Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at aerosol particle emissions from children compared with adults
A study published in Interface suggests that pre-adolescent children exhibit lower aerosol particle volume emissions than adults for breathing, speaking, … read more
expert reaction to ONS stats on deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 11 February 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at COVID-19, vaccination and auditory symptoms
A study published in Frontiers looks at COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination and auditory symptoms. Prof Michael Sharpe, Professor of Psychological … read more
expert reaction to ‘living with COVID’ plan, as announced to MPs by the Prime Minister
Speaking in the House of Commons, the Prime Minster has announced the plan for ‘living with COVID’. Prof Ivo … read more
expert reaction to announcement from JCVI recommending that an additional booster dose is offered to all adults over-75 and the most vulnerable over-12s in the UK this spring
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised additional boosters be offered to people aged 75 and over, residents … read more
expert reaction to study looking at reported vegetable consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease
A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition looks at raw and cooked vegetable consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease. … read more
expert reaction to red weather warning issued for parts of south-west England and south Wales on Friday for Storm Eunice
The Met Office has issued a Red Weather Warning for Storm Eunice. Prof Jim Hall, Professor of Climate and … read more
expert reaction to review paper looking at long COVID post-acute sequelae, with a focus on the cardiovascular system
A review paper published in the European Heart Journal looks at post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 with a cardiovascular focus. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at particulate matter air pollution and measures of semen quality in men in China
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at exposure to particulate matter air pollution and semen quality among men … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking mental health outcomes after COVID-19 infection
An observational study published in The BMJ looks at risks of mental health outcomes in people with COVID-19. Julia … read more
expert reaction to JCVI statement on vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years old
The Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its advice on vaccinations for children aged 5-11 and recommends … read more
expert reaction to five to 11-year-olds being offered the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland and Wales
Both the Scottish and Welsh governments claim to have seen draft advice from the UK’s Joint Committee for Vaccination and … read more
expert reaction to the 2022 Sea Level Rise Technical Report, as published by the U.S. National Ocean Service
The National Ocean Service, an office within the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has published … read more
expert reaction to study looking at statin intolerance
A study published the European Heart Journal looks at the prevalence of statin intolerance. Prof Sir Nilesh Samani, Medical … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA rapid evidence review on vaccination and long COVID
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published a rapid evidence briefing on the effectiveness of vaccination against long COVID. … read more
expert reaction to media reports suggesting ministers are considering ending free PCR testing in future, apart from for people in hospitals and high-risk settings, and for vulnerable people
There have been several media reports suggesting that new measures could see the phasing-out of free COVID-19 testing. Dr … read more
expert reaction to clips and coverage from the BBC’s interview with Novak Djokovic, including discussion about Covid vaccines
Novak Djokovic discussed his stance on Covid vaccines in an interview with BBC’s Amol Rajan. Prof Jonathan Ives, Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at oestrogen levels and COVID-19 mortality
An observational study published in BMJ Open looks at pharmaceutical modulation of oestrogen in postmenopausal women in Sweden, and death … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at long COVID and the vagus nerve
A conference abstract presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) Annual Meeting looks at vagus nerve … read more
expert reaction to third confirmed case of Lassa fever in the UK, including one death
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have confirmed 3 cases Lassa fever following travel to West Africa, one of whom has died. … read more