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I have evaluated over 120 digital health devices and integrated several into my daily regimen.



For example, consistent sleep tracking has been essential in maintaining my well-being.



Given the potential of digital health tools to significantly enhance quality of life, I am curious:



How often do you currently use digital health tools (e.g., fitness trackers, health apps)?

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The Medical Futurist

I read and analyze dozens (if not hundreds) of news, announcements, studies and press releases every day to share only a few that truly matter.




Still, I sometimes wonder what interests you the most these days:

What kind of news are you most interested in in 2026?

2 months ago | [YT] | 8

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I'm doing a live Q&A on YouTube about the +20.000 EUR longevity package that I tried to share all the results and my experience with it.



If you have any questions or just want to see the data and consequences, this is the time!

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The reason to publish this list is simple: the digital health and AI fields are saturated with hype, and distinguishing the promising players from the noise is a challenge. The annual list is our way of cutting through the clamor to spotlight those we believe are genuinely making strides in this space.





From startups through government authorities to prominent innovators, we look for key values:

1) A mindset for innovation

2) Truly disruptive technology

3) Viable business model

4) Clear dedication to digital health or healthcare AI

5) Active and transparent communication about their products

6) Peer-reviewed studies about their technology are optional, but represent a bonus





A total of 23 companies from last year are no longer on the list. And here is the list of the newcomers: RingConn, RedDrop, YourBio, FusionVital, MediPredict, Whoop, Sidekick Health, Suki AI, Viz.ai, Qure.ai, Caresyntax, Moon Surgical, Turbine, Owkin, DeepScribe, Levels, BioIntelliSense, Kohler Health, Hyfe, Bioliberty, fundamental XR, Belong.life, and Eli.health.





I also share three insights about the newcomers in the analysis.





See the details here: medicalfuturist.com/the-medical-futurists-100-digi…





Also, you can download and share the high-resolution version here: cdn.medicalfuturist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01…

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Healthcare doesn’t need more AI hype, but clearer signals.





Every week, I personally track what actually matters in healthcare, AI, and digital health: press releases, predictions, and real signals from research, clinics, startups, and policy shifts.





That’s why I write The Medical Futurist Newsletter myself. What you’ll get is the context:





1) Clear, evidence-based insights on where healthcare is really heading



2) Practical AI and digital health examples



3) Big-picture futures thinking to help you prepare





It’s free, concise, and read by 25,000+ clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders.



👉 medicalfuturist.com/newsletter

4 months ago | [YT] | 10

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A quick update! We will release our video summary of the big longevity package I received this year in a few days.

But as we prepare for 2026, please do share if there are topics you would like us to cover more!

5 months ago | [YT] | 6

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We are launching a new era of short, executive-style e-books at The Medical Futurist!





The first edition in this series is a 25-page executive overview of how six major categories of digital health devices evolved, and what their trajectories tell us about the future.





Because wearables are no longer simple gadgets. Today they detect arrhythmias, analyse sleep, measure blood pressure optically, and offer AI-driven insights people once needed a clinic for. By tracing how fitness trackers, ECGs, stethoscopes, smart rings, blood pressure monitors and sleep devices evolved, we can see exactly where the next breakthroughs will come from.





The trends become unmistakable: cuffless blood-pressure monitoring, non-invasive glucose sensing, PPG-based diagnostics, and health companions that understand your physiology better than you do.





If you want to understand the past decade of wearable evolution and the next decade of healthcare innovation, this is the fastest, clearest way to do it.





I’m proud of this new format, and I think it’s the future of how we will share meaningful insights here at The Medical Futurist.





Grab your copy here: leanpub.com/theevolutionofdigitalhealthdevices

5 months ago | [YT] | 9

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A while ago, I asked you the billion-dollar question: If AI ever replaces physicians, when will it happen?



But the issue is more sophisticated than that, so I thought I'd fine-tune the question to make it better for forecasting!


When do you think AI could replace 80% of what an average physician can do?

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Only a few more slots left!





Do you have an opinion on the future of digital health?





Please fill in this short form: forms.gle/CQe4ZjZRYfcjH7LGA





We are doing a horizon scanning study to explore the future of digital health, and have identified key driving forces shaping healthcare and future statements describing potential developments.





Your input will help us assess the significance of each driving force and future statement, the likelihood of their realization within the next decade, and identify any important trends we may have missed.





Many thanks!

7 months ago | [YT] | 5

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AI has recently become part of every step in the patient journey from the living room to the hospital.





I mapped out how AI can already support patients at home, on the road, and in the clinic (from symptom checking and wearable sensors to AI scribes, chatbots, and radiology scan analysis).





This infographic shows 4 key moments where AI can already enhance care, empower patients, and assist healthcare professionals today.





Please feel free to share with your network if you find it insightful!

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