Medical Writing Trends in medical writing Catching the wave of lifestyle medicine

Volume 28, Issue 3 - Trends in medical writing

Catching the wave of lifestyle medicine

Abstract

Non-communicable diseases (degenerative chronic diseases) are wreaking havoc on human health, causing 70% of deaths world - wide, but lifestyle medicine is ready to tackle them by helping people change the habits behind them. A new medical specialty, lifestyle medicine can help relieve strained healthcare systems globally and is backed by a solid body of evidence. Moreover, there aremassive research, educational, and medical communication needs for all audiences, from laypersons to experts. Interested medical writers may have abundant opportunities to work on this rising medical specialty in the near future.

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President's Message
EMWA News
Omics in silico and other trends in biomedical research: Impact on how and what we write
Catching the wave of lifestyle medicine
Artificial intelligence – will we be replaced by robots?
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When less is more: Medical writers as guardians of curated content
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AMWA – EMWA – ISMPP Joint Position Statement on Predatory Publishing
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Clinical trial disclosure: Perspective from a medical writer for a contract research organisation
The 360° approach to authoring risk management plans
Trends in regulatory writing: A brief overview for aspiring medical writers
The medical writing landscape in China
News from the EMA
Regulatory Matters
Medical Communications and Writing for Patients
In the Bookstores
Getting Your Foot in the Door
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My First Medical Writing
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