BACKGROUND The ankle brachial index (ABI) is a well-established tool for screening and diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In this study we assessed the validity of ABI determination using a pocket Doppler device compared with automatic vascular laboratory measurement in patients suspected of PAD. METHODS Consecutive patients with symptoms of PAD referred for ABI measurement betwe...

In online context, the design and implementation of effective remote laboratories environment is highly challenging on account of hardware and software needs. This paper presents the remote laboratory software framework modified from ilab shared architecture (ISA). The ISA is a framework which enables students to remotely acccess and control experimental hardware using internet infrastructure. ...

This paper describes an approach to the analysis, design and development of laboratory requirements. It uses learning objectives derived from laboratory experiments, as one component in an equipment selection process. We then delineate our strategy for a comparative assessment of this approach to one less directed. The laboratory experience is an active learning experience that increases the te...

BACKGROUND Quality laboratory service is an essential component of health care system but in Sub-Saharan Africa such as Ethiopia, laboratories quality system remains weak due to several factors and it needs more attention to strengthen its capacity and quality system. METHODOLOGY A cross sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire to assess factors affecting the quality of laboratory ...

1.1 The automated analyzers in clinical laboratories Nowadays, the overwhelming majority of laboratory results in clinical laboratories is being generated by automated analyzers. Modern automated analyzers are highly sophisticated instruments which can produce a tremendous number of laboratory results in a very short time. This is achieved thanks to the integration of technologies from three di...

The topic of this paper is the utilisation of a strategy with a dual control system for the prevention of damage on laboratory equipment used in a remote laboratory. One control system is implemented before the laboratory is deployed and is responsible for damage control and can override the second control system that is programmed by the user of the remote laboratory and is fully configurable....

The main objective of this study was to develop a Physics laboratory activity kit for the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) equipment and be used in classes high school students. resulting assessed by selected pre-service in-service teachers. This employed mixed methods. Assessment which includes Student Worksheets, Teacher’s Guide, Equipment Construction done teachers order ensure workable DIY quality shal...