Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to review paper looking at long COVID post-acute sequelae, with a focus on the cardiovascular system
A review paper published in the European Heart Journal looks at post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 with a cardiovascular focus. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at particulate matter air pollution and measures of semen quality in men in China
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at exposure to particulate matter air pollution and semen quality among men … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking mental health outcomes after COVID-19 infection
An observational study published in The BMJ looks at risks of mental health outcomes in people with COVID-19. Julia … read more
expert reaction to JCVI statement on vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years old
The Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its advice on vaccinations for children aged 5-11 and recommends … read more
expert reaction to five to 11-year-olds being offered the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland and Wales
Both the Scottish and Welsh governments claim to have seen draft advice from the UK’s Joint Committee for Vaccination and … read more
expert reaction to the 2022 Sea Level Rise Technical Report, as published by the U.S. National Ocean Service
The National Ocean Service, an office within the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has published … read more
expert reaction to study looking at statin intolerance
A study published the European Heart Journal looks at the prevalence of statin intolerance. Prof Sir Nilesh Samani, Medical … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA rapid evidence review on vaccination and long COVID
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published a rapid evidence briefing on the effectiveness of vaccination against long COVID. … read more
expert reaction to media reports suggesting ministers are considering ending free PCR testing in future, apart from for people in hospitals and high-risk settings, and for vulnerable people
There have been several media reports suggesting that new measures could see the phasing-out of free COVID-19 testing. Dr … read more
expert reaction to clips and coverage from the BBC’s interview with Novak Djokovic, including discussion about Covid vaccines
Novak Djokovic discussed his stance on Covid vaccines in an interview with BBC’s Amol Rajan. Prof Jonathan Ives, Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at oestrogen levels and COVID-19 mortality
An observational study published in BMJ Open looks at pharmaceutical modulation of oestrogen in postmenopausal women in Sweden, and death … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at long COVID and the vagus nerve
A conference abstract presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) Annual Meeting looks at vagus nerve … read more
expert reaction to third confirmed case of Lassa fever in the UK, including one death
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have confirmed 3 cases Lassa fever following travel to West Africa, one of whom has died. … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at antibodies and performance of antibodies after COVID-19 infection versus after vaccination
A conference abstract presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) Annual Meeting looks at long-term … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the theoretical potential of COVID-19 variants to escape cellular immune response
A modelling study published in PLOS Computational Biology identifies COVID-19 variants with potential to escape cellular immune response. Prof … read more
expert comments on COVID-19 reinfections
In light of the news today that Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, here are … read more
expert reaction to study of new and persistent conditions developed after COVID-19 infection in older adults
A study published in The BMJ looks at risk of new and persistent conditions among adults aged 65 years and … read more
expert reaction to latest COVID-19 Infection Survey headline results, UK: 9 February 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest headline results from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly … read more
expert reaction to the Prime Minister saying remaining COVID restrictions (including self-isolation law) may be lifted this month
The Prime Minister told MPs that final restrictions could be lifted later this month. Dr Rachel McCloy, Associate Professor … read more
expert reaction to 59 megajoules of sustained fusion energy, as announced by UKAEA
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has announced landmark results from EUROfusion scientists and engineers at UKAEA’s Joint European Torus … read more