Science for all: Is it all about the publication of data, or beyond? - Volume 31, Issue

This article presents an overview of open access initiatives by researchers, journals, government bodies, and regulatory authorities. Open access initiatives are valuable to the scientific community and have increased the amount of clinical research…

New EU medical device regulations: Impact on the MedTech sector - Volume 26, Issue

Abstract Regulation plays a fundamental role in the translation of innovative medical devices from concept to clinical application and ensures that only devices that exhibit the highest standards of safety and quality are released onto the EU Single…

HIV vaccine clinical trials: An overview - Volume 27, Issue

More than 30 years after the discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus as the agent that causes AIDS, an effective vaccine against this deadly disease has yet to be developed. The pathway to the development of a vaccine has been riddled with…

EU software regulations: The new normal or innovation stagnation? - Volume 29, Issue

Advances in software and its application in a medical device and as a medical device have opened the door for many new technological capabilities in healthcare. Around the globe, government agencies have begun to take a heightened interest in how…

EMWA social media team - Volume 23, Issue

Out On Our Own - Volume 22, Issue

Editorial We hope that you enjoyed the summer months and found time to step away from your desks and relax. This time last year, Kath organised her first ‘Medical Writers’ Retreat’, the aim of which was to provide an opportunity for fellow…

In the Bookstores - Volume 22, Issue

The Spirit Level

Ever had a ‘ping’ moment? This book might have been mine. I'm not a natural pessimist, but Western society today seems less cohesive and people more materialistic, stressed, unhealthy, and unhappy than in times gone by. Wealth and s…

The Light Stuff - Volume 23, Issue

Anecdotes and quotes related (more or less) to scientific writing   Pigeons are like editors, they both do the icky to your most cherished work, but at least pigeons don't say, Now it really sings. Cecil Adams, The Straight Dope Ignorant people…

Measuring health outcomes: The foundation of contemporary healthcare decision-making - Volume 27, Issue

Healthcare professionals and patients are (or should be) interested in understanding the benefits of health care. We should be able to know the expected treatment benefits and to see quantifiable evidence that supports those expectations. Such…

EMWA News - Volume 29, Issue

As you have likely heard by now, EMWA will unfortunately not be able to hold a face-to-face conference in London in November. But the November conference is not cancelled! Instead, we will be holding a virtual conference. More information to come…