Five cases of immune failure amongst young gay men in Los Angeles were reported in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Read more about Five cases of immune failure amongst young gay men in Los Angeles were reported in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
The Maycock Group expressed concern about the incidence of NANHB and agreed the hazard should be recognised and brought to the attention of the appropriate Departmental bodies. Read more about The Maycock Group expressed concern about the incidence of NANHB and agreed the hazard should be recognised and brought to the attention of the appropriate Departmental bodies.
Any response to AIDS was not considered at the second CBLA meeting. Read more about Any response to AIDS was not considered at the second CBLA meeting.
A paper for an Advisory Group on Hepatitis meeting noted that the DHSS was planning to set up the ACVSB. Read more about A paper for an Advisory Group on Hepatitis meeting noted that the DHSS was planning to set up the ACVSB.
The third AIDS leaflet was updated to specify that homosexual and bisexual men were not able to give blood and should not attend donor sessions. Read more about The third AIDS leaflet was updated to specify that homosexual and bisexual men were not able to give blood and should not attend donor sessions.
The Advisory Group on Hepatitis meeting included a brief discussion on AIDS. NANBH was not considered. Read more about The Advisory Group on Hepatitis meeting included a brief discussion on AIDS. NANBH was not considered.
NANBH was not considered at the Advisory Group on Hepatitis meeting. Read more about NANBH was not considered at the Advisory Group on Hepatitis meeting.
Dr Smithies reported the completion of the 6 month trial period of the AIDS leaflet. The DHSS proposed a revised version to be prepared for submission to Ministers. Read more about Dr Smithies reported the completion of the 6 month trial period of the AIDS leaflet. The DHSS proposed a revised version to be prepared for submission to Ministers.
The CBLA Working Group on AIDS discussed surrogate testing and the use of small donor pool material. Read more about The CBLA Working Group on AIDS discussed surrogate testing and the use of small donor pool material.
At the meeting of the Advisory Committee on NBTS, Dr Walford provided an update on the number of reported cases of AIDS in the UK. It was noted that a leaflet had been prepared aimed at reducing the risk of transmission. Read more about At the meeting of the Advisory Committee on NBTS, Dr Walford provided an update on the number of reported cases of AIDS in the UK. It was noted that a leaflet had been prepared aimed at reducing the risk of transmission.