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

Overview of Carbohydrate Metabolism01:19

Overview of Carbohydrate Metabolism

2.1K
Carbohydrate metabolism is a fundamental biochemical process that ensures a constant supply of energy to living cells. The most important carbohydrate is glucose, which can be broken down via glycolysis to enter into the Krebs cycle and eventually lead to the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.
Glucose transport into cells is facilitated by a family of transport proteins called GLUT (Glucose Transporters). GLUT4 is the primary glucose transporter for insulin-stimulated glucose...
2.1K
Coronary Artery Disease I: Introduction01:30

Coronary Artery Disease I: Introduction

111
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): An Overview with Scientific InsightsCoronary Artery Disease (CAD), often referred to as C-A-D, is a prevalent blood vessel disorder classified under the broader category of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a pathological process characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques. These plaques are composed of cholesterol, fatty substances, inflammatory cells, calcium, and fibrin, reducing blood flow to...
111
Obesity01:24

Obesity

660
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight ranges. It is calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses health risks, often diagnosed with a BMI ≥ 30. This excess fat storage occurs when surplus dietary calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in...
660
Cholesterol: Significance and Regulation01:29

Cholesterol: Significance and Regulation

723
Although not a source of energy, cholesterol plays a significant role as a foundational structure for bile salts, steroid hormones, and vitamin D, as well as being a crucial component of plasma membranes. Approximately 15% of blood cholesterol is derived from our diet, with the remainder synthesized from acetyl CoA by the liver and intestines. Cholesterol is eliminated from the body through its conversion into bile salts, which are eventually discarded in the feces.
Considering cholesterol and...
723
What is Metabolism?00:52

What is Metabolism?

118.7K
Overview
118.7K
Overview of Metabolism01:40

Overview of Metabolism

33.0K
Living cells constantly carry out various chemical reactions which are necessary for their proper functioning. These reactions are interlinked to one another via multiple pathways. The collection of these chemical reactions is known as metabolism.
Plant Metabolism
Sunlight, the primary source of energy in plants, is first absorbed by the chlorophyll pigments present in their leaves. Plants then use this energy to carry out photosynthesis, where water is oxidized into oxygen and carbon dioxide...
33.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

The Experiences of Family Dyads During the Gender Identity Transition Process of Children and Adolescents.

Scandinavian journal of caring sciences·2026
Same author

Non-surgical facial harmonization for gender affirmation and psychosocial well-being in transmasculine persons: an exploratory mixed-methods study.

Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina·2026
Same author

Organizational and pedagogical characterization of vocational training in nursing in the Federal Education Network.

Revista brasileira de enfermagem·2026
Same author

Exploratory modeling of etiological factors for cardiovascular diseases within a structured nursing follow-up program.

BMC nursing·2026
Same author

Gaps Between Guidelines and Practice in Patients with Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study (SNAPSHOT-Brazil Study).

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Probable DCD, and Typical Development: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 29, 2025

Author Spotlight: Assessing the Cardiovascular Profile of Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
06:04

Author Spotlight: Assessing the Cardiovascular Profile of Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.1K

Interaction between Work and Metabolic Syndrome: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Amália Ivine Costa Santana1, Magno Conceição das Merces1,2,3, Marcio Costa de Souza2

  • 1Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, School of Medicine, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador 40026-010, Bahia, Brazil.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 25, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Work-related factors like exhaustion and long hours synergistically increase the risk of metabolic syndrome (MS) in primary health care (PHC) nursing professionals. This highlights the occupational impact on cardiovascular health in this group.

Keywords:
epidemiological studiesmetabolic syndromeprimary health careprofessional burnoutworker’s health

More Related Videos

Phosphorus-31 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Tool for Measuring In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Capacity in Human Skeletal Muscle
09:40

Phosphorus-31 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Tool for Measuring In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Capacity in Human Skeletal Muscle

Published on: January 19, 2017

11.9K
An Experimental Model of Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Rabbit: Methodological Considerations, Development, and Assessment
10:31

An Experimental Model of Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Rabbit: Methodological Considerations, Development, and Assessment

Published on: April 20, 2018

10.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2025

Author Spotlight: Assessing the Cardiovascular Profile of Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
06:04

Author Spotlight: Assessing the Cardiovascular Profile of Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.1K
Phosphorus-31 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Tool for Measuring In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Capacity in Human Skeletal Muscle
09:40

Phosphorus-31 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Tool for Measuring In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Capacity in Human Skeletal Muscle

Published on: January 19, 2017

11.9K
An Experimental Model of Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Rabbit: Methodological Considerations, Development, and Assessment
10:31

An Experimental Model of Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Rabbit: Methodological Considerations, Development, and Assessment

Published on: April 20, 2018

10.8K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Epidemiology

Background:

  • Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
  • Lifestyle factors, including work-related aspects, contribute to MS development.
  • Nursing professionals in primary health care (PHC) face unique occupational stressors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interaction between work-related factors and metabolic syndrome (MS) among PHC nursing professionals in Bahia, Brazil.
  • To quantify the synergistic effect of occupation, professional exhaustion, and working time on MS occurrence.

Main Methods:

  • A multicentered cross-sectional study was conducted in 43 municipalities in Bahia, Brazil.
  • The study included nursing professionals, assessing occupation, professional exhaustion, and working time as exposure variables.
  • Metabolic syndrome (MS) was the outcome variable, with interaction measures based on additivity criteria, excess risks, and synergy index calculated.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of MS among PHC nursing professionals was 24.4%.
  • Professionals with higher occupational demands, burnout, and over 5 years of experience showed a significantly higher MS prevalence (44.9%) compared to the unexposed group (13.1%).
  • A synergistic interaction was identified between work aspects and the occurrence of MS in this population.

Conclusions:

  • Work-related factors exhibit a synergistic effect on the development of metabolic syndrome among primary health care nursing professionals.
  • Occupational health interventions are crucial to mitigate MS risk in this vulnerable workforce.
  • Addressing professional exhaustion and optimizing working conditions may reduce cardiovascular disease risk in nursing professionals.