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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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Record-Setting Attendance at 2017 European Meeting of ISMPP
With 254 attendees participating in the European Meeting of ISMPP, January 17-18, 2017, in London, UK, the Society achieved a record-setting attendance for this increasingly popular conference. Building on its theme, The Evolving Role of Publication Professionals in a Multi-Stakeholder Environment, the meeting focused on…
Global Transparency Committee
With the evolving requirements and expectations for the pharmaceutical industry to increase its transparency related to clinical trial data, medical publication practices and financial disclosure, the need exists for ISMPP members to stay apprised of recent developments and current best practices for adoption by their companies. The ISMPP Global Transparency Committee…
ISMPP Shares Member Publications and Presentations
ISMPP is pleased to share these recent publications and presentations by members of the Society. The publication and presentation of research and information that report on publishing practices is necessary to advance the medical publications profession, and improve standards and best practices…
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: Presenting Author Changes Slides Just Before Oral Presentation
You are a company publication professional and have been supporting authors to develop an oral presentation for a scientific congress. The content is agreed upon and approved by authors prior to the start of the congress. Both sponsor and medical writing agency colleagues are onsite to provide support, and it was agreed that the presenting author would upload the slides to the system…
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