Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to ongoing deaths and lung injuries being linked to vaping in the US
Responses to further reported cases of death and lung injuries being linked to vaping in the US. Prof Peter … read more
expert reaction to paper and commentary on recent cases of harm through vaping in the US
Research and commentary, published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), reports on recent cases of lung harm through … read more
Dr John Leonard, CEO, Intellia Therapeutics – human genome editing for rare and genetic disease
Up to 7% of the population suffer from a rare disease, many of which are life-changing and have poor treatment … read more
expert reaction to study on meat-eating, fish-eating and vegetarian diets and risk of heart disease and stroke
Research, published in The BMJ, reports that those who have a vegetarian or fish eating diet have lower risk of heart … read more
expert reaction to e-cigarettes and lung function in mice
Research, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that mice exposed to e-cigarette vapour over a period of months … read more
expert reaction to modelling study on antibiotics in the Thames
Research, published in PLOS ONE, reports that three-quarters of the length of the Thames river contains levels of antibiotics which … read more
expert reaction to acupuncture for alcohol dependence in rats
Research, published in Science Advances, reports that acupuncture has reduced alcohol dependency symptoms in alcohol-dependant rats. Prof Edzard Ernst, Emeritus … read more
expert reaction to study on single traumatic brain injury and protein tangles in the brain
A study, published in Science Translational Medicine, reports that ‘protein tangles’ associated with dementia have been detected in the brains … read more
expert reaction to the Chancellor’s Spending Review
In his Spending Review the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced increased science spending on R&D, and additional funds for science … read more
HRT and breast cancer incidence
Hormone replacement therapy has been a controversial treatment for the last three decades, with different studies claiming complex benefits and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at HRT use and risk of breast cancer
Research, published in The Lancet, reports an association between Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for the treatment of menopause and risk … read more
HRT use and risk of breast cancer
Research, published in The Lancet, reports an association between Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for the treatment of menopause and risk … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a potential new drug for malaria
A study, published in Science, reports the discovery of a new drug that me able to stop the spread of malaria … read more
expert reaction to study on caesareans and neurodevelopmental disorders
Research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports a link between cesareans and increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. Prof Kevin McConway, … read more
expert reaction to Labour’s manifesto on animal welfare
The Labour Party has published its Manifesto on Animal Welfare, which amongst other things, outlines its position on the use … read more
expert reaction to study looking at red wine and the gut microbiome
Research, published in the journal Gastroenterology, reports that drinking red wine may be beneficial for the gut microbiome. Dr … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at a potential mechanism for muscle ache associated with statin use
Research, published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science, reports on potential causes of statin related muscle pain. Prof Liam … read more
expert reaction to death in Illinois reported as being linked to vaping
A patient in the USA has died from a respiratory disease that has reportedly been linked to vaping. Prof … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft guidance on cannabidiol for childhood epilepsy
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), has released draft guidance on the use of cannabidiol based medications for … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a polypill to prevent cardiovascular diseases
Research, published in The Lancet, reports on a new polypill combining four cardiovascular drugs in a single pill. Prof Kausik Ray, … read more