Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at testosterone treatment and depressive symptoms in men
Research published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates that testosterone treatment appears to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms in men. read more
expert reactions to an independent review on the bovine TB strategy
Reactions to an independent review on the bovine TB strategy. read more
Publication of Bovine TB strategy review
An independent Review of England’s bovine TB strategy was commissioned by Defra in February 2018. The Review was published on Tuesday 13 November. read more
expert reaction to news that a Briton has died from rabies following a cat bite in Morocco
Expert reactions to news that a British national has died after contracting rabies following a cat bite in Morocco. read more
expert reaction to two papers looking at supplements and prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease
Two studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) demonstrate that supplementation with n-3 fatty acids and vitamin D did not result in lower incidences of invasive cancer or cardiovascular events when compared with placebos. read more
expert reaction to report that Toshiba are pulling out of Cumbria nuclear plant
Reactions to news that Toshiba are pulling out of a planned nuclear power plant in Cumbria. read more
expert reaction to study looking at AI technology, brain imaging and Alzheimer’s disease detection
A deep learning algorithm has been designed and shown to have applications in early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease, as published in Radiology. read more
expert reaction to a study on the relationship between sleeping patterns and breast cancer in women
A pre-print study by the University of Bristol demonstrates there may be a protective benefit against breast cancer in women who wake earlier. read more
expert reaction to a study looking at the appendix and Parkinson’s disease
Scientists comment on a study, published in Science Translational Medicine, which shows links between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease. read more
expert reaction to study on mobile phones and rats
A National Toxicology Program report shows that male rats who were exposed to high levels of 2G and 3G radio frequency developed cancerous heart, adrenal gland and brain tumors. read more
expert reaction to study looking at plant based or vegan diets and type 2 diabetes
Research published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care shows that plant-based diets were associated with improvement in several areas including emotional well-being, physical well-being, depression, quality of life and general health. read more
expert reaction to antibiotic and antacid use in early childhood and risk of obesity
Research published in Gut demonstrates that prescriptions for antibiotics and antacid medications in the first 2 years of childhood are associated with the development of childhood obesity. read more
prenatal exposure to phthalates and language development
Research published in JAMA Paediatrics demonstrates that prenatal exposure to to phthalates was associated with language delay in children. A Roundup accompanied … read more
expert reaction to study looking at prenatal phthalate exposure and language development in early childhood
Research published in JAMA Paediatrics demonstrates that prenatal exposure to to phthalates was associated with language delay in children. read more
expert reaction to WHO report on global air pollution and children’s health
Expert reactions to World Health Organisation (WHO) report on the links between exposure to air pollution and adverse health effects in children. read more
expert reactions to Lancashire earth tremors
Reactions to news that a 0.8 magnitude tremor occurred in Lancashire on the 26 October. read more
expert reaction to trial on new investigational antibiotic, cefiderocol, in treating urinary tract infections
Research published in the The Lancet Infectious Diseases demonstrates that the use of cefiderocol was non-inferior compared with imipenem-cilastatin for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infection in people with multidrug-resistant infections. read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood pressure drugs and lung cancer risk
Research published in the BMJ shows the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) which are used to treat high blood pressure, was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. read more
expert reaction to news the government will open a consultation on fortifying flour with folic acid
Reactions to news the government will open a consultation on fortifying flour with folic acid. read more
expert reactions to Lancashire earth tremors 24/10
Reactions to reports that earth tremors were detected near Lancashire fracking site. read more