Publications by authors named "Andrew Donald MacCormick"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated micronutrient deficiencies in preoperative bariatric surgery patients, focusing on ethnic differences among 573 individuals.
- The most prevalent deficiency was vitamin D (30.85%), particularly high in Asians (60%), with significant variations among other ethnic groups, including Pacifica and Māori.
- Iron deficiency was also notable (21.1%), with Asians again showing the highest rates, highlighting the need for potential preoperative supplementation for these at-risk populations.
Short and long-term impact of sarcopenia on outcomes from emergency laparotomy.
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
October 2022
Purpose: Emergency laparotomy (EL) carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality, that is greater among older patients. Sarcopenia refers to an age- or pathology-associated muscle loss and has been demonstrated to correlate with poorer outcomes in several surgical conditions. This study assessed the impact of sarcopenia on morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing EL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this systematic review was to determine if in patients presenting for bariatric surgery, patients of different ethnicities, have different micronutrient deficiencies preoperatively. Databases searched were PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE and Cochrane Library. A meta-analysis of prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency (<20ng/ml) was carried out using a random effects model.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Media constructs in Aotearoa, New Zealand naturalise the dominant Western culture. Conversely, mainstream news about Māori is rare and prioritises negative stereotypical constructs that are often centred on Māori as economic threats via resource control and political activism. These narratives influence continued discrimination against Māori in New Zealand.
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