[Positive experience in long-term follow-up and surgical management of a stenosing lesion of the thoracoabdominal portion of the aorta and its branches in non-specific aortoarteritis].

The article is based on experience gained in 25-year follow-up of a female patient presenting with pathology of the thoracoabdominal aorta and its branches in non-specific aortoarteritis. Discussed herein are clinical peculiarities of the development and course of the disease, analysing the outcomes of the reconstructive operations performed, followed by due assessment of efficacy of long-term treatment.

[Characteristics of utilization object--nomenclature of ampoules with sources of high residual activity gamma-radiation].

The article is a first step in creation of general catalogue for ampoules with sources of high (over 1 x 10(7) Bq) activity gamma-radiation.

[Removing radioactive waste from enterprises and territories of Moscow and central region of Russia is a main goal of RADON Industrial Research Association].

The article contains brief historical data on foundation of radiation accident department in "RADON" Industrial Research Association, list and extent of the department works since 1995 on liquidation of various radioactive pollutions, decontamination methods applied, operative equipment and devices. The authors present methodic documents elaborated by the department specialists on decontamination of territories, compartments, etc.