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Anonymisation: A new challenge for medical writers - Volume 27, Issue

In its commitment to transparency, the EMA implemented Policy/0043 and Policy/0070 to make data accessible to all; however, this has given rise to the need for anonymisation of personal data in clinical reports. The analysis of the 64 submission…

In the Bookstores - Volume 24, Issue

Do you know the difference between compliment and complement? Do you know your breeches from your breaches? Do you know why the word ‘Ghoti’ should be pronounced ‘fish’? Answers to these questions and many other interesting facts regarding the…

Troublesome words - Volume 26, Issue

Medical writing tends to contain longer, less common, words than English fiction, and they are here termed troublesome words. Troublesome words are an indicator of poor style, and often point to grammatical errors. An easy way to start improving…

The freelance medical writer and the medical writing agency: A symbiotic relationship - Volume 32, Issue

The medical writing industry is evolving. With a growing demand for competent and experienced medical writers in both the product industry (pharmaceutical, biotechnology-related, and medical technology-related) and service providers (clinical…

Overcoming confidential information challenges faced by study sponsors today - Volume 32, Issue

As health authorities aim to increase clinical trial transparency and visibility to the public, pharmaceutical manufacturers are facing new pressure points. New regulations require the disclosure of clinical trial application data, many of which cont…

Editorial: Pharmaism - Volume 22, Issue

Criticising the pharmaceutical industry is a type of sport, and it is astonishing what nonsense people will believe about it. For example, it has been said that pharmaceutical companies will only conduct a clinical trial against another product that…

Science writing workshops for AIDS vaccine researchers in Africa - Volume 22, Issue

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) is a global scientific and advocacy organisation dedicated to ensuring an AIDS vaccine for use worldwide. In Africa, IAVI partners with seven research centres who conduct vaccine trials and studies.…

AuthorAID: An international service and chance to serve - Volume 22, Issue

Medical and other researchers in developing countries conduct much valuable research. Yet difficulties in writing and publication often prevent this research from being widely known. AuthorAID (http://www.authoraid.info), a project of the…

Estimands – closing the gap between study design and analysis - Volume 27, Issue

Estimands represent a new way to look at key aspects of clinical research and will become increasingly important for medical writers. Estimands are detailed definitions of quantities to be estimated using clinical trial data, which make allowance…

Editorial - Volume 32, Issue

Unsung heroes: The medical writer’s role in clinical trials The medical writer is heavily involved in clinical trials from A to Z and even beyond. Although we are not in the frontline, our role is nevertheless crucial as we develop most of the…

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