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Zipnostic begins testing remote diagnosis & healthcare

Techstination feature for Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.      Telemedicine isn’t new, but this is.  A start up called Zipnostic is looking to transform medical housecalls.   It has created a kit that gets brought to a home by a technician….that enables a physician to remotely perform an exam via telemedicine.  They have begun trials in New York City and founder Dr. Gene Ukrainsky says the kit uses a secure connection to the doctor and…

“We’re able to take all the vitals.  Temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, actually pulse oximetry.  We also have a proprietary digital camera that allows us general intra-oral, ear and eye examination.  Also dermatologic examination.”

EKGs can be performed as well.  There are plans to expand availability…and you can find more info at www.Zipnostic.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.

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