Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to screening study on uk prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
Research published Preventative Medicine suggests that fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) could be a significant public health concern in the UK. read more
uk prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Research published Preventative Medicine suggests that fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) could be a significant public health concern in the UK. read more
expert reaction to WHO report on global measles spikes and gaps in vaccination coverage
A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) looks at progress towards global measles control. read more
don’t be complacent about the gains we have made
This week I had the honour of being made an honorary fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. A number of the press officers and scientists in the room encouraged me to post my short acceptance speech on my blog…so here you go. read more
eliminating treatment-resistant depression
Whilst debate rages about treatments for depression, there is a large proportion of people for whom no treatments work at all. read more
placentas in a dish
Little is known by the public about the placenta but in fact it’s absolutely essential for supporting the baby as it grows inside the mother. read more
the future of using patient data to improve healthcare
The explosion of technology has the potential to transform healthcare, allowing patients to wear devices and use apps to monitor and improve their health, and for appointments and records to be used in a smarter, more joined-up way. read more
dietary fats and health
We’ve heard various strong and sometimes conflicting claims from celebrities and politicians about the merits and harms of dietary fats when it comes to our health and our waistlines. read more
The Lancet Countdown: tracking progress on health and climate change
The Lancet Countdown was established to provide an independent, global monitoring system dedicated to tracking the health dimensions of the impacts of, and the response to, climate change. read more
expert reaction to study looking at sauna use and cardiovascular death risk
Research published in BMC Medicine demonstrates that regular sauna bathing is associated with reduced risk of fatal cardiovascular disease in middle aged men and women. read more
expert reaction to the lancet countdown on climate change and health
Reactions to The Lancet Countdown; a report that aims to monitor the health dimensions of climate change as published in The Lancet. read more
expert reaction to placental organoids being created in vitro
Research published in Nature demonstrates the creation of cell cultures of trophoblast – the unique cell type of the placenta. read more
uk climate projections 2018 (UKCP18)
On Monday 26 November, the UK Climate Projections 2018 (UKCP18) was published. This is the first major update of climate projections in nearly 10 years, illustrating a range of future climate scenarios. read more
launch of the public consultation on Plan S
The Lancet Countdown was established to provide an independent, global monitoring system dedicated to tracking the health dimensions of the impacts of, and the response to, climate change. read more
expert reaction to Jiankui He’s defence of his work
Reactions to Jiankui He’s defence of his work on the first genome edited babies. read more
expert reaction to opinion piece on prescribing aspirin for primary prevention
An opinion piece published in the Annals of Internal Medicine discusses the benefits and harms of taking aspirin. read more
expert reaction to UK Climate Projections 2018
Expert reactions to UK Climate Projections 2018 as published by the UK Met Office. read more
expert reaction to reports of the first genome edited babies
Reactions to reports that a Chinese researcher has created the first genome edited babies. read more
expert reaction to study of stratospheric aerosol injection
Researchers publishing in Environmental Research Letters have reviewed the capability and cost of delivering sulphates into the lower stratosphere as part of a solar geoengineering project. read more
expert reaction to Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017 report
Reactions to a report on the currents trends in child mental health. read more