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AI-powered platforms and search engines are synthesizing peer-reviewed medical literature into actionable insights for HCPs. What are the implications for traditional information channels? Read the results from our April WWYD poll.
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June’s Hot Topic, Protecting Trust in Science, explores the critical role of ethics, transparency, and integrity in medical publications and communications. Discover curated content addressing the opportunities and challenges of AI, predatory publishing, and maintaining trust in the scientific record.
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The Public Face of Science: Elevating Trust through Medical Communications – Continuing the Conversation
In any relationship, whether business or personal, transparency breeds trust. Today, despite the life science industry delivering unprecedented vaccine solutions to address the Covid pandemic, mistrust remains engrained in the public persona. Third parties have leveraged that doubt for their own gain…
A Snapshot into Medical Affairs
What does a Medical Affairs team look like at a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company? Is it like a bag of M&M’S® with similar functions, or is it unique from company to company, like a fingerprint? We conducted a survey of ISMPP members in March 2021, that provides insights into what comprises Medical Affairs at pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies…
A Company’s Approach to Developing Publication Plain Language Summaries
Scientific publications tend to be written with a specialized audience in mind… Plain language summaries (PLS) of publications represent a way to communicate research more broadly using everyday language. Pfizer recognized this, and in early 2020 implemented a company-wide process for developing PLS…
From ISMPP
New Ethics Case Studies Present Insights on Common Publication Dilemmas
The ISMPP Ethics and Standards Committee is excited to announce 4 new case studies that present common dilemmas in the publication process and walk through the thought process for how one might arrive at possible resolutions…
Progress Towards a Reporting Guideline for Consensus-based Research: An Update from ACCORD
Following robust preparatory work, a Delphi process is underway to validate and refine a reporting guideline for consensus-based research, titled ACCORD (ACcurate COnsensus Reporting Document)…
GPP 2022 Published in Annals of Internal Medicine
The GPP4 Steering Committee (SC) and ISMPP are excited to announce the publication of the updated Good Publication Practice guidelines (GPP 2022) for company-sponsored research in Annals of Internal Medicine. Access GPP 2022 in the August 30, 2022 issue of Annals…
What Would You Do?
Submit an Encore Abstract to an Original Abstract-Only Congress?
The publication team is eager to submit an abstract to a prestigious congress, but you face a dilemma. The congress explicitly states that it accepts original content only, whereas the publication team wants to develop an abstract based on data from three previously shared abstracts/publications. As the publication lead, you need to decide on the best course of action. What Would You Do?
POLL RESULTS: To Use AI or To Not Use AI…for Manuscript Development?
You are a researcher working on a groundbreaking clinical study that could potentially lead to a significant advancement in the treatment of a complex disease. Some members of the research team want to use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop the first draft of the manuscript. Other team members are concerned about accuracy, interpretation, and potential bias in the content. What Would You Do?
In our role as medical publication professionals, we may occasionally encounter situations in which it is not obvious how to ensure good publication practice. Have you ever wished you could consult the ISMPP membership for guidance when these situations arise? Here’s your opportunity!
What Would You Do? is a section of ISMPP Insider that presents case scenarios as an educational tool for medical publication professionals. The section provides a case scenario to ponder, and readers are invited to participate in a poll by selecting one of the listed solutions. Readers can also submit their thoughts on the scenario anonymously. The poll results, plus educational insights, are posted in a later issue for readers to digest.
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Content Lab is ISMPP Insider’s dedicated space for timely, relevant, and practical insights in medical communications. Content Lab features concise articles designed to inform, inspire, and spark conversation among our members.
Whether you’re looking for a quick tip or a deeper dive into the challenges and opportunities facing medical publication and communication professionals,Content Lab delivers informed perspectives, straight from ISMPP. Our goal: to beyour trusted voice for advancing best practices, integrity, and innovation in medical communications.
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Ethics, Integrity, & Transparency
Principles, values, and real-world considerations that guide ethical decision-making, transparency, and trust in medical publications and communications (the WHY)
Medical Writing & Communications
Practical perspectives on writing quality, collaboration, and the day-to-day practice and craft of medical communications
Standards, Guidelines, & Policies
Authoritative guidelines, policies, and evolving requirements that operationalize ethical and transparent practices and support consistent implementation (the HOW)
Innovation & Technology
Informed perspectives on emerging tools, technologies, and evolving practices shaping the future of medical communications
Publication Strategy & Planning
Strategic approaches to planning, aligning, and delivering evidence and publications across the research lifecycle
Professional Development & Community
Insights and experiences that support career growth, skills development, and engagement across the medical communications community