Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to new NHS Digital / UKHSA childhood vaccination coverage statistics for England, 2021-22
A statistical report by NHS Digital and the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) reports on childhood vaccination coverage statistics for … read more
expert reaction to US study looking at reported paracetamol use during pregnancy and sleep and attentional problems in children at age 3
A study published in PLOS ONE looks at maternal use of paracetamol during pregnancy and neurobehavioral problems in offspring at … read more
expert reaction to US study looking at folic acid prescription fills, suicide attempts and intentional self-harm
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at folic acid prescription fills, suicide attempts and intentional self-harm among privately Insured … read more
expert reaction to Nord Stream gas leaks
There have been several news reports on the Nord Stream gas leaks following explosions. Prof Jeffrey Kargel, Senior Scientist, … read more
expert reaction to topline phase 3 results for lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s Disease, reporting a reduction in clinical decline
A press release from Eisai and Biogen has announced positive topline results from their Phase 3 clinical trial of lecanemab … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood protein ‘signatures’ which could potentially predict risk of long COVID
A study published in Lancet eBioMedicine looks at plasma proteomic signatures and persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to an opinion piece on voice-controlled devices and child development
An opinion piece published in Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at the effects of smart voice control devices on … read more
expert reaction to study on coffee drinking and increased longevity
A study published in European Journal of Preventative Cardiology uses data from UK Biobank to look at impact of coffee … read more
expert reaction to study linking higher levels of antibodies against Lachnospiraceae bacteria in people with CFS/ME
A study published in Science Advances looks at antibody responses against human microbiota flagellins in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) … read more
expert reaction to today’s ‘mini-budget’ announcement by Kwasi Kwarteng
The Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced the new ‘Growth Plan’ in his statement to the House of Commons. Steve Bates, … read more
expert reaction to latest stats from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 23 September 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
expert reaction to two conference abstracts looking at COVID-19 infection and incidence of Type 1 diabetes in young people
Two conference abstracts presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting 2022, look at COVID-19 infection … read more
expert reaction to the British Geological Survey’s fracking review and government confirmation that the moratorium will be lifted
The British Geological Survey (BGS) have published their report on induced seismicity from fracking. Dr Salvador Acha, Senior Research … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract about BMI vs waist-to-hip ratio
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of … read more
Results of Phase 3 clinical trial of tofersen for MND
Around 5,000 people in the UK have motor neurone disease (MND) – also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Two … read more
expert reaction to results of a phase 3 clinical trial of tofersen for motor neurone disease
Results of a phase 3 clinical trial looking at the use of tofersen for motor neurone disease (MND) has been … read more
expert reaction to an unpublished conference abstract on drinking tea and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
A conference abstract, presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting 2022, looks at tea consumption … read more
expert reaction to an unpublished conference abstract on blue light exposure and puberty onset in mice
A conference abstract, presented at the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting, discusses blue light exposure and puberty onset in … read more
expert reaction to WHO advising against use of sotrovimab and casirivimab-imdevimab for COVID-19
WHO guidelines, published in the BMJ, advise against the use of sotrovimab and casirivimab-imdevimab for COVID-19. Dr Kovilen Sawmynaden, Biologics … read more
expert reaction to rapid attribution analysis by the World Weather Attribution looking at the Pakistan flooding and attribution
An analysis by World Weather Attribution has looked at the Pakistan flooding and attribution. Prof Ted Shepherd, Grantham Professor … read more