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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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Plagiarism Takes Center Stage in Annals Letter
Plagiarism in scientific literature took center stage in a harrowing letter published in Annals of Internal Medicine on December 13, 2016. The letter, penned by researcher Michael Dansinger, MD, was directed to the individual who had admitted to unethically stealing and publishing Dansinger’s work as his own…
Scientific Platforms 101: A Foundation for Consistent Medical Communications
“Our team is having trouble prioritizing our medical communication activities.” “Across our team, we cannot agree on core communication concepts.” “Our publication agency performed a lexicon analysis of our publications and found significant inconsistencies with how we described the mechanism of our product.” Have you heard someone say these things within your company?…
Transcending the Paper Poster: Going Beyond Two Dimensions
Strictly defined, a poster is a paper print designed for display on a wall or vertical surface. Posters can include visual images, text, or both. The printed poster dates back to the 1840s, following the advent of color lithography, which the printing industry refined and ultimately automated to make mass production possible…
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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…
Transparency Matters – Take the Transparency Pledge!
Transparency Matters is a call to action launched by Medical Publishing Insights & Practices (MPIP), designed to raise awareness, provide resources, and improve the quality and transparency in reporting the results of industry-sponsored research. Similar to ISMPP, Transparency Matters seeks to…
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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…
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…
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