Out On Our Own - Volume 24, Issue

Editorial

All of us are aware by now that we can't live without technology and not only at work. With advice, aids, appliances and apps in abundance, we are at the point where we can't see the wood for the trees. Thank goodness we have advice from M…

Out On Our Own - Volume 22, Issue

The EMWA autumn conference is always so well placed in November, giving us the chance to meet friends and colleagues before the onslaught of traditional end of year festivities. Barcelona's conference was no exception. We were pleased to welcome new …

Preclinical studies - Volume 26, Issue

Welcome to this special issue about nonclinical and preclinical research. Nonclinical and preclinical research is the first step toward new drug development, where scientists investigate mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and safety. Many…

ADHD: A true neurodevelopmental disorder? - Volume 21, Issue

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders. First described in 1798 by Alexander Crichton, ADHD became widely known outside the medical profession with the publication of the story of Fidgety Phil…

Getting Your Foot in the Door - Volume 32, Issue

Editorial Ivan Turek (section editor) Medical Writing. 2023;32(3):91. The hitchhiker’s guide to the EMWA conference: Reflections and recommendations from first-time delegates Anna Isermann, Louisa Ludwig-Begall (authors) “The story so far: In…

Digital Communication - Volume 32, Issue

Editorial Section Editor: Nicole Bezuidenhout From the well-known to the cutting-edge: Tools to revolutionise your digital workspace in 2024 Author: Federica Angius In today’s digital era, we’re more connected than ever, with endless…

The balancing act: Leading creative teams for clear, accurate science communication - Volume 33, Issue

Leading a team is inherently complex, requiring managers to juggle diverse organisational goals, meet superiors’ expectations, and cater to individual team member needs. The challenge intensifies when leading creative teams in a scientific environmen…

The Crofter: Sustainable Communications - Volume 33, Issue

Section Editors: Louisa Ludwig-Begall, Sarah Kabani How close are we to sustainability? Author: Catarina Leitão I have always loved nature. When I was a kid, I preferred watching wildlife documentaries to cartoons. Those documentaries taught me…

Protection of personal data and commercially confidential information under the Clinical Trials Regulation (EU) No. 536/ 2014 – EMA “Revised CTIS Transparency Rules" - Volume 33, Issue

The Clinical Trials Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 (CTR) came in force on January 31, 2022, specifying requirements for performing clinical trials in the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). The CTR and the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS)…

Considerations for the use of artificial intelligence in the creation of lay summaries of clinical trial results - Volume 34, Issue

The clinical research landscape is constantly evolving, as new regulations and innovations come together to help accelerate scientific discoveries and medical advances. A prominent example of this is the rapidly emerging technology of artificial…