The phrase "tip of the iceberg" was used to describe not just one case but all the cases so far known in the population regarding AIDS. Read more about The phrase "tip of the iceberg" was used to describe not just one case but all the cases so far known in the population regarding AIDS.
By July there were 10 reported cases of immune failure amongst young gay men in Los Angeles, and by August 70 more. Read more about By July there were 10 reported cases of immune failure amongst young gay men in Los Angeles, and by August 70 more.
The MMWR reported that the epidemiology of AIDS suggested the involvement of an unidentified blood-borne agent, and the CDC provided an update on cases of AIDS in the US, emphasising the high mortality rate, the expectation that the mortality rate a few years after diagnosis might be far greater and the rapid increase in the reported incidence of AIDS. Read more about The MMWR reported that the epidemiology of AIDS suggested the involvement of an unidentified blood-borne agent, and the CDC provided an update on cases of AIDS in the US, emphasising the high mortality rate, the expectation that the mortality rate a few years after diagnosis might be far greater and the rapid increase in the reported incidence of AIDS.
Dr Hewitt argued that it would be wrong to suggest that only homosexual men who were promiscuous, or who had promiscuous lovers were at risk of contracting AIDS. Read more about Dr Hewitt argued that it would be wrong to suggest that only homosexual men who were promiscuous, or who had promiscuous lovers were at risk of contracting AIDS.
The second leaflet that was introduced in recognition of the limitations of the first was an improvement, because it stated that "Donors in the risk groups must not give blood". Read more about The second leaflet that was introduced in recognition of the limitations of the first was an improvement, because it stated that "Donors in the risk groups must not give blood".
The collection of blood finally stopped from closed prisons and borstals in England and Wales at the end of 1984 and from the last open prison in 1986. Read more about The collection of blood finally stopped from closed prisons and borstals in England and Wales at the end of 1984 and from the last open prison in 1986.
Dr Wagstaff sought information from regional transfusion directors regarding their use of the AIDS leaflet in around late November 1983. Read more about Dr Wagstaff sought information from regional transfusion directors regarding their use of the AIDS leaflet in around late November 1983.
Dr Gunson raised "informally" with Dr Walford the suggestion of highlighting the message that high risk donors should not donate. Read more about Dr Gunson raised "informally" with Dr Walford the suggestion of highlighting the message that high risk donors should not donate.
Dr Walford stated that the most thought-provoking article about AIDS that she had read so far was in The Lancet, which described an epidemic of acquired immunodeficiency in Rhesus monkeys. Read more about Dr Walford stated that the most thought-provoking article about AIDS that she had read so far was in The Lancet, which described an epidemic of acquired immunodeficiency in Rhesus monkeys.
The Lancet described an epidemic of acquired immunodeficiency in Rhesus monkeys. Read more about The Lancet described an epidemic of acquired immunodeficiency in Rhesus monkeys.