Two months after a cluster of cases occurred on a cruise ship, experts are offering insight into how radiologists can help spot the "silent" signs of the deadly virus on imaging. 

For the first time, research has identified diaphragmatic dome height measured on chest X-rays as an indicator of what patients’ post-op recovery will look like following surgery for cancer or other lung disorders.

Freestanding EDs demonstrated meaningful operational advantages over hospitals when using an accelerated troponin pathway. This included earlier discharges for low-risk chest pain patients.

The product is used to highlight findings from plain chest radiographs completed in emergency departments, urgent care clinics and family practices. 

Cardiologist Nathaniel Lebowitz, MD, reviews the latest updates in lipoprotein(a) awareness, testing and drug development.

On-the-field imaging helps determine if athletes can be treated effectively on-site or whether they might need to be transferred to a medical center for additional care. 

Experts say these new findings represent “a significant advancement in the field of radiology."

The X-ray technique uses continuous radiographic acquisition during respiration to assess lung function.