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Statistical principles in biosimilar development - Volume 28, Issue

Unlike new drug development where superiority over an active comparator or placebo often has to be proven, biosimilar development focuses on showing similarity of the proposed biosimilar to an already approved reference product. This affects…

Allergen immunotherapy in the European regulatory environment - Volume 27, Issue

Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) modulates the immune system to prevent and relieve allergic symptoms. Unlike allergen avoidance and medication to control symptoms, AIT targets the underlying pathophysiology of allergic diseases. AIT is now considered a…

Medical writing for in vitro diagnostics: A different approach for the ‘hidden’ side of healthcare - Volume 23, Issue

Medical writing for in vitro diagnostics differs from writing for pharmaceutical products in several ways. The shorter development time and lifecycle of diagnostic assays, different regulatory requirements and approval times, and upcoming changes…

Lay summaries and writing for patients: Where are we now and where are we going? - Volume 28, Issue

We examine the trend for increasing and more transparent patient information and ask how close we have come in the last few years to producing useful and meaningful information for patients. We also outline the challenges faced by medical writers…

Profile: An interview with Professor Peter Jüni on methodology and statistics in scientific manuscripts - Volume 25, Issue

This issue of Medical Writing (MEW) is about statistics, so what is more appropriate than interviewing a research methodologist who focuses on epidemiology and statistics in clinical research? I am happy that we were able to win Professor Peter Jüni…

Innovative use of master protocols for pivotal studies in rare diseases - Volume 34, Issue

Recent years have seen the development of clinical study protocols that introduce more complex design features into the usual gold-standard randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Complex protocols are potentially useful for drug evaluation in the…

Registration and ethics committee approval for observational studies: Current status and way forward - Volume 26, Issue

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have always been recognised as the highest level of evidence in medical research. However, they cannot address the questions that one comes across in real-world clinical practice. Observational studies can answer…

Gained in Translation - Volume 25, Issue

Welcome to the Translation Section editorial! The Italian word Itangliano means Italian that is very much influenced by the English language and most of all it refers to the great presence of English words that are not adapted into Italian.…

Making medical communication accessible to all: A translator’s perspective - Volume 34, Issue

Language barriers in healthcare can put patients at risk, leading to misdiagnoses, delays in treatment, and exclusion from clinical trials. Clear communication requires cultural adaptation to ensure patients understand and trust the information they…

Study design made easy - Volume 25, Issue

Analysis of statistical data is an important part of any medical writer’s skill set, especially those professionals working in publication and regulatory areas. Under - standing the various study designs is key to a thorough understanding of study…

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