Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Purpose of Health Records II01:19

Purpose of Health Records II

1.4K
Health records serve various essential purposes in the healthcare system. Here are some key purposes:
1.4K
Longitudinal Studies01:26

Longitudinal Studies

391
Longitudinal studies are also widely used in other medical and social science fields. For instance, in cardiovascular research, they can monitor patients' health over decades to identify risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol or smoking, and evaluate the long-term effectiveness of preventive measures. Similarly, in mental health studies, researchers might follow individuals from adolescence into adulthood to understand the development and progression of conditions like...
391
Regression Toward the Mean01:52

Regression Toward the Mean

6.8K
Regression toward the mean (“RTM”) is a phenomenon in which extremely high or low values—for example, and individual’s blood pressure at a particular moment—appear closer to a group’s average upon remeasuring. Although this statistical peculiarity is the result of random error and chance, it has been problematic across various medical, scientific, financial and psychological applications. In particular, RTM, if not taken into account, can interfere when...
6.8K
Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model01:15

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

778
The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic...
778
Longitudinal Research02:20

Longitudinal Research

13.0K
Sometimes we want to see how people change over time, as in studies of human development and lifespan. When we test the same group of individuals repeatedly over an extended period of time, we are conducting longitudinal research. Longitudinal research is a research design in which data-gathering is administered repeatedly over an extended period of time. For example, we may survey a group of individuals about their dietary habits at age 20, retest them a decade later at age 30, and then again...
13.0K
Purpose of Health Records I01:11

Purpose of Health Records I

1.6K
The vital purpose of health records is to provide a complete and accurate account of a patient's medical history, including communication, diagnostic and therapeutic orders, care planning, research, and quality review.
Here's a breakdown of how health records serve these purposes:
1.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Single-cell proteomics reveals cytoplasmic defects in Patl2-deficient oocytes rescued by spindle transfer.

Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·2026
Same author

Various repair events following CRISPR/Cas9-based mutational correction of an infertility-related mutation in mouse embryos.

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics·2024
Same author

Characterization of ovarian tissue oocytes from transgender men reveals poor calcium release and embryo development, which might be overcome by spindle transfer.

Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·2023
Same author

Assisted oocyte activation does not overcome recurrent embryo developmental problems.

Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·2023
Same author

TEAD4 regulates trophectoderm differentiation upstream of CDX2 in a GATA3-independent manner in the human preimplantation embryo.

Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·2022
Same author

CRISPR/Cas gene editing in the human germline.

Seminars in cell & developmental biology·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 17, 2025

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies
08:24

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies

Published on: August 25, 2023

1.0K

Travel history can make the difference.

S Colman1, L Cattoir1, K Van Vaerenbergh1

  • 1Clinical Laboratory of Microbiology, OLVZ Aalst, Aalst, Belgium.

Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
|July 1, 2020
PubMed
Summary

This case highlights a rare Entamoeba histolytica infection in Belgium, presenting as a liver abscess. The patient also had a prior amoebic colitis episode, emphasizing the importance of considering travel history for parasitic infections.

Keywords:
colitisentamoebaliver abscess

More Related Videos

Influence of Emotional Factors on the Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Overweight Complicated with Hyperlipidemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
03:05

Influence of Emotional Factors on the Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Overweight Complicated with Hyperlipidemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Published on: November 21, 2025

293

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 17, 2025

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies
08:24

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies

Published on: August 25, 2023

1.0K
Influence of Emotional Factors on the Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Overweight Complicated with Hyperlipidemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
03:05

Influence of Emotional Factors on the Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Overweight Complicated with Hyperlipidemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Published on: November 21, 2025

293

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Entamoeba histolytica infections are uncommon in developed nations.
  • Travel history is crucial for diagnosing parasitic infections in endemic and non-endemic regions.

Observation:

  • A 53-year-old female presented with symptoms suggestive of a hepatic abscess.
  • Imaging revealed a large liver abscess, and diagnosis was confirmed via RT-PCR.
  • A prior episode of amoebic colitis was identified retrospectively.

Findings:

  • Real-time PCR (RT-PCR) confirmed Entamoeba histolytica in both the liver abscess aspirate and previous colonic biopsies.
  • The findings indicate a link between a past amoebic colitis and a subsequent liver abscess.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering Entamoeba histolytica in patients with liver abscesses, especially those with travel history to endemic areas.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of amoebic colitis may prevent severe complications like hepatic abscess formation.