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expert reaction to a study looking at caffeine and pregnancy
A study, published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicin, looked at caffeine use and pregnancy. Dr Daghni Rajasingham, Consultant Obstetrician … read more
expert reaction to statement from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin hospital that Alexei Navalny may have been poisoned with a substance from the group of cholinesterase inhibitors
The German hospital treating Russian politician Alexei Navalny, Charité-Universitätsmedizin in Berlin, have released a statement that Mr Navalny may have … read more
expert reaction to first reported case of COVID-19 re-infection in Hong Kong patient
There are reports of a case of COVID-19 re-infection in a Hong Kong patient, the case study of which has … read more
expert reaction to reports Trump is planning on fast-tracking the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine before US election
It has been reported, by the Financial Times and others, that US President Donald Trump is planning on fast-tracking the … read more
expert reaction to announcement that US will allow wider use of convalescent blood plasma treatment for COVID-19
It has been reported that the US will allow wider use of convalescent blood plasma treatment for COVID-19 patients. … read more
expert reaction to statement from UK Chief Medical Officers on schools re-opening
The UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have released a joint statement on schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof … read more
expert reaction to a preprint from PHE looking at SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission in educational settings
Public Health England (PHE) have released a preprint study, an unpublished non peer-reviewed paper, looking at SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood pressure medicines and COVID-19
A study, published in Current Atherosclerosis Reports, looked at the relationship between blood pressure medicines and COVID-19. Prof Stephen … read more
expert comments about current case rate, hospitalisation rate and death rate
There have been questions form journalists about the UK’s current COVID-19 case rate, hospitalisation rate and death rate. Dr … read more
expert reaction to Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny falling ill, which allies claim is due to poisoning
The Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been admit to hospital with illness which his family and supporters claim is … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rates published by the government and latest data from the ONS Infection Survey
The government and Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published the latest estimates for the COVID-19 R value and rate of … read more
expert reaction to paper on using segmentation and protection (S&P) to reduce COVID interventions on the general population
A paper, submitted to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on August 4th 2020, looked at action to paper … read more
expert reaction to study looking at an algorithm to detect coronary artery disease by analysing photographs of a person’s face
A study, published in the European Heart Journal, looked at o study looking at an algorithm to detect coronary artery disease … read more
expert reaction to paper on Greenland ice loss
A study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, reports on the rate of Greenland ice loss. Prof Stuart Cunningham, … read more
preprint results of the PERFORM Study
The performing arts has been badly affected during the coronavirus pandemic with live musical performances cancelled because singing was identified … read more
expert reaction to a preprint from the PERFORM project looking at the COVID-19 risk associated with singing
A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed, looked at the aerosol distribution associated with different forms of speech and singing. This … read more
expert reaction to latest NHS Test & Trace stats for the week 6 to 12 August
The government have released the latest NHS Test and trace statistics. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of Applied Statistics, … read more
expert reaction to study claiming children are silent spreaders of SARS-CoV-2
A study, published in the Journal of Pediatrics*, has claimed that children are silent spreaders of SARS-CoV-2. Prof Russell Viner, … read more
expert reaction to study on single dose radiotherapy for breast cancer
A study, published in The BMJ*, has looked at long-term survival of breast cancer patients undergoing single dose radiotherapy. Joanne … read more
expert reaction to comments by Matt Hancock on BBC Breakfast that the UK is not considering mask use in offices as COVID transmission in the workplace is low
Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, said this morning in an interview on BBC Breakfast … read more