Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert comments about hMPV (human metapneumovirus) following media reports about cases in China
Scientists comment on cases of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) reported in China. Prof Antonia Ho, Professor and Hononary Consultant of … read more
expert reaction to high numbers of flu hospitalisations
Scientists comment on high numbers of hospitalisations from flu, as reported by NHS England. Punam Mangtani, Professor in Epidemiology … read more
expert reaction to Irish flu case numbers
Irish scientists comment on flu case numbers. Dr Connor Bamford, Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, said: … read more
expert reaction to study on association between drinking coffee or tea and head and neck cancer
A study published in Wiley Cancer looks at the link between drinking coffee or tea and risk of head and neck … read more
expert reaction to govt setting out plans for a complete ban of neonicotinoids
Experts commented on the Government’s plans to completely ban neonicotinoids. Dr Philip Donkersley, Senior Researcher in Ecology and Evolution … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the role of gut infection in Alzheimer’s disease
A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia looks at the link between gut infection and risk of Alzheimer’s disease. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a brief outpatient rehabilitation program (with a cognitive and behavioral approach) and self-reported physical function in people with long Covid
A study in JAMA Network Open looks at self-reported physical function in long Covid patients after participating in an outpatient rehabilitation … read more
IPBES reports – the ‘Nexus Assessment’ and the ‘Transformative Change Assessment’
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has published two important new reports. The ‘Nexus Assessment’ is the … read more
expert reaction to the IPBES ‘Transformative Change Assessment’
Scientists comment on the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment. Dr Lisa Norton, Agro-ecologist, senior scientist, UK Centre for Ecology & … read more
expert reaction to study of a small amount of wine on CVD in higher risk people on a Mediterranean diet
A study published in the European Heart Journal looks at wine consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Rachel Richardson, … read more
expert reaction to network meta-analysis of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD
A network meta-analysis published in the Lancet looks at pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults. Prof Philip Shaw, … read more
Comparative effects of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was once thought to be a childhood disorder only. However, it is now well-known that … read more
expert reaction to IPBES Nexus Assessment Report on Interlinkages Among Biodiversity, Water, Food and Health
Scientists comment on the IPBES Nexus Report on Biodiversity. Prof John Spicer, Professor of Marine Zoology, University of Plymouth, … read more
expert reaction to study reporting lower Alzheimer’s deaths in certain professions (taxi drivers and ambulance drivers)
A study published in The BMJ looks at Alzheimer’s disease mortality among taxi and ambulance drivers. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between plastic chemical exposure and human health
A study published in PNAS looks at human health impacts of plastic chemical exposure. Dr Stephen Burgess, Group Leader at the … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of studies looking at step count and symptoms of depression
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open looks at daily step counts and depression symptoms in adults. … read more
expert commentary about food safety at Christmas
Irish scientists comment on food safety at Christmas. Prof Colin Hill, APC Microbiome Ireland and School of Microbiology, University … read more
expert reaction to study looking at population health displacement versus benefits of new drugs recommended by NICE / the NHS in England during 2000–20
A study published in the Lancet looks at the heath impact of new drugs recommended by the National Institute for Health and … read more
expert reaction to new legislation being laid in Parliament today on new regulatory framework for clinical trials
Scientists comment on new legislation on regulatory frameworks for clinical trials, as laid out by UK Parliament. Dr Catriona … read more
UKERC Review of Energy Policy 2024
In its annual Review of Energy Policy, the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) identifies necessary steps that must be taken … read more