My First Medical Writing - Volume 31, Issue

In this issue, I have the pleasure to share an insightful article by Sibyl Bertrand. As a molecular biologist, Sibyl worked in numerous cancer research institutes in France before arriving in the UK where she pursued her PhD in clinical medicine at…

Veterinary Medical Writing - Volume 30, Issue

December is traditionally a time of reflection, with an old calendar year drawing to a close, a new one just around the corner, and many of us planning to spend the festive period with friends and loved ones. On top of that, 2021 brings to a close…

Writing narrative style literature reviews - Volume 24, Issue

Reviews provide a synthesis of published literature on a topic and describe its current state-of-art. Reviews in clinical research are thus useful when designing studies or developing practice guidelines. The two standard types of reviews are (a)…

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Volume 32, Issue

From academia to freelance medical writing: Navigating the transition - Volume 32, Issue

Academics who have transitioned to medical communications (MedComms) find that there are many parallels between the two fields, leading to fulfilling and rewarding careers. Many of the skills honed in academia such as research, technical writing,…

Veterinary Medical Writing - Volume 33, Issue

What’s up, doc? Defining a use for graphic medicine in veterinary communications Author: Louisa Marcombes This article aims to make the case for graphic medicine – comics in healthcare –and attempt to define their use in the veterinary field.…

Medical translation: A driving force behind equitable access to healthcare - Volume 33, Issue

In this Medical Writing issue on Translation, we explore the transformative role of translation in advancing medical communications and improving access to healthcare. Translation is the intricate process of converting the written word from one…

Medical Writing in Japanese: Writing medical documents in English while thinking in Japanese - Volume 33, Issue

Medical Communications and Writing for Patients - Volume 33, Issue

Section Editor: Lisa Chamberlain James

Involving patients in company-sponsored medical publications: Learning from collaboration with a patient advocacy group to engage patient authors

Authors: Aki Yoshikawa, Atsuko Iwata, Miho Hatano, Yuko Koji…

Medical journalism: Another way to write about science - Volume 24, Issue

True journalism differs from public relations and uncritically reproducing press releases. It involves doing background research into the context surrounding the finding being reported, seeking comments from independent experts, and highlighting the…