Translating is a multi-task job. Any translator must read up on much information, so resources are key for carrying on a good medical translation. In Okomeds, we previously wrote about this issue; but now we are widening the number of resources that any medical translator...
A new scandal is shocking the United Kingdom. A pharmaceutical giant plotted to destroy cancer drugs for increasing prices up 4,000%. An investigation has been revealed and some leaked internal emails have been key for proving that the pharmaceutical planned to destroy stocks of life-saving...
The translation of anything related to drugs must always be carefully done. PIL - Patient information leaflets - medical prescriptions...
Are you thinking about translating you healthcare website with Google Translate? You should definitely not because not all that glitters is gold. Google Translate can be really tricky because its mistakes and bad translations may result in a complete different meaning. Sometimes, they even offer...
Today, we are interviewing Iolanda, a professional medical freelance translator who gives us her point of view about medical translation. What is the major medical translation problem you have ever faced? Terminology is a big issue, especially that one related to specialised surgical instruments. Sometimes, you...
Have you ever thought about the possibilities of medical translation in ophthalmology? Eyes are highly subject to be translated - figuratively, of course. Here, in Okomeds, we are listing some of the possibilities of medical translation and interpreting for the welfare of eyes. [Sharer] Eyes are...
Medical interpreters play an essential role for easing communication. In the sanitary sector, their tasks are much more required than in any other. Why? It is simple, because health is at stake. Hospitals, medical conferences, drug industry...
Okomeds is really conscious about medicine and medical translation, so here are some curious and recent news you must know. And you might even be surprised! Early detection of autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which is usually detected at the age of 2. But, can...
If you run an insurance company, pay careful attention to this article posted by Okomeds. As you are likely to work with many kind of clients and offer different types of insurances, you should perfectly know how to deal with them all. Here are some...
Today, we are interviewing Rossana, an Okomeds medical translator who is giving us her personal point of view about her job. She loves playing with words and considers that specialisation and continuous training are key for any medical translator. But we are curious about asking...