‘AI boosts accuracy in thyroid care'
This was the key message shared during a health talk held at HealthCity Vistaar Hospital.
To mark World Thyroid Day on May 25, a two-day event was held to raise awareness about thyroid health and to showcase the growing role of AI in enhancing patient outcomes.
Expert lectures were delivered by chief consultant and head of endocrinology, Dr Arun Pande, chief consultant and head of breast and endocrine surgery, Dr Navneet Tripathi and additional professor of endocrine surgery at KGMU, Dr Pooja Ramakant.
The sessions highlighted how AI-powered tools are enhancing diagnostic precision and enabling personalised treatment plans for thyroid patients.
As part of the event, free screenings were conducted, focusing on the early detection of thyroid disorders—particularly among vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children. TNN
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