The Sparrow Sessions

Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's podcast, we discuss how an increasing body of research is showing that healthy levels of vitamin D can improve the likelihood that cancer immunotherapies will work well in cancer patients.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

Research about circular RNA has been a hot topic in many types of diseases. Recent advances in this research provide evidence that circular RNA could be a useful biomarker or drug target in the future of cancer treatment

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In this episode Endre and Talia chat about how some crafty molecules – that might sound familiar – can help cancer patients in terms of informing them if their cancer will spread. 

If you want more information or to read previous Digests about Cancer or other topics, go to our page: www.sparrow.science. There, you can find all the research papers used to create this audio digest. 

Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

Clinical trials are important studies that advances cancer research. In this Cancer 101 audio digest Dr. Talia Henkle breaks down exactly what cancer clinical trials are and the sometimes cryptic terms they use to measure health outcomes. 

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In this episode your host Endre and in-house expert Talia chat about clinical trials– what types are there, why are they important, particularly in cancer research? If you want more information or to read our Digests about Cancer or other topics, go to our page: www.sparrow.science. There, you can find all the research papers used to create this audio digest. 

Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

It’s pretty much common knowledge that cancer is easier to treat the earlier it is found. That’s why researchers are always looking for new ways to catch cancer as early as possible. In today's Audio Digest, we discuss progress being made in anal cancer screening and pre-cancer treatment!

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we discuss how an emerging cancer therapy called BiTEs work to help treat cancer.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we discuss how technicalities in Medicare Part D  often make basic cancer treatment unaffordable for the 50 million Americans who rely on its coverage. 

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we talk about ADHD again - and about research that suggests more fruit and vegetables in children with ADHD could help alleviate some of the symptoms.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we discuss the difference between X-ray radiotherapy and proton therapy, the safety advantages proton therapy has, and the barriers to accessing proton therapy treatment.

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