Judi at ATS

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--Orange Mike | Talk 14:47, 19 August 2015 (UTC)

This user's request to be unblocked to request a change in username has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

Judi at ATS (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Requested username:

Judi at ATS (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

Request reason:

We were unaware of policies governing companies on Wikipedia. We have reviewed NPOV and COI information and will adhere to them moving forward. We would also like to request suggestions to our articles using talk pages and request help writing/proofreading article content.

Accept reason:

Allowing username change to requested username. Please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. §FreeRangeFrog^croak 23:39, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Judi at ATS (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

improved username with individual account and improved page with less promotional content and more proper sources, errors acknowledged and edit request follows

Decline reason:

You're no longer blocked. PhilKnight (talk) 20:24, 2 September 2015 (UTC)

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Editor Assistance Requested/NPOV Content and Sources for American Thoracic Society Article

The ATS publishes clinical practice guidelines, policy or research statements, technical standards, systemic reviews, and workshop reports. http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/06/15/us-health-sleep-thoracic-statement-idUSKBN0OV24J20150615 It hosts an international conference annually where researchers and clinicians present scientific symposia, abstracts, and case reports in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep. http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ATS/51497?xid=nl_mpt_ATS_confreporter_2015-05-13&eun=g5530579d6r The ATS Patient Information Series Fact Sheets includes more than 70 fact sheets on topics ranging from pulmonary function testing in children, bronchoscopy and arterial catheterization to sleep studies, smoking cessation, and pulmonary rehabilitation. The fact sheets, which are written and edited by clinicians, have been cited by public health officials and are available to all on the ATS website. http://www.ivpressonline.com/life/health/child-diagnosed-recovers-from-first-case-of-enterovirus-in-imperial/article_8a45d9b7-d3a4-55f3-b0b0-796107493b09.html The ATS advocates for improved respiratory health for patients in the United States and around the globe. The Society is actively involved securing funds for basic and clinical research, establishing global TB and tobacco control policies, enforcing the Clean Air Act. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/07/doctors-climate-change-he_n_6432914.html The ATS addresses global health through initiatives such as Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical and Operations Research (MECOR), International Trainee Scholarships and involvement with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and Framework Convention Alliance. The ATS is the creator and disseminator of globally recognized clinical practice guidelines such as the first “International Standards for Tuberculosis Diagnosis, Treatment and Control” used by the World Health Organization. In 2010, it was a key organizer of the Year of the Lung Campaign. References: Year of the Lung http://www.yearofthelung.org/1386-ats.htm; ISTC http://istcweb.org/Home.html and http://www.firsnet.org/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Judi at ATS (talk • contribs)

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. See Template:RE/I for more information. —Skyllfully ^(talk | _contribs) 05:15, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

Add all above to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Thoracic_Society. American Thoracic Society article, in the Publications and Educational Activities section. Judi at ATS (talk) 14:43, 14 September 2015 (UTC)Judi at ATS

•  Not done please make your request at the talk page for the article concerned. -- Sam Sailor ^Talk! 02:29, 29 September 2015 (UTC)

Welcome!

Hello, American Thoracic Society, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions.

I noticed that one of the first articles you edited was American Thoracic Society, which appears to be dealing with a topic with which you may have a conflict of interest. In other words, you may find it difficult to write about that topic in a neutral and objective way, because you are, work for, or represent, the subject of that article. Your recent contributions may have already been undone for this very reason.

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