Threats and opportunities of mega journals
What is the impact of large journals that regularly publish thousands of articles per year? Does it have any impact on the overall quality of research being published? Does it help advance the availability and publication of research? Journals that regularly publish thousands of articles are termed mega journals. Mega journals can be characterised by […]
Can gut bacteria influence the risk of developing diabetes?
The gut microbiome has been receiving increasing attention over the last decade. It has been described as one of the key elements contributing to the regulation of host health due to its role in a number of health conditions including obesity, liver disease, immunity and even mental health. Now, research has identified the role of gut microbiota […]
Recent advances in asthma management
Asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 and caused 455,000 deaths. It is categorised by chronic airway inflammation of the lungs, with associated respiratory symptoms including, shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and chest tightness.1,2 In recent years, there has been significant progress in understanding the pathophysiology and treatment of asthma. However, globally it […]
9 tips to help get your article published
You have spent time and energy on completing your research and now it is time to get it published. This is an important step to getting your name recognised in the field and, most importantly, advancing the knowledge in your respective field. Here are nine tips to help you get published: Select an appropriate target […]
Statistics: errors for medical writers to watch out for!
Statistics are essential to how medical writers produce, present, and interpret medical data. However, it is not widely acknowledged that it can be difficult to get a good grounding in statistics. A small study published in the New England Journal of Medicine over 40 years ago found that the majority of doctors overestimated the positive […]
Oncology research: four ways a medical writer can improve your chances of publication
With manuscript acceptance rates in leading oncology journals as low as 15% and rates in mid-impact journals at ~50%, the nature of research publication in the field of oncology is becoming increasingly competitive. It is now harder than ever to get your research published and your voice heard; however, working with a professional medical writer […]
How to critically appraise clinical papers
For medical writers, there is a lot of time spent wading through swathes of clinical papers to identify the landmark studies while filtering out the chuff. Its a tricky business, which requires a sound understanding of the study process. Here are a few useful resources for aspiring medical writers: The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) […]
