Legislation and the lay audience: Challenges of communicating benefit and risk in the light of new regulations - Volume 24, Issue

There is a paradigm shift in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agencies towards transparency and an emphasis on the benefit-risk ratio of medicines. The recent changes in legislation surrounding clinical documentation have produced…

Now more than ever, scientists must speak up for science - Volume 28, Issue

In this post-truth era we live in, the validity of facts from climate change and evolution to the shape of the earth and even vaccine safety is challenged by misinformation. As scientists,we should make greater efforts to engage with the public and…

When less is more: Medical writers as guardians of curated content - Volume 28, Issue

In this data-driven era, the type and format of publicly available medical and scientific information is significantly changing. Medical writers can serve as guardians of the information entering the public domain by ensuring accuracy and…

How to combat medical misinformation with a sound content strategy - Volume 28, Issue

In our post-truth era of media and communications, implementing a sound content strategy can help your message reach the right individuals. It is time for experts and healthcare companies to lead the change as ethical and credible sources of…

Narratives for a clinical study report: The evolution of automation and artificial intelligence - Volume 32, Issue

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are useful tools that are rapidly progressing in many fields within the clinical trial landscape, and their use in the production of narratives for clinical study reports is no exception. Technology and…

Outgoing President's Message - Volume 31, Issue

Dear friends, colleagues, and EMWA members, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic and the war in the Ukraine, EMWA’s financial situation and membership numbers remained stable over my term of presidency. In fact, membership numbers slightly…

Winner of the Geoff Hall Scholarship Essay Competition - Volume 31, Issue

The Geoff Hall Scholarships are given in honour of the former President of EMWA. Geoff was a very special person, an extremely valued member of EMWA, and a very good friend to many EMWA members. He firmly believed that the future of EMWA lies in our…

EMWA News - Volume 30, Issue

In September 2021, the editors-in-chief of over 200 biomedical and scientific journals from all geographic regions issued a call for Emergency Action to Limit Global Temperature Increases, Restore Biodiversity, and Protect Health.1 This editorial…

EMWA News - Volume 31, Issue

EMWA History - Volume 31, Issue

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