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Understanding Confabulations in AI: Causes, Prevention, and Detection

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly integrated into various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and customer service, making their reliability and ...

Exploring the Universal Guidelines for AI and Their Impact on Global Policy

In an era dominated by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the need for robust governance frameworks has never been ...

Developing and Maintaining Metrics for Clinical Documentation Production and Understanding ROI in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Clinical documentation is a critical component in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, serving as the backbone for clinical studies, regulatory ...

Understanding “Human in the Loop” in AI Software and Its Crucial Role in Clinical Documentation

In today’s rapid digital transformation of the clinical trials space, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an indispensable part of meeting ...

Ink with Integrity: Necessary Ethics in Medical Writing

In the realm of medical writing, titles like "regulatory" or "pharma" may take center stage, overshadowing the less emphasized term ...

Pioneering Sustainable Practices in AI Technology

The environmental impact of artificial intelligence (A) is increasingly scrutinized due to the significant energy consumption and carbon emissions associated ...

Embracing Trustworthy AI: Insights from the OECD Principles

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, societies, and economies globally. As AI technologies evolve and integrate deeper into various ...

Embracing the 11 × 11 Tipping Point: Transforming Medical Communications with AI

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the "11 × 11 tipping point" has emerged as a critical ...

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future: Insights from the United Nations Resolution on Artificial Intelligence

The United Nations General Assembly in March 2024 adopted a significant resolution aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable ...

Spotting the Hyperbole: Why AI Can’t Replace Medical Writers

In recent years, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various sectors has sparked widespread discourse, particularly concerning its application ...

Brief Overview of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing the trustworthiness of AI ...

Swetha Pothula: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Swetha Pothula, one of our amazing senior medical writers. Read our Q&A with her below.  ...

Understanding the Eisenhower Matrix: Your Guide to Identifying AI Pilot Use Cases

In today's fast-paced world, effective time management and prioritization are crucial. Enter the Eisenhower Matrix, a powerful tool that can ...

Best Practices for Launching a Successful AI Pilot for Clinical Documentation Software

Implementing an AI pilot project for clinical documentation software requires meticulous planning and strategic execution. Here are the essential best ...

Understanding NIST’s Generative AI Profile Guidance: Key Tasks and Actions

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, NIST's new Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) Profile guidance offers crucial strategies for ...

A Deep Drive into NIST’s Generative AI Intelligence Profile: Ensuring Safety and Integrity

Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has crafted a robust framework aimed at guiding the responsible development ...

A Guide to Implementing a Governance Model for AI Software for Clinical Documentation

Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way clinical documentation is managed. As ...

Get the Most from Your Document’s Quality Control Review

Toward the end of clinical document development, a quality control (QC) review is needed to verify data, check facts, ensure ...

Why Incorporating ATAG Guidelines is Crucial for AI-Enabled Authoring Systems: A Perspective from a Disabled-Owned Company

Introduction: In today’s digital age, accessibility in technology is not just a feature—it's a necessity. As a disabled-owned company, we ...

Lizz Patterson: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Lizz Patterson, our hardworking business operations associate. Read our Q&A with her below.  Where are ...

The 2 Types of Remote Work Environment

We’ve all seen a lot of articles in the last few years about the pros and cons of the remote ...

Julia Kobel: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Julia Kobel, one of our talented medical writers. Read our Q&A with her below.  Where ...

Ticklish Rats and the 3Rs of Animal Testing

Interested in becoming a Certified Rat Tickler? It’s not a joke; the certification is offered through Purdue University (Indiana, USA), ...

Regulatory project management: keeping things on track

Writing is often thought of as a solitary task. An author sits in a quiet, isolated environment, plugging away with ...

How’s your posture? (Head, shoulders, knees and toes)

By Karen Cross Simple reminders to sit up straight, stand tall, stretch and be aware of body alignment Many side ...

Diksha Diundi: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Diksha Diundi, one of our fantastic medical writing fellows. Read our Q&A with her below.  ...

From Teen to Troop to Intern

By: Trinity Cunningham-Arce    My idea of life at eighteen was very different than it is from life now at ...

Hello, My Pronouns Are…

Pronoun conversations are popping up all over; and, luckily, they’re spreading to the workplace, too. As pronouns are deeply personal, ...
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Shoshana Hereld: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Shoshana Hereld, our amazing accounting assistant. Read our Q&A with her below. Where are you ...

How to Write About Science for a Lay Audience

By Katelyn Rivas Medical writers are experts at writing detailed scientific documents geared toward scientists, clinicians, and regulatory agencies. However, ...
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Nurturing tomorrow's clinical trials leaders.

National Entrepreneurship Day: Celebrating Opportunity, Diversity, and Legacy

National Entrepreneurship Day is a celebration of innovation, determination, and the pursuit of the American dream. It's a day to ...

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Clinical Trials Leaders

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of clinical trials, where the stakes are high and the demands are relentless, the value ...

Kelsea Medeiros: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Kelsea Medeiros, one of our talented medical writing operations associates. Read our Q&A with her ...

Your Document’s Path to a Successful Quality Control Review

Prepare for a successful Quality Control review! Download this poster, presented by Synterex at the 2023 American Medical Writers Association ...

Juliette Wilson: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Juliette Wilson, one of our amazing quality control associates. Read our Q&A with her below.  ...
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ICH E6 (R3): Implications of Recent Updates for Medical Writers

Introduction The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) recently released a third revision ...
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My Fellowship in Medical Writing: What I Learned

By Katelyn Rivas Last year I had the pleasure of participating in the Synterex Regulatory Writing and Medical Communications Fellowship. ...
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Bob Dann: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Bob Dann, one of our talented medical writers. Read our Q&A with him below. Where ...
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Alisa Lackey: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Alisa Lackey, our hardworking Virtual Assistant. Read our Q&A with her below. Where are you ...
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Medical Writing Fellowship Recipients for January 2023

Synterex is excited to welcome Natasha and Taylor, who were accepted into our medical writing fellowship program in January 2023. ...
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Hey ChatGPT? Tell Me a Story

We asked ChatGPT to tell us a story about a medical writer; here’s what it got right and what it ...
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Shivangi Trivedi: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Shivangi Trivedi, one of our talented Medical Writers. Read our Q&A with her below. Where ...
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Building a Training Curriculum for Business Education

Business skills matter. Download this poster, presented by Synterex at the 2022 American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) conference, or scroll ...
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Curating Medical Writing Training Content with Crawl Technology

Crawl technology is a valuable tool for content curation. Download this poster, presented by Synterex at the 2022 American Medical ...
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Making the Most of SharePoint

Five ways to use SharePoint better! Download this poster, presented by Synterex at the 2022 American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) ...
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Dealing with Difficult People

Difficult people exist in any profession. Download this poster, presented by Synterex at the 2022 American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) ...
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Checklists for Medical Writers

Checklists are a great tool. Download this poster, presented by Synterex at the 2022 American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) conference, ...
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Shalini Dewan: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Shalini Dewan, our Associate Director, Medical Writing. Read our Q&A with her below! Where are ...
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Christine Iliff: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Christine Iliff, one of our amazing Medical Writing associates. Read our Q&A with her below! ...
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Nancy Stover: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Nancy Stover, our amazing Associate Director of Medical Writing! Read our Q&A with her below. ...
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What Does a Regulatory Project Manager Do?

If you work for a team that tackles complex tasks, you are likely familiar with the benefits of having a ...
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Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Power of Coming Together

As a member of the first cohort of the Merck Drexel Advanced Leadership Program for Diverse Suppliers, I was given ...
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Cheryl Kolus: Employee Spotlight

Today’s employee spotlight is on Cheryl Kolus, one of our talented Medical Writers. Read our Q&A with her below. Where ...
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What the ADA Means to a Disability-Owned Business 

As the founder of a disability-owned business enterprise (DOBE), I was proud to attend the Disability:IN conference in Dallas, TX, ...
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Chris Schatz: Employee Spotlight

Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Chris Schatz, our talented Quality Control Lead. Read our Q&A with him below! Where are ...
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Carrie Patrick: Employee Spotlight

Synterex's Employee Spotlight series showcases all the talented and hardworking people on our team! We are kicking off the series ...
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Meet Synterex’s 2022 Medical Writing Internship/Fellowship Recipients

Each year, Synterex is proud to welcome students and postgrads to a medical writing internship or fellowship. Our current intern, ...

Key Takeaways for the Medical Writer from FDA’s Public Meeting: Supporting the Future of Rare Disease Product Development

FDA’s public meeting on February 24th left no uncertainty as to the future direction of drug development in rare disease: ...

Defining ‘Medical Writer’ in a Job Description When the Role Defies Definition

When you look at job descriptions for medical writers, have you noticed that, regardless of the size of the hiring ...
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How to Make Co-Authoring in Office 365 Work For You

Co-authoring has grown to become a huge part of our lives regardless of the industry. People can collaborate on documents ...

Synterex’s New IT Services Division is LIVE!

Synterex's new IT services division is open for business! Championed by collaboration architects with over 10 years' experience, IT Services ...