Publications

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Journal articles

  1. Lei, Z. (2025). Addressing the indirect health burden of COVID-19. BMJ, 390, r1268. [Link]
  2. Lei, Z. (2025). A comprehensive statistical analysis of COVID-19 trends: Global and United States insights through ARIMA, regression, and spatial models. Microbes & Immunity, 2(3), 108–129. [Link]
  3. Dong, B., Xu, H., Tang, N., Jiang, M., Lei, Z., & Han, Y. (2025). Analysis of key factors and equity in influenza vaccination among Chinese adults: Evidence from a large national cross-sectional survey. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1601577. [Link]
  4. Jin, L., Lei, Z., Lin, P., Ma, C., Zhang, W., Zhou, J., Meng, S., Jiang, Z., Bu, Y., Xu, Y., Wei, N., Hsu, T., Qin, G., & Qiu, H. (2024). Deep Learning with Evolutionary Scale Modeling to discover Antibiotic-Resistance Drug against Klebsiella Pneumoniae. bioRxiv. [Link]
  5. Lin, P., Zhou, J., Meng, S., Lei, Z., Jin, L., Qiu, H., Xu, Y., Hsu, T., Bu, Y., Qin, G., & Zhang, W. (2025). Deep Learning-Driven Discovery of Potential Antibiotic-Resistance Drugs Targeting Klebsiella Pneumoniae. bioRxiv. [Link]
  6. Lei, Z. (2025). “Efficacy or Illusion?” Interpreting Null Results in the Rifaximin Trial. Journal of Hepatology. Advance online publication. [Link]
  7. Lei, Z. (2025). Re: Oliver Wiseman, Daron Smith, Kathryn Starr, et al. The PUrE Randomised Controlled Trial 1: Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy for Lower Pole Stones of ≤10 mm. European Urology. Advance online publication. [Link]
  8. Lei, Z. (2025). Rethinking End Points in Modern Oncology Trials—Beyond the P Value. JAMA Oncology. Advance online publication. [Link]
  9. Lei, Z. (2025). Evidence Without Impact?—Rethinking Home Visiting at Scale. JAMA Pediatrics. Advance online publication. [Link]
  10. Lei, Z. (2025). “Surrogates Without Substance?” Questioning the Evidence for Histologic Improvement With HTD1801. Clinical and Molecular Hepatology. Advance online publication. [Link]
  11. Lei, Z. (2025). From Benchmark to Bedside: Can Multimodal AI Withstand Real-World Dermatology? British Journal of Dermatology, 193(6), 1265. [Link]
  12. Lei, Z. (2025). Comment on “Polygonati Rhizoma Prevents Glucocorticoid-Induced Growth Inhibition of Muscle via Promoting Muscle Angiogenesis Through Deoxycholic Acid” by Shi et al. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 16(5), e70074. [Link]
  13. Lei, Z. (2025). Fully covered self-expandable metal stents for type II perforations: Better outcomes or just better statistics? Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 102(6), 930–931. [Link]
  14. Lei, Z. (2025). “From Genes to Drugs?” Reassessing the Translational Boundaries of APOC3 Genetic Modelling for Coronary Heart Disease. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Advance online publication. [Link]
  15. Lei, Z. (2025). Letter Re: Avelumab plus axitinib in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor. European Journal of Cancer, 229, 115753. [Link]
  16. Lei, Z. (2025). No Effect or No Power? Reassessing Remote Ischaemic Pre-conditioning Evidence in Intermittent Claudication. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Advance online publication. [Link]
  17. Lei, Z. (2025). “Compressed design, inflated conclusions?” A cautionary note on vaporized DMT trials. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 99, 13. [Link]
  18. Lei, Z. (2025). “No Difference or Missed Difference?” Revisiting Functional Gains in Low Back Pain. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 86(6), 704–705. [Link]
  19. Lei, Z. (2025). Post Hoc and Precarious: A Cautionary Note on Terlipressin in Early-Stage ACLF. Liver International, 45(12), e70456. [Link]
  20. Lei, Z. (2025). From Image to Insight: Is MRI-Based Genotyping Ready for the Clinic? Liver International, 45(7), e70193. [Link]
  21. Lei, Z. (2026). “One-time data, lifetime inference?” A caution on mediation in dysmenorrhea research. Journal of Affective Disorders, 393(Part A), 120350. [Link]
  22. Lei, Z. (2025). “When less isn’t more” — Questioning prophylactic lymph node dissection in low-recurrence SPTCI. Oral Oncology, 168, 107594. [Link]
  23. Lei, Z. (2025). Shiny curves, shaky foundations: Bias and reliability in no-reflow prediction models. International Journal of Cardiology, 441, 133763. [Link]
  24. Lei, Z. (2025). Comment on “Effects of relaxation training combined with music-based intervention on anxiety and depression in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a quasi-experimental study”. Supportive Care in Cancer, 33, 1088. [Link]
  25. Lei, Z. (2025). “Data or Distraction?” Reassessing the Conclusions on Resident Involvement in Lung Cancer Surgery. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 67(10), ezaf323. [Link]
  26. Lei, Z. (2025). In Reference to Now You See It, Now You Don't: Laryngoscopy Findings of Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion. The Laryngoscope. Advance online publication. [Link]
  27. Lei, Z. (2025). Letter to the Editor on “The Statistical Fragility of Randomized Controlled Trials in Kidney Stone Management: An Analysis of American Urological Association and European Association of Urology Guidelines”. Urology, 202, 56–57. [Link]
  28. Meng, Y., Huang, Z., Liu, H., Shi, M., Zhu, S., Lei, Z., Liu, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). HYPmgmt: A Digital Intervention for High-Salt Diet Control in the Context of Chinese Culture. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  29. Meng, Y., Ou, Y., Liu, Z., Cai, Z., Zhu, S., Huang, Z., Lei, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). LIPIDcontrol: A Digital Intervention for High-Fat Dietary Management within the Cultural Context of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Regions in Northern China. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  30. Meng, Y., Liu, Z., Liu, H., Xiao, Y., Zhang, G., Lei, Z., Huang, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). TibetCPR: A Multimodal Tactile Feedback System to Enhance Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in High-Altitude Regions of Tibet. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  31. Liu, Z., Meng, Y., Xiao, Y., Tian, S., Cai, X., Zhang, G., Su, H., Lei, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). Electrotactile, Vibrotactile, and Thermal Feedback in a Wearable CPR Training Game: Comparative Effectiveness Study. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  32. Meng, Y., Bingxin, Y., Liu, Z., Ou, Y., Lei, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). Challenges and Opportunities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training and Implementation in Tibet: A Qualitative Study on Knowledge Gaps, Cultural Barriers, and Digital Solutions. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  33. Meng, Y., Liu, Z., Liu, B., Su, H., Ou, Y., Lei, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). A Multimodal Haptic Feedback–Assisted Training System for Traditional Chinese Acupuncture: Reducing Procedural Risk to Ensure Treatment Safety. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  34. Meng, Y., Liu, Z., Zhang, Y., Liu, B., Chen, J., Qu, Z., Li, Z., Lei, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). Evaluating the Quality of Health Information Generated by Generative AI: The Case of Chronic Disease Management in China. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  35. Liu, Z., Meng, Y., Tian, S., Liu, B., Xiao, Y., Lei, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). Cutting-Edge Applications of Wearable Technology in Exercise Monitoring: A Brief Literature Review. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  36. Wang, Q., Meng, Y., Liu, Z., Lei, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). I Can Do It Better: A Creative VR Latte Art–Based Approach to Cognitive and Motor Skills Training for Adults with ADHD. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  37. Meng, Y., Qin, H., Liu, Z., Lei, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). “Map of Sugar”: wearable non-invasive glucose monitoring and community data sharing. JMIR Preprints. [Link]
  38. Meng, Y., Liu, B., Lei, Z., Liu, Z., & Hu, Z. (2025). PURmgmt: A Culturally Tailored Digital Intervention for High-Purine Diet Management in China. JMIR Preprints. [Link]

Conference Papers

  1. Lei, Z. (2024). Analysis of Simpson’s Paradox and Its Applications. Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology, 88, 357–362. [Link]