Radiology in public focus
Press releases were sent to the medical news media for the following articles appearing in recent issues of RSNA Journals.
Expanding RSNA's Presence
RSNA media relations efforts help to elevate important developments in medical imaging and demonstrate radiology’s impact on patient care. In June, 2,473 RSNA-related news stories were tracked in the media. These stories had over 1.2 billion audience impressions.
June coverage included Newsmax, Benzinga, U.S. News & World Report, WBBM-TV (Chicago), Sirius XM, HealthDay, MSN.com, Earth.com, ScienceDaily, BusinessWire.com, Drugs.com, Medical News Today, Medscape, Applied Radiology and AuntMinnie.com.
RSNA Launches Knee Abnormality Detection AI Challenge
The 2026 RSNA Knee Abnormality Detection AI Challenge invites researchers to develop machine learning models that detect and classify abnormalities on knee MRI exams. The competition runs through Oct. 22, with top-performing teams sharing $77,000 in prize money, including awards for most efficient models.
Read the related RSNA News story.
Where You Live May Influence Your Brain Health
In an analysis of 2,826 brain MRI exams, John-Paul J. Yu, MD, PhD, of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and colleagues found that neighborhood conditions were associated with adverse brain health.
Residents of areas with greater socioeconomic deprivation had accelerated brain aging, lower total brain volume and greater white matter hyperintensity volume. The findings highlight the potential importance of considering neighborhood-level disadvantage when developing health interventions, public policy and strategies to improve access to care.
Read the related RSNA News story.
Breast Cancer Screening Resources for Patients
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2026, an estimated 382,640 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S., according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Advances in early detection and treatment methods have significantly improved survival rates.
Help your patients better understand breast cancer screening and their imaging results—send them to RadiologyInfo.org, the public information website produced by RSNA, the American College of Radiology and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. There they’ll find patient-friendly information on:
- How to Read Your Breast Imaging Report with BI-RADS
- All About Your Radiology Report: What to Know
- Talking With Your Doctor About Your Radiology Report
Did you know that RadiologyInfo.org also offers patients easy-to-read information about preparing for CT, MRI, X-ray and US exams? Refer them to the site to help them feel more informed, prepared and less anxious.
Find more patient-friendly imaging information by following RadiologyInfo.org on Facebook and Instagram.