Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at short bursts of vigorous physical activity and risk of death
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at wearable device-measured vigorous physical activity and mortality. Prof David Stensel, Professor … read more
Chief Medical Officer’s annual report 2022: air pollution
Professor Chris Whitty’s third annual report will be published on Thursday 8th December. Outdoor air quality in this country has … read more
expert reaction to Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2022 on Air Pollution
The CMO’s third annual report, looking at air pollution, has been published. This Roundup accompanied an SMC Briefing. Dr … read more
expert reaction to Cumbrian coalmine decision
It has been announced that Michael Gove has approved development of the UK’s first new coalmine in 3 decades in … read more
expert reaction to impact of cold weather on human health
The Met Office and UKHSA have issued a cold weather alert across England from Wednesday 7 December. Dr Laurence … read more
expert reaction to study looking at association of consumption of ultra-processed food and cognitive decline
A study published in JAMA Neurology looks at association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and cognitive decline. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to UK Group A Strep outbreaks
We’ve had a few media requests from journalists about the recent deaths in children associated with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) … read more
UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) – What can we expect?
After several pushbacks, part 2 of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) will take place from 7 – 19 December … read more
results of RCT into new therapy that could reduce level of child sex offending
The use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is an international public health and child protection challenge. Researchers at the … read more
expert reaction to results of RCT into new therapy that could reduce level of child sex offending
Results of a randomised placebo-controlled trial into internet delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on use of child sexual abuse material … read more
expert reaction to unpublished abstract comparing donanemab and aducanumab on amyloid lowering in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease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