Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to latest estimates from the government of R and growth rates nationally and regionally
The government have released the latest estimates for the COVID-19 R value and growth rates nationally and regionally across the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at BCG vaccination programmes and COVID-19 deaths in different countries
A study, published in PNAS, looked at BCG vaccination programmes and COVID-19 deaths in different countries. Prof Ben Neuman, Chair … read more
meet the medics who will share in £8million funding to research short and long term health issues for patients hospitalised with COVID
On Sunday Matt Hancock announced the launch of a major £8.4 million research study into the long-term health effects of … read more
expert reaction to study on aerosol boxes (used to protect healthcare workers) and exposure to airborne particles
A study, published in Anaesthesia, has looked at aerosol boxes (used to protect healthcare workers) and exposure to airborne particles. … read more
expert reaction to further easing of lockdown, as announced at today’s govt press conference
At a government press conference today they announced that there will be further easing of lockdown in England. Dr … read more
expert reaction to ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest figures from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Dr Daniel Lawson, … read more
expert reaction to reports that Hillingdon hospital has closed to emergency ambulances and emergency admissions due to some staff COVID-19 cases and some staff self-isolating
There have been reports that Hillingdon hospital has closed to emergency ambulances and emergency admissions due to some staff COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to the announcement of the “Eat Out To Help Out” scheme by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced the “Eat Out To Help Out” scheme to encourage the public … read more
expert reaction to head-to-head evaluation of four commercially available antibody tests, carried out by PHE Porton Down, University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals
Public Health England (PHE) an Oxford University have conducted an evaluation of four commercially available antibody tests for COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to paper from OpenSAFELY platform quantifying clinical and demographic risk factors for COVID19-related death
A report, published by Nature (previously posted as a preprint in May), quantifying clinical and demographic risk factors for COVID-19 related … read more
expert reaction to reports that the WHO have said airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 cannot be ruled out in crowded, closed or poorly ventilated settings
It has been reported that the World Health Organisation (WHO) have said airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 cannot be ruled out … read more
expert reaction to BBC news report that the Joint Biosecurity Centre is to take a more prominent role in co-ordinating the response to Covid-19, and SAGE will meet less often
It has been reported that the new Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) will soon take on a more prominent role in … read more
expert reaction to reports that a man previously diagnosed with HIV has maintained long term remission
The findings, presented at the International AIDS Society conference (and currently not available as a study), report that, after treatment … read more
expert reaction to study looking at neurological complications of Covid-19
Research, published in the journal Brain, looked at the neurological complications of Covid-19. Dr Ben Turner, Consultant Neurologist and Honorary … read more
expert reaction to the Independent SAGE Report 7 on elimination of the virus from the UK
The Independent SAGE group have published their 7th report, this time into the elimination of the COVID virus from the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at statins and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US veterans 75 years and older
Research, published in JAMA, looked at statins and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US veterans 75 years and older. Prof Peter … read more
expert reaction to study looking at when global temperatures might respond to mitigation efforts
A study, published in Nature Communications, looked at when global temperatures might respond to mitigation efforts. Prof Grant Allen, Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Spain
A study, published in The Lancet, looked at the prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Spain. Prof Eleanor Riley, … read more
expert reaction to systematic review of prebiotics and probiotics in treatment of depression and anxiety
A study, published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, looked at prebiotics and probiotics in treatment of depression and anxiety. Prof … read more
expert reaction to commentary about potential airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
A commentary piece, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, discusses the potential airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Two comments below … read more