Digital mental health is the order of the day, largely due to technological innovations. We can understand this if we look back: while in 2005 fewer than 20% of households had access to the internet, by 2018 the percentage had risen to 60%, and today...
The healthcare sector is undergoing major changes driven by technological advances. If you are a medical translator, you probably already know about this in detail and even if you are not, you might have a general idea about what is happening. In any case, if...
I am sure you are well aware that AI is advancing by leaps and bounds in every field and medical translation is no exception. Medicine is also constantly evolving, and the smooth exchange of medical knowledge is becoming necessary. This is where the translation of...
In the medical field, accurate and clear communication is essential. Sometimes, however, simply translating medical materials may not be enough to convey complex messages effectively. This is where a more in-depth approach comes into play: transcreation in the health sector. While this service is often associated...
As you already know, medical interpreters are needed in hospitals in order to enable communication between the healthcare staff and the patients. Medical interpretation in hospitals is made up of two parts: the work with patients and administrative work. The work with patients consists of...
Aesthetic medicine is an ever-growing field practiced all over the world. Many people work in this sector and they need to be able to communicate effectively with their colleagues and the patients they treat. This is a particular issue as more and more patients are...
You will no doubt already know that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is becoming more popular than ever in many parts of the world. This boom has a direct consequence not only for the growing number of publications, but also for the translation of traditional Chinese...
At Okomeds, we are excited about what the future holds for the world of medicine and translation. This enthusiasm and our passion for making medical information accessible worldwide has led us to participate in the upcoming Clinical Trials Europe. This event will take place on...
Medical translation enables borders to be crossed, allowing medical information to reach everyone. This is something I'm sure you already know. But did you know that to ensure that it effectively reaches everywhere and everyone, it is essential that translators use inclusive language in their...
Fortunately, sexual health is an issue that is gaining much-needed prominence. The World Health Organization (WHO), defines it as "a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality" and affirms that it "requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual...