Dr Charlotte Waterworth is an experienced healthcare writer with 20+ years' experience of developing promotional and educational content on behalf of pharma and healthtech companies.
A series of articles for Bausch + Lomb published in Corporate Optometrist
A series of articles to mark the 170th anniversary of Bausch + Lomb (pages 28 to 34).
Kerarings in the Clinic
I wrote this article on behalf of the physician. The article is about his experience with
intrastromal corneal ring segments for the treatment of corneal ectatic disorders.
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA One day magazine supplement
This was a magazine supplement containing a series of articles explaining how contact lenses can disrupt the balance of the ocular surface leading to dryness and discomfort, and how Bausch + Lomb designed a lens to address this problem.
Ultrasonography in the diagnosis and treatment of uveal melanoma
I ghost-wrote this article on behalf of the clinicians and it was selected as the cover story. I have ghost-written over 30 articles for the trade press. This piece is just one example.
A feature article on patient choice in healthcare
This article examined whether people really want choice in healthcare and the implications for patients and healthcare providers.
An interview with the leader of one of the UK's largest trade unions
This interview piece appeared in a magazine for health members of Unite the Union, a UK-based trade union. I interviewed the leader of Unite (at that time) about a number of issues including the challenges faced by health workers.
Should EU public healthcare systems embrace premium medical technology?
I wrote this white paper for medeuronet (now known as Medivise Consulting). This in-depth piece explored whether EU public health systems should adopt the latest, and often expensive, medical technologies.
Tamiflu Alternatives
A short article about alternatives to Tamiflu (oseltamivir), an antiviral drug used for the treatment of influenza.
Alternatives to Spiriva
A short article on alternative treatments to the asthma treatment, Spiriva.
Pycnogenol for ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a developmental condition that mostly affects children, although adults can suffer from it, too 13. It is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsive behavior and concentration problems. Although the exact cause of ADHD is unclear, environmental and genetic factors may contribute to its development. ADHD is commonly treated with prescription medicines and behavioral therapy.
An interview with the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care - Alan Johnson
This was the second time I was invited to interview the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care - this time, Alan Johnson. Mr Johnson spoke with me about his plans for the National Health Service. The interview is on page 8 of the magazine, of which I was also the managing editor
Feature article on preventative health
I wrote this feature article on the importance of health education and the role of healthcare professionals in implementing preventative health measures.
Newsletter for the Food and Health Alliance
I contributed several pieces to this newsletter, for the Food and Health Alliance, including the feature article in which I spoke with Frances Gallagher, Advisor of the Educational Improvement Service at Glasgow City Council about her work and why finding ways of teaching young people the importance of nutrition is essential.
An interview with the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care - Patricia Hewitt
When I was the managing editor of Unite Health, a magazine for NHS workers who were members of Unite the Union, I had the opportunity to interview Patricia Hewitt who was Secretary of State for Health and Social Care at that time. Getting an interview with such a high level member of the UK government isn't easy! However, Patricia invited me to Whitehall to discuss her vision for the health service
A report on diabetes treatments
I researched and co-reported on a new diabetes treatment, Merck & Co. Inc.’s Januvia (sitagliptin), a first-in-class oral dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) inhibitor. This piece of work involved leading a team of reporters, conducting interviews with endocrinologists, writing the final report and presenting the findings to the client.