AI Wearables Revolutionize Early Detection of Major Diseases

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – AI-powered wearable devices are transforming preventive healthcare, making early detection of major diseases more accessible. Beyond smartwatches and rings, innovations now include headsets that monitor brain activity for early signs of Alzheimer’s, and iris-scanning apps that help identify potential cancer risks.

Ramses Alcaide, co-founder and CEO of Neurable, notes that preventive medicine often fails because people avoid frequent doctor visits. “What if you could know exactly when you need to see a doctor?” he asks. Wearables already track heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose, and AI-driven platforms like OpenAI’s new health chatbot can integrate data from these devices to provide personalized insights.

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Neurable’s EEG headset analyzes brain activity, comparing it with medical history to detect deviations that may signal neurological issues like early-stage Alzheimer’s or depression—often long before physical symptoms appear. Similarly, French startup NAOX has developed FDA-approved EEG earbuds to monitor abnormal brain spikes in epilepsy patients while they sleep.

Miniaturized, affordable devices are expanding detection capabilities further. IriHealth, for example, is launching a $50 smartphone attachment that scans the iris to spot potential anomalies in the colon, liver, or lungs, claiming 81% accuracy in detecting diagnosed colon cancer cases. While some experts question the scientific reliability of such tools, AI and wearable technology are opening new avenues for early disease detection and personalized health monitoring.