Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS Infection Survey, UK: 25 March 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest headline results from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Christina Pagel, Professor … read more
expert reaction to government proposals for electric vehicle chargepoints
The government have today revealed plans to boost the UK’s electric vehicle charging network. Prof Roger Kemp MBE FREng, … read more
expert reaction to observational study of sweeteners and cancer risk
An observational study published in PLOS Medicine looks at artificial sweeteners and cancer risk. Dr Michael Jones, Senior Staff … read more
expert reaction to study looking at microplastics in the blood
A study published in Environment International looks at the discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood. Dr … read more
expert reaction to a high air pollution warning being issued for London
The Mayor of London issued a high air pollution alert earlier this week. Prof Bill Collins, Professor of Climate … read more
expert reaction to study looking at cognitive decline in women taking antibiotics in later life
A study published in PLOS ONE looks at midlife antibiotic use and subsequent cognitive function in women. Prof Tom … read more
expert reaction to study looking at cognitive and neuropsychiatric outcomes six months after hospitalisation for COVID-19
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at neuropsychiatric and cognitive outcomes in patients 6 months after COVID-19 requiring hospitalisation, … read more
Energy security vs net zero
Energy prices are rising, the west is trying to detach from Russian fossil fuels, and we have net zero pledges … read more
expert reaction to research letter about US adolescents attempting to quit smoking or vaping
A research letter published in JAMA looks at failed attempts among US adolescents to quit cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Prof … read more
expert reaction to reports of extreme temperatures in Arctic and Antarctic
Both of the earth’s poles have experienced unusually high temperatures in recent days. Dr Bethan Davies from the Department … read more
expert reaction to ONS stats on excess deaths in England and Wales: March 2020 to December 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released data on the number of excess deaths registered in England and Wales between … read more
expert reaction to US study looking at predicting the risk of some common diseases in preimplantation fertilised embryos
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at whole-genome risk prediction of common diseases in human preimplantation embryos. Prof … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at the impacts of badger culling and cattle controls on bovine tuberculosis in England
A study published in Vet Record looks at the impacts of badger culling and cattle controls on bovine tuberculosis in … read more
expert reaction to the latest stats from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey, UK: 18 March 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
expert reaction to MHRA approval of Evusheld for use in people whose immune response is poor
It has been announced that a new medicine, Evusheld (tixagevimab/cilgavimab), has today been authorised for COVID-19 prevention by the Medicines … read more
expert reaction to study looking at rates of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes after mild COVID-19 disease
A study published in Diabetologia looks at incidence of newly diagnosed diabetes after COVID-19. Dr Betty Raman, senior clinical … read more
expert reaction to a correspondence on the efficacy of a 4th dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine against omicron
A correspondence paper, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), looks at the efficacy of a fourth dose of … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between screen time and behavioural problems in children
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at screen time and behaviour problems in children aged 12 and below. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and autoimmune disease
A study published in RMD Open looks at long-term exposure to air pollution and immune mediated diseases. Prof Felicity … read more
expert reaction to update on COVID regulations in Scotland from the Scottish government
There has been an update on COVID regulations from the Scottish government in response to the recent spike in cases, … read more