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A reply from the Editor - Neuro
this is the reply I received from the Editor of the Article from The Neurologist...I did not use any names or group names when I sent in my email to them regarding this article. I wanted to let them know my concerns..
My name is Karl Durst and I am the publisher for The Neurologist. Your e-mail was forwarded to me from our customer service department.
I’m sorry that you and your group do not agree with the article authored by Dr. Rolak and Dr. Fleming, entitled “The Differential Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis,” from our March 2007 issue. However, the article in question is directed to a medical audience, not a lay audience. I can assure you that the article was reviewed by a senior MS expert and was recommended for publication. Once an article is published it cannot be revised. If you or your colleagues wish to write a letter to the Editor expressing your thoughts, the Editor will consider the publication merits of the letter.
My name is Karl Durst and I am the publisher for The Neurologist. Your e-mail was forwarded to me from our customer service department.
I’m sorry that you and your group do not agree with the article authored by Dr. Rolak and Dr. Fleming, entitled “The Differential Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis,” from our March 2007 issue. However, the article in question is directed to a medical audience, not a lay audience. I can assure you that the article was reviewed by a senior MS expert and was recommended for publication. Once an article is published it cannot be revised. If you or your colleagues wish to write a letter to the Editor expressing your thoughts, the Editor will consider the publication merits of the letter.
Bio, I was totally into this until I read your post. haha I didn't understand a word you said but gathered by your offer to help that your one of us. hahahaheeheehee Sorry Bio, I know it's my own ignorance but I had to share it with ya'll.
You go Quix, them ther are fightin words and us-ens wont stand for it!
A little Okie-Arkie Hillbilly thrown in there. haahhaheeheehee
I'll be praying,
Carol
You go Quix, them ther are fightin words and us-ens wont stand for it!
A little Okie-Arkie Hillbilly thrown in there. haahhaheeheehee
I'll be praying,
Carol
Yes, we really will have to write this letter -- I will put my two cents in if anyone will take them.
And, Good night, Lucy...
And, Good night, Lucy...
talk about (singing)tip toe thru the tulipsaka memory lane ....thanks all i needed a laugh....take care ...deb
Quix, YES, write it........biowham, yes edit it!.all the others.really made me laugh and remember when I was a kid!!
I was about 6 years old when they first came on and I thought he was cute even then!
Tiny Tim was an unusual person to say the least. I used to watch him when I was little and I was not sure whether to laugh or cry!!
LA
Tiny Tim was an unusual person to say the least. I used to watch him when I was little and I was not sure whether to laugh or cry!!
LA
Tiny Tim! Let's all tiptoe!
Confession, I had a crush on Tommy Smothers when I was a kid. I loved his boyish humor.
Wanna
Confession, I had a crush on Tommy Smothers when I was a kid. I loved his boyish humor.
Wanna
Actually, most of this stuff was from Laugh In.
And remember Geraldine, and the Church of What's Happenin' Now? With the Reverend LeRoy.
ess
And remember Geraldine, and the Church of What's Happenin' Now? With the Reverend LeRoy.
ess
I don't know what we are talking about here but I showed my girls a clip of Tiny Tim on Youtube and they thought he was the most bazzare thing they had ever seen.
I am sure I am way off of the subject here but the Smothers Brothers, which I used to love along with Red Skelton, reminded me.
LA
I am sure I am way off of the subject here but the Smothers Brothers, which I used to love along with Red Skelton, reminded me.
LA
Don't forget the Fickle Finger of Fate Award...we've got to hand out one of those...
Wanna
Wanna
First of all, as somebody who participates regularly in the peer-review process, I can tell you that (a) sometimes, it's just BS and reviewers are not very focused and will either submit fairly irrelevant critiques or critiques that are too general, and (b) when it comes to reviews of the literature (which this was), the criteria that peer reviewers apply are VERY loose.
Second, yes, it is arrogance to distinguish "us" from the "target" audience, as though people who are not neurologists cannot understand what the paper says. Its language frankly is not that esoteric. I realize I have a lot of training, but I still think it was a pretty accessible paper, even to people without a lot of training. Now, if it had been a paleogeomorphology paper--that would be a whole 'nother ballgame.
Third, yes, Quix should totally write that response up. Quix, I edit papers for submission to medical journals for a living. Let me know if you'd like me to do that service for you, pro bono. I'd be happy to.
Bio
Second, yes, it is arrogance to distinguish "us" from the "target" audience, as though people who are not neurologists cannot understand what the paper says. Its language frankly is not that esoteric. I realize I have a lot of training, but I still think it was a pretty accessible paper, even to people without a lot of training. Now, if it had been a paleogeomorphology paper--that would be a whole 'nother ballgame.
Third, yes, Quix should totally write that response up. Quix, I edit papers for submission to medical journals for a living. Let me know if you'd like me to do that service for you, pro bono. I'd be happy to.
Bio
YES, YES, YES, YES, YES.....Is that enough yes'? You betcha, write the article...
You now have a mission, go for it girl.....Represent US LAYPEOPLE.
Heather
You now have a mission, go for it girl.....Represent US LAYPEOPLE.
Heather
'Kay, who wants to work on it with me? "Zilla, anyone else? Just submit your particular problems with the article either to me by PM or let's do it here on this thread wo everyone can chime in with their peeves and critiques.
Just remember the definition of a "camel" is : A horse assembled by a committee.
I'll start putting my noodle to it. I'm in a fighting mood anyway.
Quix
Just remember the definition of a "camel" is : A horse assembled by a committee.
I'll start putting my noodle to it. I'm in a fighting mood anyway.
Quix
If your up to it...I can help if you would like. I have kept the email link as well.
See how you feel, I don't want to see you tire yourself for them to just throw it away...you know what I mean....
andie
See how you feel, I don't want to see you tire yourself for them to just throw it away...you know what I mean....
andie
Aye, but maybe on a good day, when you really feel up to it, and everyone isn't nipping at your heels...if that ever really happens.
Wanna
Wanna
yes i think you sure do if you would...i think that is outrageous....i do understand that it has to wear you thin doing all that you do ..but i really think you are the one that should do it...i hope im making sense...take care and thanks ....deb
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