Publications by authors named "W P Mei"

Objectives: Hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) is one of the most common etiologies of acute pancreatitis (AP) worldwide. Compared to other etiologies, patients with HTG-AP may develop more severe AP, but previous studies yielded controversial conclusion due to the lack of adequate adjustment for the confounders. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the possibility and risk factors of developing severe AP in HTG-AP.

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Background: Lumbar burst fracture combined with lamina fracture is a special type of spinal fracture. Neither CT nor MRI can accurately determine it. The present study aims to investigate the clinical value of 3D CT/MRI fusion imaging in the treatment of lumbar burst fracture complicated with lamina fracture.

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Salt stress is one of the principal abiotic stresses limiting agricultural production and seriously inhibiting seed germination rates. This study selected the salt-tolerant rice variety HD961 and the salt-sensitive rice variety 9311 as experimental materials to investigate the physiological and metabolic effects of exogenous Spd seed priming on rice seeds and seedlings under NaCl stress. The experiment involved treating rice seeds with 0.

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Miq. is an important undergrowth species in southern China. The fruits of are recognized as one of "the four famous south medicines" and are also used in the production of preserved fruit.

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Colon cancer is a major global health threat. Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving survival rates. Conventional methods, like colonoscopies and CT scans, have limitations, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies.

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