Auckland City Hospital

Cardiovascular Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) has undergone a remarkable transformation from a fatal childhood disease to a chronic adult condition, with a median predicted survival now exceeding 50 years following the introduction of highly effective CFTR modulator therapy (HEMT). This demographic shift...

Proton Pump Inhibitor Co-prescription, Dabigatran Use, and Ischaemic Stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack in Atrial Fibrillation: A Population-Based Case-Control Study

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) reduce gastric acidity and lower dabigatran plasma concentrations, raising concern about a clinically relevant drug–drug interaction. We examined whether PPI co-prescription modified the association between dabigatran use and atrial fibrillation (AF)...

Acceptance of Organs From Deceased Donors: Results of a Global Survey.

Background: With <10% of transplantation needs being met, one contributing factor may be the potential subjectivity in transplant specialists' acceptance of organs. Such decisions, if influenced by knowledge and/or comfort gaps, warrant intervention. We assessed knowledge and com...

The impact of changing Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee classification on early functional outcomes after primary robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty

Aims We aimed to determine the impact of changing a patient’s Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) phenotype on early functional outcomes after robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA). Methods We conducted a retrospective multicentre cohort study of 297 patients u...

Mind the Gap: Disparities in Education on Organ Donation and Transplantation-Results of a Global Survey.

Background: Widely accessible education on organ donation and transplantation (ODT) is a tool to reduce waiting lists, as <10% of transplant needs are met (Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation). We aimed to assess the current state of access to education on ODT worl...

Total intravenous versus volatile anesthesia in living donor hepatectomy: A global prospective cohort study from the international LDLT registry

The choice between total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) and volatile anesthesia for living donor hepatectomy remains controversial, with limited evidence comparing their impact on donor and recipient outcomes. This study evaluates the association between anesthetic technique and e...

ACPSEM guideline regarding the adoption of the IAEA TRS-398 Code of Practice Revision 1

Abstract The IAEA Technical Report Series 398 Code of Practice for the determination of absorbed dose in external beam radiotherapy was endorsed at the Engineers and Physical Scientists in Medicine (EPSM) conference in 2001 and has been widely adopted in Australia and New Zealand...

A TIBIA FIRST GAP BALANCED PATIENT-SPECIFIC ALIGNMENT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY TECHNIQUE ACHIEVES BETTER TKA BALANCE THAN MECHANICAL, KINEMATIC, AND FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT

Purpose This study evaluates four different alignment techniques to assess knee TKA balance. Methods A prospective cohort of 1035 patients undergoing primary robotic-cruciate-retaining TKA by a single surgeon were analysed. The Velys TKA robotic system collects a balance curve th...

ANZTCT cytomegalovirus practice survey for allogeneic haemopoietic stem cell transplant and cellular therapy recipients in Australia and New Zealand

BACKGROUND: Despite pre-emptive treatment (PeT), cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease and reactivation remain a clinical concern. In Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), variability exists in the management of CMV for haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients. AIMS AND METH...

Long-term outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in New Zealand: A prospective, longitudinal cohort study

Objective Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a devastating event that can have ongoing neurological and functional sequelae for survivors, which impact their whānau/family and society. Information on long-term survival remains incomplete. We aimed to understand the long-ter...

Milvexian with Antiplatelet Therapy after Acute Coronary Syndrome Event

BackgroundPatients are at increased risk for recurrent ischemic events after an acute coronary syndrome event. Milvexian, an oral factor XIa inhibitor, may reduce the risk of major adverse clinical events with minimal bleeding risk. MethodsIn this phase 3, randomized, placebo-con...

P1.139. Advancing Risk Prediction After Esophagectomy: A Systematic Review of Machine Learning Models

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Other Background Esophagectomy is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and resource utilization. Traditional regression-based risk tools may inadequately capture complex nonlinear interactions. Contemporary evidence on machine learni...

Association of Surgical Ward Nurse Staffing With Postoperative Mortality and Failure to Rescue

ABSTRACT Introduction Postoperative mortality commonly follows complications that are not prevented, recognised or managed effectively. Ward‐based nursing care is central to surveillance, escalation and rescue, but population‐level evidence using shift‐level staffing data is limi...