Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to a conference poster on hearing aids and dementia risk
Research presented in a conference poster at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, reports that use of hearing aids in older … read more
dementia risk – new study on lifestyle and genetic risk factors
There’s still a lot we don’t know about dementia, but we do know there can be both genetic and lifestyle … read more
expert reaction to study looking at lifestyle, genetic risk and dementia
Research, published in JAMA, reports that living a healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk of dementia. This Roundup accompanied a media … read more
ketamine for depression
Treatment resistant depression effects a third of those with major depressive disorder. With limited treatment options available for these people, … read more
expert reaction to reports of Angela Merkel shaking
Experts comment on German Chancellor Angela Merkel being seen shaking at an official event for the third time. Prof … read more
expert reaction to analysis piece on added benefit of new drugs entering German healthcare system
Research, published in The BMJ, reports that half of new drugs introduced to the German healthcare system have no added … read more
expert reaction to study looking at sugary drinks and cancer risk
A study, published in the The BMJ, reports a possible association between higher consumption of sugary drinks and an increased risk … read more
expert reaction to effects of climate change on cities
Research. published in PLOS One, reports predicted changes that major world cities will undergo as a result of climate change. … read more
expert reaction to study on CBT for gaming and internet addiction
An RCT, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reports that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was able to help some sufferers of internet addiction return … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at insulin nasal spray and cognitive function
An abstract, being presented at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behaviour conference, reports that insulin delivered as a … read more
expert reaction to HPV vaccine, modelling of cancer prevention, and introduction in September of vaccine programme for boys
Public Health England (PHE) have announced plans to provide boys with the HPV vaccine for the first time. This in light … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at nutritional supplements and dietary interventions, and heart disease and death
Research, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, reports that few nutritional supplements or dietary interventions offer protection against cardiovascular disease or … read more
expert reaction to study on successful nerve transfer surgery in paralysis patients
Research, published in The Lancet, reports that nerve transfer surgery can restore some function in patients with complete paralysis. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at trees, carbon storage and climate change
A new study, published in Science, reports on the capacity for trees to reduce atmospheric carbon levels. Dr James … read more
expert reaction to New Scientist exclusive reporting that five deaf Russian couples (and scientist Denis Rebrikov) want to try CRISPR to have a child who can hear
New Scientist reported that biologist Denis Rebrikov intends to use CRISPR gene editing technology on the embryos of deaf couples … read more
expert reaction to opinion piece questioning WHO draft guidance on saturated fat
An opinion piece published in The BMJ argues that WHO recommendations might reduce intake of important foods for preventing disease and improving … read more
expert reaction to study looking at androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer, and risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia
Research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports an association between a prostate cancer treatment (ADT) and being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. … read more
expert reaction to House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee Report on Medicinal Cannabis
The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has published a report on medicinal cannabis use in the UK. … read more
expert reaction to study on longer pregnancies and risk of stillbirth
Researchers, publishing in PLOS, report that there is an increased risk of still birth in longer term pregnancies. Dr … read more
expert reaction to European heatwave – June temperature data in Europe (from ECMWF and Copernicus Climate Change Service), and climate change attribution data for the French heatwave (from the WWA network)
Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), reports the … read more