Publications by authors named "M Levai"
Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multifaceted autoimmune disorder characterized by significant autoantibodies, particularly targeting nuclear antigens. SLE pathogenesis involves genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors. The disease course includes flares and remission and involves various organs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPediatric seizure disorders profoundly impact family dynamics, often escalating stress and impairing coping mechanisms. This study aimed to longitudinally assess the impact of pediatric seizures on family stress and coping, evaluating the efficacy of multidisciplinary follow-up care in enhancing psychological resilience and adaptation. A longitudinal study design was implemented, enrolling children aged 1-18 who presented with a first seizure and received a neurologist's diagnosis at the Emergency Clinical Hospital for Children "Louis Turcanu," Timisoara, Romania.
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- The study investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic affected families with children having neuropsychiatric disorders, focusing on stress and quality of life from 2020 to 2022.
- It involved 168 families and revealed that ADHD was the most common disorder, with significant drops in therapy access and peak parental stress levels during the pandemic, although family mental well-being showed overall improvements.
- The findings highlight the pandemic's challenges, particularly in therapy access and increased stress, but also indicate positive trends in family dynamics and a reduction in behavioral issues over time.
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- - The study evaluated how the COVID-19 pandemic affected parental stress and concerns regarding pediatric surgeries in a Romanian hospital, involving 174 parents with a majority being women.
- - Parents of children undergoing emergency surgeries expressed significantly higher anxiety and stress levels compared to those with elective surgeries, especially regarding visitation restrictions and the potential delay of surgeries due to the pandemic.
- - The findings recommend that healthcare providers improve communication, offer support, and provide clear information about COVID-19 safety measures to help alleviate parental fears and concerns.
Almost one-third of all malignant melanoma patients exhibit emotional stress indicating the need for professional care. Considering this, patients' psychological needs are routinely overlooked and unfulfilled, even though there is substantial evidence that psychological therapies may enhance psychosocial outcomes for melanoma patients, such as low mood, sadness, and anxiety. Among developing countries and some health systems in developed regions, the lack of awareness and screening methods for skin cancer creates a high risk of psychological issues associated with more advanced diseases.
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