The MRC Working Party noted there was evidence from haemophiliacs showing some Scottish Factor 8 had been contaminated with HTLV-3. They also discussed whether it was unethical to inform patients who were HTLV-3 positive. Read more about The MRC Working Party noted there was evidence from haemophiliacs showing some Scottish Factor 8 had been contaminated with HTLV-3. They also discussed whether it was unethical to inform patients who were HTLV-3 positive.
Sir Henry Yellowlees confirmed that the MRC had not established a Working Party nor were they considering any research on AIDS. Read more about Sir Henry Yellowlees confirmed that the MRC had not established a Working Party nor were they considering any research on AIDS.
Dr Craske presented a paper on AIDS to the Medical Research Council Hepatitis Vaccine Working Group. Read more about Dr Craske presented a paper on AIDS to the Medical Research Council Hepatitis Vaccine Working Group.
The Working Party on Post-Transfusion Hepatitis identified a number of problems relating to NANBH that needed investigation. Read more about The Working Party on Post-Transfusion Hepatitis identified a number of problems relating to NANBH that needed investigation.
The Observer carried two articles: one headed Killer disease alert over gay blood donors and the other headed The epidemic spreads. Read more about The Observer carried two articles: one headed Killer disease alert over gay blood donors and the other headed The epidemic spreads.
The Observer reported on the link between AIDS and blood, noting that AIDS had been identified in a small group of US haemophiliacs treated with concentrates. Read more about The Observer reported on the link between AIDS and blood, noting that AIDS had been identified in a small group of US haemophiliacs treated with concentrates.
At an SNBTS meeting, attendees discussed the approaches taken in England and Wales and the policies of the American Red Cross and Council of Europe regarding AIDS. Read more about At an SNBTS meeting, attendees discussed the approaches taken in England and Wales and the policies of the American Red Cross and Council of Europe regarding AIDS.
At an SNBTS meeting Dr Brian McClelland explained that the AIDS leaflet was amended following discussion with representatives of the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group. Read more about At an SNBTS meeting Dr Brian McClelland explained that the AIDS leaflet was amended following discussion with representatives of the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group.
A report was prepared setting out possibilities for research on AIDS, identifying the potential for research involving people with haemophilia. Read more about A report was prepared setting out possibilities for research on AIDS, identifying the potential for research involving people with haemophilia.
The third AIDS leaflet was circulated in a letter to regional general managers and general managers of Special Health Authorities for London Postgraduate Hospitals. Read more about The third AIDS leaflet was circulated in a letter to regional general managers and general managers of Special Health Authorities for London Postgraduate Hospitals.