Once Upon a Prompt  In academic and clinical research, time is a precious commodity—and so is clarity. With artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools evolving at breakneck speed, researchers and medical writers are now asking a vital question:  How far can AI take us in crafting better, faster manuscripts?  The answer lies in the growing integration of AI-powered writing assistants and the complex terrain of ethics, journal policies, and return on investment (ROI).  Let’s lo