Author Archives: Science Media Centre
restatement of the evidence: the effects of endocrine disruptors on wildlife
A Restatement of the evidence on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, describes how … read more
expert reaction to wildfires in the UK
Reactions to wildfires in the UK. Prof Robin Pakeman, Plant Ecologist, The James Hutton Institute, said: “Normally in late winter … read more
expert reaction to results of clinical trials of GDNF (glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor) in Parkinson’s disease patients
Research published in Brain and the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease demonstrates the use of a brain implant in the administration of … read more
expert reaction to prevalence of PTSD in young people in England and Wales
Reactions to a report on the prevalence of PTSD among young people in England and Wales as published in Lancet … read more
expert reaction to study on the protective effects of testosterone and ibuprofen on embryos in mice
Research published in Nature demonstrates that testosterone and ibuprofen in mice embryos may have protective effects. Prof Ieuan Hughes, Emeritus … read more
expert reaction to study on acupuncture for symptoms of menopause
Research published in BMJ Open demonstrates there was a reduction in menopausal symptoms following brief acupuncture treatment. Prof David Colquhoun, … read more
expert reaction to cannabis use in adolescents and risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality
Reactions to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry which demonstrates a correlation between cannabis use and depression/anxiety in young people. … read more
cannabis use in young people – depression and anxiety
Cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug by teenagers worldwide and while there has been a lot of focus … read more
expert reaction to study looking at statins adherence and risk of death
Research published in JAMA Cardiology demonstrates that a low adherence to statin therapy was associated with a greater risk of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultraprocessed food consumption and death
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrates that an increase in ultraprocessed food consumption appears to be associated with an … read more
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