The Early Years of HDTV. Modern-day HDTV has its roots in research that was started in Japan by the NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) in 1970. In 1977, the SMPTE (The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) Study Group on High Definition Television was formed.
What is the connection between Peyronieâs disease and Dupuytrenâs contracture? Many men with Peyronieâs disease also have Dupuytrenâs contracture, a connective tissue disorder that causes scar tissue to harden on the palm of the hand. This causes fingers to curve, much like the penis curves in Peyronieâs disease.
Synonym(s): diploic vein. Dupuytren contracture-a disease of the palmar fascia resulting in thickening and shortening of fibrous bands on the palmar surface of the hand and fingers. Dupuytren diathesis. Dupuytren disease of the foot-nodular fibroblastic proliferation in plantar fascia of one or both feet.Synonym(s): plantar fibromatosis. Dupuytren enterotome. Dupuytren exostosis. Dupuytren fascia-the thickened, central portion of the fascia ensheathing the hand.upuytren disease of the foot-nodular fibroblastic proliferation in plantar fascia of one or both feet. Synonym(s): plantar fibromatosis. Dupuytren enterotome. Dupuytren exostosis. Dupuytren fascia-the thickened, central portion of the fascia ensheathing the hand.