Soc. 2001;44:157-8. No abstract available. PMID 11793968 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]15: Related Articles, LinksMathison R, Woodman R, Davison JS.

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Inhibition of allergic inflammation by C-terminal peptides of the prohormone submandibular rat 1 (SMR-1). Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2001 Jan-Mar;124(1-3):201-4. PMID 11306968 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]17: Related Articles, LinksTan D, Rougeot C, Davison JS, Mathison R.

The carboxamide feG(NH2) inhibits endotoxin perturbation of intestinal motility. Eur J Pharmacol. 2000 Dec 8;409(2):203-5. PMID 11104835 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]18: Related Articles, LinksMathison R, Lo P, Moore G, Scott B, Davison JS.

Attenuation of intestinal and cardiovascular anaphylaxis by the salivary gland tripeptide FEG and its D-isomeric analog feG. Peptides. 1998;19(6):1037-42. PMID 9700752 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dogdocdvm (talk • contribs) 23:37, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!

Hey! Thank you for stopping by and offering your time and knowledge! I can't impress upon you my gratitude for your willingness to help a mere high school senior! Cheers! Food<sub>Puma</sub> 19:51, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

And yes, I did e-mail them and received a reply with the directions to include the "reproduced with permission by.." statement in the description. Thanks for the tip though, glad you caught it before someone else just took it off without asking! I'll forward the e-mail on (or give them the info... I have yet to see what is required). Food<sub>Puma</sub> 19:54, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

permissions-en AT wikimedia DOT org (?) Soooooo, I send a copy of my e-mail to them and thats it?! I am amazed they don't require an e-mail from the copyright holder Food<sub>Puma</sub> 20:07, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

Hopefully they have the permission to give me permission. Ha! It's quite difficult to find images, and that was a great one too! Again, thanks for taking the time to help me out! Food<sub>Puma</sub> 20:07, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

Upon reviewing the email sent to me, I realized I choose the wrong licensing for the image: Image:OCD Lession-2.jpg.The following is an excerpt from the reponse by eMedicine in regards to use of the image:

In response to your email below, eMedicine grants you permission to reprint image #3, 5, & 6 from the eMedicine article Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans. There is no fee associated with this permission.

Such reproduction will be for the following purpose only: Wikipedia article . This permission is limited to educational and/or nonprofit, noncommercial use and does not include republishing or redistribution for any commercial or for-profit purpose.

eMedicine retains copyright for the material that you reproduce as part of this agreement. Please include the following credit line and copyright acknowledgement with your reproduction:

Image reprinted with permission from eMedicine.com, 2008. Available at:

http://www.emedicine.com/sports/topic57.htm.

Thus my question remains... what license would this fall under? Food<sub>Puma</sub> 21:31, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

You are the harbinger of doom! Haha! Seriously though, thanks for the info. I guess I will either have to e-mail them again in hopes of persuading free use or go searching again. Alas, how close I had come! Cheers! Food<sub>Puma</sub> 22:03, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

Hello again! Just wanted to throw a big thank you for those pictures! I will probably change the infobox one so we don't use the same image over: I should be getting have x-rays of my own knee the next time my dad visits from Seattle. Also, would it be appropriate to upload the images they took of the articular surface of my knee (arthoscopic images... not sure what you would call that)? I actually had surgery for this disease, so I have images showing lesions of the articular cartilidge from my knee. Again, thank you! Cheers! Food<sub>Puma</sub> 20:10, 9 October 2008 (UTC)

Also, I found this picture while searching for copyright-free images of osteochondritis dissecans radiographs. I was using the MedPix database of medical images to try and find some clean free images (or images I could get permission to use). Yet I can't seem to find a copyright anywhere ont the page, and it does cite the source from "Walter Reed Army Medical Center." Would this fall under a part of the U.S. Government (the army is part of the government, but I just want to play it safe since you know much more about copyright issues here on the wiki). Thanks in advance! Food<sub>Puma</sub> 21:41, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

The Content Images and Text may be Copyright © 1999 - 2008 by the Original Content Contributors. Copyrighted material is reproduced here with their Permission. There is a button to contact the author of the image though. --WS (talk) 22:14, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

I saw that, but since it is a document of the US government (army is subdivision of department of defense), then does it automatically fall into the "from a US federal government source" licensing? They even have a specific license for "Original work of [the] US Army. Your thoughts please? Food<sub>Puma</sub> 22:21, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

Ping you've got mail!

At least I hope it's not too big. I didn't think about the size before I hit the send button. Let me know what you think and if you would like more, thanks, --CrohnieGal<sup>Talk</sup> 15:17, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

AAU reminder notice

A friendly reminder from the Adopt-a-User project =)

Hey there Stevenfruitsmaak! This is a friendly reminder to update your status at Wikipedia:Adopt-a-User/Adoptee's Area/Adopters whenever it is appropriate in order to provide new users with the most up-to-date information on available adopters. Also please note that we will be removing adopters who have not edited in 60 days. If you become active again (and we hope you do!) please feel free to re-add yourself. Cheers!

• Notice delivery by xenobot 14:34, 8 October 2008 (UTC)

Pong!

I've awarded Diberri (talk · contribs) with the trophy. It's marginally less important as an article than your nomination which can always come next :) Hope that's okay. —Cyclonenim (talk · contribs · email) 18:33, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

Although thinking back I'm not so sure that's actually the case, but alas I'll stick with it anyway! —Cyclonenim (talk · contribs · email) 21:03, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

WIKIPEDIA MISTAKES !!!

I've just written this on my talk page as theirs something strange happening here, I can assure 100% this has NOT come from this PC, household etc.... NO mistaking this. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS CAUSE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME NOW THIS HAS POPPED UP & I CANNOT STRESS, THEIRS NO MISTAKE OR NOTHING... THEY HAVE NOT BEEN EDITED FROM THIS PC, NETWORK OR CONNECTION !!!!

If you need it, this is the page, have a look at it please : http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:93.96.219.152&redirect=no —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.96.219.152 (talk) 05:39, 12 October 2008 (UTC)

Here is what I wrote :

EH?!?!?!?! This is bloody stupid as theirs been NO edits on ANY of these from this computer whatsoever !!!!!

How & why this IP address is coming up I have NO idea ... and NO ONE ELSE uses the PC, so I know 110% it's NOT come from here.

Wikipedia really needs to check their IP detection or something, because hit is TRULY not coming from here.

As if I even have a clue what the hell these topics are about anyway. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.96.219.152 (talk) 05:37, 12 October 2008 (UTC)

Medical degree

Hi, thanks for the new header on the article. I had never used one before and so just made one manually. Cheers! fr33kman -s- 00:02, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

schizophrenia picture

Good find on flickr BTW. The caption is a wee bit long and will see what we can do about it. Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:25, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, Stevenfruitsmaak

Steven,

Thanks for the "welcome" and the pointers on how to edit in Wikipedia. I am especially interested in medical subjects, so will review your suggestions. Again, Thanks. I appreciate the guidance. I don't know if I have what it takes to stay with the project, however. My strengths are in grammar, sentence structure in English, spelling, and use of synonyms. I am not an expert in much of anything, except, perhaps, toxicology. Cheers, Jann42beau (talk) 19:56, 13 October 2008 (UTC)Jann42beau

Thanks Again!

Stevenfruitsmaak - are you always here? Jann42beau (talk) 20:05, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

Save me! I think I might become one of those people - a Wikiholic?

Steven, is this the way to leave messages? Is this kind of talk permissible on a "talk page?" Are not conversations limited to the subject at hand?

I've read most of the pages you suggested--that's what I've been doing since last we communicated. They seem complex, these editing conditions. I may not be able to learn them, but if I do, I might be in real trouble - I might feel compelled and/or impelled to "edit!" I'm not likely to contribute original articles.

Cheers, Jann42beau (talk) 21:50, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine/Dermatology task force

I am looking for help improving the dermatology content on wikipedia. Would you be willing to help, or do you have any friends interested in derm that would be interested in helping? Kilbad (talk) 14:14, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

Semicolon

Hi, Steve!

Thanks for the suggestion; I try to use the semicolon sparingly, and only when the sentences seem to cry out for it.

Ronaldomundo (talk) 20:00, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

thank you...

...for the introduction and helpful tips. Nick rufa (talk) 18:21, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

Thank You Steven

Thanks you for this Steven, it's great to know that theirs some good Wikipedia mods out there (If only they got cloned many of you and got rid of the clowns, but thats another story).

It was concerning me about the edits it was saying I was making, I'm not even clever enough to know about the dubjects they were talking about on Wikipedia lol

Thanks again, much appreciated !!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.96.219.152 (talk) 23:16, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the Welcome

Thanks for the Welcome to WikiProject Medicine. I'd searched the participant list for sleep and found nothing. Searched for circadian and found nothing. Searched for chronobiology and found just one. Decided so that I'm needed, though I've no formal training. Medical people need to keep an eye on my edits, and they've been doing that all along so all's OK. My next big project may be Sleep research (since I left the topic out of Sleep medicine). Best, --Hordaland (talk) 12:38, 18 October 2008 (UTC)

Paper

This is a tough time for me I'm afraid. My boss has a grant due on Saturday and I've got 2 papers needing submitted before he puts the grant in. I've done one, and I've started work on the second, but our paper will be third on the list. I will hopefully get to it this week, but otherwise it will be Saturday. Tim Vickers (talk) 22:32, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Categorisation of dermatology articles on Wikipedia, input wanted

Hey Stevenfruitsmaak. Kilbad (talk · contribs) has asked me to ask around a few people to get their opinions on the current catagorisation tree proposed at this discussion, as he seems rather eager to get going with the work but would like a few more opinions. Any chance you could have a quick look and post your thoughts? Cheers. —Cyclonenim (talk · contribs · email) 15:22, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

Please reconsider adding it - it's all over the news!

Please reconsider. Here's the reference from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences website:

http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2008/10/17/0804812105.abstract?sid=844f6192-bae2-4a39-9820-7a341ad5905d

Here's what I had added:

The precise cause of Crohn's disease is not known. Although a recent study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that a shortage in Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, a naturally occurring intestinal Firmicute, contributes to the inflammation associated with this disease. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.130.21.125 (talk) 18:19, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

Gestational diabetes

At first look it looks very good; I will look at it closer within the next couple of weeks and apologize for this delay (hey, vacations), but I will do it. Ekem (talk) 02:15, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

It is a very good and comprehensive article.Ekem (talk) 00:41, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Sorbitol Pathway

Now that you told me, I just did. Andrew Nutter  Talk | Contribs  19:20, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

Alemtuzumab-multiple sclerosis

No problem with your editions... you were first anyway. I have seen the changes today since yesterday that was my last edition. Anyway I have copy-edited a bit your text. I also want to say that wikipedia is amazing some times: The article appeared two days ago and yesterday it was already in wikipedia. They have not had even time to put it in pubmed... :-) Best regards.--Garrondo (talk) 08:12, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

"EL Cleanup" on Alice In Wonderland Syndrome

Hello,

I've just been pointed to your edits on Alice in Wonderland Syndrome - specifically the removal of two external links. One points to a web page where I give a decent amount of information about the syndrome, plus a link to a forum I run where people with AIWS (or family members with AIWS) discuss their experiences and help each other.

The second points to an article in the UK's Guardian newspaper in which I describe living with the symptoms.

Could you please let me know why these links are not suitable for inclusion on the AIWS page? I have no interest in any kind of personal publicity from the pages and forum - I have provided and participated in order to assist others who have been affected, so I'm quite concerned to see them removed.

rikkus (talk) 22:33, 25 October 2008 (UTC)

thanks for the welcome

anyway, although I style myself as a lazy wikignome —Preceding unsigned comment added by 140.109.169.30 (talk) 15:57, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: introduction info

Hello Steven

Thanks for your advice on the Aliskiren article. I agree I should probability expand the title a bit more but thought that some of the information in the introduction was too in depth. I'm currently researching an an essay and presentation on the drug and hope to transfer most of what I learn to the article in the next week or so. I'm new around these parts, so to speak and any advice on editing articles is much appreciated!!

Cheers

CE —Preceding unsigned comment added by Connectionerror (talk • contribs) 16:47, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: External links in AIWS

Dear Mr. Fruitsmaak,

The links to aiws.info and the Guardian article were not added by myself - though I did once restore the link to the AIWS page after it was pointed to a spammer's site.

Regarding the Guardian article, according to WP:MEDRS, "One possibility is to cite a higher-quality source along with a more-accessible popular source [...] The high-quality popular press can be a good source for social, biographical, current-affairs and historical information in a medical article".

Also, the Guardian article is not quoted in the Wikipedia article - it is only linked to, so, as I would hope, none of its information is presented as medical fact.

Regarding the aiws.info page, I believe it falls under point three of WP:ELNO, section "What should be linked" as it contains neutral and accurate material which cannot be incorporated into Wikipedia (e.g. quotes from those who have experienced the syndrome).

I don't believe removal of these links from the article will have a great effect on the number of people able to find them (they are within the first links on Google search for "Alice in Wonderland Syndrome") so it's up to you really - I don't have any experience with Wikipedia and am just going by what I have read on the pages you linked to.

rikkus (talk) 16:50, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

GA review of Osteochondritis dissecans

Hi Stevenfruitsmaak, The GA review of Osteochondritis dissecans has stalled somewhat, and I'm trying to figure out if there is a reviewer intending to close it. Would that be you, or were you just adding comments? Thanks, Geometry guy 22:05, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

Ping!

Hey. I've nominated facial trauma for MEDMAT. Fancy having a look? —Cyclonenim (talk · contribs · email) 22:43, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

Spider

I nearly forgot to thank you for your patience with the GAR of Spider, as I noticed it took me 16 days to get all the refs. Many thanks!

This discussion reminded me to thank you - you might like to have a look. -- Philcha (talk) 12:46, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for the welcoming and for support.

Thank you for the welcoming and for support.--Ashashyou (talk) 20:57, 30 October 2008 (UTC) I have made some new changes in Geriatrics trying to raise its classification from C to B. Any comment on how to improve the article more?--Ashashyou (talk) 06:32, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

MCOTW

JFW | T@lk 09:40, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Thinking of you!

I just wrote this and thought of you. J'aime j'aime la vie! Mike H. Fierce! 16:55, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the welcome!

Have been a Wiki lurker for years, and I have no doubt that Wiki is a core component in advancing the progress of mankind at exponential rates.

To be honest, my contributions to date have been minor, i.e. correction of obvious grammatical errors, typos in existing articles etc.

To date, my only real area of expert skill is in Software Development (mainly Microsoft)

Have read the rules & will try best to abide by same.

Regards & Thanks again

Stuart (BSc Eng Wits 1992) Nonnb (talk) 12:16, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

DYK: Human bocavirus

On 23 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Human bocavirus, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thank you! :-) --PFHLai (talk) 18:30, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

European Association of Urology question

Hi, recently we had a wiki page (urology) checked by an expert urologist. I adjusted the page based on his useful comments. However the text on the top of the page still says:

'This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. WikiProject Medicine or the Medicine Portal may be able to help recruit one. If a more appropriate WikiProject or portal exists, please adjust this template accordingly. (November 2008)'

How do I remove it? By the way, the page was checked by Dr Stefan Buntrock, urologist in Norway.

Thanks for your help.

Kind regards,

Lindy Brouwer Communication officer European Association of Urology

(EAU2 (talk) 09:03, 25 November 2008 (UTC))

Drug information on Wikipedia

I've replied over at WT:MED :) I am most certainly interested, and have already written a brief letter. You may want to get in touch with JFW about it. It would be great to get you in on it as well. Fvasconcellos (t·c) 16:20, 29 November 2008 (UTC)

I understand, but I'd like to have you as a signatory at least! Good luck with the study—working in secret, eh? ;) Fvasconcellos (t·c) 16:41, 29 November 2008 (UTC)

Ping. Fvasconcellos (t·c) 16:53, 30 November 2008 (UTC)

No problem, I'm not in a hurry; I just realized I hadn't notified you about the e-mail. Enjoy call—try to stay awake ;) Fvasconcellos (t·c) 21:05, 30 November 2008 (UTC)

Parents Via Egg Donation

Hi there -

Back in August we were trying to get PVED (Parents Via Egg Donation) added to Wikipedia, and were told we needed outside sources. And I do believe we have those now.

Who could I get a to look over what we'd like to add as a subject to Wikipedia as we'd like to be a part of this project.

Thanks!

MDG 03:11, 10 December 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Marnad1963 (talk • contribs)

Parents Via Egg Donation

Hi thanks for responding:)

I think I am going to need a little direction as when it comes to wading through all the in's and out's of Wiki I get lost.

How do I go about creating a topic? I have read and read until my eyes are crossed but it's all so confusing to me.

Could I get some help from one of you folks?

Thanks -

76.115.76.171 (talk) 16:07, 11 December 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your feedback

Thank you for your response (as you can see, it took several edits just to get this message out to you...). I am very new to Wikipedia and am slowly getting used to it. I do have an article that I would like to submit, however I find that I am stumbling around a bit. It's the only article in my "sandbox" (and I still need to upload a picture). I am trying my best not to make it sound like an advertisement, but this device has created a significant impact on prehospital medicine in Ontario. There are several similar devices emerging in Europe as well. Because of the worries associated with avian influenza (among other respiratory borne diseases), it is expected that filtered oxygen masks will eventually replace conventional oxygen masks, regardless of the brand or type. Any suggestions you have will be greatly appreciated.

Oxygentherapy (talk) 20:48, 16 December 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Oxygentherapy (talk • contribs) 20:46, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

And now, for Fvasconcellos' traditional nonsectarian holiday greeting!

Wherever you are, and whether you're celebrating something or not, there is always a reason to spread the holiday spirit! So, may you have a great day, and may all your wishes be fulfilled in 2009! Fvasconcellos (t·c) 14:49, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Is this a combination of my Christmas greeting from 2006 and my New Year's greeting from last year? Why, it most certainly is! Hey, if it ain't broke...