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Puns, promises, and metaphors: Medical device trade names - Volume 26, Issue

Abstract Medical writing covers not only drugs but also medical devices. This article looks at the lighter side of writing about medical devices. It shares observations about the vocabulary used and especially focuses on trade names. It also looks…

Clinical trial disclosure: Perspective from a medical writer for a contract research organisation - Volume 28, Issue

In this article, I summarise how, as a medical writer with over 20 years of experience in regulatory writing, all with a contract research organisation, I transitioned into the world of disclosure and how I now have my feet firmly in both camps:…

The medical writers role in health technology assessment submissions - Volume 30, Issue

Writing health technology assessment (HTA) submissions is a challenging and rewarding area of medical writing, being part of the process of giving patients access to new medicines. Submission requirements differ between countries but all require…

Inclusive language in medical texts and medical translation in French - Volume 33, Issue

In French, the grammatical rule of the generic masculine, known as neutral, reveals a patriarchal worldview. This article looks at the consequences of this way of writing in medical texts and in medical translation. It also gives suggestions on how…

EMWA News - Volume 26, Issue

In this issue, we are bringing to you many updates on different aspects relevant to our medical writing community. Tim Koder from Oxford PharmaGenesis introduces the Open Pharma project, which aims to promote and aid a faster and more transparent…

Publisher perspectives on plain language summaries of scientific publications: An Open Pharma survey - Volume 33, Issue

Plain language summaries (PLS) of scientific publications can help to make scientific literature more understandable. In healthcare, PLS can contribute to informed decision- making by healthcare professionals, patients, and their caregivers. In late …

The Crofter: Sustainable Communications - Volume 33, Issue

Section Editors: Louisa Ludwig-Begall, Sarah Kabani Saving the planet, one EMWA conference at a time Author: Adam Jacobs I had been a frequent business traveller for some years until not so long ago. Most of my trips were by plane. I would…

Regulatory Matters - Volume 34, Issue

Section Editors: Clare Chang, Zuo Yen Lee Briefing documents: Facilitating health authority interactions Author: Clare Chang Briefing documents, essential for facilitating interactions between pharmaceutical companies and health authorities…

Sunshine spreading across the Atlantic and over Europe - Volume 22, Issue

The quest for transparency in the relationships between life sciences companies and healthcare professionals is quickly becoming a global movement. Reporting requirements for financial interactions have been prevalent in the United States for many…

Implications of clinical trial data sharing for medical writers - Volume 22, Issue

Major clinical research funders are increasingly adopting policies supporting or mandating data sharing. These moves should improve the transparency and availability of clinical trial data and are likely to impact the work and responsibilities of…

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