Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to two studies looking at cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and statins in older people
Two studies published in The Lancet look at cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and statins in older people. Prof Sir Nilesh … read more
expert reaction to report entitled ‘COVID-19 vaccine deployment: Behaviour, ethics, misinformation and policy strategies’
A report published by the Royal Society and the British Academy for the SET-C (Science in Emergencies Tasking: COVID-19) group … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft guideline on diagnosis and management of ME/CFS
NICE have released an updated draft guideline for the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). … read more
expert reaction to study looking at psychiatric diagnoses after COVID-19 and psychiatric diagnoses as a risk factor for a COVID-19 diagnosis
A retrospective cohort study published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at associations between COVID-19 and psychiatric disorder. This Roundup accompanied an … read more
largest study so far on links between COVID and Psychiatric Diagnosis
Researchers at the University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry and NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre reported on the findings … read more
expert reaction to comments made by Prof Sir John Bell about whether life could be returning to normal by spring, on BBC Radio 4’s World at One
After hearing about the early Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine trial data, Sir John Bell told BBC Radio 4’s World at … read more
expert reaction to Pfizer and BioNTech reporting interim results from phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial
Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that their vaccine candidate against COVID-19 achieved success in the first interim analysis from the … read more
expert reaction to US FDA advisory committee, the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee, discussion and voting yesterday on aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease
The Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems Drug Advisory Committee met to discuss key questions about the efficacy and safety of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at pre-existing coronavirus antibodies
A study published in Science looks at pre-existing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in humans. Dr Julian Tang, Honorary Associate Professor/Clinical … read more
expert reaction to the ONS infection survey for the UK
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Asian ethnicity and risk of COVID-19-associated stroke
A study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at a possible link between Asian ethnicity and … read more
expert reaction to opinion piece suggesting governments should consider incentivising people to get a COVID-19 vaccine when one is available, such as by paying them
An opinion piece published in the Journal of Medical Ethics suggests governments should consider incentivising people to get a COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to study of Food System Emissions and Climate Change Targets
A study published in Science looks at the effect of food production emissions on our ability to achieve climate change … read more
expert reaction to study looking at antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 in children and adults
A study published in Nature Immunology compares antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 in children and adults. Prof Eleanor Riley, Professor … read more
expert reaction to news report on mink being culled in Denmark due to fears of a new SARS-CoV-2 mutations
It has been announced that Denmark plans to cull its mink population of up to 17 million after reports that … read more
expert reaction to latest Test & Trace figures for the week 22-28 October
The government have released the latest statistics from the COVID-19 Test and Trace system. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme … read more
expert reaction to updated guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
The government have released new guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19. Prof … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS release on deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 23 October 2020 (published yesterday)
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 delays in cancer treatment and risk of death
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the BMJ looks at mortality due to cancer treatment delay. Prof Clare … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and COVID-19 mortality
A study published in Science Advances looks at exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 mortality in the United States. … read more