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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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Embracing Change in Medical Publishing: The Open Pharma Project
Do pharmaceutical companies have a role in helping advance the publication of science? This was the question posed by Richard Smith, Former Editor of The BMJ and now Chairman for the Board of Directors of Patients Know Best, at an international meeting held at the Wellcome Trust in London earlier this year…
From Reviews to In-Silico Trials: An Overview of the Publication Landscape
In the current publication landscape, medical writers and other publication professionals need to distinguish and identify the key elements that go into the various types of reviews and analyses. This article will provide an overview of review articles, meta-analyses, and computer modeling, such as in-silico trials, and how they apply to the publication landscape…
Beware the Imposter: Predatory Conferences Lure the Unsuspecting
Predatory conferences are “for-profit, low-quality academic meetings that exploit researchers’ need to share and publish their research” (1) and have been variously described as “questionable” (2), “fraudulent, bogus” (3), “fake” (4), “scam” (5), “dubious” (6), “scientifically bankrupt” (7), and “the dark side of the open access movement” (8). Predatory conferences are…
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ISMPP CMPP™ Program Steps Up Its Offerings
Several exciting changes are being implemented to the ISMPP Certified Medical Publication Professional™ (CMPP) program! Responding to valued input from ISMPP members and CMPP certificants, the changes center on new opportunities to…
Medical Writer Joint Position Statement Available in Multiple Languages
In January 2017, AMWA, EMWA, and ISMPP released their Joint Position Statement on the Role of Professional Medical Writers. One year after its release, the Joint Position Statement is now available in seven languages…
Educational Series on Data and Financial Transparency Now Available
ISMPP is pleased to announce the availability of the Educational Series on Data and Financial Transparency, developed by the ISMPP Global Transparency Committee. This Educational Series was “designed to educate members…”
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POLL: Compensating a Statistician Author for Time Spent on a Manuscript?
You are a company medical publication professional. A freelance consultant statistician is paid by the sponsor to undertake complex analyses for a study. These data are to be included in a manuscript and the statistician is invited to participate as an author so that the data can be appropriately described. The statistician agrees, but requests to be compensated for the time spent contributing to the manuscript…
POLL RESULTS: Journal Editor Makes Substantial Changes on Page Proofs
You are a medical publication professional and have achieved acceptance of a manuscript into a top-tier journal after much discussion among authors and peer reviewers, resulting in several rewrites of the manuscript and its associated conclusions. You have now received page proofs for which comments need to be returned to the journal within 48 hours. The journal editor has made additional substantial changes…
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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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)
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Informed perspectives on emerging tools, technologies, and evolving practices shaping the future of medical communications
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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