Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to latest stats from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 7 October 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Mark Woolhouse, Professor of Infectious … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mother’s ultra-processed food intake being linked to obesity risk in children
A study published in The BMJ looks at maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods and risk of overweight or obesity in … read more
expert reaction to study looking at transgender women’s heart-lung capacity against cisgender peers after years of hormone therapy
A study published in British Journal of Sports Medicine looks at cardiopulmonary capacity and muscle strength in transgender women on … read more
Latest results from the FIELD (Football’s InfluencE on Lifelong health and Dementia risk) study in relation to former international rugby players
New results from the FIELD (Football’s InfluencE on Lifelong health and Dementia risk) study were published on the evening of … read more
expert reaction to study on the risk of neurodegenerative disease in international rugby union players
A study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry looks at neurodegenerative disease risk among former international rugby … read more
expert reaction to study looking at soluble amyloid-beta (rather than amyloid plaques) and cognition in a group of people with Alzheimer’s disease-causing mutations
A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease looks at soluble amyloid-beta, amyloid plaques, and cognition in people with … read more
expert reaction to study examining antidepressant use in pregnancy and risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looks at antidepressant use during pregnancy and risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. … read more
Nicotine vaping in England: an evidence update including health risks and perceptions
A new systematic review of the evidence on the health risks of nicotine vaping has been produced by scientists at … read more
expert reaction to Nicotine vaping in England: an evidence update, as published by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and authored by scientists at KCL
An evidence update on nicotine vaping in England by scientists at King’s College London has been published by the Office … read more
expert reaction to new NHS Digital / UKHSA childhood vaccination coverage statistics for England, 2021-22
A statistical report by NHS Digital and the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) reports on childhood vaccination coverage statistics for … read more
expert reaction to US study looking at reported paracetamol use during pregnancy and sleep and attentional problems in children at age 3
A study published in PLOS ONE looks at maternal use of paracetamol during pregnancy and neurobehavioral problems in offspring at … read more
expert reaction to US study looking at folic acid prescription fills, suicide attempts and intentional self-harm
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at folic acid prescription fills, suicide attempts and intentional self-harm among privately Insured … read more
expert reaction to Nord Stream gas leaks
There have been several news reports on the Nord Stream gas leaks following explosions. Prof Jeffrey Kargel, Senior Scientist, … read more
expert reaction to topline phase 3 results for lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s Disease, reporting a reduction in clinical decline
A press release from Eisai and Biogen has announced positive topline results from their Phase 3 clinical trial of lecanemab … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood protein ‘signatures’ which could potentially predict risk of long COVID
A study published in Lancet eBioMedicine looks at plasma proteomic signatures and persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to an opinion piece on voice-controlled devices and child development
An opinion piece published in Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at the effects of smart voice control devices on … read more
expert reaction to study on coffee drinking and increased longevity
A study published in European Journal of Preventative Cardiology uses data from UK Biobank to look at impact of coffee … read more
expert reaction to study linking higher levels of antibodies against Lachnospiraceae bacteria in people with CFS/ME
A study published in Science Advances looks at antibody responses against human microbiota flagellins in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) … read more
expert reaction to today’s ‘mini-budget’ announcement by Kwasi Kwarteng
The Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced the new ‘Growth Plan’ in his statement to the House of Commons. Steve Bates, … read more
expert reaction to latest stats from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 23 September 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more