Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to unpublished abstract comparing donanemab and aducanumab on amyloid lowering in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference 2022 compares the … read more
expert reaction to phase 3 trial results of lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s disease
Results of the phase 3 trial of lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s disease has been published in New England Journal of … read more
expert reaction to HFEA report on Trends in Egg, Sperm & Embryo Donation
A report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) looks at trends in egg, sperm, and embryo donation. … read more
expert reaction to current COVID situation in China
A few journalists have asked us about the current COVID situation in China, so here are some comments from scientists … read more
expert reaction to mice/human tissue study of maternal diet and neurological disorders in male offspring
A study published in Nature Metabolism looks at maternal diet and neurobehavioral effects in offspring. Dr Duane Mellor, Registered … read more
expert reaction to Strep A outbreak at a school in Surrey
There have been reports that a child has died after being infected in a bacteria outbreak at a Surrey primary … read more
expert reaction to study of a multivalent mRNA vaccine candidate as a prototype for a universal flu vaccine
A study published in Science looks at a multivalent mRNA vaccine candidate against all known influenza virus subtypes. Dr … read more
the dementia research landscape – Q&A in advance of CTAD
Dementia research is at a tipping point. Earlier this year, an Alzheimer’s drug, Eisai’s lecanemab, demonstrated a small but clear … read more
how can we target the ecosystems that support cancer to find new treatments? the ICR and the Royal Marsden’s new research strategy
Researchers believe we need a new approach to treating cancer and have identified that the complex ecosystem that supports tumours … read more
expert reaction to new science funding announcement
The Prime Minister set out his plan for innovation in the UK in his speech to the CBI, meanwhile the … read more
expert reaction to end of COP27
Beginning on Sunday 6th November, the COP27 climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh have now been drawn to a close. … read more
expert reaction to an unpublished abstract on long term follow up of health outcomes and survival after radiotherapy for breast cancer
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference gives results from a 30-year analysis … read more
expert reaction to study of a clinical risk score prediction tool for dementia
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the development of a clinical risk score prediction tool for dementia. … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at air pollution with blood pressure in adolescence
A study published in Current Problems in Cardiology looks at air pollution and blood pressure in adolescence. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to Cochrane review on electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation
A review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews looks at the use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft recommendations on the use of treatments for COVID-19
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have released their draft guidelines on therapeutics for people with COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to PAC report alleging Government “not prioritising significant threat” from animal diseases
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have published a report alleging that the government are “not prioritising significant threat” from animal … read more
expert reaction to study looking at leprosy bacteria and regenerating liver cells in armadillos
A study published in Cell Reports Medicine looks at leprosy bacteria and liver organ growth in armadillos. Prof Malcolm … read more
expert reaction to study looking at post–COVID-19 symptoms 2 years after SARS-CoV-2 infection
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at post–COVID-19 symptoms 2 years after SARS-CoV-2 infection among hospitalised vs non-hospitalised … read more