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Brain Monitoring Technology: Mechanisms, Intelligence, & the Future of Neurological Insight January 17, 2026 Brain monitoring technology enables real-time insight into neurological function through advanced sensors, signal processing, and AI-driven analytics. This article explains the underlying mechanisms, clinical applications, and future direction of intelligent brain monitoring systems.

MedTech Innovations Transforming Indian Hospitals & Healthcare Delivery January 15, 2026 Let us explore the key MedTech innovations transforming Indian hospitals and their growing significance in improving clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and healthcare accessibility across the country. From artificial intelligence and robotic surgery to portable medical devices and remote patient monitoring, MedTech innovations are redefining how care is delivered, managed, and accessed

Healthtech Startup RISA Labs Raises $11.1 Mn in Funding Round January 15, 2026 AI-driven healthtech startup RISA Labs has raised USD 11.1 million in a funding round co-led by Cencora Ventures and Optum Ventures. The capital will support product development and expansion across US oncology care networks.

$600 AI Smart Scale Claims Early Detection of Chronic Health Risks January 13, 2026 A $600 AI-powered smart scale unveiled at CES claims to detect chronic health risks early by tracking over 60 biomarkers. The device is designed to provide detailed health insights from home and is expected to reach consumers in Q2 2026.

AIIMS Deploys AI Tool to Speed Up Chest X-Ray Reporting January 12, 2026 AIIMS Delhi has begun using an artificial intelligence tool to generate provisional chest X-ray reports within minutes. The system aims to reduce radiology workload, improve accuracy and help doctors prioritise urgent cases.

South Korea Unveils Measures to Expand the Use of Healthcare Data for AI-Enabled Care January 9, 2026 South Korea’s health ministry has announced new measures to expand healthcare data use, fund medical AI pilot projects, and support startups as part of its strategy to advance AI-enabled medical care

Stanford Medicine Develops an AI Model that Uses Sleep Data to Predict Future Disease Risk January 8, 2026 Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed SleepFM, an AI model capable of predicting future health risks using data from a single night’s sleep. Trained on hundreds of thousands of sleep recordings, the model can forecast conditions such as cardiovascular disease, dementia, mental health disorders, and chronic kidney disease with high accuracy, using standard sleep study data combined with long-term health records

What Healthcare Leaders Want Digitalization to Finally Deliver in 2026 January 8, 2026 Healthcare leaders are shifting the digital conversation from adopting new technologies to improving everyday reliability and clinical impact. In 2026, the focus is on tools that reduce complexity, support earlier interventions, and extend care beyond urban centres. The emphasis is not on scale alone, but on relevance and execution.

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital Adopts AI-Assisted Robotic Procedure in BPH Treatment January 6, 2026 UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, has begun using an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted robotic procedure as part of its treatment pathway for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The minimally invasive approach, known as aquablation, combines real-time imaging, AI guidance, and robotic assistance to help clinicians plan and perform tissue removal with a high degree of precision.

Even Healthcare Bags $20Mn to Expand Managed-Care Hospitals in Bengaluru January 6, 2026 Even Healthcare has raised $20 million in funding to expand its managed-care hospitals in Bengaluru and strengthen its integrated care model, combining digital health tools, telemedicine, and coordinated in-person services. In addition, the startup plans to use the new funding to integrate advanced digital health technologies, including AI-driven tools and expanded telemedicine capabilities, across its hospital operations.

Center Allocates INR 10,300 Cr to Boost AI in Healthcare Infrastructure January 2, 2026 The IndiaAI Mission, backed by a government investment of INR 10,300 crore over five years, is enhancing AI infrastructure and adoption across healthcare in India. With 38,000 high-performance GPUs available to researchers, startups, and institutions, the initiative aims to catalyze innovations such as disease detection tools and AI-enabled telemedicine platforms.

AI in Healthcare: Transforming Compassionate & Precise Patient-Centred Care January 2, 2026 Dr. Vinita Jha, Director of Research & Medical Education at Max Healthcare, shares how Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare through advancements in diagnostics, genomics, and personalised treatment. However, its long-term impact depends on responsible governance, ethical frameworks, and meaningful clinician oversight, and examines the importance of fairness, privacy, informed consent, and digital literacy in ensuring AI strengthens equity and compassion in healthcare