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The following selected references from the past year or so should prove useful reading for everyone in MedComms.

Exploring the Future of Generative AI in Medical Publishing Published by The Publication Plan, 17 May 2023 With the initial curiosity around ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continuing at time of press for this article, we looked to explore this technology further and the implications for SciComms and publishing. [Read on to find out more]

Meeting report: summary of Day 3 of the 2023 ISMPP Annual Meeting Published by The Publication Plan, 16 May 2023 Reconvening once again in Washington, DC, the 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) took place from 24-26 April with the theme 'Patients First'. [Read on to find out more]

Meeting report: summary of the afternoon of Day 2 of the 2023 ISMPP Annual Meeting Published by The Publication Plan, 11 May 2023 Reconvening once again in Washington, DC, the 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) took place from 24-26 April with the theme 'Patients First'. [Read on to find out more]

Meeting report: summary of the morning of Day 2 of the 2023 ISMPP Annual Meeting Published by The Publication Plan, 11 May 2023 Reconvening once again in Washington, DC, the 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) took place from 24-26 April with the theme 'Patients First'. [Read on to find out more]

Meeting report: summary of Day 1 of the 2023 ISMPP Annual Meeting Published by The Publication Plan, 09 May 2023 Reconvening once again in Washington, DC, the 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) took place from 24-26 April with the theme 'Patients First'. [Read on to find out more]

ChatGPT AI copywriter: Looming threat or opportunity to evolve? Published by PMLive, 04 May 2023 Even as someone who makes a living working in healthcare communications, I can still spend many hours copywriting without much progress – it is the nature of the beast... [Read on to find out more]

Patient influencers are here to stay - where are the regulations? Published by pharmavoice, 17 April 2023 As social media health influencers enter the world of pharma advertising, experts warn that more guardrails are needed to protect the industry and patients... [Read on to find out more]

Demystifying DOLs and their role in the pharma industry Published by pharmaphorum, 30 March 2023 In the pharma industry, key opinion leaders (KOLs) can significantly influence the consumer purchasing decision, as they have invested time and research to be recognised by their peers as experts in the field.... [Read on to find out more]

Congress is in session - how companies are boosting their impact and engagement Published by PMLive, 17 March 2023 In-person conferences are back, but there is an urgency to reach a more diverse, inclusive audience through dynamic programmes and immersive technology... [Read on to find out more]

The Promise and Peril of ChatGPT in Healthcare and Pharma Marketing Published by PM360, 26 February 2023 Man's discovery of fire. Edison's invention of the light bulb. OpenAI's release of ChatGPT. Is one of these not like the others or did we just witness the introduction of something that will fundamentally change how humans operate? John Nosta, Founder of the digital health think tank NostaLab, very much believes it is the latter... [Read on to find out more]

Meeting report: summary of Day 2 of the 2023 ISMPP European Meeting Published by The Publication Plan, 9 February 2023 The 2023 European Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) was held in London on 24-25 January. The first in-person European Meeting since 2020, themed 'Fueling Creativity', saw a record 360 delegates in attendance... [Read on to find out more]

Meeting report: summary of Day 1 of the 2023 ISMPP European Meeting Published by The Publication Plan, 7 February 2023 The 2023 European Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) was held in London on 24-25 January. The first in-person European Meeting since 2020, themed 'Fueling Creativity', saw a record 360 delegates in attendance... [Read on to find out more]

WAME Recommendations on ChatGPT and Chatbots in Relation to Scholarly Publications Published by WAME (world association of medical editors), 20 January 2023 "Journals have begun to publish papers in which chatbots such as ChatGPT are shown as co-authors. The following WAME recommendations are intended to inform editors and help them develop policies regarding chatbots for their journals, to help authors understand how use of chatbots might be attributed in their work, and address the need for all journal editors to have access manuscript screening tools. In this rapidly evolving field, we expect these recommendations to evolve as well..." [Read on to find out more]

Meeting report: summary of the 54th EMWA Conference mini-symposium on plain language summaries Published by The Publication Plan, 21 November 2022 The 54th European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) Conference mini-symposium on plain language summaries, entitled "Plain language summaries (PLS) for scientific publications: exploring multistakeholder perspectives" took place on 4 November. The half-day mini-symposium explored the topic of PLS and provided insights from medical writers, industry, publishers, and patients through presentations and panel discussions. [Read on to find out more]

Trust in pharma: an evolving but complicated relationship Published by The Salve Healthcare Communications, 22 September 2022 Notes from the Open Pharma Satellite Symposium "Who can we trust? Open science and pharma research" at the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) Conference 2022, Manchester, UK [Read on to find out more]

GPP 2022 Published in Annals of Internal Medicine Published by The MAP Newsletter, 29 August 2022 The GPP4 Steering Committee (SC) and ISMPP are excited to announce the publication of the updated Good Publication Practice guidelines (GPP 2022) for company-sponsored research in Annals of Internal Medicine. Access GPP 2022 in the August 30, 2022 issue of Annals. [Read on to find out more]

Creating sustainable congresses - the 12 tips you must know Published by Meetings and Incentive Travel, 22 August 2022 Matt Grey, director of event:decision and Mark Handforth director of 3Sixty Event Consulting and Healthcare-Venues haven't got a quick fix for sustainable meetings and conferences. Instead, they lay out the most effective methods to cut emissions produced by events... [Read on to find out more]

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