An article in The Lancet called Acquired Immunodeficiency in an Infant: Possible Transmission by Means of Blood Products was appended to a letter from Dr Galbraith to Dr Field. The article referred to cases of AIDS in people with haemophilia in the US receiving Factor 8 concentrates. Read more about An article in The Lancet called Acquired Immunodeficiency in an Infant: Possible Transmission by Means of Blood Products was appended to a letter from Dr Galbraith to Dr Field. The article referred to cases of AIDS in people with haemophilia in the US receiving Factor 8 concentrates.
In Scotland, the SNBTS did not wait for the DHSS's revised AIDS leaflet but made its own amendments some time in 1984. Read more about In Scotland, the SNBTS did not wait for the DHSS's revised AIDS leaflet but made its own amendments some time in 1984.
Malcolm Harris wrote to Duncan MacNiven regarding the Advisory Group on the Virological Safety of Blood. He explained the DHSS would like to establish the committee as soon as possible. Read more about Malcolm Harris wrote to Duncan MacNiven regarding the Advisory Group on the Virological Safety of Blood. He explained the DHSS would like to establish the committee as soon as possible.
The Mail On Sunday carried an article by Susan Douglas under the headline Hospitals using killer blood. Read more about The Mail On Sunday carried an article by Susan Douglas under the headline Hospitals using killer blood.
The issue of donations of blood by prisoners was discussed at a meeting of the SNBTS directors. The meeting was attended by representatives of SHHD. Read more about The issue of donations of blood by prisoners was discussed at a meeting of the SNBTS directors. The meeting was attended by representatives of SHHD.
A revised version of the Report of the Advisory Group on Testing for the Presence of Australia Hepatitis Associated Antigen and its Antibody was published following a DHSS request for further advice. Read more about A revised version of the Report of the Advisory Group on Testing for the Presence of Australia Hepatitis Associated Antigen and its Antibody was published following a DHSS request for further advice.
The Advisory Group on Testing for the Presence of Australia (Hepatitis-Associated) Antigen and Antibody produced its first report. Read more about The Advisory Group on Testing for the Presence of Australia (Hepatitis-Associated) Antigen and Antibody produced its first report.
Dr Cash and Dr Scott shared the view that a single UK AIDS leaflet was preferable. Read more about Dr Cash and Dr Scott shared the view that a single UK AIDS leaflet was preferable.
It was reported that "The Minister of Health said that although it has been suggested that AIDS may be transmitted in blood or blood products there is no conclusive proof that that is so." Read more about It was reported that "The Minister of Health said that although it has been suggested that AIDS may be transmitted in blood or blood products there is no conclusive proof that that is so."
When considering the withdrawal of US commercial concentrate, it was Dr Craske's view that whilst he was unsure there was enough evidence to justify this, he thought that both the DHSS and haemophilia centre directors "will have to face this problem in the near future, and the earlier it is seriously considered the easier it will be to make a rational decision." Read more about When considering the withdrawal of US commercial concentrate, it was Dr Craske's view that whilst he was unsure there was enough evidence to justify this, he thought that both the DHSS and haemophilia centre directors "will have to face this problem in the near future, and the earlier it is seriously considered the easier it will be to make a rational decision."