Labcorp Plasma Focus™ liquid biopsy test now available

Liquid biopsy tes t for cancer patients enables oncologists to identify targeted therapies and improve care BURLINGTON, N.C. , May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, has launched Labcorp Plasma Focus, a new liquid biopsy test enabling targeted

Heart Failure: An underappreciated complication of diabetes

Results of a consensus report of the American Diabetes Association

Moderated by:

Renee Sullivan, MD, FACC
Rodica Pop-Busui, MD, PhD
Ambarish Pandey, MD, MSCS, FAHA

A mother's mission to save lives by raising preeclampsia awareness

For many, pregnancy can be a very special and personal milestone. It’s also a dynamic time: both mother and baby change and evolve daily. Anything involving rapid change also comes with the potential for complication. When it comes to pregnancy, one of the most dangerous complications is preeclampsia.Preeclampsia symptoms usually involve a mother’s blood pressure spiking to dangerous levels. This can lead to other complications—including seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure and death of the mother or baby. These complications can occur as early as 20 weeks—and in some rare cases—even earlier. However, when caught early, your healthcare provider team can help navigate preeclampsia and improve pregnancy outcomes.Theresa Dunn was diagnosed with preeclampsia near the end of her first pregnancy and then again during her second pregnancy. She knows firsthand how vital it is to understand the symptoms and advocate for yourself during pregnancy. This is why she’s passionate about sharing her preeclampsia experience to empower, advocate and educate.

Optimizing the strategic value of your lab: Q&A with Noel Maring

Noel Maring, executive director of health systems at Labcorp, answers questions healthcare executives may have around optimizing the strategic value of their lab. 

How lab trends and an evolving healthcare landscape are shaping health systems' lab strategies

Historically, laboratories have been regarded as cost centers despite their key role in driving health outcomes and hospital revenues. Now that outlook is starting to change.

4 tips for taking care of your mental health

Mental health refers to one’s emotional, psychological and social well-being. One in 5 Americans may experience a mental health condition each year. It affects everything from our thoughts and actions to how we communicate with those around us. Like physical health, it is essential to your overall health and quality of life.

7 things you can do to prepare for your next doctor appointment

Whether it’s your first visit with a new doctor or a routine checkup with your longtime healthcare provider, it’s always best to be prepared. Your doctor first learns about your overall well-being by asking questions—and so do you. You can—and should—ask questions too, but sometimes it’s easy to forget that when you’re actually in the appointment with your doctor. Preparing ahead of time helps enable a much more efficient and productive appointment.Here are seven ways you can prepare for your primary care visit with your doctor.

Medicaid renewal has changed—find out if this affects you

Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program designed to provide healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed legislation to provide for continuous enrollment as to avoid interruption in coverage during a global health crisis. But that’s changing. By the end of 2022, over 85 million individuals were enrolled in Medicaid—and over 14 million could lose coverage due to these changes. If you or someone you know is on Medicaid, it’s time to act. We’re here to help—read the following carefully to learn more about Medicaid renewal in 2023 and what steps, if any, you need to take to avoid a gap in your insurance coverage.