A background paper was prepared for an internal DHSS meeting to consider AIDS. It referred to "one suspect case in Cardiff". Professor Bloom did not not "consider that it should be regarded as a confirmed case." The reference centre directors agreed that no restriction should be placed on the use of imported Factor 8 concentrate "other than to continue with the present policy of using only NHS material for children under the age of 4 years and for mild haemophiliacs". Read more about A background paper was prepared for an internal DHSS meeting to consider AIDS. It referred to "one suspect case in Cardiff". Professor Bloom did not not "consider that it should be regarded as a confirmed case." The reference centre directors agreed that no restriction should be placed on the use of imported Factor 8 concentrate "other than to continue with the present policy of using only NHS material for children under the age of 4 years and for mild haemophiliacs".
A background paper was prepared for an internal DHSS meeting to consider AIDS. It included the "no conclusive proof" line. The paper also referred to "one suspect case in Cardiff" but Professor Bloom did not not "consider that it should be regarded as a confirmed case." Read more about A background paper was prepared for an internal DHSS meeting to consider AIDS. It included the "no conclusive proof" line. The paper also referred to "one suspect case in Cardiff" but Professor Bloom did not not "consider that it should be regarded as a confirmed case."
Dr Walford sent a memo to Dr Field that stated she "certainly would not wish to press for a formal Working Party at this stage". Read more about Dr Walford sent a memo to Dr Field that stated she "certainly would not wish to press for a formal Working Party at this stage".
Dr Walford wrote a memo to Dr Field following the reference centre directors' special meeting. In her view the temporary withdrawal of American blood products was "premature" as it did not consider "the risks to haemophiliacs of withdrawing a major source of their FVIII supplies". Read more about Dr Walford wrote a memo to Dr Field following the reference centre directors' special meeting. In her view the temporary withdrawal of American blood products was "premature" as it did not consider "the risks to haemophiliacs of withdrawing a major source of their FVIII supplies".
Dr Sibellas sent Dr Field a minute setting out her understanding that Dr Galbraith had written to him suggesting that there should be a Working Party on AIDS. The idea was abandoned. Read more about Dr Sibellas sent Dr Field a minute setting out her understanding that Dr Galbraith had written to him suggesting that there should be a Working Party on AIDS. The idea was abandoned.
Dr Galbraith telephoned Dr Sibellas and reported that the Cardiff patient had the right symptoms and signs for a diagnosis of AIDS. Read more about Dr Galbraith telephoned Dr Sibellas and reported that the Cardiff patient had the right symptoms and signs for a diagnosis of AIDS.
The Communicable Disease Report reported a "probable" case of AIDS in Cardiff. Read more about The Communicable Disease Report reported a "probable" case of AIDS in Cardiff.
A memo from the DHSS recorded Dr Walford had confirmed that the value to people with severe haemophilia of Factor 8 and 9 concentrates "far outweigh the possible, and as yet unproven hazards of the transmission of acquired immune deficiency syndrome." Read more about A memo from the DHSS recorded Dr Walford had confirmed that the value to people with severe haemophilia of Factor 8 and 9 concentrates "far outweigh the possible, and as yet unproven hazards of the transmission of acquired immune deficiency syndrome."
The Observer published an article which suggested Factor 8 concentrates "may pose a grave threat to the health of haemophiliacs who inject it." Read more about The Observer published an article which suggested Factor 8 concentrates "may pose a grave threat to the health of haemophiliacs who inject it."
Dr John Holgate wrote to Stanley Godfrey about the safety of American Factor 8. Read more about Dr John Holgate wrote to Stanley Godfrey about the safety of American Factor 8.