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In the digital age, we all turn to search engines such as Google to answer our questions, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients are no different. Imagine this – you have developed a great website full of valuable resources to help connect, inform, and educate HCPs and patients, but in the last month you only […]
The I.D.E.A.S. that forever changed the world. “From today, I very much hope that I will be called a scientist rather than a woman in science, and to be recognized by my achievements rather than by gender” – HRH Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite, 11 February 2016, UNHQ The ‘International Day of Women and Girls in […]
Imagine this. You’re chilling out at home, innocently scrolling through social media. After the important tasks of looking at pics of puppies and your neighbour Julie’s all-inclusive Turkish holiday, something emerges from the depths of the Zuckerverse… Your great-uncle Leslie has shared a scientific journal article that ‘exposes the truth’ against what you thought to […]
This week is not only Thanksgiving, but also National Games and Puzzle Week; a week dedicated to celebrating all things games and puzzles and encouraging families to spend more time together. Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to relax with family, eat incredible food, and think about what you’re thankful for. Having that time off together […]
Life after a PhD… what do I do now? In the last year of your PhD leading up to your thesis submission, almost everyone you come across asks that dreaded question: what’s next? My ideal answer to that question: Sleep and go on a year-long holiday. My actual answer to that question: I have absolutely […]
STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — is part of our everyday lives. Here at Word Monster, we love all things STEM. We want to support the growing movement to promote STEM-based learning worldwide allowing children to explore an interest in STEM and expand their skill set. STEM-based learning puts children at the core […]
Watching your favourite medical drama will help you learn a lot about the medical world — or at least, that’s what you’d think. Take a moment and think back to those kickass movies, TV shows and documentaries about the industry. What did all of them have in common? When it comes to medical communication, it […]
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the accomplishments of African Americans to the United States. Its origins date back to 1915, when historian Carter G. Woodson co-founded a group to recognise the contributions of African Americans, allowing more people to study and acknowledge Black history for the first time ever. Today, Black History […]
The goal of this year’s World Mental Health Day is to ‘make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. The impact and experience of the COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on mental health and how important our mental wellbeing is, especially during times of turmoil. Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, […]
We all know the scene. It’s a scene that’s played out in households around the world every morning. Half-asleep, mindlessly stirring your coffee… stumbling over to put the teaspoon in the fridge… return the milk to the sink… sitting down, eagerly awaiting that first sip… only to discover that you’ve forgotten to boil the kettle/insert […]
It’s difficult to imagine a world without healthcare communications. Commercials, TV advertisements, articles featured in newspapers and journals, or brochures found at your local GP’s – the impact of Med Comms is undeniably strong nowadays, but this wasn’t always the case. For the past 40 years, the Med Comms field has experienced its most dramatic growth […]
Often enough, piecing together all of the elements that make an outstanding brief feel like solving a puzzle. You have the captivating title, an impeccable introduction to the therapy area that flows perfectly into the problem at hand, culminating with the efficacy of a wondrous treatment that’s long been needed. Sounds simple enough, right? It’s […]