Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to use of AI in evaluation and diagnosis of childhood diseases
Reactions to research published in Nature Medicine which demonstrates the application of AI and deep learning techniques to assist physicians … read more
expert reaction to study comparing heat-not-burn, vaping and smoking
Reactions to a study published in ERJ Open Research which claims that heat-not-burn eCig devices can alter lung function and … read more
expert reaction to professor dame sally davies stepping down as CMO for England
Reactions to news that Professor Dame Sally Davies is stepping down as Chief Medical Officer for England. Professor Fiona Watt, … read more
expert reaction to WHO figures on measles in Europe
Reactions to WHO report on figures of measles and vaccination in Europe. Prof Arne Akbar, President of the British Society … read more
experts respond to CMO report on screen-time and social media
Reactions to a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) report on the impact of screentime and social media use on young people. … read more
expert reaction to data suggesting the earth is in its warmest period on record
Reactions to data published by the UK Met Office suggesting the earth is in its warmest period on record. Prof … read more
expert reaction to letter from the HRA to Norman Lamb regarding the S&T Committee’s inquiry on Research Integrity and the PACE trial
Reactions to a letter from the Health Research Authority (HRA) to Norman Lamb MP on an inquiry into the PACE … read more
expert reaction to study on cannabis and sperm count
Reactions to research published in Human Reproduction that states men who had ever smoked marijuana had high sperm concentration and … read more
expert reaction to new report on glacial melting in the Himalayas
Reactions to a report published by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development on the challenges and related support enabling … read more
expert reaction to study looking at infertility treatment and pregnancy complications
Reactions to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal which claims women who have undergone IVF treatment are more likely … read more
statins – the efficacy and safety of their use in older people
Most individual statin trials previously considered ‘elderly’ people those aged over 65 years of age. Due to advances in medicine, … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis looking at statins and cardiovascular events in all ages
Reactions to meta-analysis published in The Lancet which claims Statin therapy causes reductions in vascular events regardless of age. There … read more
expert reaction to Science and Technology Committee Report on the Impact of social media and screen-use on young people’s health
Reactions to the UK Science and Technology Committee report on the affect of social media and screen use on young … read more
expert comments on ECT in response to a Head to Head opinion piece: “Should we stop using electroconvulsive therapy?”
Reactions to a debate published in the BMJ on the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy on people with depression. Prof Kamilla … read more
expert reaction to study on eating breakfast and weight loss
Research published in the BMJ suggests that eating breakfast may not help with weight loss and could have the opposite … read more
expert reaction to randomised, controlled trial of ecigs vs NRT in smoking cessation
Research published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) demonstrates that E-cigarettes were more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine-replacement … read more
expert reaction to study on use of screen time and child development
Researchers publishing in JAMA Pediatrics argue for a directional association between screen time and child development, and recommend family media … read more
expert reaction to study looking at NSAIDs and survival in head and neck cancers
Research published in Journal of Experimental Medicine suggests a rationale for using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in head and neck … read more
expert reaction to projected CO2 levels for 2019
Reactions to projected CO2 levels for 2019 as issued by the UK Met Office. Prof Julienne Stroeve, Professor of Polar … read more
expert reaction to study on genetics of weight in thin and obese people
Research published in PLOS Genetics suggests that thinness may be a heritable trait and may help inform the identification of … read more