University of Auckland

Treatment of male osteoporosis: a narrative review and position statement by the ECTS Clinical Action Group.

Osteoporosis in men is under-recognized and under-treated despite a substantial disease burden and poorer fracture-related outcomes than in women. Secondary osteoporosis is highly prevalent in men, making the identification and management of underlying causes essential. Bone mine...

Streptococcus pneumoniae haemolytic uraemic syndrome in Aotearoa New Zealand across changing pneumococcal conjugate vaccine eras

Objective To describe the epidemiology, clinical features, microbiology and outcomes of paediatric Streptococcus pneumoniae haemolytic uraemic syndrome (SpHUS) in Aotearoa New Zealand across changing pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) eras. Design Retrospective case series. Set...

Using Natural Fibres and Indigenous Knowledge to Develop Alternatives to Plastic Ropes Used in Mussel Aquaculture

Aquaculture relies extensively on plastic materials, creating a need for lower‐plastic alternatives that retain the functional properties required for production. This study combined mātauranga Māori and science to identify natural plant fibres suitable for manufacturing mussel r...

Molecular Polarity in Conjugated Microporous Polymers for Efficient CO2 Photoreduction

Abstract Donor–acceptor (D–A) conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) are a promising class of metal-free photocatalysts for CO2 reduction. However, conventional D–A CMP design strategies that prioritize the screening of isolated D and A units based solely on energy-level offsets...

Digital health access, engagement and trust: a survey of Pacific navigators in the DIGIFALE mobile health literacy programme

INTRODUCTION: The DIGIFALE programme aims to strengthen mobile health literacy among Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) who continue to experience inequities in both healthcare access and digital inclusion. AIM: The aim of this study was to explore access to digital...

Biomechanical differences across pubertal maturation stages and sexes in a single-leg drop-land and a single-leg drop-land-and-cut task

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries account for 45% of internal knee injuries, often having prolonged recovery and substantial care costs. Higher non-contact ACL injury rates have been reported in post-pubertal females compared with males and pre-pubertal individuals, which...

Financial development and the environmental performance of manufacturing firms: Evidence from India

This study examines how financial development affects the environmental performance of manufacturing firms. Exploiting state-level variation in the credit-to-GDP ratio and detailed energy consumption data from Indian manufacturing firms during the 1990s and 2000s, I find that fin...

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...

Investigation of the relationship between oxygen bubble behaviour and local thermal stress in PEMWE

Understanding the interplay between gas bubble evolution and thermal behaviour is vital to improving the efficiency and durability of Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysers (PEMWEs). This study presents a real-time visualisation approach that combines synchronised microscop...

Corticosteroid use in children with community acquired sepsis: a multicentre prospective cohort study

Objectives Corticosteroids in paediatric sepsis have the potential to improve outcomes, yet there is little supporting evidence regarding efficacy, choice of agents, dose or timing of administration. We describe the patterns of corticosteroid use in children hospitalised with sus...

Bifunctional architecture enables substrate catalysis and channeling in Paracoccus TMAO demethylase

Substrate channeling enhances efficiency and prevents toxicity by directing unstable intermediates between active sites. Trimethylamine N-oxide demethylase (TDM) degrades trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) to dimethylamine and formaldehyde (HCHO), but the fate of HCHO has remained unc...

How AI and technology’s skill-bias impact the delayed retirement desire in China

Abstract China has introduced delayed retirement policies to sustain its pension system, threatened by population aging. We present theories to argue that such policies, if applied universally across the private and public sectors, may ironically exacerbate the problem by increas...

A physics-guided generative framework for parameter-conditioned seismic damage visualization of bridge piers

ABSTRACT Traditional seismic damage assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers relies on costly finite element (FE) simulations and subjective manual inspections. This study proposes a physics-guided conditional generative adversarial network (PG-CGAN) for continuous and...

Reflexivity as Epistemological Imperative: An Autoethnographic Account of Researching Indian Diaspora Youth in Aotearoa New Zealand

Abstract This paper argues that, in contexts characterised by diversity and cultural complexity, such as those of diaspora scholarship, reflexivity becomes indispensable for producing ethically sound and contextually grounded knowledge. Through autoethnographic analysis of my doc...

Emergency operation for penetrating thoracic non-cardiac injuries: A 10-year review at a major trauma centre in South Africa

Background and aims: Penetrating thoracic injury is relatively common and is encountered in most trauma centres in South Africa. This study focuses exclusively on patients who required acute operative intervention following penetrating thoracic trauma for a non-cardiac injury. Me...

Longitudinal Changes in Nasal Airflow and Patient‐Reported Outcomes Following Acoustic Nasal Therapy: A Pilot Study

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Acoustic nasal therapy has emerged as a potential non‐pharmacological adjunct for allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), but longitudinal evidence on its effects on nasal airflow and patient‐reported outcomes remains limited. This ea...

Fragmented regulation and reporting quality

This paper studies regulatory fragmentation as a distinct dimension of the institutional environment and examines its implications for financial reporting quality. Using a panel of U.S. public firms from 2001 to 2021, we employ a text-based measure of fragmented regulatory oversi...

Spatiotemporal delivery of immune-synapse-stabilizing NK cells for postoperative tumor therapy

Natural killer (NK) cells eliminate target cells by forming an immunological synapse (IS). Here, we equip NK cells with multivalent galectin-3 binding polymers that resemble prehensile “arms” to mechanically reinforce the NK-to-target tumor cell connection. These armed NK cells (...

Energy transition and corporate geographic expansion

Accelerating the energy transition is pivotal to achieving sustainable economic development, yet localized environmental policies can profoundly reshape the spatial allocation of corporate capital. The impact of place-based energy transition policies on firms' cross-regional inve...

Building Footprint Has a Stronger Land Surface Temperature Signal than Building Height across Global Cities

Abstract Urban heat is a growing environmental challenge as cities expand and densify. The thermal meaning of added built volume depends on whether volume is produced through larger building footprint, greater building height, or both. Using 2020 hottest-month land surface temper...