Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Correspondence on coronavirus human-to-human transmission in Vietnam
A correspondence piece, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), reports on a possible case of coronavirus human-to-human transmission … read more
expert reaction to reported cases of coronavirus in Germany and Japan in people who hadn’t been in China
There have been initial reports of cases of transmission of coronavirus in Germany and Japan. Dr Nathalie MacDermott, NIHR … read more
expert reaction to new advice for travellers who have returned from Wuhan in the last 14 days to ‘self-isolate’, and that the Foreign Office is advancing measures to bring UK nationals back from Hubei Province
Official advice for UK travellers who have returned from Wuhan in the last 14 days is to ‘self-isolate’. Prof … read more
expert reaction to draft NICE guidance on Esketamine nasal spray for treatment resistant depression
NICE have issued their draft guidance on Esketamine nasal spray for treatment resistant depression. Dr Paul Keedwell, Consultant Psychiatrist, … read more
expert reaction to announcement about a new Global Talent visa scheme
The Government has announced a new fast-track UK visa for scientists, mathematicians and researchers, to be launched next month. … read more
expert reaction to news reports that the China coronavirus may spread before symptoms show
There have been reports that the Wuhan coronavirus may be transmittable whilst asymptomatic. Monday 27th January Professor Mark Woolhouse, … read more
expert reaction to new estimates of infection rate of novel coronavirus
A team at Imperial College London have revised their estimate of the infection rate of the Wuhan coronavirus. Dr … read more
expert reaction to Turkey earthquake
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Eastern Turkey. Prof David Rothery, Professor of Planetary Geosciences, The Open University, said: “This … read more
expert reaction to first clinical data from initial cases of new coronavirus in China
Studies, published in The Lancet, report on the initial cases of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in china. Prof William Keevil, … read more
how do we reach net zero emissions?
Should we be reaching net zero by 2025, 2030 or 2050? Are these targets a useful driver to deliver the … read more
expert reaction to WHO decision not to declare the China coronavirus outbreak a PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern)
Last night the World Health Organisation (WHO) emergency committee re convened and decided not to declare the China coronavirus outbreak … read more
expert reaction to study looking at vitamin D and breast cancer in women in Karachi
A study of Pakistani women, published in the journal PLOS ONE, reports that vitamin D deficiency may be associated with … read more
expert reaction to two studies looking at antibiotics in young children and while in the womb, and childhood obesity
Two studies, published in JAMA Network Open, report on the impact of antibiotics on the relationship between antibiotic exposure in … read more
expert reaction to World Health Organisation Q&A on electronic cigarettes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) have run a Q&A via their website on electronic cigarettes. Dr Nick Hopkinson, Reader … read more
Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
With increasing numbers of confirmed cases of this new coronavirus virus both in China as well as other nearby countries, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine
Analysis, published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, reports that the HPV vaccine may be less effective … read more
expert reaction to study of plant uptake of lead from solar panels
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports that lead from some solar cells is more likely to be absorbed by plants … read more
expert reaction to study looking at sunscreen ingredients and absorption into the blood
A study, published in JAMA, reports on the absorption of chemicals found in sunscreen into the users blood. Dr Jérôme … read more
expert reaction to study looking at low-carb and low-fat diets and risk of death in a US cohort
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports on the connection between low-fat and low-carb diets and risk of death. … read more
expert reaction to study on a new method to produce vaccines
A study, published in BMC Biotechnology, reports on a new vaccine production method which may make storage and transport easier. … read more