Publications by authors named "V Fazekas-Pongor"
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, inflammatory airway disorder characterized by a gradual decline in lung function and increased oxidative stress. Both oxidative stress and inflammation are central to its pathophysiology, with trace elements such as zinc, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, selenium, and calcium playing key roles in various cellular processes.
Objective: This article reviews the role of trace elements in COPD, focusing on their involvement in disease pathogenesis and their therapeutic potential.
Analysis of COPD: Distinguishing Characteristics and Management of Smoking vs Never Smoking Patients.
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health issue that affects airflow and is often linked to smoking, but there's limited research on non-smoking patients.
- The study involved 6,974 COPD patients from Hungary, examining their demographics, symptoms, treatments, and quality of life, categorizing them as current smokers, former smokers, or never smokers.
- Results showed that never smokers had a better quality of life, lung function, and overall health compared to smokers, despite having more comorbidities, highlighting the need for specific treatment strategies for these patients.
Article Synopsis
- Obesity is a major risk factor for dementia, with a study analyzing its global impact and examining how national obesity strategies influence dementia rates, especially considering differences between genders.
- The research found that for every 1% increase in obesity prevalence, dementia mortality rises by 0.36% in males and 0.12% in females, indicating that men are more affected by obesity-related dementia.
- Implementing national obesity management strategies and promoting healthier diets can significantly reduce dementia prevalence and mortality, particularly benefiting women, suggesting the importance of public health initiatives to tackle obesity.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic affected adolescents' mental health diversely.
Methods: Our objective was to examine the one-year change in well-being (WHO-5 well-being index) and self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale) among secondary school students affected by school lockdown (lockdown group) compared to control students unaffected by the pandemic (pre-pandemic group), utilizing data from a longitudinal survey study conducted in Hungary. We used linear mixed models stratified by sex and adjusted for family structure and family communication.
Aims: To estimate prevalence of diagnosed (dDM) and undiagnosed diabetes (uDM) in Hungary and investigate determinants of uDM.
Methods: Data was obtained from the nationally representative H-UNCOVER study. As laboratory measurements were available for 11/19 Hungarian counties, n = 5,974/17,787 people were eligible.