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

Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches01:23

Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches

165
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
165
Analgesia and Pain Management01:25

Analgesia and Pain Management

777
Pain is critical to various clinical pathologies, provoking an urgent need for effective management. Pain, whether acute or chronic, is a complex neurochemical process. Its alleviation depends on the type, with nonopioid analgesics effective for mild to moderate pain, such as musculoskeletal or inflammatory pain, while neuropathic pain responds best to anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, or serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. For severe acute or chronic pain, opioids may be...
777
Blood and Nerve Supply to the Bones01:29

Blood and Nerve Supply to the Bones

11.7K
Bones are dynamic organs that require a rich supply of oxygen and nutrients. Around 5% to 10% of the cardiac output supplies blood to the bones. A typical long bone has three main sources: the nutrient artery, the metaphyseal and epiphyseal arteries, and the periosteal arteries.
Nutrient Artery
The nutrient artery is the main blood vessel that enters the diaphysis via the nutrient foramen. While most long bones have only one nutrient foramen, large bones, such as the femur, may have two. This...
11.7K
Fundamental Mathematical Principles in Pharmacokinetics: Calculus and Graphs01:21

Fundamental Mathematical Principles in Pharmacokinetics: Calculus and Graphs

1.9K
The fundamental mathematical principles, such as calculus and graphs, play crucial roles in analyzing drug movement and determining pharmacokinetic parameters. Differential calculus examines rates of change and helps to determine the dissolution rate of drugs in biofluids, as well as how drug concentrations change over time. For instance, it can help calculate the rate of elimination of a drug from the body based on its concentration-time profile.
On the other hand, integral calculus focuses on...
1.9K
SBAR II: Application of SBAR01:14

SBAR II: Application of SBAR

4.6K
SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
4.6K
Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure01:10

Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure

622
Accurate blood pressure assessment is crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions. To ensure the reliability of these measurements, healthcare professionals must adhere to standardized pre-procedural guidelines. These guidelines enhance patient safety and improve the overall quality of healthcare. The following steps are essential for obtaining accurate and consistent blood pressure readings, from using the appropriate tools to ensuring effective communication with the...
622

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Factors influencing engagement with patient-directed and facilitated advance care planning interventions for patients with advanced cancer.

Cancer·2025
Same author

Facilitated Versus Patient-Directed Advance Care Planning Among Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

JCO oncology practice·2025
Same author

Pediatric Intensive Care Provider Attitudes About Children with Medical Complexity and Neurologic Impairment: A Qualitative Study.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Attending Pain, Ethnographically.

Literature and medicine·2024
Same author

Parent Perspectives on Adverse Childhood Experiences & Unmet Social Needs Screening in the Medical Home: A Qualitative Study.

Academic pediatrics·2022
Same author

Offering preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M) for conditions with reduced penetrance or variants of uncertain significance: Ethical insight from U.S. laboratory genetic counselors.

Journal of genetic counseling·2021

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 2, 2025

Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience – An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram
09:00

Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience – An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram

Published on: July 7, 2023

3.7K

Calculation, Comparison, and the Incommensurable: Balancing Risk in Pain Care.

Megan Crowley-Matoka

    Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
    |August 8, 2022
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Managing pain involves complex risks, especially amid the opioid crisis. This article critiques "balancing risk" in pain management, advocating for a patient-centered approach prioritizing individual dignity over calculative risk assessment.

    More Related Videos

    Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery
    09:38

    Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery

    Published on: April 14, 2016

    12.8K
    A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans
    07:28

    A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans

    Published on: December 19, 2016

    21.1K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Sep 2, 2025

    Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience – An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram
    09:00

    Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience – An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram

    Published on: July 7, 2023

    3.7K
    Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery
    09:38

    Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery

    Published on: April 14, 2016

    12.8K
    A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans
    07:28

    A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans

    Published on: December 19, 2016

    21.1K

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Public Health Policy
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Pain is a primary driver of healthcare utilization in the U.S.
    • Current pain management is complicated by the opioid crisis, leading to uncertainty and risk.
    • Societal and clinical discourse often frames pain management as a risk-benefit analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically examine the concept of "balancing risk" in contemporary pain care.
    • To explore the underlying assumptions of commensurability in risk assessment.
    • To propose an alternative framework for risk in pain management.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of risk discourse in pain management and public policy.
    • Critique of the "balancing risk" paradigm.
    • Exploration of the "dignity of risk" as an alternative ethical lens.

    Main Results:

    • The "balancing risk" framework assumes disparate risks can be objectively calculated and compared.
    • This approach may obscure the complexities of individual patient experiences and values.
    • The "dignity of risk" offers a patient-centered perspective, moving beyond simplistic calculations.

    Conclusions:

    • The notion of "balancing risk" in pain care is a potentially misleading simplification.
    • Rethinking risk through a "dignity of risk" lens can lead to more patient-focused care.
    • This shift is crucial for navigating ethical dilemmas in pain management and public health.