Publications by authors named "Shengtai Pei"

Background: Previous observational studies have reported an association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and osteoporosis (OP). The aim of this study is to investigate the causal relationship between COPD and OP by two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. The current status of cross-sectional research between COPD and OP in the past decade was explored through bibliometrics.

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  • This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of suspected scoliosis among adolescents in Gansu Province, China, utilizing a cross-sectional population approach to gather data across multiple cities.
  • Conducted from April to July 2022, the research involved screening over 3,000 middle and high school students using visual inspections and specific tests for diagnosis.
  • The findings revealed a 5.68% prevalence rate of suspected scoliosis, with variations by age and gender, and identified factors such as BMI, altitude, family medical history, and shoulder height discrepancies as significant contributors to the condition.
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The design principle and application of an adjustable spine prone frame are introduced. Adjustable spine prone frame is used in posterior lumbar surgery, during operation, X-ray can shoot fast and internal fixation implants can fix accurately, the vacant abdominal ensure normal respiratory and circulatory function, and the lumbar curvature can adjust conveniently. It meets the surgical position and care requirements, can prevent the complications effectively.

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