User:Melaniegzarate/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title
 * Prescription Drug Prices in the United States


 * Article Evaluation
 * While the articles does a good job in helping readers understand drug pricing in the United States and the sources that contribute to the rising cost of prescription drugs, a lot of information in the article is outdated. A lot of the data mentioned in the article were pulled from previous years (as far back as 2006) and it definitely would be more meaningful if more recent data regarding drug costs and spending were used. There were also a lot of claims made in the article that were missing citations and it was unclear where the information was drawn from. Overall, I think the article's content is relevant to the topic and written neutrally, but would be strengthened with clearer citation, more recent data, and current efforts to reduce prescription drug costs.


 * Sources
 * Trump Administration Weighs Allowing Drug Imports for Cheaper Prescriptions

S.102 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2019

Trends in Prices of Popular Brand-Name Prescription Drugs in the United States

Option 2

 * Article title
 * HPV Vaccine


 * Article Evaluation
 * Overall, this article clearly explains the HPV vaccine in terms of efficacy, universal health impact, cost, and side effects. Most statements made in the article are clearly cited from reputable sources such as CDC and FDA. Since most of the information presented in this article is scientific and factual in nature, it is written mostly neutral. However, one area of improvement could be in the "society" section of the article, specifically under "Religious and Conservative Groups" and "Parental Opposition". I think this section of the article can be improved by providing information on even more groups/organizations that oppose implementation of the vaccine and why. While the different stances regarding the HPV vaccine are presented, the article tends to focus more on statements made by specific people rather than outline common or general arguments regarding the vaccine.


 * Sources

The HPV vaccine is on trial as anti-vaxxers mobilize against effective cancer prevention

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

The HPV Vaccine Controversy

Option 3

 * Article title
 * Drug Resistance


 * Article Evaluation
 * This article could significantly be improved by solely adding more information with reliable sources. Although drug resistance is a broad topic, the article only addresses the basic types of drug resistance, mechanisms, metabolic costs, and drug treatment. After evaluating this article, there are a lot of missing citations and a lot generalizations that are made. To strengthen this article, it may be helpful to address both MRSA and MSSA which are the most popular forms of drug resistance in hospitals and communities. In addition, it they can address the financial implications of drug resistance in the United States and the possible solutions.


 * Sources

Economic burden of antibiotic resistance in ESKAPE organisms: a systematic review

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE THREATS in the United States, 2013

GLOBAL ACTION PLAN ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

Option 4

 * Article title
 * Drugs for acid-related disorders


 * Article Evaluation
 * Overall, this article is weak in presenting relevant information to the topic. In the beginning of the article, it only addresses three acid-related disorders such as dyspepsia, PUD, and GERD. It may be beneficial to address the etiology and mechanism of these diseases. The article provides neutral information regarding the pharmacological treatment of these diseases but can significantly strengthened by reliable resources. In addition, not every part of the wikipedia article is clearly cited so it is difficult to determine if the information is reliable. Some improvements that can be made for this article are outlining the adverse side effects of each drug class and overall efficacy. In addition, there do not address specific "other drugs" that can treat or precipitate these conditions.


 * Sources

[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1673880 Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of histamine H2-receptor antagonists. Relationship between intrinsic potency and effective plasma concentrations.]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Long-term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use

Treatment for GER & GERD

Option 5

 * Article title
 * Medical Cannabis in the United States


 * Article Evaluation
 * This article successfully provides relevant information regarding the use of medical cannabis in the US including legislation, rescheduling efforts, research, and cannabinoid drugs. Most of the information in the article are cited from reputable sources. However, some areas of improvement in this article include the section for "Opposition" and "Effects for legalizing medical cannabis". This section of the article briefly references specific studies regarding the impact of medical cannabis legalization and makes generalized statements regarding the results. It would be more helpful if we knew more about the specific study itself and the outcomes.


 * Sources
 * Medical Marijuana and Marijuana Legalization
 * The Impact of Legalization of Medical and Recreational Marijuana