measures of population health—a terminological mini-study
this terminology mini-study focuses on some of the key terms of population health. it also features a german term newly coined, apparently in a hurry, when SARS-CoV-2 first hit the stage: Fall-Verstorbenen-Anteil. although in rather frequent use in germany, its definition is hazy.
the language(s) of medicine: keys to high-quality translations
this article looks at the role of medical writing and translation in ancient greece and rome, the imprint greek, latin, and vernacular tongues has left on the language(s) of medicine, and at the idiosyncracies of medical terminology and phraseology. beyond words and phrases, of course, it is essential is