For the purpose of understanding fingering patterns, we propose a simple model system composed of splitting elements where we regard a tip of each finger as a basic dynamical unit. Numerical simulations of the model reproduce turbulent states, fractal and tree-like structures and spatiotemporal intermittency which are all quite similar in behavior to real systems. keywords: fingering patterns, ...

PURPOSE Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) impairs the performance of fine motor tasks of the hand, leading to clumsiness. Precision pinch by the thumb and index finger is a frequent task that requires the fine control of each digit as well as the coordination of the 2 digits. The purpose of this study was to examine the performance of precision pinch movements impaired by CTS. METHODS Sixteen CTS ...

Background: Recreational drugs have a significant impact on the lives of drug users, their close families and friends, as well as their society. Social, psychological, biological, and genetic factors could make a person more prone to using recreational drugs. Finger and A-B ridges (dermatoglyphics) are formed during the first and second trimesters of fetal development, under the influence of en...

Keywords: chromosomal dermatoglyphics genetics infertility Polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS Original Article Aims: To study and co-relate chromosomal abnormalities and dermatoglyphics in infertile female patients with PCOS. Method: 16 cases of PCOS and 16 normal females as controls were selected. Chromosomal study was done using whole blood culture method and GTG Banding in genetic laboratory. ...

A 52-year-old man diagnosed with hypertension was presented to our hospital with chest pain. An electrocardiogram, chest X-ray and laboratory test revealed normal findings. Coronary angiography showed normal coronary anatomy with severe milking phenomenon of the mid-portion of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) due to myocardial bridging (MB). In transthoracic echocardiography (...

We describe a 7 year old girl whose features satisfy the diagnosis of cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome. Her ectodermal features consist of fine, sparse hair, thin, opalescent nails, finger tip pads, generalised pigmentation of the skin, but no hyperkeratosis. Skin pigmentation and finger tip pads have not been previously reported in this syndrome. Twenty-two cases of CFC have been described but th...