The present state and prospects of development of maritime medicine in Ukraine.

In this article the present situation, tasks, and prospects of development of maritime in Ukraine are reviewed. Some information about morbidity and mortality among seafarers is also provided.

[Dynamic radiation telethermometry in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis].

Density was studied of heat flow from the area of the anterior abdominal wall in 167 patients with acute appendicitis. A novel methodological approach has been developed to the diagnosis of acute appendicitis making use of remote thermometry with the unit "Radiation heat flows meter". Recording of heat flows from the region of the anterior abdominal wall helps in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, allows some preliminary judgement about the degree of affection of the organ, permits choosing relevant policy of managing a particular patient.

[The method of integral estimation of a functional status of the hemostatic system].

The instrumental method of the integral assessment of functional state of the hemostasis system using piezoelectric hemoviscosigraphy was elaborated.

[The efficacy of the early diagnosis of digestive tract diseases in flight personnel].

In the Air Force, the alimentary canal (AC) morbidity in flying personnel (FP) ranks second among diseases of the internal organs, as evidenced by epidemiologic studies over six years (1988-1993). Data are submitted of examination of 1438 individuals (pilots, navigators, other aircrew members) under conditions of the flight-surgeon's appraisal division. Procedures of active fibroesophagogastroduodenoscopy permit early detection of AC disorders.