well he does mention papers he's written
I agree they should be cited and it's unfortunate that they're not. But on the other hand, this is a pulpy pod-cast so not surprising. He's a university prof so I imagine there are peer reviewed articles by himself or his lab out there.
The main point I got from this conversation regarding these tests is that they are 50% accurate when compared to PCR tests - which is what the liverpool pilot was all about- but they are +99% at detecting active virus. the PCR test is finding the RNA signature, something you can be shedding weeks after the infection has passed. I hold out hope that these new fast tests will become available to the public and that they make a difference when rolled out to schools next month. I'm sure it would be a game changer if you could get a pack of 5 tests for £20 at boots.
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And right on cue:
www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/22/plans-for-30-minute-covid-lateral-flow-tests-in-england-halted-over-accuracy-fears
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wheresthefish Partly filled with wrong, Tue 22 Dec 2020, 15:54,
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