Neurologists Warn: Wearables Overpromise Brain Health Tracking, Not Diagnostic Tools
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Firstpost•14-01-2026, 19:24
Neurologists Warn: Wearables Overpromise Brain Health Tracking, Not Diagnostic Tools
- •Neurologists caution that consumer wearables, despite AI integration, cannot diagnose or directly monitor neurological diseases.
- •Dr. Mohan Krishna (Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad) states brain health is complex; devices tracking blood flow or 'brain activity' have limited clinical meaning.
- •Wearables offer indirect wellness signals (heart rate, sleep) but cannot replace validated medical tests like MRI, CT, or EEG for brain function.
- •Dr. Sorabh Gupta (Kailash Hospital, Dehradun) emphasizes separating reliable tracking (sleep, heart rate variability) from experimental hype.
- •Dr. Bipan Sharma (Kailash Deepak Hospital, New Delhi) highlights wearables as 'warning tools' for unusual activity, not diagnostic solutions, advising consultation with a neurologist.
Why It Matters: Wearables are useful for wellness tracking and trend monitoring, but neurologists confirm they are not diagnostic tools for brain health.
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