Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to government plan for containing and controlling AMR
Reactions to new government plan for containing and controlling AMR. Dr Andrew Singer, Environmental Microbiologist, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Alzheimer’s Disease and a bacterium that causes gum disease
Research published in Science Advances suggests a link between periodontitis and Alzheimer’s disease. Gingipain (toxic proteases from P. gingivalis) inhibitors … read more
expert reaction to the successful development of gene drives in mice
Research published in Nature demonstrates the successful development of gene drives in mice. Prof Luke Alphey, Arthropod Genetics Group, The … read more
expert reaction to updated NICE guidelines recommending digital CBT for mild depression in young people
Updated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mild depression in … read more
expert reaction to study in sheep on hypoxia in pregnancy, CVD in later life and treatment with vitamin C
Research published in PLOS Biology demonstrates that a greater focus on prevention rather than treatment is required to reduce the … read more
aspirin use and cardiovascular/bleeding events
A review and meta-analysis published in JAMA demonstrates that the use of aspirin in individuals without cardiovascular disease was associated with … read more
expert reaction to study looking at aspirin use in healthy people, and cardiovascular events and bleeding
A review and meta-analysis published in JAMA demonstrates that the use of aspirin in individuals without cardiovascular disease was associated with … read more
expert reaction to restoring memory function in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model
Research published in Brain demonstrates a possible method of restoring memory function in mice with familial Alzheimer’s disease. Clive Ballard, Professor … read more
fracking in the UK – what does the evidence say?
Shale gas exploration resumed in Lancashire in October and had to be paused several times after tremors were detected. Opposition … read more
expert reaction to study looking at body size and lifespan
Research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health indicates that body size, physical activity and gender are related … read more