Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Decarbonising construction
The UK has pledged to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The built environment, of which … read more
expert reaction to statement on paracetamol use during pregnancy
A consensus statement published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology suggests taking a precautionary approach to using paracetamol during pregnancy. Prof … read more
expert reaction to preprint on public attitudes to booster doses
A preprint, an unpublished non-peer reviewed study, looks at public attitudes to COVID-19 booster vaccinations and influenza vaccines. Dr … read more
expert reaction to ONS data on life expectancy in the UK, 2018-2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released data on life expectancy in the UK from 2018 to 2020. … read more
expert reaction to statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on Water Fluoridation
The UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have issued a statement suggesting that water fluoridation is an effective public health intervention … read more
expert reaction to press release from Gilead where they report early use of remdesivir (Veklury®) reduces risk of hospitalisation in high risk individuals with COVID-19
The pharmaceutical company Gilead have press released results that report to show that early use of remdesivir (Veklury®) reduces risk … read more
expert reaction to new global air quality guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) have published new global air quality guidelines. Prof Frank Kelly, MRC centre for Environment and … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS Coronavirus Infection Survey data on characteristics of people testing positive for COVID-19
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 infection survey. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to the fifth Ocean State Report
A report, published by Copernicus Marine Service, looked at the state of the world’s oceans. Prof Andrew Shepherd, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to cohort study and review on biomarkers of dairy fat intake, CVD and all-cause mortality
A study, published in PLOS Medicine, looked at biomarkers of dairy fat intake, Cardio Vascular Disease and all-cause mortality. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study looking at replacement of nitrite in meat products by plant products including resveratrol, and N-nitroso compounds as a measure of colorectal cancer risk
A study, published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, looked at replacement of nitrite in meat products by plant products … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 10 September 2021
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 UK gas supply and CO2 shortage
The UK is currently experiencing a substantial rise in gas prices and a shortage of C02 gas. Prof Jon … read more
expert reaction to study looking at physical activity and the coronary artery calcium score (CAC score)
Research, published in the journal Heart, looked at physical activity and the coronary artery calcium score (CAC score). Prof Gavin … read more
expert reaction to trial looking at the effect of a pre-emptive intervention in children showing early signs of autism on developmental outcomes
A study, published in JAMA Paediatrics, looked at the effect of a pre-emptive intervention in children showing early signs of autism on … read more
expert reaction to review suggesting fitness be prioritised over weight loss for obesity-related health conditions
A review, published in iScience, looked at whether fitness should be prioritised over weight loss for obesity-related health conditions. … read more
A Preemptive Intervention for Developmental Outcomes in Infants Showing Early Signs of Autism
While most children are diagnosed with autism around 3 years of age, this new study aimed to look at children … read more
expert reaction to press release giving topline results from Pfizer and BioNTech from their phase 2/3 trial looking at safety and antibody responses from their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer have released a statement on the safety of their COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to … read more
expert reaction to the appointment of George Freeman as the new science minister
Last week the government announced that the MP George Freeman will be taking over as Science Minister from MP Amanda … read more
expert reaction to new system announced for international travel, including from the end of October fully vaccinated passengers being able to replace day 2 PCR tests with lateral flow tests, and no longer needing to take pre-departure tests
The government have announced a new system for international travel restrictions relating to COVID-19. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme … read more