In the aftermath of Covid, there has been increasing talk of a ‘lost generation’ of children, whose education, nutrition, and well-being were severely damaged by two years of coronavirus, with potentially lifelong, irreversible effects. But is it alarmist to suggest...
“Pardon, could you please repeat that, I don’t quite understand?” How many times have you said or thought this while on call, in meetings, or directly communicating with a stranger or your boss as a foreigner? So sad. But wait…...
New research from the University of the West of England suggests that mushrooms may use a 50-word language to communicate with each other. Andrew Adamatzky, director of the Unconventional Computing Laboratory at the University of the West of England and...
Medical interpreting is an exciting career with an expanding future. As medicine continues to solve diverse health challenges faster and better, medical interpreters get a front-row seat to the action. Helping people communicate about their health is rewarding too. Exchanging...
Canadian lawmakers are working to protect the Mi’kmaw language. On April 7, The Mi’kmaw Language Act was introduced which will formally recognize Mi’kmaw as the first language of Nova Scotia. This legislation also creates a committee to help revitalize the...
A few weeks ago, legendary actor Bruce Willis announced that he’ll be taking a step back from acting due to health concerns, including a diagnosis of aphasia. Ever heard of aphasia? You’re not alone. In this article, we’ll break down...
Improving scores on a hospital consumer assessment like the HCAHPS survey and providing the best care are objectives not always completely aligned. Patient satisfaction can be improved by elements unrelated to healthcare or that spend hospital funds unwisely. Some patient...
American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete language expressed with hand gestures and facial expressions. Thousands of people who are deaf and hard of hearing, as well as many hearing people, use ASL to communicate. Importantly, ASL is not a...
Imagine a world where language barriers didn’t exist. A world in which people from all corners of the earth could communicate with ease and without misunderstandings. Sadly, this is not our reality – yet. Despite valiant attempts at translation, communication...
Improving HCAHPS scores is an invigorating challenge for some hospital administrators. For others, and at some point for most, it’s a frustrating task. Hospitals are complex environments, and personal experiences are subjective. One reason this assessment evokes frustration is that...
Throughout human history, there’s been nothing as constant as change. Technology has dramatically shaped and changed the way we communicate over time, from early grunts and cave paintings to modern-day text messages and social media posts. But can tech handle...
When setting up medical translation services, it’s best to get specific about the expertise of the translator and the languages or dialects requested. However, since prices vary according to your needs, entrusting a premium language company to balance cost and...
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