As of 2023, the share of US publications in the top 10% of cited works in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Imaging stood at an actual value greater than the forecasted figures from 2024 to 2028. From 2024 to 2028, there's a consistent downward trend, with an average annual decline as observed in the early forecast years. Over this five-year period, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights a decreasing trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of emerging technologies in imaging and diagnostics on citation scores.
Shifts in global research collaborations potentially affecting US dominance.
Policy or funding changes influencing publication outputs and citation rates.