Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at antibodies and performance of antibodies after COVID-19 infection versus after vaccination
A conference abstract presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) Annual Meeting looks at long-term … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the theoretical potential of COVID-19 variants to escape cellular immune response
A modelling study published in PLOS Computational Biology identifies COVID-19 variants with potential to escape cellular immune response. Prof … read more
expert comments on COVID-19 reinfections
In light of the news today that Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, here are … read more
expert reaction to study of new and persistent conditions developed after COVID-19 infection in older adults
A study published in The BMJ looks at risk of new and persistent conditions among adults aged 65 years and … read more
expert reaction to latest COVID-19 Infection Survey headline results, UK: 9 February 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest headline results from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly … read more
expert reaction to the Prime Minister saying remaining COVID restrictions (including self-isolation law) may be lifted this month
The Prime Minister told MPs that final restrictions could be lifted later this month. Dr Rachel McCloy, Associate Professor … read more
expert reaction to 59 megajoules of sustained fusion energy, as announced by UKAEA
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has announced landmark results from EUROfusion scientists and engineers at UKAEA’s Joint European Torus … read more
expert reaction to study looking at media use before bed and sleep
A study published in Journal of Sleep Research looks at the impact of media use before bed on sleep. … read more
expert reaction to ONS stats on deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 28 January 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 Delphi consensus study on a long-COVID definition in children
A study, published in Archives of Disease in Childhood, looked at a long-COVID definition in children. This Roundup accompanied an … read more
Defining long COVID in adults and children
Two new NIHR-funded pieces of research have developed definitions of long COVID in adults and children, which will improve research … read more
expert reaction to ecigs for quitting
A study, published in Tobacco Control, looked at ecigs for quitting smoking. Prof John Britton, Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology, … read more
Regular, long-term paracetamol and blood pressure in people with high blood pressure; study
Some people with medical conditions are prescribed long-term paracetamol, usually for chronic pain. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have … read more
expert reaction to study looking at regular, long-term paracetamol use and blood pressure, in people with high blood pressures
A study, published in the journal Circulation, looked at regular, long-term paracetamol use and blood pressure, in people with high blood … read more
expert reaction to glaciers maybe not containing as much ice as previously thought
A study, published in Nature Geoscience, has looked at glaciers maybe not containing as much ice as previously thought. … read more
expert reaction to latest stats from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 4 February 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus … read more
expert reaction to MHRA approval of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid for first and second doses in over 18s
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), have announced approval of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid for first … read more
MHRA approval of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid
The MHRA has just approved the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, for use in people aged 18 and over for a … read more
expert reaction to a preprint looking at the impact of lockdowns, as posted on the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences website
A preprint, an unpublished non peer reviewed study posted on the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences website, … read more
expert reaction to MHRA launching a public consultation on whether to make Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets (Estradiol) available without prescription
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have launched a public consultation on whether to make Gina 10 microgram … read more