Translation of medical documents must always follow certain criteria to search compliance with current laws. However, there are medical materials or guidelines that are needed due to governmental mandates and others that are linked to the institutions particular needs. To satisfy those needs also come robotics...
It is a fact that interpreters are some of the first people called on to perform written translation and/or sight translation whether or not they have the skills to do this. Healthcare has seen smart algorithm-powered, text or voice-based interfaces multiply in the last years. That is why we can...
Any translator cannot afford to mix up terms. It could be a matter of life and death, as when we are talking about high blood pressure. Unlike other fields of translation, medical translation can be very challenging, requiring more advanced skills due to the need...
The amount of information about Alzheimer’s disease continues to grow every year. Researchers, healthcare professionals and medical translators and Alzheimer research specialists closely follow the latest scientific developments to improve communication and patient care worldwide. Although there is still no definitive cure for Alzheimer’s, some medications...
Medical translation can be a profitable niche, but its rigor and strict checking can be demanding. A poor translation might be extremely costly, not only for the customer but also for the translator. Specialization is a must, as medical translation is very broad and complex....
Pharmaceuticals can be developed, used or manufactured in any part of the world. China, the world’s second largest pharmaceutical market has become a more mature industry, thanks to the structural adjustment promoted and led by the CFDA (The China Food and Drug Administration). The job...
Today, medical translators use databases and translation memories to improve consistency and quality. The value of expert translations is clear in the pharmaceutical industry. Drugs and medicines require standardized translations that are carefully checked and back-translated when necessary. In pharmaceutical business, accuracy is essential. Machine...
There is a widespread sexual dysfunction called hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which means that the person experiencing it has lower concentrations of hormones, such as testosterone (when climacteric arrives), or neurotransmitters, such as serotonin (as in people with depression), resulting on a drop of...
Medical translations can also support physiotherapy practices and guidelines for musculoskeletal disorders. Although less common than in other medical fields, physiotherapy translation has positively influenced professional skills and clinical practice. Today, physiotherapy translation still includes limited studies and small research samples. However, research shows that it...
When patients and healthcare providers do not speak the same language, communication can become very difficult. This situation may affect chiropody treatments as well as many other healthcare services. In these cases, chiropody translation and medical interpreting help professionals communicate clearly with international patients. [Sharer] Chiropody treatments...