Predatory journals and congresses represent a significant and growing threat to the integrity of medical research, publishing, and scientific dissemination. Raising awareness across all scientific and medical communities, not just among those in publishing, is therefore crucial. This article provides practical guidance, particularly on how to identify and avoid predatory journals and congresses.| the Map Newsletter
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we approach medical communications, but how are ISMPP members really using AI today? Where is AI helping the most, what barriers remain,…| the Map Newsletter
You are a medical publication professional in a pharmaceutical company, working on a clinical trial publication for a novel drug that has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of a life-threatening disease. Some of the authors are keen to emphasize the promising efficacy outcomes without, in your opinion, incorporating the same level of detail about certain adverse events. What Would You Do?| the Map Newsletter
Healthcare information has never been more readily available than it is now. However, accessibility goes beyond mere access to information; it encompasses ensuring that all individuals—regardless of physical, sensory, or cognitive ability—can access, understand, and benefit from healthcare content. This article discusses the benefits of accessible healthcare content, current accessibility standards, common barriers, and practical tools and strategies to enhance accessibility.| the Map Newsletter
Medical communications professionals within pharmaceutical companies and agencies are navigating the rapid acceleration of technological advances, particularly the implications and uptake of genera…| the Map Newsletter
Medical communications professionals within pharmaceutical companies and agencies are navigating the rapid acceleration of technological advances, particularly the implications and uptake of genera…| the Map Newsletter
The publication team is eager to submit an abstract to a prestigious congress, but you face a dilemma. The congress explicitly states that it accepts original content only, whereas the publication team wants to develop an abstract based on data from three previously shared abstracts/publications. As the publication lead, you need to decide on the best course of action. What would you do?| the Map Newsletter
For professionals new to the discipline, or those considering a transition into it, understanding the career paths available is key to finding a meaningful role. This article outlines three core paths within the field in industry, agency, and freelance.| the Map Newsletter
The spirit of collaboration among the ISMPP community was alive and thriving at the 21st Annual Meeting of ISMPP, May 12-14, 2025, in Washington, DC.| the Map Newsletter
As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates healthcare and scientific communication, a solid grasp of AI terminology is beneficial for medical publication and communication professionals. This article developed by the ISMPP AI Task Force explains the most important terms, offering an accessible overview of key AI terms you're likely to encounter in discussions, research, and applications related to medical publications.| the Map Newsletter
The publication team is eager to submit an abstract to a prestigious congress, but you face a dilemma. The congress explicitly states that it accepts original content only, whereas the publication team wants to develop an abstract based on data from three previously shared abstracts/publications. As the publication lead, you need to decide on the best course of action. What Would You Do?| the Map Newsletter
The 2025 European Meeting of ISMPP, held from 27-29 January at Novotel London West, brought together a record-setting number of 418 attendees from 16 countries to explore the theme “Core Valu…| the Map Newsletter
Since publication of GPP 2022 for company-sponsored research in Annals of Internal Medicine just over one year ago, various presentations have addressed audiences in the Asia Pacific region. ISMPP …| the Map Newsletter
