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The coronavirus pandemic has affected every sector of our society. The cruellest effects are being levied upon older people and COVID-19 has also taken a disproportionate toll on people of…
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What’s keeping people awake at night during such an unprecedented time in their lives?
The subject of sleep disruption due to the pandemic already has its own terminology – coronasomnia. Which is enough of a clue that there is indeed an issue with global…
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The role of health economics in meeting increased mental health needs due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has had an undeniable impact on mental health, both from the perspective of living through the pandemic itself, but also as a result of the economic impact of a…
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Home schooling? Not what I thought.
Back in March my daughter’s life, along with that of almost every other child in the UK was put on hold. The people whose presence had hitherto been intrinsic to…
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Brexit and coronavirus: a perfect storm for UK drug shortages?
Night sweats, insomnia, mood swings. These are just some of the symptoms experienced by women across the UK who have been unable to access hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Drug shortages…
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Drug Shortages: New Light on an Old Problem
Drug shortages have plagued the United States (US) markets for decades. The influx of critical patients from COVID-19 has brought this problem to the forefront, leaving many hospitals scrambling to…
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The Future of Medical Conferences is Digital
Medical writers and researchers alike are well versed in the excitement and rush of work that comes with conferences. For many years, these meetings have provided a way to share…
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Does online learning have a place in healthcare education?
Digital technology and information have changed our lives. We order groceries in our pyjamas, choose our next favourite pair of shoes at midnight and video call friends around the world…
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Why Online Congresses are Here to Stay
The medical communications world has experienced many revolutions in 2020. One of the most significant being the move to online congresses. We are still in the early stages of virtual…
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Exploring a career as a medical writer
Some of the best career paths are the ones people never set out to follow. This is often the case for medical writers, who hadn’t considered this thriving profession at…
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