Paul Winstanley wrote to all transfusion directors asking them to keep a note of the numbers of AIDS leaflets used, rate of usage per month, method of distribution, effect on donor attendance and feedback from donors during the six-month trial period. Read more about Paul Winstanley wrote to all transfusion directors asking them to keep a note of the numbers of AIDS leaflets used, rate of usage per month, method of distribution, effect on donor attendance and feedback from donors during the six-month trial period.
In an article titled "Surveillance of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome in the United Kingdom. January 1982 - 1983" published by the British Medical Journal it was stated that the CDSC had requested information on opportunistic infections and cases of Kaposi's sarcoma based on on laboratory report forms and information from venereologists and dermatologists. Read more about In an article titled "Surveillance of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome in the United Kingdom. January 1982 - 1983" published by the British Medical Journal it was stated that the CDSC had requested information on opportunistic infections and cases of Kaposi's sarcoma based on on laboratory report forms and information from venereologists and dermatologists.
Lord Glenarthur's Private Office sent a memo to John Parker referring to the fact "Lord Glenarthur undertook to write to Baroness Masham about possible transmission through Factor VIII". Read more about Lord Glenarthur's Private Office sent a memo to John Parker referring to the fact "Lord Glenarthur undertook to write to Baroness Masham about possible transmission through Factor VIII".
Lord Glenarthur's Private Office sent a memo to the DHSS asking for a draft of "what the Department is doing to promote practitioners' awareness and diagnosis of AIDS." Read more about Lord Glenarthur's Private Office sent a memo to the DHSS asking for a draft of "what the Department is doing to promote practitioners' awareness and diagnosis of AIDS."
In an issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report printed by the United States Government it was recorded that "As of July 11, 1983, physicians and health departments in the United States and Puerto Rico had reported a total of 1,831 patients meeting the CDC surveillance definition of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)". Read more about In an issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report printed by the United States Government it was recorded that "As of July 11, 1983, physicians and health departments in the United States and Puerto Rico had reported a total of 1,831 patients meeting the CDC surveillance definition of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)".
In response to a question about AIDS in Parliament, Lord Glenarthur stated that "although there is no conclusive evidence that AIDS is transmitted by blood or blood products, the department is considering the publication of a leaflet indicating the circumstances in which blood donations should be avoided." Read more about In response to a question about AIDS in Parliament, Lord Glenarthur stated that "although there is no conclusive evidence that AIDS is transmitted by blood or blood products, the department is considering the publication of a leaflet indicating the circumstances in which blood donations should be avoided."
On the issue of AIDS Baroness Rachel Gardner asked Lord Glenarthur in Parliament "Will the Minister issue instructions to practitioners, or ask his department to look into the need to do so?" Lord Glenarthur answered yes. Read more about On the issue of AIDS Baroness Rachel Gardner asked Lord Glenarthur in Parliament "Will the Minister issue instructions to practitioners, or ask his department to look into the need to do so?" Lord Glenarthur answered yes.
Dr Walford prepared a paper on AIDS which explained that there was thought to be considerable under-reporting of cases to the CDC. Read more about Dr Walford prepared a paper on AIDS which explained that there was thought to be considerable under-reporting of cases to the CDC.
An internal DHSS meeting was held to discuss the implications of recent media reports on AIDS and to consider possible courses of action. It was agreed to seek the CBLA's comment on greater use of single donor or small pool products and the introduction on heat-treated concentrate; and that a recommendation would be made for an early meeting between ministers and the Haemophilia Society. Read more about An internal DHSS meeting was held to discuss the implications of recent media reports on AIDS and to consider possible courses of action. It was agreed to seek the CBLA's comment on greater use of single donor or small pool products and the introduction on heat-treated concentrate; and that a recommendation would be made for an early meeting between ministers and the Haemophilia Society.
A paper on the "Implications of AIDS for production of FVIII at BPL" suggested there would be major operational and financial problems for RTCs if there were to be a significantly increased demand for cryoprecipitate. Read more about A paper on the "Implications of AIDS for production of FVIII at BPL" suggested there would be major operational and financial problems for RTCs if there were to be a significantly increased demand for cryoprecipitate.