Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences Archive — Page 6 of 8

Portrait of Brent Savoie wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie against a brown background.
June 17, 2021

Savoie appointed faculty adviser of VUSM Honor Council

Brent Savoie, MD, JD, associate professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, has been appointed faculty adviser of the Honor Council of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM).

By Vanderbilt Health News
Portrait of Laveil Allen, MD, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and purple striped tie against a brown background.
May 25, 2021

Allen named chief of new emergency radiology section

Laveil Allen, MD, assistant professor of Clinical Radiology, has been named chief of the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences’ new Emergency Radiology section.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Medical illustration of two lungs on a black background, with a red highlighted mass in the upper region of the right lung.
March 18, 2021

Vanderbilt research played key role in new lung screen guidelines

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has formally recommended two changes that will nearly double the number of people eligible for lung cancer screening by lowering the age from 55 to 50 and reducing the number of smoking history pack years from 30 to 20.

By Tom Wilemon
Portrait of a blonde woman wearing a black sleeveless blouse against a light background.
August 27, 2020

Leverett named chief of Section of Breast Imaging

Reagan Leverett, MD, MS, associate professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and medical director of Vanderbilt Breast Imaging Services, has been named chief of the Section of Breast Imaging, a position she previously held on an interim basis.

By Kelsey Herbers
Close-up of a lit cigarette with glowing ash and curling smoke against a black background.
July 28, 2020

Study challenges idea that lower BMI shields smokers from fat-associated health risks

While some smokers might rationalize continuing to smoke because of the lower weight often associated with the habit, Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have determined that even with a lower body mass index (BMI), smokers have a higher risk of depositing fat in and around organs and tissues compared to those who never smoked.

By Jill Clendening
Medical illustration of two lungs on a black background, with a red highlighted mass in the upper region of the right lung.
July 23, 2020

Criteria for lung cancer screens may be expanded

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending two changes that will nearly double the number of people eligible for lung cancer screening by lowering the age from 55 to 50 and reducing the number of smoking history pack years from 30 to 20.

By Tom Wilemon