Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to appointment of Chris Skidmore as science & universities minister
Expert reaction to appointment of Chris Skidmore as science & universities minister read more
expert reaction to life sciences sector deal
Expert reaction to the life sciences sector deal published by the government as part of it’s modern industrial strategy. read more
expert reaction to first baby born by uterus transplant from a deceased donor
A paper published in The Lancet describes the first known case of livebirth following the transplant of a uterus from a deceased donor. read more
expert reaction to study on sleep duration, cardiovascular events and mortality
Research published in European Heart Journal demonstrates that estimated total sleep duration of 6–8h per day is associated with the lowest risk of deaths and major cardiovascular events. read more
expert reaction to research showing possible link between infertility, IVF, and child asthma risk
Research published in the BMJ suggests that parental subfertility and assisted reproductive technologies may contribute to increased offspring asthma risk. read more
expert reaction to 10 minute cancer test
Research published in Nature Communications demonstrates a test for the detection of cancer that requires 10 minutes or less to analyse. read more
why do new cancer drugs take so long to reach patients?
In the UK we have a strong track record in cancer research – but are NHS patients seeing the benefit? read more
expert reaction to modelling study looking at benefits and harms of statins for primary prevention
Research published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that statins provide net benefits at higher 10-year risks for cardiovascular disease than are reflected in most current guidelines. read more
expert reaction to study looking at personal care products and age of puberty
Research published in Human Reproduction suggests that use of personal care products is linked with girls entering puberty at younger age. read more
expert reaction to NHS England plan to pilot very low calorie diets
Reactions to a NHS England plan to trial very low calories diets as part of The Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP). … read more
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