NHS England has published it’s draft guidelines on items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care, the list states that homeopathy should generally not be prescribed.
Publishing in BMC Nutrition scientists examine the effects sugar-sweetened drinks – when combined with a meal – have on energy balance and fat metabolism.
New research published in the BMJ studies the association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism. read more
New research published in the BMJ studies the association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism. read more
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation published the minutes of their discussion which included their interim recommendation not to extend the HPV vaccination programme to adolescent boys, according to cost-effectiveness analysis. read more
Publishing in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology researchers examined links between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and major congenital malformations in newborns. read more
As part of the celebration of our ten year anniversary, a special film was commissioned about the Science Media Centre. Featuring some of the top scientists, journalists and press officers who have worked with us in the last decade, the film covers how and why the SMC was set up and the methods by which the Centre works from day-to-day. All anniversary material, including a publication of essays about the work of the SMC, is available here.