Author Archives: Science Media Centre
If Rosebank / Jackdaw licences are granted, how can the UK still meet its climate commitments?
A final regulatory approval decision on the Jackdaw gas field and Rosebank oil field is expected in the coming weeks … read more
expert reaction to a randomised controlled trial of Open Dialogue compared to standard NHS treatment for adults in mental health crises
An RCT published in The Lancet Psychiatry looks at a trial of Open Dialogue vs standard NHS treatments for adults … read more
expert reaction to DESNZ press release about plug-in solar panels
Scientists comment on a press release from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) about the use of … read more
expert reaction to news that a French court has ruled for the first time that cosmic radiation was a factor in the breast cancer of an air stewardess
Scientists comment on a French court ruling that claims cosmic radiation was a factor in an air stewardess case of … read more
expert reaction to news that Meta has settled in US social media court case and agreed to pay up to billions of dollars and implement changes to their platforms for teenage users
Scientists comment on news that Meta has settled a court case and agreed to pay billions of dollars and implement … read more
expert reaction to HRT and dementia risk among postmenopausal women
A study published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia looks at HRT and the risk of dementia in postmenopausal women. Prof Aimee … read more
Recombinant shingles vaccination and the risk of cardiovascular events
To protect against shingles which causes painful rashes to spread over the body, the recombinant Shingrix vaccine is available on … read more
expert reaction to recombinant shingles vaccination and the risk of cardiovascular events
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) and the risk of cardiovascular events. Prof … read more
Updated Cochrane review on vaping for quitting smoking
Cochrane have published an update of their review looking at trials examining smoking cessation tools – including vaping, nicotine gums, … read more
expert reaction to updated review looking at vaping for smoking cessation
An updated review published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews looks at e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. Prof Richard Holland, Professor … read more
expert reaction to estimates from Macmillan on the number of men living with prostate cancer in the UK
Scientists comment on estimates from Macmillan and reported exclusively by PA on the number of men living with prostate cancer … read more
expert comments about El Niño and the UK
Scientist comment on El Nino and its impact on UK climate following a blog from the Met Office. Dr Amulya … read more
expert reaction to opinion piece and literature review about risk of transmission of amyloid β pathology via transfused blood products
An opinion piece and literature review published in The Lancet looks at the risk of amyloid beta transmission through transfused blood products. … read more
How can UK rail networks cope under hotter temperatures?
While the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) initial report into the Lewes train crash reports “a track geometry irregularity existed on the … read more
expert reaction to RCPCH review of the impact of vaping on children
A review published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at the impact of vaping on children. Dr … read more
expert reaction to top line results from the Phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial looking at an mRNA vaccine (intismeran) in combination with pembrolizumab for patients with completely resected stage IIB-IV melanoma
Scientists comment on phase 3 results from the INTerpath-001 trial looking at an mRNA vaccine for melanoma. Sam Barrell, … read more
expert reaction to the TV show ‘The Great ADHD Myth?
Scientists comment on the Channel 4 TV show ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’ Prof Katya Rubia, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, … read more
expert reaction to prospective parallel cohort study looking at London’s ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) and lung function growth in children in London versus Luton
A cohort published in the Lancet Public Health looks at London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and lung function in children. … read more
ULEZ and lung function in children in London
Traffic-related air pollution is a risk factor for lung disease. Clean air zones are public health policy interventions aiming to … read more
expert reaction to UK Salmonella outbreak
Scientists comment on a Salmonella outbreak in the UK announced in a report from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). … read more