Veterinary Medical Writing - Volume 30, Issue

The placebo-by-proxy effect – another argument against homeopathy

Chances are you know about the placebo effect. There are many variables to study,1 but in general, the placebo effect means that if you believe in a positive outcome of a drug, you wi…

AuthorAID: An international service and chance to serve - Volume 22, Issue

Medical and other researchers in developing countries conduct much valuable research. Yet difficulties in writing and publication often prevent this research from being widely known. AuthorAID (http://www.authoraid.info), a project of the…

Good Writing Practice - Volume 31, Issue

The indefinite article a functions as a determiner before a singular count noun, either tangible (a human) or abstract (a trait). This determiner indicates that the noun is either being mentioned for the first time or is general (indefinite) in meani…

How CDC is promoting a clear communication culture - Volume 24, Issue

Both the federal Plain Writing Act and the mission of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect and promote people's health require CDC to communicate clearly so that people can understand and act on the important health…

Writing, publishing, and disseminating a medical review - Volume 25, Issue

Have you been commissioned to write a review? Reviews are useful for drawing attention to issues and benefits related to a product. One thing they are not, however, is something to be feared, if you are organised and have a clear idea from the…

Writing for patients: When and how? - Volume 29, Issue

The move towards patient engagement and patient involvement in healthcare decisions (“shared care”) has triggered a raft of new guidances from regulatory authorities, accompanied by new regulations mandating that pharmaceutical companies engage with…

My medical writing journey: How I discovered self-mentoring and used it to improve my career and life - Volume 30, Issue

Medical writers can greatly benefit from receiving mentorship, mentoring others, and learning how to keep themselves accountable through self mentoring. Through mentorship, they can get unique advice to accelerate their career development and…

Regulatory initiatives for artificial intelligence applications: Regulatory writing implications - Volume 32, Issue

Applications of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) components in drug development are growing exponentially. The trend is expected to continue. The growth has resulted in increased engagements on the part of regulatory agencies to…

Medical Writing explores the many faces of Biotechnology - Volume 32, Issue

This Medical Writing issue focuses on the crucial role of medical writing and communications in biotechnology and product development in healthcare. In the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, biotechnology uses biological systems and…

President's Message - Volume 26, Issue

It’s autumn again and most of you will have returned from your vacations by now reenergised and ready for the year ahead. The Executive Committee has been busy planning our conference in Cascais scheduled for November 2–4. We are planning to hold 29…