Journal Watch - Volume 22, Issue

The journal impact factor, approximately the average number of times that primary research papers published in 2 consecutive years are cited in the following year, is the most widely used method of assessing the quality of a journal. However, this…

The yin and yang of medical writing in China - Volume 22, Issue

China is becoming a superpower in many areas, including the global medical literature. In this article, we describe medical writing in China, with a focus on efforts to enhance the yin (quality) and yang (quantity) of publications. Quality…

Patrick Bohan

Patrick Cullinan

Susan Patrick

Real-world data and real-world evidence: A new ethics of knowing - Volume 34, Issue

The theme of this issue of Medical Writing is “Real-World Data, Real-World Evidence”. In this editorial, the Guest Editors, Laura C. Collada Ali, Maria Kołtowska-Häggström, provide an overview of the topic.   Medical Writing. 2025;34(3):2–4.…

Generics and biosimilars - Volume 28, Issue

J. Patrick Barron

Medical Communications and Writing for Patients - Volume 32, Issue

Editorial  Section Editor: Lisa Chamberlain James Meet and Share session on protecting the public from undue harm during research studies: A report Author: Sampoorna Rappaz In September 2023, the Communicating with the Public Special Interest…

Medical writing for generics throughout the life cycle - Volume 28, Issue

Medical writing plays an integral part in the pharmaceutical industry, be it for originator or generic drug companies. Most writers are working for medium to large research-based companies. However, even for generic drug firms many documents need to…