Telemedicine is experiencing a tremendous boom in many countries around the world, including Spain. The possibility of performing remote diagnostics is very beneficial for many people who do not have the opportunity to travel to their health centers. And the technology is improving to be able to provide a better service. This is not only important in states where it is difficult to find a doctor, but also in rural areas of developed countries.

A large number of medical accessories have emerged, since in many countries the vast majority of people already have a phone that is powerful enough to be an anchor point for other devices. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see devices that also allow medical examinations.

Telecommunications companies are also entering a sector that continues to increase profits, that of private health. And other companies are creating devices that facilitate remote diagnostics, something that is also beginning to become popular thanks to reasonable prices and a greater number of customers. In addition, it serves as a distinguishing feature in an increasingly competitive sector.

Nonagon is an American company that has created a remote diagnostic system called Nonagon N9+, consisting of a device that connects to our smartphone and, through various sensors and an application, is capable of measuring various parameters of our health and that of the rest of our relatives. Each person will have a separate profile in the application, so that data records are not mixed up.

This device is capable of measuring no less than nine different parameters and is an extremely versatile tool for making a first diagnosis before going to the doctor. It is capable of measuring skin temperature to know if we have a fever, taking pictures if there is any type of rash, measuring oxygen levels and even recording the sounds of breathing in the lungs.

It also serves as a stethoscope to check the condition of the heart and identify pathologies. With one of the accessories it includes, it is capable of taking pictures of the inner ear and even recording stomach sounds. Finally, it can also take pictures of the throat. All this is done with the device or with one of the accessories that comes in the sales box, without having to buy it separately.

All this information is synchronized with a profile of the mobile application and the system allows it to be stored and organized. This is where the other part of the service comes in. Nonagone has a payment option for its application with advanced functions and, above all, telematic consultations with professional doctors.

In this way, we can talk to a doctor who has all this information, as if we were going to his office, but without the travel and time that would be required to make an appointment at a specific time, going to a medical center, etc. And the price of these consultations is much cheaper than what a face-to-face consultation would cost. This is done through a video call, where we can see the doctor and he can see us, while both have access to the data recorded by the system.

The company has highlighted its particular benefit in nursing homes, where patients do not have to be taken to hospitals or clinics, where they can also be contaminated with germs or bacteria, with the risk that this would pose to their health. Of course, it is feasible to use it in other places, such as schools or daycare centers and private homes.

It is particularly important that data collection and diagnosis do not have to be done at the same time. It is something like sending an email. A person can submit the data when their work schedule or agenda suits them, and the doctor can review it at another time, even if there is a delay of a few hours. This is much more convenient for both parties.

This device is currently available in the United States, at a not very expensive price. The device package with its accessories costs $ 239.99, although if you want to use the monthly subscription to its application you have to add a fee of $ 7.99 / month.

They also offer a telematic support service for doctors and pediatricians, which is paid per use. In the case of adults, the price of the consultation is 39 euros and in the case of minors, between 3 and 17 years old, it is 49 euros. There is currently nothing for newborns, but it is something that they are studying to implement.

Nonagon

The future of health is in your hands. Medical tests from your phone to your doctor. Advantages of the N9+ Telehealth Device:

• Home medical test kit that connects to your phone.
• To demonstrate the ease and intuitiveness of the Nonagon application.
• Easy to use. The intuitive telehealth application guides you through the process.
• Allows you to receive diagnosis and treatment in a short time. Receive diagnosis and treatment with a quick response.

Clinical Grade Remote Physical Examinations

With a convenient FDA-approved telemedicine kit connected to your smartphone, you can perform multiple clinically accurate physical exams anywhere, anytime.

This gives your doctor the information they need to accurately diagnose your condition and get you the help you need quickly, where you need it.