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Cancer unfolds when mitosis, or the process of cell reproduction, decides to break all the rules and go rogue. Despite significant strides in scientific understanding and cancer treatment, including use of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate cancer immunotherapy research, recent updates from the American Cancer Society cast a shadow on our optimistic journey. While scientific…
Read MoreAgileWriter™ is an AI tool designed specifically for medical writing, developed by experts in the field to meet the precise needs of clinical documentation. Importance of Subject Matter Experts: Involving subject matter experts (SMEs) in the creation of AI tools for medical writing ensures the tool is practical and meets user needs, avoiding misalignment and inefficiencies. Consequences of Excluding SMEs: Without direct input from medical writers, AI tools may focus on flashy features rather than essential functions, leading to misaligned priorities, extra user steps, and lost productivity. Benefits of AgileWriter™ are developed by medical writing leaders, integrates seamlessly into workflows, reducing guesswork and enhancing writing efficiency.
Read MoreHenrietta Lacks, an African-American woman, unknowingly contributed to one of the most significant advancements in medical science when cells taken from her cervical cancer biopsy in 1951 were used to create the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa cells. These cells have been pivotal in numerous scientific breakthroughs, including the development of the…
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of medical research, drug repurposing has emerged as a groundbreaking approach, proving that sometimes old dogs can indeed learn new tricks. Drug repurposing, also known as drug repositioning or drug reprofiling, refers to the process of identifying new uses for existing drugs that are already approved for other indications. This approach…
Read MoreCOVID-19 began as an unexplained respiratory illness in Wuhan, China and quickly spread throughout the world, killing millions of people. Due to its longevity and the introduction of difficult new variations, medicinal therapies’ efficacy is always being tested on a global scale. The COVID-19 timeline shows the scale of the destruction this disease caused and…
Read MoreEntrepreneurship is often celebrated as a path to independence, innovation, and success. Last year, we highlighted the diversity and opportunity that come with starting a business. But as rewarding as entrepreneurship can be, it’s also a journey that can feel isolating at times. Whether you’re in the early stages of building your company or navigating…
Read MoreDeadlines to meet, projects to juggle, and dynamic demands? Work can be stressful at times. It’s no wonder people feel anxious and overwhelmed. Well, that’s when you might want to spend some time on a yoga mat! Physical and mental health are strongly related, and their relationship is well described in literature, too. Frequent stress…
Read MoreIn today’s ever-evolving work environment, shaped by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the once-standard 9-to-5 office routine is rapidly becoming obsolete. This shift is ushering in the era of remote work, with various professions embracing change seamlessly. Among them, medical writing stands out as particularly well suited to adapting to this new way of…
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Step into the dynamic world of medical writing at Synterex and discover a day in the life of our talented medical writer, Cheryl Kolus. How did you become interested in medical writing, and what led you to pursue it as a career? I have both a medical background (veterinarian) and a writing/editing background (including…
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Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Taylor Friend, one of our amazing medical writers. Read our Q&A with her below. How do you feel about Synterex being recognized on the Boston Business Journal Fast50 list of the fastest growing companies in Massachusetts? This award is a testament to the high-quality work our team does, and I…
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