Diseases diagnosed in 20 Minutes

It is what it promises a new electronic instrument invented in Israel recently, "Medex Test" like a pencil, this instrument allows to diagnose diseases through exams in 20 minutes. This unit operates with an electrode on a finger of the hand and another on a toe of the patient. When connected to a computer monitor, graphically tells the doctor about the functioning of the circulatory system, respiratory, immune system among others.The pencil detecting diseases or symptoms is small and its application does not cause pain.

The new machine cost approximately R $ 7000 and U.S. $ 15,000, was invented by Dr. Alex Kanevsky, and can be operated by a technician or nurse, but the interpretation of graphs should be done by a doctor. The machine can be used without risk of radiation in children and pregnant women.

The invention, approved by Ministry of Health in Israel,it integrates principles of neurology, physiology and pathology. The "Medex Test" is already being used in hospitals and private clinics in Israel and the cost of treatment with the new instrument ranges from $ 70 to $ 120.

besides providing a rapid diagnostic this equipment allows the patient to save the amount that it would spend to do conventional medical examinations.