University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

A Thermoelectric Hydrogel-Based Insole with Self-Decoupled Temperature and Pressure Sensing for Diabetic Plantar Monitoring

Abstract Plantar temperature and pressure reflect the plantar health status of diabetic patients and serve as critical indicators for evaluating disease progression. However, existing plantar monitoring devices are still limited by single-modal signal acquisition, bulky device co...

Association Between Preoperative Tea Drinking Habits and Postoperative Ileus in Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Propensity Score-Matched Study

Objective This study evaluated whether preoperative tea consumption reduces postoperative ileus risk after colorectal cancer surgery, given tea’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Methods In this retrospective cohort of 681 patients, tea drinkers (≥1 cup/day, n = 191)...