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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? Share your perspective by taking the latest What Would You Do? poll.
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April’s hot topic is the ISMPP Annual Meeting, of course! Visit our Hot Topics page to get ready for the event taking place on April 19th through the 22nd in Washington, DC. See you there!
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The first Annual Meeting of ISMPP took place in Princeton, NJ, USA on April 25-26, 2005. At that seminal event, the initial planning for the Society and a key initiative called “Driving the Value of Publications: An Integrated Approach” were launched.
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RWE: A Brave New World for the Medical Publications Professional
Real-World Evidence (RWE), according to the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), comprises “Data used for decision-making that are not collected in conventional randomized controlled trials (RCTs).” RWE is not new; collection of RWE has been mandated for the pharmaceutical industry for many years…
Meta-analysis and Mixed Treatment Comparison Analysis – Powerful Tools with Benefits and Challenges
Evidence-based healthcare decision making is gaining global acceptance in both healthcare policy and clinical practice. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the “gold standard” of evidence, but these studies are usually limited to comparison of two treatments, and thus cannot represent the entirety of treatment options or patient populations…
HEOR: Why It Is Changing the World of Medical Publications
Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) has been the fastest-growing function in the pharmaceutical industry for a decade or more. Medical publication professionals are seeing publication plans increasingly populated by HEOR studies – particularly post-launch. While medical publication professionals are accustomed to working with…
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Eighth International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication
The aim of the Eighth International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication is to encourage research into the quality and credibility of peer review and scientific publication, to establish the evidence base on which scientists can improve the conduct, reporting, and dissemination of scientific research…
Recent ISMPP Member Publications and Presentations
ISMPP is pleased to share several recent publications and presentations by Society members. We encourage our members to publish and present research and information related to publishing practices to advance the medical publications profession, and improve standards and best practices…
Keynote Speakers Present on Cutting-Edge Topics at ISMPP’s 13th Annual Meeting
ISMPP is pleased to introduce its distinguished keynote speakers for our 13th Annual Meeting, May 1-3, 2017, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD, USA. The enlightening keynote presentations will address various cutting-edge topics in medical publications, including…
What Would You Do?
POLL: 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…
POLL RESULTS: Author Says “No COI” Despite Possible COI
You are a publication professional. A non-industry author states on his/her conflict of interest (COI) form that he/she has “no COI” despite your knowledge that he/she is engaged by several companies for consultancy and speaker engagements. 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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About Content Lab
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 inmedical 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