AI should help in medical decision making and improve holistic patient care – Professor (Dr.) Ahantem Shanta Singh at the 12th Annual State Conference of AP IRIA at AIIMS Mangalagiri (RNI)
By - Raja Pentapati
AP Bureau Chief
Amaravati Sep 26th, Bharath Digital National News
The 12th Annual State Conference of Andhra Pradesh Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (AP IRIA) began yesterday.– The three-day AP IRIA 2026 Conference is being held at AIIMS Mangalagiri with the participation of over 800 radiologists and imaging experts from all over India.
AIIMS Mangalagiri Honorary Executive Officer, Prof. (Dr.) Ahantem Shanta Singh, who was the guest of honour for the event, addressed the gathering and highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in radiology.
He also said that AI should not replace radiologists, but should be a companion to them, helping them in making clinical decisions and improving patient care.
For his distinguished services to radiology and outstanding academic excellence, the institute has awarded the AP IRIA Gold Medal to Dr. Prithvinatha Reddy, Additional Professor and Head, Department of Radio-Diagnosis, AIIMS Mangalagiri.
Speaking further, Ahantem Singh also highlighted the importance of such educational platforms and said that more conferences should be organized, especially for young radiologists, to provide opportunities for knowledge sharing, professional dialogue and learning about the advancements in radiology.
Jointly organized by AP IRIA Vijayawada Sub-Chapter and AIIMS Mangalagiri, Department of Radio-Diagnosis, this conference will feature scientific sessions, lectures, panel discussions and academic presentations on Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, AI and emerging imaging technologies.
The conference was attended by AP IRIA President Dr. D. Srihari Rao and several senior members of AP IRIA. Mohan Prasad, Dr. Varaprasad, Dr. Umamaheswar Reddy, Dr. Chandrasekhar, Dr. Sushen, Dr. Jagdeep are participating. The conference will also be held on Sunday 27th.
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