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Building a Compliant Quality Management System for AI in Healthcare
In healthcare and biopharma, ensuring patient safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance has always been paramount. A Quality Management System (QMS) serves as the backbone for these priorities, providing a structured framework for risk management, process standardization, and continuous improvement.

Jeanette Towles
Jan 16


Bridging Innovation and Compliance: Aligning Digital Transformation with the EU AI Act
Digital transformation in the biopharma industry isn't just about adopting the latest technologies—it's about fundamentally reimagining how clinical trials are designed, conducted, and analyzed. This shift involves integrating artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data analytics to streamline operations, accelerate drug development, and improve patient experiences.

Jeanette Towles
Jan 16


The New Frontier of Lean Authoring: Human-Centered Design in Regulatory Writing
In the evolving landscape of regulatory writing, it has become clear that creating clear and compliant documents is no longer enough. Building off the principles of lean authoring, regulatory writers must now consider holistically the experience of those who will review the documents.

Jeanette Towles
Dec 16, 2024


The Crucial Role of Accessibility in Medical Writing Authoring Tools: Building Inclusivity from the Design Phase
In the race to bring software solutions to market, many software vendors face the challenge of balancing functionality, speed, and user experience. Often, accessibility can become an afterthought—not by intention, but due to the fast-paced nature of development. However, ensuring that authoring tools are accessible from the start offers immense benefits for all users.

Jeanette Towles
Dec 9, 2024


Why Subject Matter Experts Are Essential in Creating AI-Enabled Medical Writing Tools
AgileWriter™ 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.

Jeanette Towles
Dec 6, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Accelerating Cancer Immunotherapy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of cancer immunotherapy by accelerating the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative treatments. Here is a breakdown of its potential role: Drug Discovery: AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of genomic, proteomic, and clinical data to identify potential drug targets and predict the efficacy of immunotherapies.

Jeanette Towles
Oct 24, 2024
The Curb-Cut Effect and AI-Driven Medical Writing: Accessibility by Design
The curb-cut effect refers to the broad and often unexpected benefits of designing for accessibility. Originally intended to assist people with physical disabilities, curb cuts have since proven beneficial for many others—parents with strollers, delivery workers with carts, and even travelers with rolling luggage.

Jeanette Towles
Sep 30, 2024
How AgileWriter Addresses Common AI Concerns
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, ensuring that generative AI systems adhere to robust standards is crucial. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), for example, has developed the Generative AI Intelligence Profile, a comprehensive framework designed to guide the development and deployment of generative AI technologies.

Jeanette Towles
Aug 10, 2024


Harnessing AI for Clinical Documentation in the Biopharma Value Chain: The Benefits of a Technology-Agnostic Approach
In the fast-evolving biopharmaceutical industry, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical documentation processes presents an unprecedented opportunity to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the entire value chain. By adopting a technology-agnostic AI system, biopharma companies can significantly streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate drug development, ultimately delivering innovative therapies to patients more quickly.

Jeanette Towles
Aug 7, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Explainable AI in Content Creation
As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates various aspects of life and business, the importance of explainable AI (XAI) grows, particularly in content creation tools—especially when those are being used in a regulated environment. Explainable AI enhances user trust by making the workings of AI systems transparent and comprehensible.

Jeanette Towles
Aug 4, 2024
Harnessing AI and LLMs to Enhance Lean Authoring Principles
In recent years, lean authoring principles have emerged as a cornerstone for efficient and effective communication. These principles, which emphasize planning, avoiding redundancy, and using precise language, are especially relevant in technical and professional writing.

Synterex
Aug 1, 2024
The World Health Organization's Cautious Approach to AI in Healthcare: A Continuation and Expansion of Ethical Guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has long been a guiding force in global health issues, setting standards and offering recommendations to ensure the well-being and safety of populations worldwide.

Synterex
Jul 29, 2024


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 accuracy critical. However, one lesser-known issue that can arise with AI systems is confabulation (aka hallucinations, fabrications).

Jeanette Towles
Jul 26, 2024


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 more critical. The Universal Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence (UGAI) represented a pioneering effort to address the ethical, legal, and societal challenges posed by AI technologies.

Jeanette Towles
Jul 23, 2024
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 submissions, and patient care. Developing and maintaining metrics for the production of clinical documentation is essential to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency and to be able to identify and mitigate risk during this process.
Alex Olinger
Jul 20, 2024
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 business goals and improving patient care and treatment.

Jeanette Towles
Jul 15, 2024
Pioneering Sustainable Practices in AI Technology
The environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly scrutinized due to the significant energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with data centers and computational processes. As a product of Synterex, AgileWriter.ai embodies a unique position in the AI landscape, integrating Synterex’s rigorous sustainability practices to mitigate environmental impacts effectively.

Jeanette Towles
Jul 9, 2024


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 sectors, establishing robust frameworks to manage their development and use becomes crucial. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has taken significant steps in this direction with its Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence.

Jeanette Towles
Jul 6, 2024
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 concept. This tipping point refers to the moment when AI technologies reach an optimal level of efficiency and effectiveness.

Jeanette Towles
Jul 1, 2024
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 development while ensuring it remains safe, secure, and trustworthy. This initiative underscores a global commitment to balancing technological advancement with ethical standards, human rights, and social inclusiveness.

Synterex
Jun 28, 2024
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