During limb formation massive cell death in the mesenchyme of the interdigital spaces accompanies the formation of free digits. Members of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-) superfamily were discussed to play a key role in cell-cell interactions, important in the regulation of programmed cell death (PCD). TGF-beta itself is believed to be involved in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions....

Blood vessels serve as key regulators of organogenesis by providing oxygen, nutrients and molecular signals. During limb development, programmed cell death (PCD) contributes to separation of the digits. Interestingly, prior to the onset of PCD, the autopod vasculature undergoes extensive patterning that results in high interdigital vascularity. Here, we show that in mice, the limb vasculature p...

OBJECTIVE To assess risk factors for erysipelas of the leg (cellulitis). DESIGN Case-control study. SETTING 7 hospital centres in France. SUBJECTS 167 patients admitted to hospital for erysipelas of the leg and 294 controls. RESULTS In multivariate analysis, a disruption of the cutaneous barrier (leg ulcer, wound, fissurated toe-web intertrigo, pressure ulcer, or leg dermatosis) (odds r...

This article explores a non-invasive method to determine interstitial fluid level and pressure in tissue. Interdigital electrodes were chosen by simulated results in software "Comsol multiphysis 4.3a". Environment model similar to human body was created. Measurements were carried out at different situations which can occur during preoperative and afterwards surgery. Non-invasive method decrease...

Blood vessels serve as key regulators of organogenesis by providing oxygen, nutrients and molecular signals. During limb development, programmed cell death (PCD) contributes to separation of the digits. Interestingly, prior to the onset of PCD, the autopod vasculature undergoes extensive patterning that results in high interdigital vascularity. Here, we show that in mice, the limb vasculature p...

OBJECTIVE The nerve conduction findings in interdigital neuropathy of the foot (IDN; Morton's neuroma) have rarely been reported. We analyzed the nerve conduction data in 23 patients with suspected IDN studied between 1982 and 2002. METHOD Diagnosis of IDN was made on the basis of clinical features. All patients underwent routine nerve conduction studies and a near-nerve needle sensory nerve ...

BACKGROUND Fungi have been extensively isolated and investigated from skin in various parts of the world. Determining the mycoflora of normal people is important when the role of skin is considered as a reservoir for microorganisms. OBJECTIVES The current study aimed to investigate the incidence of fungal flora on interdigital spaces of the human foot. PATIENTS AND METHODS Samples were coll...

This paper introduces hexagonal shape sensors that is a meander and mesh type. Modelling, simulation and development of Hexagonal Sensor and the results are discussed in this paper. The characteristics of hexagonal spiral inductor and interdigital capacitor are determined. The hexagonal spiral inductor is a new electronic sensor that can be used for various measurements that produces magnetic f...