The HIV Expert Panel explained to the Inquiry how data shows 75% of those living with HIV have at least one other long-term condition including mental health conditions, hypertension, lipid disorders and diabetes. Read more about The HIV Expert Panel explained to the Inquiry how data shows 75% of those living with HIV have at least one other long-term condition including mental health conditions, hypertension, lipid disorders and diabetes.
The Hepatitis Expert Panel explained to the Inquiry there are five hepatitis viruses A-E, and examined the two most important viral causes of hepatitis which are Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus. Read more about The Hepatitis Expert Panel explained to the Inquiry there are five hepatitis viruses A-E, and examined the two most important viral causes of hepatitis which are Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus.
Within an expert report to the Inquiry it was outlined how HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is not AIDS. Read more about Within an expert report to the Inquiry it was outlined how HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is not AIDS.
Within an expert report to the Inquiry Hepatitis C patients' experience was explored and it was noted that less than 20% of Hepatitis C patients experience the typical symptoms of acute hepatitis, such as malaise, fatigue and jaundice. Read more about Within an expert report to the Inquiry Hepatitis C patients' experience was explored and it was noted that less than 20% of Hepatitis C patients experience the typical symptoms of acute hepatitis, such as malaise, fatigue and jaundice.
The Practitioner published an article entitled Complications of Blood Transfusion in which Dr Jean Grant, the director of the regional transfusion centre in Oxford wrote: "The practitioner should satisfy himself that it is really necessary to give blood and that no other treatment would be equally efficacious even though it might take a little longer to achieve results". Read more about The Practitioner published an article entitled Complications of Blood Transfusion in which Dr Jean Grant, the director of the regional transfusion centre in Oxford wrote: "The practitioner should satisfy himself that it is really necessary to give blood and that no other treatment would be equally efficacious even though it might take a little longer to achieve results".
The British Medical Journal published An Episode of "Homologous Serum Jaundice" drawing attention to the risk that transfusion could transmit hepatitis. Read more about The British Medical Journal published An Episode of "Homologous Serum Jaundice" drawing attention to the risk that transfusion could transmit hepatitis.
Cohn et al published Preparation and Properties of Serum and Plasma Proteins. IV. A System for the Separation into Fractions of the Protein and Lipoprotein Components of Biological Tissues and Fluids. Read more about Cohn et al published Preparation and Properties of Serum and Plasma Proteins. IV. A System for the Separation into Fractions of the Protein and Lipoprotein Components of Biological Tissues and Fluids.
Dr Peter Foster gave evidence to the Inquiry about "Cold ethanol fractionation" deposited fibrinogen at its first stage, together with two proteins present in such small quantities as to be described as "trace proteins" - which became known as Factor 8, and von Willebrand factor. Read more about Dr Peter Foster gave evidence to the Inquiry about "Cold ethanol fractionation" deposited fibrinogen at its first stage, together with two proteins present in such small quantities as to be described as "trace proteins" - which became known as Factor 8, and von Willebrand factor.
Dr Edwin Cohn and his team at Harvard discovered how the constituent parts of plasma could be separated for use. His process, known as "Cohn fractionation" was developed then, and its essential principles remain in use to this day. Read more about Dr Edwin Cohn and his team at Harvard discovered how the constituent parts of plasma could be separated for use. His process, known as "Cohn fractionation" was developed then, and its essential principles remain in use to this day.
The Treasury War Emergency Committee decided to finance two facilities in the UK to prepare freeze-dried human plasma, to take advantage of these benefits. One of these was to be situated "in the north". Read more about The Treasury War Emergency Committee decided to finance two facilities in the UK to prepare freeze-dried human plasma, to take advantage of these benefits. One of these was to be situated "in the north".