Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to two studies looking at blood pressure and dementia
Research, published in two separate papers in JAMA, reports on the connection between high blood pressure and dementia risk. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at gluten intake in childhood and risk of coeliac disease in children with a genetic risk
A study, published in JAMA, reports an association between eating gluten in early life and an increased risk of coeliac disease … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ADHD medication and brain development in children
Research, published in the journal Radiology, reports that a drug, Methylphenidate (MHP), used in the treatment of ADHD may impact the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at e-cigarette use and marijuana use in young people
Research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports that adolescents who have a history of using e-cigarettes are more likely to use … read more
expert reaction to taking aspirin before diagnosis and breast cancer outcomes
Research, published in Cancer, reports on the possible connection between taking aspirin before a breast cancer diagnosis, and the potential outcomes. … read more
expert reaction to the major UK power failure
On Friday 9th August the UK experienced major electrical power failures effecting transport and infrastructure across the country. Prof … read more
expert reaction to Boris Johnson’s plan to ‘cement the UK as a science superpower’, including proposals for a new fast-track visa route to attract the best researchers
Boris Johnson has announced plans to ‘cement the UK as a science superpower’, including proposals for a new fast-track visa … read more
expert reaction to reports that the lawyers for the teenager accused of throwing a child off the Tate Modern viewing platform will obtain a psychiatric report
Comments in response to the news that lawyers for the teenager accused of throwing a child off the Tate Modern … read more
expert reaction to draft NICE recommendations on the use of cannabis-based medicinal products and the NHS England review ‘Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescription’
NHS England have published a review called ‘Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescription’± , and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at environmental impacts of plant-based and meat-based diets
Research, published in Scientific Reports, reports on the environmental impacts of diet, concluding that by replacing meat with protein-conserving plant alternatives … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and childhood asthma in Europe
Research, published in the European Respiratory Journal, reports that 33% of new childhood asthma cases in Europe are attributable to air … read more
IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land
A selection of authors will be present at this briefing to discuss the conclusions of the IPCC Special Report on … read more
expert reaction to the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land
The International Panel on Climate Change published its report into Climate Change and Land. Covering topics such as; Desertification, Land … read more
expert reaction to blood test to help tailor treatment for breast cancer patients
Research, published in Science Translational Medicine, reports on a new blood test that may be much more sensitive than previous … read more
expert reaction to study looking at toxin accumulation in fish, and overfishing and climate change
Research, published in Nature, reports that ocean warming and changes in the diets of some fish, due to overfishing, may … read more
expert reaction to study on hormone injection and weight loss
A study, published in Diabetes Care, reports a hormone injection that can cause weight loss in obese patients with prediabetes … read more
expert reaction to study looking at red meat and poultry consumption and breast cancer risk
Research, published in the International Journal of Cancer, reports that red meat consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer in … read more
expert reaction to study reporting ‘spin’ in abstracts of psychiatry and psychology journals
A study, published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, reports the use of ‘spin’ (defined as the use of reporting strategies … read more
expert reaction to Sunday Times exclusive on new therapy attempting to delay the menopause by preserving functioning ovarian tissue
A company called ProFaM (Protecting Fertility and Menopause) reports to have developed a therapy to allow women to delay the … read more
expert reaction to an analysis of the human contribution to the July 2019 European heatwave, as produced by the World Weather Attribution and the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute
Research, published by World Weather Attribution (WWA), reports that human influence caused the July heatwave to be 1.5-3C hotter than … read more