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 […]
4 helpful hints for presenting your research poster at a conference
That email has just hit your inbox…it’s from the conference you’ve been eager to get to – and yes! Your abstract has been accepted! A poster presentation! Now the work begins. Whether its your first poster, or your tenth, creating an effective poster can be hard work. Luckily, we have some tips to make the […]
Will AI make medical writers obsolete?
This is the first blog in a series investigating the emerging and fast-changing role of AI in medical communications, the pharmaceutical industry, and healthcare. We will investigate the opportunities, drawbacks, and impact of this developing technology. Medical writers play a critical role in conveying scientific information in a variety of settings; from preparation of sales […]
6 tips to get the most out of your freelance medical writer when preparing a clinical research manuscript
Do you have clinical research that you need to present or publish in a timely manner? You are not alone! A freelance medical writer can help you to navigate the publication process. An expert medical writer can distil complex data into a clear, engaging, and concise article that tells a story and presents your findings […]
4 tips on how to write a compelling abstract for a scientific conference
Ready to share your research at a medical conference, but struggling to craft the perfect abstract? Let’s unlock some of the secrets of writing a compelling abstract. Attending scientific conferences are a good opportunity to showcase your work and network with like-minded academics in your field. However, acceptance to present at a conference can be […]
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 […]
Why use plain language summaries?
Have you ever been in the situation where you’re explaining your study methods or exciting research findings to a friend and they start to get a distant, glazed-over look? They’re struggling to understand the finer detail of your conversation. Or you’ve been called on to write a progress report, funding application, or article submission and […]
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) […]
