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Cultural nuances in medical translation: addressing the unspoken differences

Reading time: 5 min If you are a regular reader of our blogs on medical/pharmaceutical topics, then you know our mantra: medical translation is not merely about converting words. It is an intricate dance between languages and cultures. We have already discussed how marketing texts within the pharmaceutical industry warrant special attention and translation [...]

2024-06-05T13:23:36+01:00May 9th, 2024|Medicine & Pharmaceuticals|0 Comments

COVID-19 terminology

Reading time: 7 mins Rarely are we able to witness such rapid development of a language, especially of its vocabulary, as we have in the last two years. Terminological development is usually attributed to major technological and cultural changes in society, but every now and then, something affects us so dramatically that it influences our [...]

2022-01-07T14:35:25+01:00January 6th, 2022|Medicine & Pharmaceuticals|0 Comments

Commonly misspelt medical terms: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lapp lactase deficiency

Reading time: 6 mins We have all experienced it: you are trying to write a word, but suddenly do not remember the correct spelling. None of the versions you write down looks right, and you end up googling it to find out the spelling you have been looking for. You are definitely not alone. This [...]

2021-11-09T11:35:45+01:00November 9th, 2021|Medicine & Pharmaceuticals|0 Comments

Resources for medical and pharmaceutical translators: International classification of diseases (ICD) and International nonproprietary names (INN)

Reading time: 6 mins For a translator, choosing a specialisation is not easy – it involves evaluating your capabilities and interests. Specialising in medical and pharmaceutical translation can be a conscious decision, or due to unforeseen events and life circumstances. All medical translators share a love of languages and of everything medical. This does not [...]

2021-10-06T09:03:47+01:00October 6th, 2021|Medicine & Pharmaceuticals|0 Comments
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