Measurement and removal of asbestos in residential dwellings to be demolished-urban transformation experience in Izmir, Turkey.

Asbestos has been used extensively in the construction industry for its superior insulation properties before its health hazards were discovered and its use eventually banned. It is likely that many residential buildings built before the 2000s in Turkey contain asbestos. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness of the potential danger of asbestos exposure during demolition work and to identify asbestos-containing materials and ensure their safe removal and disposal.

Mammographic mass detection using a mass template.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop a new method for automated mass detection in digital mammographic images using templates.

Materials And Methods: Masses were detected using a two steps process. First, the pixels in the mammogram images were scanned in 8 directions, and regions of interest (ROI) were identified using various thresholds.