Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Manchester going into Tier 3
It was announced that the Greater Manchester region is due to be put under Tier 3 COVID restrictions from Friday … read more
expert reaction to study looking at dietary flavanol intake and blood pressure
A study, published in Scientific Reports, looked at dietary flavanol intake and blood pressure. Dr Ada Garcia, Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to study looking at long term noise exposure and associated cognitive decline and dementia in older adults
Research, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, looked at long term noise exposure and associated cognitive decline and dementia in older … read more
expert reaction to new risk tool developed to predict a person’s risk of being admitted to hospital and dying from Covid-19
A study, published in the BMJ, looked at a new tool developed to predict a person’s risk of being admitted … read more
expert reaction to study of steroid treatments for asthma and osteoporosis
Research, published in Thorax, looked at steroid treatments for asthma and osteoporosis. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of Applied … read more
expert reaction to three studies of Tocilizumab to treat COVID patients
Three studies, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, looked at the drug Tocilizumab to treat COVID-19 patients. Prof Martin Landray, … read more
expert reaction to study on how SARS-CoV-2 enters cells, looking at structure of the spike protein and neuropilin-1 on the surface of cells
A study, published in Science, looked at how SARS-CoV-2 enters cells, and looking at structure of the spike protein and neuropilin-1 … read more
expert reaction to ONS data on deaths in England and Wales (week ending 9 Oct)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data on deaths England and Wales, including deaths from COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to human challenge studies to be explored in the UK
It has been announced that human challenge studies into COVID-19 are to be explored in the UK. This Roundup accompanied … read more
expert partnership to explore and establish Human Challenge studies of Covid-19 in the UK
Experts from the NHS, academia and the private sector are joining forces with the government in a new partnership to … read more
expert reaction to longitudinal cohort study on exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and neurological disorders
Research, published in Lancet Planetary Health, looked at exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and neurological disorders. Dr Sara … read more
expert reaction to study looking at microplastics and infant feeding bottles
A study, published in Nature Food, looked at microplastics and infant feeding bottles. Dr Fay Couceiro, Senior Research Fellow … read more
expert reaction to Wales entering a national lockdown from Friday 23 October until Monday 9 November
It has been announced that Wales will enter a second national lockdown from Friday 23rd October in order to control … read more
expert reaction to ONS data on deaths in private homes in England and Wales, registered from 28 December 2019 to 11 September 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data on deaths in private homes in England and Wales, … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rate estimates published by the government
The government have released the latest estimates for the COVID-19 growth rate and R value. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data on COVID-19 from their Infection Survey. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to preprint from the WHO Solidarity Trial on effectiveness of repurposed drugs for treating COVID-19
A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed study, from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and reported by the FT, looked at … read more
expert reaction to study looking at smoking and vaping in pregnancy and infant behaviour
A study, published in EClinicalMedicine, has looked at smoking and vaping in pregnancy and infant behaviour. Prof Jamie Brown, Professor … read more
expert reaction to latest Test and Trace Figures for England for the week 1 to 7 October
The government have released the latest COVID-19 test and trace figures for England. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
NIHR launches dynamic themed review on long COVID
The National Institute for Health Research has published its dynamic themed review on what is commonly called ‘long COVID’. Comprising … read more