In this blog, we will introduce books that have helped professionals in medical translation improve their skills. I believe this will be very helpful not only for those who place translation orders but also for current medical translators and those aspiring to become medical translators, so please take a look.
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- 1. The effectiveness of technology-driven translation relies on having translators with extensive medical background knowledge and high translation skills.
- 2. Human Science Medical Translators with Experience and Achievements
- 3. Recommended Books! 3-1. Anatomy
- 4. Summary
- 5. Medical Translation Services from Human Science
3-2. Bio
3-3. Statistics
1. The effectiveness of technology-driven translation relies on having translators with extensive medical background knowledge and high translation skills.
Our blog provides valuable information focused on the latest document technologies such as ChatGPT and DeepL, as well as new forms of content like e-learning and annotation.
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We have also delivered verification articles on the use of ChatGPT and machine translation in medical translation on medical-related blogs.
Our company utilizes the latest technology for document production, but our medical translation staff is dedicated to translation and document creation with the understanding that "only with translators who possess a rich background in medicine and high translation skills can technology-driven translation truly thrive."
In fact, our medical translators take pride in their daily efforts to acquire medical background knowledge and translation skills, and our staff is supported by them every day.
This time, we have received recommendations for books that have helped improve the skills of professionals in medical translation, and we will introduce them.
Our blog is primarily aimed at those who are in a position to place translation orders, but I believe this blog will also be very helpful for active medical translators and those aspiring to become medical translators, so please take a moment to read it.
2. HS Medical Translators with Experience and Achievements
This time, the translator who introduced the book holds a master's degree in a science field and has experience in research related to the application of specific health foods and toxicity testing in companies. They are active in the translation of medical devices, biotechnology, analytical instruments, and analytical chemistry. After gaining experience at a translation company, they became independent as a translator and have earned high trust from clients due to their thorough research and translation skills, being appointed by multiple companies.
3. Recommended Books!
Finally, we will introduce books recommended by professional medical translators at HS.
3-1. Anatomy
Anatomy, physiology, and pathology are often discussed as the foundation of medicine, which encompasses the composition, structure, function, and development of diseases in the human body. Here, we will introduce recommended books on anatomy.
Book Title: "Prometheus Anatomy Atlas" Series (Medical Book Institute, Supervised by Takeo Sakai and others)
The links are "Prometheus Anatomy Core Atlas, 4th Edition." Other titles include "Compact Edition," "General Anatomy / Musculoskeletal System," "Oral / Head and Neck," "Thorax / Abdomen and Pelvis," "Head and Neck / Neuroanatomy."
This series can be used by anyone for researching translations, but it is aimed at intermediate learners for educational purposes. It is used in the practical field of medical device and medical translation. Anatomical diagrams of each organ and body part are labeled in both Japanese and English, allowing for the investigation of terms that may not be found in medical dictionaries or online searches.
You can also check terms that vary by region. Diagrams of the vascular system, nervous system, and cross-sections of various tissues are included, along with explanatory texts, making it useful for understanding the relationships of anatomical structures and learning about human structure and function.
3-2. Bio
Content related to biology, such as genetics, molecular biology, and proteomics, is often complex, making translation checks quite challenging. The author frequently feels the need for ongoing learning in this field. HS translators have introduced the following books for study purposes.
Book Title: "Introduction to Bioinformatics" (Keio University Press, edited by the Japanese Society for Bioinformatics)
Due to the specialized content, this is primarily for intermediate users who are somewhat familiar with translations in the medical field or those with a background in science, and it is almost for learning purposes since there is no English accompanying text. It has been useful for translations related to bioinformatics, such as gene analysis and protein analysis. It was particularly helpful when translating content related to molecular biology databases, genome analysis, and phylogenetic tree analysis.
The fields of molecular biology related to bioinformatics, IT, and various analysis methods are concisely summarized by item, allowing for a general understanding of basic terms, the principles of analysis methods, and the flow of analysis.
3-3. Statistics
Statistics cannot be avoided in content related to not only medicine but also science. This time, multiple translators have introduced books.
Book Title: "Dictionary of Medical Statistics" (Asakura Publishing, edited by Toshirou Tango and Sadanori Konishi)
The terms in each item name and explanatory text are also accompanied by English translations, and there is an index in both Japanese and English at the end, making it useful for both translation practice and learning statistics. In practice, it is used as a reference for textual expressions when translating statistical analysis content that includes a series of formulas, as well as for researching translation terms. It includes not only statistical analyses related to clinical trials but also statistical methods used in epidemiological studies and literature reviews.
It is also useful for looking up the meanings of basic statistical terms such as "bias" and "odds ratio." Like the "Prometheus Anatomy Atlas" series, it can be used by anyone for researching translations, but for learning purposes, it is still aimed at intermediate users.
Book Title: 'Just This! Medical Statistics (3rd Edition)' (Kinhodo, translated by Chieko Okuda)
It is common to encounter explanations related to statistical analysis in medical papers and clinical trial documents. This book is focused on the essential content that you should grasp when reading papers, providing an understanding of statistical terms and basic knowledge without complex formulas or explanations. Additionally, several expressions of statistical terms and explanations are accompanied by their English equivalents, making it useful in that regard.
4. Summary
How was it?
Learning medical-related background knowledge for translation work not only provides a sense of contributing to people's lives and health through work, but also, since the content of medical translation, including pharmacology and genetics, is generally of high difficulty, there is also the thrill of engaging in intellectually challenging tasks.
This time, the translators who introduced the books are all individuals who take pride in their work in medical translation and strive for improvement every day.
Human science machine translation, along with various document technologies, and efficient translation and document production utilizing translation memory, are supported by those who introduced the books this time, as well as by translators who are diligently working to acquire medical knowledge.
Please try our medical translation services in human sciences, equipped with high expertise in both document technology and medical science.
5. Medical Translation Services from Human Science
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