UCLA addresses 'lost in translation' issues in Chinese medicine

(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) Millions of people in the West today utilize traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbs and massage therapies. Yet only a handful of Chinese medical texts have so far been translated into English. Given the complexity of the language and concepts, there is a need for accurate, high-quality translations. Researchers at the UCLA's Center for East-West Medicine have published a document designed to help evaluate and digest Chinese medical texts with greater sensitivity and comprehension.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news