x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics aims to prompt action from insight as we keep you up to date on current clinical and diagnostic topics to transform lives and illuminate a path to better health.

health & fitness medicine

All Episodes

7:45

35 - Instant insights: Hypercortisolism in...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2026/04/13

More than 36 million Americans are living with type 2 diabetes, and an estimated 30%-50% of patients remain uncontrolled. In this episode, Maeson Latsko, PhD, explores an under-recognized contributor to difficult-to-control diabetes: hypercortisolism. Hypercortisolism disrupts glucose metabolism and insulin function, leading to elevated HbA1c that isn’t as responsive to traditional treatment. Providers can screen for hypercortisolism using an overnight dexamethasone suppression test.This episode

en

7:39

34 - Instant insights: HPV testing for cervical...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2026/03/30

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, and Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes nearly all cases. Laboratory screening can detect infection or abnormal cells early, so clinicians can intervene before cancer develops. Screening options include Pap testing, HPV testing, and co-testing, and guidelines recommendation different combinations of these tests based on age and clinical presentation.This episode will Explain what HPV testing is and why HPV drives nearly all

en

18:09

33 - Enhanced Laboratory Services for Nephrology...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2026/03/16

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major healthcare crisis, impacting about 35 million people in the US. In this episode, Maeson Latsko, PhD and Ines Dahne discuss end-stage kidney disease management in a nephrology setting, and how Quest Diagnostics is providing continuity of care for patients across primary care, nephrology, dialysis, hospitals, and transplant settings.This episode will Explain the nephrologist’s role in managing complex CKD patients across clinics, dialysis centers, and

en

8:04

32 - Instant insights: Blood-based biomarkers for...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2026/03/02

Approximately 55 million people have dementia. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, impacting nearly 7 million Americans. Blood-based biomarkers such as the beta amyloid 42/40 ratio and phosphorylated tau (p-tau217) are now providing earlier and more accessible insights into Alzheimer's pathology. These markers help differentiate Alzheimer's from other dementias, support early intervention, and improve diagnostic confidence. The Quest Diagnostics panel combines these

en

20:26

31 - Pharmacogenetics: How genes can influence...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2026/02/09

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) testing is a field that can transform how clinicians select and dose medications by accounting for individual genetic variability in drug metabolism, transport, and response. In this episode, Maeson Latsko, PhD, and Kathleen O’Brien, CGC, DABMG, discuss the clinical utility of PGx testing and how providers can integrate it into routine care.This episode will Describe pharmacogenetics (PGx) testing (2:45) Review different types of pharmacogenes and their clinical utility

en

7:19

30 - Instant insights: hs-CRP in cardiovascular risk...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2026/01/26

In this special episode of Healthier World designed to give you Instant Insights, Dr Maeson Latsko discusses the critical role of inflammation in cardiovascular events, focusing on the importance of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels. Cardiovascular events often stem from the rupture of soft plaque, which is fueled by inflammation. Hs-CRP can be used to gauge cardiovascular risk, above even when LDL-C is considered normal. Hs-CRP should be thought of as a red flag for chronic

en

17:34

Encore episode: The insulin resistance revolution (17...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2026/01/05

Metabolic dysfunction is a common root cause of many cardiometabolic conditions that burden the healthcare system. This episode will address insulin resistance, a syndrome that underlies metabolic dysfunction, and how tools can catch risk early, allowing actions that may prevent and reverse the onset of chronic illness. Today’s episode is with Quest Diagnostics experts Kenneth French, Senior Clinical Consultant, and Maeson Latsko, PhD, Clinical and Education Specialist. This episode will Identify

en

24:28

Actions from insight: Spotlight on healthy holidays...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/12/22

The holidays are a time of celebration, but they can also be a challenging time to maintain heart-healthy habits. In today’s episode, Maeson Latsko, PhD and Patty Bianchi, MS, RDN discuss how disrupted routines, rich foods, and elevated stress can impact well-being. We discuss realistic, evidence-based ways to enjoy the holidays while supporting cardiometabolic health.This episode will Discuss common challenges faced during the holiday season (2:15) Review ways to avoid holiday weight gain

en

12:14

Viral infections and cardiometabolic complications...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/12/11

Most people recognize that acute inflammation occurs when a person experiences a viral illness. However, many people are unaware that this inflammatory response can increase risk for cardiometabolic events. In this episode, Dr Marc Penn and Maeson Latsko, PhD, discuss how viral infections such as influenza and SARS-CoV-2 trigger inflammation, which can destabilize plaque, accelerate atherosclerosis, and increase the likelihood of cardiovascular events. A cardiometabolic risk assessment is an

en

15:27

Type 1 Diabetes: From autoimmune origin to...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/11/17

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that remains underrecognized, especially in adults. Once thought of as a childhood condition, nearly half of new cases are now diagnosed in adulthood. T1D can lead to serious complications, including diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hypoglycemia, and eventually cardiometabolic disease. In today’s episode, Maeson Latsko, PhD and Franklin Warren discuss the T1D screening recommendation by the American diabetes Association and how this guidance gives

en

6:10

Instant insights: Albuminuria (6 min)

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/11/03

In this special episode designed to give you Instant Insights, we explore how protein in the urine is a powerful marker for both kidney and cardiovascular health. We break down how albumin leaks into the urine when the kidney’s filtration barrier is damaged, review traditional cut points for albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR), and discuss emerging evidence showing that even “normal” or low-level albuminuria predicts vascular dysfunction, chronic kidney disease progression, and increased

en

16:32

Noninvasive biomarkers for MASLD: FIB4 and ELF (16 min)

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/10/20

One in three adults worldwide are affected by fatty liver disease, and most are unaware that they have it. Today’s conversation between Andrew Hunt and Maeson Latsko, PhD will dive into Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a new terminology that replaces NAFLD, emphasizing the close relationship with metabolic risk factors like obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. We focus on the importance of identifying patients at risk for advanced fibrosis early—before irreversible liver damage

en

6:41

Instant Insights: Decoding MASLD (7 min)

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/10/06

This special episode of Healthier World designed to give you Instant Insights discusses the importance of screening and managing fatty liver disease, a condition affecting 1 in 3 Americans and over 70% of patients with type 2 diabetes. The episode covers the transition from the term NAFLD to MASLD, discusses the AACE-recommended testing algorithm for MASLD using the fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) score and the enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) and highlights the importance of early identification and intervention

en

19:18

Utilizing biomarkers with coronary artery calcium...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/09/22

Coronary calcium scores are highly utilized to spot hidden cardiovascular risk, and new research suggests that timing is important. Today’s conversation between Maeson Latsko, PhD and Millicent Kee, MSN, FNP-BC will break down how timing plays a role in proper assessment of calcium scoring, and how biomarker testing such as Apolipoprotein B, Myeloperoxidase, Lp-PLA2, and hs-CRP can be paired with physiological assessments like calcium scoring to help guide patient care, especially when calcium

en

4:31

Inside the Center of Excellence for Cardiometabolic...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/09/08

In this episode of Healthier World designed to give you instant insights, we introduce the Cleveland HeartLab and its role as a Center of Excellence for cardiometabolic, endocrine, and wellness testing at Quest Diagnostics. In this episode, Dr. Maeson Latsko hosts a segment featuring various leaders from Cleveland HeartLab and Quest Diagnostics, including Marc Penn, MD, PhD, Mouris Saghir, PhD, Tim Collier, PhD and Jim Davis. They discuss their mission to improve heart disease prevention and

en

23:48

Actions From Insight: GLP-1 receptor agonists and...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/08/18

Obesity affects over 40% of adults in the United States. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications initially developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, have shown significant efficacy in promoting weight loss and are increasingly prescribed for obesity management. In today’s episode, Millicent Kee, MSN, FNP-BC, Clinical and Education Specialist, and Patty Bianchi, MS, RDN, CDCES, Clinical Educator at Quest Diagnostics Center of Excellence at Cleveland HeartLab,

en

06:49

Instant Insights: Streamlining Cardiometabolic...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/08/04

In this special episode of Healthier World designed to give you Instant Insights, we review a panel that takes a deeper look at cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, endocrine, and metabolic health—a network of systems that work together to determine a person’s long-term health. Today we will break down what this panel includes and how it can help prevent the onset of chronic disease years before symptoms start.This episode will Explain why this panel was created (1:10) Examine how the panel provides a

en

05:47

Instant insights: Myeloperoxidase uncovered (6 min)

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/07/14

In this special episode of Healthier World designed to give you Instant Insights, we explore a vascular-specific inflammatory marker that can indicate risk for cardiometabolic disease and all-cause mortality—myeloperoxidase. In this episode, we break down the biology and function of MPO, its contribution to vascular inflammation, and its potential as a biomarker of vulnerable soft plaque in the arteries.This episode will Define myeloperoxidase (MPO) and describe its biological function

en

14:21

From inflammation to action: MPO’s role in chronic...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/06/30

Inflammation plays a critical role in cardiometabolic diseases, but traditional risk markers like LDL-C and hs-CRP don’t tell the whole story. Myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme linked to oxidative stress and immune activation, may offer a deeper look into hidden cardiovascular and metabolic risk. In this episode, Dr Marc Penn unpacks the new research examining the association between MPO and the risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) across atherogenic

en

08:12

Instant insights: Lipoprotein fractionation for...

Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics ·

2025/06/16

In this special episode of Healthier World designed to give you Instant Insights, we dive into advanced lipid testing—going beyond a standard lipid panel. Today, we will explore two powerful tools used to look at lipoprotein fractionation: ion mobility and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). We will look at how these tests work and how they can uncover hidden risk for cardiovascular disease.This episode will Expand on the importance of lipoprotein fractionation by ion mobility and nuclear magnetic

en

30 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty Lansdown