Corneal collagen cross-linking has been proved capable of stopping keratoconus progression in most of the patients (97%). Further studies with even longer follow-up periods are needed.
The article presents the comparative characteristics of polyethylene pipes after a 50-year period of operation, lists the factors affecting the physical and mechanical properties of pipes and requiring consideration when conducting research. Practical possibilities of assessing the technical condition of long-term operating polyethylene gas pipelines and approaches to extending their service life are considered.
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