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Article Alerts

Today's featured articles

09 Dec 2024 – Golding Bird (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb

Today's featured article requests

04 Feb 2025 – Prostate cancer (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Did you know

03 Dec 2024 – Abortion in Mauritius (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion
20 Nov 2024 – Vitamin E (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by David notMD (t · c); see discussion
18 Nov 2024 – Helen Chaman Lall (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Whispyhistory (t · c); see discussion
08 Nov 2024 – Pablo Busch (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Krisgabwoosh (t · c); see discussion
01 Nov 2024 – Adrenal crisis (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by IntentionallyDense (t · c); see discussion
23 Oct 2024 – Abortion in Gabon (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

30 Nov 2024 – Brock Walker (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Russ Woodroofe (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
30 Nov 2024 – Sudheer Dara (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Taabii (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
30 Nov 2024 – Chemxpert Database (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Visviva (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
27 Nov 2024 – Susmita Bhattacharya (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
27 Nov 2024 – Doug Drysdale (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Dclemens1971 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
26 Nov 2024 – Dick Simon (entrepreneur) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
23 Nov 2024 – List of youngest fathers (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Paul 012 (t · c); see discussion (6 participants; relisted)
23 Nov 2024 – Wu Sing-yung (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Remsense (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
11 Nov 2024 – 2023–2024 Gaza Strip preterm births (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Originalcola (t · c); see discussion (29 participants; relisted)
27 Nov 2024 – Gynaecologists in chennai (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Bearcat (t · c) was closed as delete by BD2412 (t · c) on 03 Dec 2024; see discussion (11 participants)

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Proposed deletions

02 Dec 2024 – Human liquor (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by MimirIsSmart (t · c): Article orphaned for years with no reliable sources from Google searches. and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 03 Dec 2024
02 Dec 2024 – Peter Culverhouse Memorial Trust (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by LibStar (t · c): Unreferenced for 17 years. No hits in google news or books, which is highly unusual for a UK based organisation. Fails WP:ORG.
25 Nov 2024 – RMIT School of Medical Sciences (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Sgroey (t · c) was redirected to RMIT School of Health and Biomedical Sciences (talk · edit · hist)

Categories for discussion

29 Nov 2024 – Category:18th-century Jewish German physicians (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
13 Nov 2024 – Category:Species endangered by human consumption for medicinal or magical purposes (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Fayenatic london (t · c); see discussion
24 Nov 2024 – Category:Human viruses described in 2019 (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Tom.Reding (t · c) was closed; see discussion
24 Nov 2024 – Category:Human viruses described in 2014 (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Tom.Reding (t · c) was closed; see discussion
24 Nov 2024 – Category:Human viruses described in 2003 (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Tom.Reding (t · c) was closed; see discussion
24 Nov 2024 – Category:Human viruses described in 2001 (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Tom.Reding (t · c) was closed; see discussion
24 Nov 2024 – Category:Human viruses described in the 21st century (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Tom.Reding (t · c) was closed; see discussion
24 Nov 2024 – Category:Human viruses described in 1996 (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Tom.Reding (t · c) was closed; see discussion
24 Nov 2024 – Category:Human viruses described in 1986 (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Tom.Reding (t · c) was closed; see discussion
24 Nov 2024 – Category:Human viruses described in 1983 (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Tom.Reding (t · c) was closed; see discussion

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Redirects for discussion

01 Dec 2024 – Virus' (talk · edit · hist) →Virus was RfDed by Plantdrew (t · c); see discussion
01 Dec 2024 – Virose (talk · edit · hist) →Virus was RfDed by Plantdrew (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

24 Nov 2024 – Oen Boen Ing (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Crisco 1492 (t · c); start discussion
18 Nov 2024 – Post-stroke depression (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Just-a-can-of-beans (t · c); see discussion
07 Nov 2024 – Pablo Busch (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Krisgabwoosh (t · c); start discussion
16 Oct 2024 – Benjamin Sheares (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Actuall7 (t · c); start discussion
16 Oct 2024 – Abortion in the Gambia (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); start discussion
16 Oct 2024 – Abortion in Zambia (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); start discussion
09 Oct 2024 – Paulina Luisi (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Spookyaki (t · c); start discussion
03 Oct 2024 – Fred Binka (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vanderwaalforces (t · c); see discussion
11 Sep 2024 – Kawa model (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Significa liberdade (t · c); see discussion
09 Jun 2024 – Walter W. White (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by B3251 (t · c); start discussion

Good article reassessments

19 Nov 2024 – Martha Hughes Cannon (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

20 Nov 2024 – COVID-19 lab leak theory (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Cremastra (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

03 Dec 2024 – Neurocysticercosis (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by IntentionallyDense (t · c); see discussion
22 Oct 2024 – Crohn's disease (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by AdeptLearner123 (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

30 Nov 2024 – Assisted suicide (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Assisted dying by AndAllForWhat? (t · c); see discussion
22 Nov 2024 – Self-cannibalism (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Autocannibalism by Gaismagorm (t · c); see discussion
13 Nov 2024 – Spinal disc herniation (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Disc herniation by Tobiasi0 (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be merged

02 Dec 2024 – Email apnea (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Email by IntentionallyDense (t · c); see discussion
01 Dec 2024 – Norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Amphetamine type stimulant by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
07 Nov 2024 – Amphetamine type stimulant (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent by 76.174.0.57 (t · c); see discussion
27 Oct 2024 – Diet and longevity (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Longevity#Diet by Psychologist Guy (t · c); see discussion
02 Oct 2024 – Global spread of H5N1 in 2007 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Global spread of H5N1 by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
02 Oct 2024 – Global spread of H5N1 in 2005 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Global spread of H5N1 by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
25 Sep 2024 – Splint (medicine) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Orthotics by Rui Gabriel Correia (t · c); see discussion
16 Sep 2024 – Pediatric environmental health (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Environmental health by IntentionallyDense (t · c); see discussion
15 Sep 2024 – Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Non-epileptic seizure by Slothwizard (t · c); see discussion
04 Sep 2024 – Volume CT (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Rotational angiography by Quantling (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

04 Dec 2024 – Fluticasone furoate (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Tikmok (t · c); see discussion
11 Oct 2024 – Alcohol (drug) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by EducatedRedneck (t · c); see discussion
08 Jul 2024 – List of common misconceptions (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by WhatamIdoing (t · c); see discussion
22 Apr 2024 – State health agency (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by GobsPint (t · c); see discussion
20 Apr 2024 – Health department (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by GobsPint (t · c); see discussion
28 Mar 2024 – United Network for Organ Sharing (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 45.26.61.142 (t · c); see discussion
03 Jan 2024 – Anisakis (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Artoria2e5 (t · c); see discussion
17 Nov 2023 – Mycoplasma (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Artoria2e5 (t · c); see discussion
27 May 2023 – Health advocacy (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Felix QW (t · c); see discussion
31 Mar 2023 – Range of motion (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Urbourbo (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for creation

04 Dec 2024 – Draft:Anthony Kaveh (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Flowerberries (t · c)
03 Dec 2024 – Draft:U-32,802A (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Mo18ekula (t · c)
03 Dec 2024 – Draft:Stanley Inhorn (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Nilotumben (t · c)
02 Dec 2024 – Draft:Gastrophenzine (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Mo18ekula (t · c)
02 Dec 2024 – Draft:Patricia Gordon (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Travelnomaduser (t · c)
01 Dec 2024 – Draft:IB 503 (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Mo18ekula (t · c)
30 Nov 2024 – Draft:Perithiaden (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Mo18ekula (t · c)
28 Nov 2024 – Draft:TC-C 14G (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Mo18ekula (t · c)
25 Nov 2024 – Draft:Breast Cancer Canada (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Kark345 (t · c)
25 Nov 2024 – Draft:Tattelecom (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Хабиль Сәхәбиев (t · c)

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Check for retracted papers. See Category:Articles citing retracted publications for articles that may wrongly cite retracted publications.
Remove inappropriate external links. Some medicine-related articles attract inappropriate links, such as internet chat boards and advertisements. You can review the external links in any article, or you can use Special:Linksearch to find articles containing a specific link, such as *.clinicaltrials.gov or *.groups.yahoo.com. Details available in the full guidelines for all of Wikipedia and also the specific guidelines for medicine-related articles.
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Improve categorization of articles. Several popular Wikipedia categories like Medicine and Category:Diseases and disorders need people to sort articles into more specific subcategories. Tools like HotCat may make this easier.

Requests

Requested articles

Templates

Category:Medicine templates contains all templates used on medicine-related articles.

{{WPMED|class=|importance=}} - Placed on talk pages of medicine-related articles and used to assess articles.
{{reqphoto|medical subjects}} - Used on talk pages to request that photographs be added to the article.
{{med-stub}} - Used on stub articles (here is the complete list)
{{Medref}} - Used to indicate an article in need of adequate references.
- {{Medref|section|{{subst:DATE}}}} - Used to indicate an section in need of adequate references.
{{Medicine}} - The bottom navbox template to be used on articles about broad disciplines of medicine.
{{medical advice}} - placed around requests for medical advice on talk pages (box ends with {{cob}}).
{{Wikipedia:WikiProject Medicine/Navigation}} - transcludes the navigation template shown to the right.
{{Reliable sources for medical articles}} - updated template providing links to recent reviews, for use on Talk pages

Inline with article text

{{medical citation needed}} or {{medcn}} - Used after text without a reliable medical source. Generates: Some text.^{[medical citation needed]}
{{medical citation needed span}} or {{mcns}} - Used after text without a reliable medical source. Generates: Some text.^{[medical citation needed]}
{{unreliable medical source}} or {{ums}} - Used after text with a questionable medical source. Generates: Some text.^{[unreliable medical source?]}
{{primary source-inline}} or {{npsn}} - Used after text that cites a primary source. Generates: Some text.^{[non-primary source needed]}

Infoboxes

WP:Infoboxes have been created for a number of article types including:

Template:Infobox medical condition for articles on diseases
Template:Infobox medical intervention for articles pertaining to procedures
Template:Infobox diagnostic for diagnostic test
Template:Infobox drug for medications
Template:Infobox drug class for classes of medication

For other editors

the welcome video

Welcome messages (all of these should be substituted onto a user's talk page):
- {{subst:WPMED welcome}} ~~~~ – Welcome message for new Wikipedians (with invitation to join us) – newish, with video
- {{subst:Welcome medical student}} ~~~~ – For welcoming new editors who appear to be students associated with a course
- {{subst:Student}}~~~~ – For welcoming new editors who appear to be students associated with a course, with more detailed advice
[[File:New medical editor.ogv|thumb|right|thumbtime=2:59|320px|Welcome to Wikipedia]] A video that can be transcluded onto the pages of new users.
{{subst:RSPlease}} ~~~~ – User Talk page request to use MEDRS sources

For WP:MED contributors

{{User WPMed}} – Userbox for members of this WikiProject.
{{WikiProject Medicine topicon}} – For members of this WikiProject. Adds a topicon to your user page.
{{User MedLat}} – Userbox for those who understand Medical Latin (Babel-compatible; just add |MedLat to your Babel template)