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The AMA Manual of Style has a detailed section on the use of inclusive language that is worth studying and/or rereading. Here are some key points although do go to the AMA Manual of Style, section 11.12, for all the information. ? Gendered Language in Professional Titles Non-inclusive: The chairman of the ethics committee reviewed the report. Corrected: The chair of the ethics committee reviewed the report. Explanation: Use gender-neutral terms unless the individual's gender is relevant to the context (Section 11.12.1). ? ?Defaulting to Male Pronouns Non-inclusive: Each physician must complete his rounds before noon. Corrected: Each physician must complete their rounds before noon. Explanation: Use "their" as a singular, non-gendered pronoun to avoid unnecessary gendering (Section 11.12.2). ? Inappropriate Racial Comparison Non-inclusive: The study included White participants and non-White participants. Corrected: The study included participants who identified as White, Black or African American, and Asian. Explanation: Avoid vague binary categories like “non-White”; be specific about race and ethnicity (Section 11.12.3). ? Use of Metaphors Related to Disabilities Non-inclusive: The results were blind to the confounding variables. Corrected: The results were independent of the confounding variables. Explanation: Avoid metaphors that trivialize disabilities, such as "blind" (Section 11.12.6). ? ?Use of “Victim” Language Non-inclusive: He is an AIDS victim who receives treatment. Corrected: He is a person with AIDS who receives treatment. Explanation: Use person-first language to avoid defining individuals by their condition (Section 11.12.6). ? ?Stereotyping Age Non-inclusive: The elderly require more support in clinical settings. Corrected: Older adults require more support in clinical settings. Explanation: Avoid stereotypes and use more neutral terms like “older adults” (Section 11.12.4). ? ?Implying Socioeconomic Hierarchy Non-inclusive: The poor struggle to access healthcare services. Corrected: People with low income may struggle to access healthcare services. Explanation: Avoid labeling groups; instead, describe their situation (Section 11.12.5). ? ??Gendered Language for Roles That Are Gender Neutral Non-inclusive: The nurse completed her shift and updated the patient chart. Corrected: The nurse completed their shift and updated the patient chart. Explanation: Use non-gendered pronouns for neutral professions (Section 11.12.2). ? Inaccurate Use of Sexual Orientation Terminology Non-inclusive: She prefers same-sex relationships. Corrected: She is in a same-sex relationship. Explanation: The term “preference” is outdated and implies choice (Section 11.12.7). Much to think about—and again, there's more in the AMA Manual of Style. Do reach out if we can assist! #medicalediting #inclusivelanguage

Is it Time to Engage Clinicians with KOL Podcasts? Here’s a quick guide to launching a medical education podcast with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs): 1. Identify Relevant Topics for Clinicians: Research trends, survey your audience, monitor forums, and collaborate with your team to create a content calendar. 2. Identify & Engage KOLs: Find experts on PubMed or LinkedIn, align them with relevant topics, and use personalized outreach to secure interviews. 3. Prepare Scripts & Interview Questions: Outline the structure, create engaging questions, and share drafts in advance. (We can help with scripting!) 4. Record the Interview: Use quality equipment and software, ensuring smooth audio and minimal disruptions. 5. Edit & Brand the Episode: Hire editors, add intro/outro, and incorporate your company’s branding. 6. Publish & Promote: Choose a podcast hosting platform, share on social media, and collaborate with KOLs for promotion. 7. Measure & Refine: Track analytics, gather feedback, and tweak future episodes for improvement. 8. Stay Consistent: Stick to a schedule—once a week is good—batch-record episodes, and plan breaks to maintain momentum. If we can assist with researching the medical literature and writing your podcast scripts, please reach out! email us at [email protected] or schedule a call at https://lnkd.in/e8MkqyWZ

A Guide for Structuring Tables: At Nascent Medical, we frequently encounter the challenge of presenting complex data clearly. One effective method we employ is the creation of well-structured tables. We adhere to the AMA Manual of Style guidelines to ensure our tables are both informative and reader-friendly. Here are some key principles: ?? Data Arrangement: Organize data from left to right for primary comparisons, aligning with natural reading patterns. ?? Column Headings: Be concise, clear, and descriptive. Always include units of measure for precision. ?? Row Headings (Stubs): Left-justify these and use indents to demonstrate hierarchical relationships within the data. ?? Data Field: Maintain consistency with headings and ensure logical ordering of data to facilitate easy comprehension. ?? Footnotes: Use superscript lowercase letters (a-z) strategically placed to provide additional context or explanations. ?? Precision and Units: Maintain consistency in decimal places and rounding. For statistical significance, we typically report P values to P < .001 as the lowest threshold. ?? Table Size: To enhance readability, consider dividing extensive tables into smaller, more manageable sections. Hopefully, these tips are helpful if you ever have to create tables. Do let us know if we can help! Just email [email protected] or schedule a call at https://lnkd.in/e8MkqyWZ #MedicalWriting #AMAStyle #MedComms

Our Approach to Crafting White Papers ? Define clear objectives and target audiences with clients ? Synthesize peer-reviewed literature, clinical data, and industry reports ? Incorporate insights from key opinion leaders and subject matter experts ? Create logical narratives from executive summary to future outlook ? Transform complex data into compelling graphs and infographics ? Review for accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment At Nascent Medical, we don't just write white papers; we craft compelling narratives that drive thought leadership, inform decision-making, and can help your company make an impact. Our team of MD- and PhD-level writers can write about any medical or scientific topic. Please email [email protected] or schedule a call at?https://lnkd.in/e8MkqyWZ #MedicalWriting #WhitePapers #HealthcareCommunication #ThoughtLeadership

How We Met a Challenging Deadline This Weekend Our client reached out on a Saturday morning, and we were able to help. ? Challenge: A 180-slide deck requiring references added to slides and accompanying PDFs to comply with their client’s documentation standards ? Timeframe: Less than 12 hours (received Saturday morning, due later that day) ? Stakes: A critical meeting scheduled 2 days later would not be able to take place without this documentation ?? Our Response: ? Mobilized 8 medical writers on our team within minutes ? Coordinated efforts among the team using our internal collaboration tools ? Completed ~30 hours of work within the allotted timeframe ? Delivered the updated slides and 150+ PDF files to our client by the deadline later that day Result: A profusely grateful client who was able to comply with their urgent request for documentation needed for their upcoming meeting. What Sets Nascent Medical Apart: ? Rapid response capabilities ? Scalable team of highly experienced and accomplished medical writers ? Efficient project management and collaboration ? Commitment to client success We are here to help! How can we assist your medical communications company? Email [email protected] or schedule a call https://lnkd.in/e8MkqyWZ

Needs Assessments — 7 Essentials for Getting Funded Download our free guide (no email required) https://lnkd.in/eBuikv9q Knowing how to craft a well-written needs assessment is essential when seeking funding for medical education programs. You need to show that your team has a deep understanding of the therapeutic landscape in order to get your program funded. At Nascent Medical, we specialize in creating needs assessments, saving you time while maximizing your potential for funding success. If you'd like us to write your next needs assessment in 7 days, email us at [email protected]. We'll get back in touch right away during business hours EDT. All we need is an RFP and example format to get started. #MedicalCommunications #NeedsAssessments #MedicalEducation #CME

Of all the medical topics we’ve worked on over the last year, ophthalmology gets first place for the number of projects, followed by cardiology and neurology. We’ll take on any medical writing project in any specialty, so it’s fascinating to see how it all plays out! Here's a complete list not including "miscellaneous": Ophthalmology, 116?? Cardiology, 99?? Neurology, 79?? Rare diseases, 66?? Cancer - Any, 57?? Cancer-Breast, 53?? Hematologic-Other, 52?? Liver disease, 45?? SLE, 37?? Aesthetics, 35?? Pain Medications, 33?? Dermatology-Non-Cancer, 32?? Pulmonary Disease-Other, 30?? Cancer-NSCLC, 30?? Depression, 30?? HIV, 30?? Hematologic-Myeloma, 28?? Infectious diseases, 28?? Psychiatric drugs, 25?? IBD/Crohn's, 25?? Hematologic-Lymphoma, 22?? Cancer-Bladder, 20?? Cancer - Lung, 20?? Alzheimers-cognition, 19?? Hematologic-AML, 18?? Vaccines, 17?? Endocrinology, 17?? Asthma, 15?? Nephrology, 15?? COPD, 14?? Migraine, 14?? Diabetes, 14?? Hematologic-CLL, 13?? Cancer-Prostate, 12?? Transplant, 12?? Multiple Sclerosis, 11?? Sleep, 11?? Cancer-Ovarian, 10?? Cancer-Gastrointestinal, 10?? Cancer-Liver/Hepatocellular, 10?? Autoimmune disorders, 9?? Women's Health, 9?? Cancer-Genitourinary, 8?? Cancer-Colorectal, 7?? Cancer-Kidney, 7?? Veterinary, 6?? Cancer Immunotherapy, 6?? Trauma-emergency, 6?? Gastrointestinal (Non Cancer), 6?? Cancer-Skin (non-Melanoma), 5?? Cancer-Endometrial, 5?? Primary Care, 5?? Cancer-Melanoma, 5?? Ob/Gyn, 5?? Orthopedics, 5?? Stroke, 4?? Cancer-SCLC, 4?? Rheumatoid Arthritis, 4?? Allergy, 4?? Cancer-Neurology, 4?? Immunology, 4?? CKD, 4?? Anemia, 4?? Psoriasis, 4?? Hepatitis, 3?? Hematology-non-Cancer, 3?? Pediatrics, 3?? Cancer-Head & Neck, 3?? Hematologic-CML, 2?? Cancer-Brain, 2?? Cancer-Pancreatic, 1?? Bone Health/Osteoporosis, 1?? Sickle Cell disease, 1?? Epilepsy, 1?? Cystic fibrosis, 1?? Biosimilars, 1?? Urology, 1

A 2023 study evaluated the impact of misspellings in health sciences literature on citation retrieval across multiple databases, including PubMed and CINAHL. Commonly misspelled words significantly affected search results, with 57% of citations for "ophthalmology" and 82% for "arrhythmia" being missed when correctly spelled terms were used. The findings suggest that misspellings are more prevalent than expected and can prevent the retrieval of clinically significant articles, potentially impacting patient care. If you want medical words spelled correctly, please reach out to [email protected] Reference: Turner JA, Eisenstein JL. Common Misspellings and Their Impact on Health Sciences Literature Search Results.?Med Ref Serv Q. 2023;42(3):211-227. doi:10.1080/02763869.2023.2214038 This following list was put together with the help of Perplexity.ai Anatomy Terms Humerus (often misspelled as "humerous") Epididymides (incorrect plurals include "epididymi" or "epididymises") Azygos vein (incorrectly spelled as "azygous") Disease Terms Alzheimer's (misspellings include "alltimers", "alztimers", "old timers") Arrhythmia (commonly misspelled as "arhythmia") Cirrhosis Chlamydia Symptom-Related Terms Pruritus (often misspelled as "pruritis") Asphyxia Anorexia Alopecia Procedure/Treatment Terms Anesthesia Catheterization Curettage Debridement Other Challenging Terms Acetaminophen Adolescence Accommodation Auscultation Hygiene #medicalwriting #proofreading #editing