The specialized translations in the field of medicine, pharmacy, and clinical studies, often contain information that can literally mean the difference between life and death. Absolute precision is necessary, both in terminology (which can be vastly different from language to language), but also in dosages, medical interpretations, case reviews, patient instructions and health reports.
Medical and Pharmaceutical translation is a highly specialized discipline and should only ever be carried out by suitably qualified translators. These specialist translators are usually doctors or biomedical engineers, have experience in a particular medical field and have language degrees.
Furthermore, it is often necessary to create a specialized glossary, which standardizes the nomenclature used by all parties involved. In the absence of an approved terminology glossary, the translators and users may have differing opinions on what “correct” translations of key terminology are.
Sometimes it is necessary to translate medical device software. Instruction manuals in local languages allow the users to learn their operation faster and use them more efficiently. These manuals and on-screen tutorials need to be accurate, using locally-approved language and terminology.
Adequate knowledge of specialist terminology is essential in translating medical texts. Direct dictionary translations may not fit the proper style of the target language. That’s why it’s very important that a text is translated by a linguist, who is thoroughly familiar with the medical industry in the selected language, is thoroughly familiar with the culture of the selected language, and knows which words to use, so that they are appropriate in the cultural and medical contexts.
Knowing a foreign language alone is simply not enough. The plain truth of translation is that a text must be understood before it can be translated. We are all confident of our knowledge of English, aren’t we? Let us take a small self-test by considering two short sentences sourced from a medical text:
“Tympanites and atony of the gastro-intestinal tract are often the first indications of parenteral nutrition, necessitated due to faulty utilisation of oral feeds.
Distention of the congested intestinal layers is possibly a contributory cause of blocked anastamosis or its dehiscence.”
Honestly, how much of that did you understand? How easy was it to read? You can speak English well, but understanding a medical text is a very different matter.
You can now see how a translator without a scientific or medical background would feel when faced with this text. Translators translate from a foreign language into her mother tongue. In other words, a translator should ideally be a native speaker of the language she is translating into. Somebody may possess excellent bi-lingual skills, but hiring him as a translator is a sure-fire recipe for disaster in translation, unless she is also an expert in her field.
Medical and scientific writing has its own turn of phrase. In medical texts written in German, for example, “Anamnese” is a commonly used word. Dictionaries give anamnesis as the English equivalent – and a translator who relies solely on dictionaries is looking for trouble. Why? Well, medical practitioners the world over never use the expression “anamnesis”. They just call it “case history of a patient”.
By the same token, hiring a translator with specialized subject skills to the exclusion of language skills is no less prone to pitfalls. For instance, a subject expert may spend many a sleepless night over the English equivalent of “Patientengut,” a German word best translated as “patient records.”
Style, we all know, is the way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed. Have we ever observed that scientific-technical writing has its own style? To illustrate the point, let us take a concrete example. Faithful to the style of the source language, a translation would read:
“Owing to improvements in medical first-aid and rescue services, a steadily increasing number of severely injured accident victims reach clinics in a condition in which intensive therapy may be started.”
After correction for style by a qualified subject and language expert, the same sentence would read:
“Advancements in medical first-aid and rescue services have made it possible to immediately administer intensive care to an increasing number of severe cases of accident victims who are brought to hospitals.”
Some of the types of medical documents that regularly require translation include:
Test results
Patients’ hospital records
Clinical test protocols
Medicine leaflets
Medical articles
Autopsy reports
Anesthesia
Biostatistics
Cardiology
Dentistry
Diagnostics
Electro diagnosis
Endoscopy
Endocrinology
Medicine
Prosthetics
Toxicology
As you can see, the importance of getting the translation correct the first time, is vital.
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Website Localization strategies
To reach new customers in new markets, you need to reach them in their language. Going global by using the internet can really help your business succeed. By having your website, product descriptions, trends and other important data translated and available in the target languages you will have a global strategy that works. Though many people across the world can read and understand English, there are many intricate details that can be misunderstood due to cultural differences. People are more inclined to buy your products or services if the information is presented in their native language.
According to the World Bank it is estimated that the largest economies combined make up nearly 70% of the world’s economy. These countries have the highest numbers of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that total almost $33 trillion dollars. Topping the list are The United States, Japan, Germany, China, UK, France, Italy, Canada, Spain and Brazil.
Website localization is a global business strategy that will help you to make your site truly international and to reach millions of new customers in the global marketplace. Our professional translation service can translate your documents and text, so that your completely localized website content will be just as effective as your original version.
In addition to website localization and translation services we can also make your site available in local searches through our Multi-language SEO Service. We can even help you conduct the necessary research that will help you decide what countries and languages may best suit your needs.
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Partial or complete website translation
More and more companies are realizing the benefits of translating their web sites, partially or totally. We recommend that you have your entire site translated; however, you may choose to translate only key pages where you emphasize your international products and services. Translation of core pages may be an optional solution suitable for your specific business needs.
Compatible file types
Websites include numerous documents in various file types. For your convenience, we can easily translate the text from the source files.
We entrust your website translation only to the most competent native speaking translators in your specific field, who have extensive marketing expertise. We guarantee that all of your essential meanings will be preserved.
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Before making recommendations on keywords, page structure, content and Meta Tag creation, we make sure we understand your business and your market thoroughly.
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Your search marketing success depends on optimizing the most effective and relevant keywords. First we look at what is and is not currently working toward achieving your objectives, and then we make recommendations on the best organization and structure moving forward.
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We analyze the words your customers are using to convert on your site and then find additional relevant words. Our custom tools will find words in the target language even if they don’t exist in the source file.
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We don’t just translate your site word for word; we ensure that your messages are communicated just the way you intended while respecting SEO requirements, across every language.
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It’s not only our team that sets us apart; we also have the support of link building management systems that ensure efficient and successful link building campaigns. This allows us to run U.S., European and international campaigns other agencies would struggle to deliver. Our Services include:
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Multilingual copywriting requires a high level of creativity, malleability and accuracy in order to create effective copy that sounds natural to the local market. Our copywriters also specialize in producing original copy when there is no source file.
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All work goes through a triple layer of QA so it is right first time with no need for additional corrections.
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We understand how all the search engines operate and can provide end-to-end support to get your campaign live efficiently.
Consecutive Interpretation
Consecutive interpreters will listen to a speech while taking notes and then after a short pause reproduce the same speech in the target language. It can either be done face-to-face or over the telephone.
Simultaneous Interpretation
Interpreters will transfer the meaning from one language to another while simultaneously listening to the speaker. This type of interpretation sometimes requires additional equipment that we are happy to provide if required.
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We perform site audits to identify issues surrounding keywords, creative pages and landing pages. Then we provide solutions to ensure they are performing at their best and achieving your goals.
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The Best Automotive Translations
At ABC, we specialize in translating everything from parts catalogs and ISO manuals, to customer surveys and owner’s handbooks. Customer feedback is invaluable, and we strive to provide each of our clients with accurate translations with a feel for tone and attitude toward their products. Technical documents are checked and rechecked for accuracy to ensure they meet the highest possible standards before they are published.
Compliance is an essential component to success in international markets. In order to earn your place in the global automotive marketplace, you need to consistently provide translations of important information. Our customers stay one step ahead of the competition thanks to our attention to detail, fast turnaround times, and highly skilled team of translators.
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More than 6000 tested and certified translators and degree-holding linguists are at your service when you have your documents, collateral materials, and applications translated by the team at ABC.
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Website localization includes the translation of the text on your website AND all of the elements that are culturally dependent. Our experiences localization engineers will work with you to recreate your website so that a linguistically and culturally correct version is available to your new audience.
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ABC Translations can help you reach your most challenging translation and globalization goals. Our on-the-ball project managers, support staff, certified linguists, publishers, web localization engineers, and software programmers are at your fingertips when you entrust your project to us. Your ABC Translations team will deliver the best translation and globalization services in terms of speed, cost, flexibility, technical performance, and linguistic precision and accuracy. Every team member is dedicated to your global goals: to broaden your customer base, strengthen your brand position and customer loyalty, and increase your revenues worldwide.
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We find the best return for your translation or globalization investment. We study your position within your industry and craft an intelligent, focused, efficient, and sustainable approach that will allow you to grow in your industry, within other cultures, and in other languages.
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Business
Communicate with partners and customers worldwide.
Law
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Healthcare
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Technology
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Our translators are fully bilingual. They possess exceptional memory, listening and concentration skills, and are able to accurately and clearly convey both the meaning and tone of the original statement. We have a wide network of professional Translators Interpreters with expertise in a variety of fields, all available to work with you to address your needs. Click here for more info on English translators or email us your request at info@translationsabc.com
