Working languages: English to FrenchArmenian to FrenchFrench to Armenian
|  Tehmina Akulyan
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Native in: Armenian  , French | | |
Freelancer,  Verified site user | | Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Website localization | | Specializes in: | | Medical: Cardiology | Cooking / Culinary | | International Org/Dev/Coop | Medical: Health Care | | Medical (general) | Psychology | | Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. | Tourism & Travel | | Journalism |
| Also works in: | | Education / Pedagogy | Food & Dairy | | Government / Politics | Human Resources | | Medical: Pharmaceuticals | Nutrition | | Science (general) |
More Less | | PRO-level points: 15, Questions answered: 19, Questions asked: 96 | 3 projects entered  1 positive feedback from outsourcers | Project Details | Project Summary | Corroboration |
Translation
Volume: 2600 words
Completed: Mar 2007
Languages:
English to French | Translation and proofreading of medical documents
Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) | positive
OneDocument, S.L.: Tehmina is very professional and easy to work with |
Interpreting
Volume: 0 chars
Duration: May 1998 to Jul 2001
Languages:
Armenian to French | 3 years contract
International Org/Dev/Coop, Medical (general), Medical: Health Care | No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 16800 words
Duration: May 2007
Languages:
English to French | Medical-Insrance related documents
Insurance | No comment. |
More Less | Sample translations submitted: 2 English to French: Art-thérapie
Detailed field: Medical: Health Care | Source text - English
As the Spring pilot project sessions of Art Therapy for caregivers and people with Alzheimer Disease draws to a close at the Alzheimer Society, we reflect upon the benefits of this therapeutic process for those participating in the group. With approximately 10 participants having taken part in our first series of sessions and over 20 people having assisted the “Art Therapy Open House” organized last March it is evident that the therapeutic benefits for these individuals are endless. Not a week goes by that we are not enlightened with a caregivers’ story of struggle and commitment or a person with Alzheimer Disease’s statement that within the art therapy group, “here…it doesn’t feel like I have a disease”. For two hours every Friday, participants come to express their thoughts and emotions in a personal reflective manner. Through the uses of such exploration tools as paint, collage, pastels, journaling and more, the participants express and share in ways that are therapeutic and meaningful. The focus is not on the artistic production but on the expression of self in a holistic, non-failure environment. | Translation - French
À mesure que les séances du projet pilote printanier d’art-thérapie, organisées à la Société Alzheimer pour les aidants et les personnes atteintes de la maladie d’Alzheimer, tirent à leur fin, nous réfléchissons sur les bénéfices qu’a eus le processus thérapeutique sur les participants du groupe. Comme une dizaine de personnes ont participé à nos premières séances et que plus d’une vingtaine ont participé à la « Journée portes ouvertes d’art thérapie » organisée en mars dernier, il est manifeste que les bénéfices thérapeutiques pour ces personnes sont innombrables. Chaque semaine, nous recevons le témoignage relatant l’engagement et les difficultés que vit un soignant ou le témoignage d’une personne atteinte de la maladie d’Alzheimer qui déclare qu’au sein du groupe de l’art thérapie « je ne me sens pas malade ». Les vendredis, les participants viennent exprimer leurs pensées et émotions pendant deux heures. Faisant usage des outils d’exploration tels le collage, la peinture, les pastels, la créativité individuelle et autres, les participants expriment et partagent leur vécu de manière thérapeutique et signifiante. On ne se concentre pas sur la production artistique, mais sur l’expression de soi dans un environnement holistique et rassurant. | English to French: Combattre la maladie de Parkinson
Detailed field: Medical: Health Care | Source text - English
Propping up dopamine production has been the central strategy in alleviating Parkinson’s symptoms. The crucial breakthrough was development of the drug levodopa, or L-dopa, a precursor compound that the brain converts into dopamine. Unlike dopamine, L-dopa can pass through the blood-brain barrier – a membrane that surrounds the brain and prevents harmful substances from entering. The initial effects of L-dopa are impressive: muscle mobility returns, and patients can once again take part in life. But after a few years doctors find it increasingly difficult to determine the right dosage, because the dopamine receptors in the striatum become extremely sensitive as the disease progresses. Also, a few neurons may remain that can control and moderate levels of dopamine in the brain. Overdoses lead to uncontrollable, exaggerated movements, whereas underdoses offer no help at all. Another class of substances, called dopamine agonists, can help by imitating the function of dopamine. These include bromocriptine, cabergoline, pramipexole and ropinirole, among others. Even though they are not initially as effective as L-dopa, over time they are easier to dose correctly. Yet patients - especially older ones- may suffer from nausea, vomiting or even hallucinations. For some people, combining an agonist with L-dopa seems to offer the best relief. | Translation - French
Augmenter la production de la dopamine a été la stratégie essentielle dans le traitement des symptômes de Parkinson. La découverte fondamentale a été la mise au point du médicament lévodopa ou L-dopa, composé précurseur que le cerveau transforme en dopamine. À la différence de la dopamine, L-dopa peut traverser la barrière hématoencéphalique, membrane qui entoure le cerveau et empêche les substances nocives d’y pénétrer. Les premiers effets de la L-dopa sont impressionnants : la mobilité musculaire est rétablie, et les malades reprennent part à la vie. Toutefois, quelques années plus tard, les médecins trouvent de plus en plus difficile d’établir la dose précise, car, à mesure que la maladie progresse, les récepteurs dopaminergiques du striatum deviennent extrêmement fragiles. D’ailleurs, il se peut qu'il reste seulement quelques neurones capables de contrôler et de modérer le niveau de la dopamine dans le cerveau. Les surdoses causent des mouvements irrépressibles, maladroits, alors que les doses insuffisantes ne servent à rien. Une autre catégorie de substances, appelées agonistes dopaminergiques, peut se révéler utile en stimulant la production de la dopamine. Ceux-ci comprennent la bromocriptine, la cabergoline, le pramipexole et ropinirole, entre autres. Bien qu’au départ ils ne soient pas aussi efficaces que la L-dopa, au fil du temps, il est facile à déterminer leur dose correcte. Pourtant, les malades, surtout les plus âgés, peuvent avoir des nausées, vomir ou même avoir des hallucinations. Pour certaines personnes, la combinaison d’un agoniste avec la L-dopa semble offrir le meilleur soulagement.
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More Less | | Armenian, Healthcare ENG-FR, Insurance, Medical Russian, Optic, Retail | | Master's degree - Concordia University, Canada | | Years of translation experience: 8. Registered at ProZ.com: Nov 2006. | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | | Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS, SDLX | | CV available upon request | | About me I offer services in translation, interpretation, proofreading, editing and précis-writing.
I graduated from Yerevan State Linguistic University in Armenia and worked as a translator and interpreter for 4 years. I obtained my Graduate Diploma in Translation in Montreal where I currently live.
My areas of specialization: medicine, pharmaceuticals, international and humanitarian organisations, psychology, insurance, gastronomy, culture. Proficient in Trados and SDLX. | This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.
Total pts earned: 15
(All PRO level)
| | Language (PRO) | | English to French | 15 | | Top general fields (PRO) | | Bus/Financial | 12 | | Other | 3 | | Top specific fields (PRO) | | Insurance | 4 | | Law: Contract(s) | 4 | | Management | 4 | | Education / Pedagogy | 3 |
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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.
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| Total projects | 3 | | With client feedback | 1 | | Corroborated | 1 | | | 100% positive (1 entry) | | positive | 1 |  neutral | 0 |  negative | 0 |
| Job type | | Translation | 2 | | Interpreting | 1 | | | Language pairs | | English to French | 2 | | Armenian to French | 1 | | | Specialty fields | | Medical: Health Care | 1 | | Medical (general) | 1 | | International Org/Dev/Coop | 1 | | | Other fields | | Insurance | 1 | | Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) | 1 |
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