Author Archives: Science Media Centre
£8.4m announced for new research into COVID-19 and immunology
Three new national studies will receive £8.4 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health … read more
ISARIC 4C study – clinical characteristics of children hospitalised with COVID-19
The vast majority of reported COVID-19 cases in children are mild or asymptomatic, but occasionally children can become ill enough … read more
expert reaction to ISARIC 4C study on clinical characteristics of children admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in the UK
Research, published in the BMJ, looked at the clinical characteristics of children admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in the UK. … read more
expert reaction to the latest NHS Test & Trace stats for the week 13 – 19 August
Te government have released the latest statistics from the NHS Test and Trace service. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at obesity being linked with higher risk for COVID-19 complications
A study, published in Obesity Reviews, looked at possible link between obesity and risk for COVID-19 complications, including speculation about … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the PHE Eatwell Guide and health and environmental impacts
A study, published in BMJ Open, looked at the PHE Eatwell Guide and the health and environmental impacts. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at sex differences in the immune response to SARS-CoV-2
A study, published in Nature, looked at a study looking at sex differences in the immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS death data for England and Wales
The Office for National Statistic (ONS) have released the latest data on deaths in England and Wales, including deaths from … read more
expert reaction to the debate over face masks in schools
There has been debate about whether face masks should be required in schools to help limit the spread of COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections
A study, published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, looked at hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections. Prof Tim Cook, Honorary Professor … read more
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