Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to SAGE documents published on Friday 26 June
The government have published* the latest round of documents from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE). Prof Keith … read more
expert reaction to ONS data from England and Wales looking at COVID-19 related deaths by occupation
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published an update to their data set looking COVID-19 related deaths in the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at death rates in hospitalised COVID-19 patients who either were or weren’t taking statins
A study, published in Cell Metabolism, has compared the death rates between hospitalised COVID-19 patients taking statins and those not … read more
expert reaction to BMJ analysis on tracking, testing, and contact tracing for COVID-19
An analysis, published in the BMJ, looked at tracking, testing, and contact tracing for COVID-19. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in … read more
expert reaction to review of the effects of tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and waterpipe use on the body and clinical outcomes
A review, published in the European Heart Journal, looked at he effects of tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and waterpipe use on … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a Europe-wide study of children with COVID-19
A study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, looked at children with COVID-19 across Europe. Prof Keith … read more
expert reaction to study looking at brain complications in hospitalised patients with severe COVID-19
Research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, looked at brain complications in hospitalised patients with severe COVID-19. Dr Musa Sami, … read more
expert reaction to Cochrane Review of antibody tests for SARS-CoV-2
Cochrane have conducted a review into antibody tests for SARS-CoV-2. This Roundup accompanied an SMC Briefing Dr Alexander … read more
new Cochrane Review of antibody tests for COVID-19
Cochrane, a global independent organisation that reviews evidence from research to inform health decision-making, is publishing a review of studies … read more
expert reaction to the latest estimate of R and growth rates
The government have released the latest estimates for the R value in the UK. Prof Keith Neal, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS Infection Survey data
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released their latest Infection Survey results. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
expert response to comment piece by David Cameron in the Times – We need a new international body to sound the alarm earlier
Former Prime Minister David Cameron wrote an article calling for a new international body to sound the alarm earlier on … read more
expert reaction to latest statistics from the NHS Test and Trace service in England
The government have published the latest figures for the NHS Test ad Trace service in England. Prof Sheila Bird, … read more
how can we make the world less prone to pandemics?
A new study has identified seven routes by which deadly human pandemics could occur and 161 options for reducing the … read more
expert reaction to government review of two metre social distancing guidance
The government have published their review of social distancing guidance. Dr Shaun Fitzgerald FREng, Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting … read more
expert reaction to letter and investigation about a roll-out of antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2
A letter and investigation, published by the BMJ, look at the roll-out of antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2. Prof Sanjeev … read more
expert comments about warnings about high UV levels on Thursday
The Met Office are predicting high levels of UV radiation on Thursday 25th June. Dr Michaela Hegglin, Associate Professor … read more
expert reaction to Boris Johnson’s comments that no country has a functional contact tracing app
There have been journalists questions about Boris Johnson’s claims that no country in the world has a functioning contact tracing … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at restoring lost brain cells, in mice as a model of Parkinson’s disease and in human cells
A study, published in Nature, looked at restoring lost brain cells, in mice as a model of Parkinson’s disease and in … read more
expert comments about preparing for a second wave, re the open letter calling for a review of the UK’s preparedness for a second wave
A letter, published in the BMJ, has called for a review of the UK’s preparedness for a second wave. Dr … read more