Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at acupuncture as an added treatment for angina
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports that use of acupuncture in the reduction of angina attacks. Prof Edzard Ernst, … read more
expert reaction to study on autism and oestrogen in the womb
Research, published in Molecular Psychiatry, reports that prenatal oestrogens contribute to autism likelihood. Dr James Findon, Lecturer in Psychology … read more
expert reaction to EMA granting a positive opinion for Epidyolex (cannabidiol) for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome, two forms of epilepsy
At a meeting from July 22nd-25th, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted positive approval for the use of Epidyolex (cannabidiol) … read more
expert reaction to Thursday 25th July 2019 potentially being the hottest UK day on record
Reaction to the Met Office announcement that the UK’s hottest ever temperature, of 38.7C, was reached on Thursday July 25th. … read more
expert reaction to different kinds of urban green spaces and mental health
Research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports an association between the amount of green space accessed and a persons mental health. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at antibiotic resistance genes in London’s canals and ponds
Research, published in the Journal of Microbiological Methods, reports that London’s freshwater sources contain high levels of antibiotic resistant genes. … read more
expert reaction to paper on identifying those eligible for blood pressure treatment and subsequent burden of cardiovascular disease
Research, published in The Lancet, reports that prescribing blood pressure drugs based on cardiovascular risk, rather than blood pressure alone, could … read more
expert reaction to study looking at testosterone and sexual function and sexual wellbeing in postmenopausal women
A study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, reports that testosterone may significantly improve sexual function and sexual wellbeing in … read more
expert reaction to study looking at chemicals in plastics and childhood obesity
Research, published in the Journal of The Endocrine Society, reports that exposure to common chemicals in plastic is linked to childhood obesity. … read more
expert comments about GM and genetic technologies regulation, after Boris Johnson’s comments in his first speech as prime minister
Comment on GM and genetic technologies regulation after Boris Johnson’s comments about bio-sciences in his first speech as Prime Minister … read more
expert reaction to study looking at caffeine in pregnant rats and liver development and disease in rat offspring
A study of rats, published in the Journal of Endocrinology, reports that too much caffeine in pregnancy may impair a … read more
expert reaction to three studies on temperature trends over the past two millennia
Studies, published in Nature Geoscience and Nature, report on global temperature trends over the last 2000 years. Prof Simon Lewis, Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at CRISPR and muscular dystrophy in mice
Research, published in Nature, reports the use of CRISPR gene editing technique in reversing symptoms of muscular dystrophy in mice. … read more
expert reaction to central obesity and mortality risk in postmenopausal women of normal weight
Research into central obesity and mortality risk, published in JAMA, reports that women with normal weight but central obesity have … read more
expert reaction to study looking at data anonymisation and privacy
A study, published in Nature Communications, reports that current levels of data anonymisation may be inadequate to protect privacy. Prof Stephen … read more
expert reaction to brain imaging of US Government Personnel with possible exposure to acoustic phenomena in Cuba
Research, published in JAMA, reports differences in the brains of US government employees who were potentially exposed to acoustic phenomena in Cuba, … read more
expert reaction to UK heatwave
Reaction to the heatwave hitting the UK in late July 2019 Comments from Thursday 25 July: On train tracks: … read more
expert reaction to study on AI for the detection of neurodevelopmental disorders
A study, published in PNAS, reports the use of AI to detect a potential biomarker for the early stages of neurodevelopmental … read more
expert reaction to study on the vegetarian diet and diabetes risk
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports that plant based diets may be beneficial in the prevention of diabetes. … read more
expert reaction to study on ALS and the gut microbiome
Research, published in Nature, reports a connection between the gut microbiome and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Dr Luis Emiliano Pena Altamira, … read more