Physicians routinely diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions across multiple clinical areas. Whether it’s a condition studied for decades or an emerging infection, comprehensive diagnostic testing is enabling faster and more effective care to drive better patient outcomes. In fact, most medical decisions are based at least partly on lab testing! On The Results Are In from Quest Diagnostics®, we are joined by diagnostics industry leaders who support providers in optimizing care pathwa ...
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We live in a world driven by data, and every day, innovative, ground-breaking tests, solutions, and tools generate millions of healthcare data points. But how do we transform that information into knowledge and insights that enhance patient care? Join entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward-thinking physician, Dr. Pat Alagia as he speaks with top researchers, doctors, and thought leaders about the hottest topics in healthcare. From the latest in cutting-edge research to what’s coming next i ...
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PFAS: Understanding the Risks and the Role of Testing
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” have made their way into drinking water, consumer products, and even our bodies. With potential health risks tied to exposure, PFAS have become one of the most pressing public health challenges today. In this episode of The Results Are In from Quest Diagnostics, host Dr J…
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Screening is the First Line of Defense: Testing for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, & HIV
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In this episode of Results Are In by Quest Diagnostics, Jen Jenkins is joined by Dr. Meghan W. Starolis, Senior Science Director of Infectious Disease at Quest Diagnostics, to discuss the importance of universal screening for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Dr. Starolis explains the CDC’s latest recommendations, the real-world impact of co-infec…
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Enhancing Cancer Treatment Decisions with Ultrasensitive MRD Testing
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Across oncology care, clinicians are facing a growing demand for precision tools that go beyond standard imaging and protein biomarkers. In this episode of Results Are In by Quest Diagnostics, host Jesus Izaguirre-Carbonell welcomes Dr. Thomas P. Slavin Jr., Chief Clinical Officer of Molecular Oncology and Medical Director for Haystack MRD at Quest…
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Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS): A Dangerous, Widespread Public Health Issue
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In this episode of Results are In by Quest Diagnostics, Dr. Jack Kain joins Jason Suomala to explain the threat of novel psychoactive substances and how Quest's updated testing panel helps providers identify what's being used and treat patients with more confidence. They break down what providers need to know about NPS classes like designer benzodi…
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Integrating Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Risk Assessment
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In this episode of Results are In by Quest Diagnostics, Amanda Benson is joined by Dr. Michael Racke, Medical Director for Neurology at Quest Diagnostics, to discuss the groundbreaking role blood-based biomarkers play in assessing Alzheimer’s disease risk. Dr. Racke shares his expert insights on how these biomarkers are revolutionizing early risk d…
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Welcome to The Results Are In from Quest Diagnostics, where host Amanda Benson dives into the critical role of diagnostics in shaping the future of healthcare. Join industry-leading experts as they explore how comprehensive testing supports faster, more effective care and drives better patient outcomes across a wide range of clinical areas. From un…
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Part 2: The Future of Laboratory Diagnostic Medicine
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In this episode of Diagnostics Dialogues - Innovation & Insight, Dr. Pat Alagia is joined by two brilliant Quest colleagues, Senior Surgical Pathologist and Cytopathologist Dr. Elena Enbom, and Managing & Medical Director of Anatomic Pathology & Director of The Center of Excellence for Digital & AI-Empowered Pathology, Dr. Piotr Borkowski. Together…
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Part 1: Molecular Expression Through The Eyes Of The Pathologist And Oncologist
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In this installment of our two-part series on the fundamental pillars of laboratory-based diagnostic patient care, Dr. Pat Alagia is joined by two of the top minds in laboratory medicine and anatomic pathology, Dr. Hope Karnes and Dr. Darren Wheeler. Offering a deep dive into the evolving world of pathology, they bring to light how the work of path…
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Welcome to Diagnostics Dialogues - Innovation & Insight, where we are covering the hottest topics in healthcare with top researchers, doctors, and thought leaders! For this episode, Dr Pat Alagia is joined by Vice President & General Manager of Women’s and Reproductive Health at Quest Diagnostics, Kathleen Valentine, and Quest's Director and Medica…
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Welcome to Diagnostics Dialogues - Innovation & Insight, where we are covering the hottest topics in healthcare with top researchers, doctors, and thought leaders! In this episode, Dr Pat Alagia is joined by Mike Lukas, Vice President and General Manager of Health Systems at Quest Diagnostics. Mike has led considerable growth at Quest, leading to i…
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Commitment to Employee Health: A Blueprint for Wellness
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Welcome to Diagnostics Dialogues - Innovation & Insight, where we are covering the hottest topics in healthcare with top researchers, doctors, and thought leaders! In this episode, Dr Pat Alagia is joined by Dr Steve Goldberg, Vice President, Chief Health Officer, Employee and Population Health at Quest Diagnostics. Dr Goldberg is a brilliant physi…
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Exploring Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence
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Welcome back to another episode of Diagnostics Dialogues - Innovation & Insight, where we are covering the hottest topics in healthcare with top researchers, doctors, and thought leaders. Today, host Dr Pat Alagia is speaking with Dr Darren Wheeler, Vice President of Pathology and Medical Services at Quest Diagnostics. Dr Wheeler joins us to discus…
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Disease Surveillance: Preventing the Next Pandemic
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Welcome to Season 2 of Diagnostic Dialogues - Innovation & Insight, where we are covering the hottest topics in healthcare with top researchers, doctors, and thought leaders! Today, host Dr Pat Alagia is joined by Dr Hema Kapoor and Dr Robert Jones to discuss disease surveillance! The trio talk about why COVID took the world by surprise and what th…
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Welcome to Season 2 of Diagnostic Dialogues - Innovation & Insight
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Tune in to Season 2 of Diagnostic Dialogues - Innovation & Insight and join entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward-thinking physician, Dr Pat Alagia as he speaks with top researchers, doctors, and thought leaders about the hottest topics in healthcare. From the latest in cutting-edge research to what’s coming next in the world of diagnostic medic…
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Alzheimer’s disease: A new generation of screenings and therapies on the horizon
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The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) continues to grow at an exponential rate. Currently, more than 6 million Americans have AD, and that number is expected to double by 2050. But recent research findings are beginning to show the important role diagnostics may play in the next era of AD. New diagnostic innovations could unl…
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The successful convergence of clinical and operational thinking in the lab
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In today’s healthcare environment, laboratory leaders are required to provide the highest quality services to support improved patient outcomes. To succeed, they must implement scalable medical, analytical, and operational strategies, all while driving and balancing fiscal excellence and responsibility. In this episode, host Dr Pat Alagia, Senior M…
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Achieving the Triple Aim through the power of strong laboratory partnerships
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Health systems and laboratory diagnostics leaders are exploring new strategies and solutions to help enhance patient and population health and to deliver value to their organizations. In this episode, Dr Pat Alagia and Mike Lukas discuss: The clinical, operational, and business complexities health systems currently face How strong laboratory partne…
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The view from the top: Looking back and ahead in 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to drastically disrupt the healthcare industry. At the same time, it has shone a light on the most pressing issues within its ecosystem, setting in motion the beginning of a new era of crucial changes and innovation. In this session, Dr Alagia and Dr Wohlgemuth discuss: The key role played by Quest in response to the…
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Diagnostics is the thread that connects the entire healthcare ecosystem and patient care continuum. And the laboratory generates an immense amount of data that can help enable improvements in both patient and hospital health. By better leveraging laboratory analytics, health systems and clinicians can identify, stratify, and prioritize patient popu…
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Trends in drug testing resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
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The convergence of the opioid epidemic and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created new healthcare challenges. Health systems, from a system- and individual clinician-level, are more important than ever in the pursuit of addressing the epidemic within the pandemic. In this session, Dr Gudin discusses: Recently-published data by …
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This episode features Dr Michael Racke discussing the evolution of treating neurologic disease to detect disease early and focus on prevention. In this session, Dr Racke discusses: How diagnostics and treatment has evolved for multiple sclerosis Treating patients at the first incidence of neurologic disease for optimal outcomes How health systems c…
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Optimize Oncology Care with Clinical Pathways
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This episode features Yuri Fesko MD, with clinical pathways to help guide diagnosis and treatment in oncology. In this session, Dr Fesko discusses: How clinical pathways can make an impact for hospitals to improve oncology outcomes The critical importance of collaboration for pathologists and oncologists The future of oncology care in integrated he…
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COVID-19: Supporting Safety for the Front Line
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Today’s podcast features Dr Nicholaos Bellos with strategies that are helping some health systems best operate in today's healthcare environment. In this session, Dr Bellos discusses: The ease of viral transmission and what health systems can do to mitigate risk Diagnostic solutions, guidelines, and best practices to ensure safety for the front lin…
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About Diagnostics Dialogues from Quest Diagnostics
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When we asked Dr Alagia his goals for this podcast, he told us, "I think the podcast project gives our doctors and our scientists at Quest a voice. It connects us with the outside community. We work with a lot of folks who live in the laboratories, who live in the hospitals, who do great work here. It's essential work. Everything starts with the la…
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