Although many people use both terms interchangeably, scientific translation and medical translation are not the same. Understanding the differences between scientific translation vs medical translation is essential when choosing the right specialist translator for your project. Both fields require a high level of specialisation and share...
If you are travelling abroad, preparing your medical documents can be just as important as checking your passport or taking out insurance. Having certain medical documents translated can make it easier to receive medical care in an emergency, avoid communication problems with healthcare professionals and...
Understanding hantavirus medical terms can help healthcare professionals, translators and readers interpret scientific publications and media reports more accurately. This glossary explains the most important medical terminology related to hantavirus, from transmission routes to clinical syndromes, using clear and accessible definitions. Although hantavirus has attracted increased...
In medical translation, quality is not optional. A single mistranslation can affect patient safety, regulatory compliance or the reliability of scientific information. That is why at Okodia we apply strict quality processes based on internationally recognised ISO standards. Our certifications — ISO 17100, ISO 18587 and...
Artificial intelligence has become a common tool in content translation, including in the healthcare sector. However, when it comes to medical documentation, the margin for error becomes a clinical and legal risk. And more and more regulatory bodies are focusing on this. The false sense of...
Health tourism in Europe continues to grow, driven by international mobility and the search for specialised treatments. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, this sector represents billions of euros annually and will continue to grow in the coming years. However, many clinics are...
Pharmaceutical translation plays a decisive role in assessing the benefit-risk balance of a medicine in Europe. It is not just about transferring scientific information between languages, but ensuring that every term maintains its regulatory and clinical meaning. In safety reports and documentation submitted to authorities,...
Clinical trial translation has become a strategic part of European regulatory compliance. Since the full application of Regulation (EU) 536/2014 and centralised management through the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS), consistency in documentation has become a matter of linguistic quality and regulatory risk. A term...
In many projects, multilingual informed consent is the document that ultimately determines whether your timeline stays on track or falls apart. Few things are more frustrating for a CRO than having everything ready for site activation, only to become stuck because the consent forms in...
More and more clinical trials depend on what patients report: symptoms, quality of life, and the impact of treatment on their daily lives. These are PROs in clinical trials, and in 2026 they sit at the centre of the regulatory conversation. The problem is that a...