Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to new WHO guideline which advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control or to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). Prof Nita Forouhi, MRC Epidemiology … read more
expert reaction to study of veterans from a Marine Corps Base Camp exposed to trichloroethylene and risk of Parkinson’s Disease
A study published in JAMA Neurology looks at risk of Parkinson’s disease among service members at Marine Corps Base Camp … read more
expert reaction to Sanofi press release on nirsevimab for RSV in infants, from the HARMONIE study
A Sanofi press release suggests that their antibody treatment, nirsevimab, delivers 83% reduction in RSV infant hospitalizations in a real-world clinical … read more
fighting misinformation – using our trusted voice to good effect
By Fiona Fox This blog contains the thoughts of the author rather than representing the work or policy of the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the use of artificial intelligence for heart attack diagnosis
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the use of machine learning for diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study looking at obesity and COVID vaccine immune response
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in obesity. Prof Peter Openshaw, Professor … read more
expert reaction to BMJ investigation suggesting monitoring of the RSV vaccine from Pfizer
An investigation by the BMJ urges further analysis on maternal RSV vaccines and preterm births. Prof Christopher Chiu, Professor … read more
expert reaction to news reports of first baby born using mitochondrial replacement therapy
There have been news reports that babies have been born in the UK following mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT). Dr … read more
Cochrane Review on antidepressants for chronic pain
Millions of people around the world are prescribed antidepressants to treat chronic pain. In many countries, including the UK, regulators … read more
expert reaction to Cochrane review on antidepressants for pain management in adults with chronic pain
A meta-analysis published by Cochrane looks at the use of antidepressants for pain management in adults with chronic pain. This … read more
expert reaction to news stories that the government has allowed animal testing for ingredients of cosmetics despite ban
There were some news stories reporting that the government has allowed animal testing for ingredients of cosmetics despite a ban. … read more
expert reaction to WHO declaring that COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)
Following the 15th meeting of the Emergency Committee, the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared that COVID-19 is no longer … read more
expert reaction to study looking at perceived cognitive deficits in patients with symptomatic Covid and their association with long Covid
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at perceived cognitive deficits in patients with symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 and their association … read more
expert reaction to rise in UK measles cases, and information from the UKHSA urging parents to check their children’s MMR vaccine records
A press release from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) encourages parents to check whether children are fully up to … read more
expert reaction to statement by Lilly saying that Alzheimer’s drug donanemab succeeds in Phase III trial
A press release from Eli Lilly states that their antibody treatment, donanemab, significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in phase … read more
expert reaction to Müller recalling some Cadbury branded dessert products because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
An alert from The Food Standards Agency (FSA) states that Müller has taken the precautionary step of recalling some batches … read more
expert reaction to Geoffrey Hinton quits google over risks posed by AI
It has been reported that Geoffrey Hinton has left Google and spoken about the dangers of AI. Prof Duc … read more
expert reaction to study describing a language decoder reconstructing meaning from brain scans
A study published in Nature Neuroscience looks at semantic reconstruction of continuous language from non-invasive brain recordings. Prof. Dr. … read more
expert reaction to study comparing physician and AI chatbot responses to patient questions
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine compares physician and artificial intelligence chatbot responses to patient questions. Prof Martyn … read more
expert reaction to study looking at birth by Caesarean section and development of early-onset colorectal cancer
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at birth by C-section and development of early-onset colorectal cancer. Prof … read more