From the Editor - Volume 32, Issue

Biotechnology – diverse as the colours of the rainbow Ask 10 people what “biotechnology” means and you will get 10 different answers. In this column, the Editor-in-Chief highlights the variety and breadth of the field and notes the important role…

How to write for health websites - Volume 30, Issue

Medical writing for the internet is unique because of the way people find and consume online content. Unlike with a medical brochure handed to someone by their doctor or a hard copy of the latest health book that they’ve purchased, individuals are…

EMWA News - Volume 32, Issue

This roundup of news from EMWA includes updates on the NetworkPharma Medcomms Career Event that took place at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre in London Heathrow and how to set up Special Interest Groups (SIG).

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Regulatory Public Dislcosure - Volume 32, Issue

In this information-packed edition of Regulatory Public Discussion, Sam Hamilton provides detailed comparisons of regulatory templates and updates on processes for the Clinical Trials Information System. Contributor: Sam Hamilton (author and…

President’s Message - Volume 33, Issue

Welcome to the latest issue of Medical Writing. Following our record-breaking Spring conference in Valencia, Spain, which saw an unprecedented number of attendees, I am both humbled and excited to address you as the new President of EMWA. The…

55th EMWA Conference - Volume 32, Issue

The 55th EMWA Conference took place on May 9–13, 2023, in Prague. With more than 400 participants from across Europe and the world, it was a rousing success. Topics of workshops and presentations ranged from the latest in regulatory writing and…

Digital Communication - Volume 32, Issue

Editorial Section Editor: Nicole Bezuidenhout From the well-known to the cutting-edge: Tools to revolutionise your digital workspace in 2024 Author: Federica Angius In today’s digital era, we’re more connected than ever, with endless…

Translating medical reports: Challenges and quality assurance - Volume 33, Issue

This article discusses the challenges and quality assurance measures implemented by the authors when translating medical reports. In particular, the authors discuss the challenges posed by acronyms, handwritten and scanned text, and desktop…

Letter to the Editor - Volume 25, Issue

Dear Editor, EMWA and other organisations (eg, AMWA, ISMPP) support the principles of Good Public at - ion Practice (GPP). As a co-author of the recent GPP3 guideline1 and leader of the professional medical writer section, I was concerned by a…

In the Bookstores - Volume 23, Issue

Deadly Medicines and Organised Crime: How big pharma has corrupted healthcare by Peter Gøtzsche; Radcliffe Publishing, 2013. ISBN: 978-184619-884-7 (paperback). 24.99 GBP. 310 pages. Mastering Scientific and Medical Writing: A Self-help Guide by…