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How can real-world data, registries, and databases address the challenges of rare diseases? - Volume 34, Issue

A goal for all diseases is a treatment that works to prevent, halt, or reverse their effects – essentially, a cure. Achieving this requires early diagnosis, knowledge of disease mechanisms, and effective treatment. For rare diseases, each of these…

Biotechnology - Volume 31, Issue

Ahmad Nazzal defines biotechnology as, “a field of science that involves using living organisms and organic substances to create or modify environments, produce goods, or improve human health.” Biotechnology is a vast topic and can be defined by…

Writing for orphan drugs: A compass to navigate document types and regional requirements - Volume 34, Issue

Medical writing for rare diseases encompasses the development of various regulatory documents that are required to obtain orphan drug designation and marketing authorisation for treatments targeting rare conditions. Effective planning and close…

Did minor flaws in a new drug reveal major flaws in company publication practices? - Volume 23, Issue

Pradaxa, a new drug for the treatment of blood clots, has been revealed to produce some negative side effects on a minor population of patients, according to a new study. However, the road leading to the publication of this study revealed that…

Nanoapplications – From geckos to human health - Volume 23, Issue

Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter on a molecular scale, is all around us in our everyday lives. Chocolate, non-dairy creamer, and sunscreen are examples of consumer products with a high content of nanoparticles. Nanotechnology holds great…

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…

Patient-reported outcomes: How useful are they? - Volume 26, Issue

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are any report on the status of a patient’s health condition as told by the patient him or herself or through an interview, without any interpretation by a clinician or anyone else. They generate information on those…

Obesity: When weight becomes unbearable - Volume 21, Issue

Obesity is associated with many chronic diseases. The dramatic rise in its prevalence worldwide has become a major health concern. This article discusses some of the controversies on its causes, consequences, and standard treatments, with a focus on…

Layperson materials in the sphere of biosimilars and generic medicines - Volume 28, Issue

Generics and biosimilars offer effective treatment alternatives to branded reference drugs at a lower cost. Despite their widespread use, patients have mis conceptions regarding their efficacy and safety. Layperson materials offer an important means…

Improving patient communication by writing with empathy - Volume 21, Issue

Medical writers’ texts are either written for specialists or for non-professionals such as patients and their relatives. Medical writers whose work is intended for patients cannot merely impart facts. They also need to demonstrate that they…

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