Radiology in public focus
Press releases were sent to the medical news media for the following articles appearing in recent issues of RSNA Journals.
RSNA Reaches Global Audiences
In December, 10,152 RSNA-related news stories were tracked in the media. These stories had over 8.7 billion audience impressions. There have been 9,701 tracked placements and over 7.2 billion audience impressions for the 12 press releases that were issued for scientific sessions presented during RSNA 2025.
As of December 31, there have been 25,397 tracked placements and more than 17.6 billion audience impressions for RSNA 2025.
December coverage included high-profile stories in Women’s Health, FOX News and HealthDay.
RSNA Social Media Elevates Research and Impact
From groundbreaking studies to emerging trends, RSNA’s social media channels highlight the latest research from its journals for a global audience. By elevating new findings and amplifying author work, RSNA expands the visibility and impact of radiology research while reinforcing its importance across the health care landscape.
A recent Facebook post featuring a RadioGraphics article on dual energy CT for abdominal imaging earned more than 700 engagements, demonstrating how RSNA helps extend the reach and impact of our member’s research.
Empower Your Patients to Understand Their CT Reports
Help your patients become better informed and more confident about their care by sharing RadiologyInfo.org. The website, produced by RSNA, the American College of Radiology and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, offers a variety of patient-friendly resources to help them better understand imaging exams, reports and what to expect throughout their care journey.
The “Understanding Your Radiology Report” article and video series are designed to help patients understand the more complex language, findings and impressions found in their radiology report. A new article and video in the series, “Understanding Your Abdominal and Pelvic CT Report,” is available now on our Radiology and You page.
Hidden Fat in Your Body Type May Put You at Greater Brain Risk
The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat a person has, but also on where it is stored, according to a study published in Radiology.
Researchers at The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University in China used MRI to quantify fat in various body compartments to identify fat patterns linked to brain and cognitive outcomes.
In a data-driven approach, Kai Liu, MD, PhD, an associate professor in The Affiliated Hospital’s Department of Radiology, and colleagues used MRI data from 25,997 individuals in the UK Biobank database, which also houses the physical measurements, demographics, disease biomarkers, medical history and answers to lifestyle questionnaires.
“Pancreatic-predominant” and “skinny fat” body profiles were most associated with extensive gray matter atrophy, accelerated brain aging, and higher neurological risk.
“Brain health is not just a matter of how much fat you have, but also where it goes,” Dr. Liu said.
Read the related RSNA News story.
Photon-counting CT Outperforms Conventional CT in Lung Cancer Management
Photon-counting CT (PCCT) may reduce radiation exposure and adverse reactions while improving image quality and cancer detection in lung imaging, according to a study published in Radiology.
In the prospective study, researchers compared the benefits of contrast-enhanced chest CT using ultra-high-resolution PCCT versus conventional CT on a cohort of 200 individuals with lung cancer. Compared to conventional CT, PCCT reduced radiation and iodine exposure by 66.34% and 26.57%, respectively.
“We believe photon-counting CT might replace conventional CT in the near future due to its improved imaging quality and the diagnostic confidence it offers,” said study author Songwei Yue, MD, chief physician, professor and deputy director of radiology in the Department of Radiology at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in Henan, China.
Read the related RSNA News story.
ASRT Joins ACR and RSNA as RadiologyInfo.org Partner
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has joined the American College of Radiology and RSNA as a RadiologyInfo.org™ partner.
“RSNA is pleased to welcome ASRT as a partner on RadiologyInfo.org,” said Anne M. Covey, MD, RSNA Board liaison for Public Information and Professionalism. “Radiologic technologists have extensive experience working directly with patients in imaging suites and procedure rooms. Their perspective and expertise will help us ensure that patients are getting accurate information about the range of imaging studies and procedures performed in diagnostic imaging.”
The website, available in English and Spanish, explains in easy-to-understand language how imaging procedures are performed. It describes what patients may experience and provides guidance on how to prepare for the exams.
Add RadiologyInfo.org to your patient communication toolkit and start sharing it today.