Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS Infection Survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Kevin McConway, … read more
meet the PI on the UK arm of the Novavax vaccine trial
Last night, Novavax announced the results of Phase III trials on its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate showing 89.3% efficacy. The … read more
expert reaction to study looking at COVID-19 and male reproductive function
A prospective, longitudinal cohort study published in Reproduction looks at male fertility and COVID-19. Dr Alison Campbell, Director of … read more
expert reaction to press release from Novavax announcing Phase III results for their COVID-19 vaccine candidate which demonstrated an 89.3% efficacy
Novavax have announced that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate has completed Phase III trials in the UK where it demonstrated an … read more
expert comment about how the UK reports on 1st & 2nd doses of mRNA vaccine in the four nations
A comment from Professor Sheila Bird on how the UK reports on first and second doses of mRNA vaccine in … read more
expert reaction to study looking at how vitamins, steroids and potential antivirals might affect SARS-CoV-2
A study published in Angewandte Chemie suggests that some vitamins, steroids and antivirals could bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, … read more
expert reaction to reports that guidance from STIKO in Germany has recommended the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine only for under 65s
There have been media reports suggesting that the independent commission that advises the German government on vaccination policy has recommended … read more
expert reaction to study looking at omega-3 fatty acids and asthma in children
A study published in the European Respiratory Journal looks at asthma in children and omega-3 dietary intake. Dr Prasad … read more
updated latest results from the REACT-1 study on COVID-19 prevalence across England
We recently heard from the REACT-1 scientists with interim results from round 8 of their study looking at virus prevalence … read more
expert reaction to preprint giving the final results from round 8 of the REACT-1 study on COVID-19 spread across England
A preprint, an unpublished non-peer reviewed study, reports on the latest data from the REACT-1 study on COVID-19 spread across … read more
expert reaction to COVID and schizophrenia
A study as published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at Psychiatric Disorders and mortality among COVID-19 patients. Prof James MacCabe, … read more
expert reaction to changes in COVID symptoms associated with the UK variant as indicated in the ONS Infection Survey
A different symptom profile is suggested for new variant cases in the latest release from the ONS (Office for National … read more
expert reaction to the UK having over 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 within 28 days of positive test
The total number of deaths in the UK within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test has now passed 100,000. … read more
expert reaction to press release from Regeneron giving interim data from its REGEN-COV™ antibody cocktail trial for the prevention of COVID-19 in people at high risk of infection
Regeneron have published a press release today reporting positive interim data from their Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the use … read more
expert reaction to study looking at neonatal antibiotics and growth and BMI in children
A study published in Nature Communications looks at whether neonatal antibiotic exposure affects child growth during first six years of … read more
expert reaction to press release from Lilly about results from the BLAZE-1 and BLAZE-4 trials looking at the neutralising antibodies bamlanivimab and etesevimab
Eli Lilly have published a press release today stating that their neutralizing antibodies bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) and etesevimab (LY-CoV016) together reduced … read more
expert reaction to ONS stats on deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 15 January 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 a study looking at air pollution and age related macular degeneration
A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology suggests air pollution is linked to higher risk of sight loss … read more
expert reaction to reports from Germany that the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine has 8% efficacy in over 65s
There have been reports from Germany that the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is not very effective for people over 65. … read more
Q&A on NERVTAG paper from Friday on severity/lethality of the UK variant of concern
We asked some of the authors of the NERVTAG paper looking at the severity/lethality of the UK variant of concern … read more