Dr Delamore preferred to administer cryoprecipitate but observed that if freeze-dried concentrate could be altered to be dissolved more easily and in smaller volume, "we would probably choose that preparation in preference to cryoprecipitate." Read more about Dr Delamore preferred to administer cryoprecipitate but observed that if freeze-dried concentrate could be altered to be dissolved more easily and in smaller volume, "we would probably choose that preparation in preference to cryoprecipitate."
Manchester Royal Infirmary's role was described in an article: "today with modern methods of treatment and patient assessment.. haemophiliacs are able to lead a near-normal, albeit hazardous, life. Their great salvation comes in small plastic bags containing as the cryoprecipitate." Read more about Manchester Royal Infirmary's role was described in an article: "today with modern methods of treatment and patient assessment.. haemophiliacs are able to lead a near-normal, albeit hazardous, life. Their great salvation comes in small plastic bags containing as the cryoprecipitate."
One of the aims of the appointment of Dr Wensley was to create a better understanding with the RTC and "a greater availability of cryoprecipitate and better treatment for all haemophiliacs." Read more about One of the aims of the appointment of Dr Wensley was to create a better understanding with the RTC and "a greater availability of cryoprecipitate and better treatment for all haemophiliacs."
Most patients being treated for haemophilia who were treated at the Manchester Royal Infirmary would have been informed that there was a high likelihood of them having AIDS. They were informed either by letter or through routine appointments. Read more about Most patients being treated for haemophilia who were treated at the Manchester Royal Infirmary would have been informed that there was a high likelihood of them having AIDS. They were informed either by letter or through routine appointments.
The reference centre at the Manchester Royal Infirmary was part of a regional haemophilia service in North West England, which included Manchester Children's Hospital and the Lancaster Haemophilia Centre. Read more about The reference centre at the Manchester Royal Infirmary was part of a regional haemophilia service in North West England, which included Manchester Children's Hospital and the Lancaster Haemophilia Centre.
Professor Bloom held that he existence of the viruses causing serum hepatitis was well known to doctors caring for haemophiliacs during the 1960's, 1970's and later. Read more about Professor Bloom held that he existence of the viruses causing serum hepatitis was well known to doctors caring for haemophiliacs during the 1960's, 1970's and later.
Professor Bloom held, that around 1983-1984, that it was not necessary to inform patients or the parents of patients of the risks of AIDS. Read more about Professor Bloom held, that around 1983-1984, that it was not necessary to inform patients or the parents of patients of the risks of AIDS.
Following the fifth meeting by the AIDS Group, on 17 June 1985, more centres had transitioned to using commercial heat-treated Factor 9. Read more about Following the fifth meeting by the AIDS Group, on 17 June 1985, more centres had transitioned to using commercial heat-treated Factor 9.
The AIDS Advisory document recorded that heat-treated commercial factor products were available. On the subject, Professor Bloom stated that during the early 1980s, several observers noted that there appeared to be a reduced risk of HIV infection and/or immunological abnormalities in patients with haemophilia B compared to those with haemophilia A. Read more about The AIDS Advisory document recorded that heat-treated commercial factor products were available. On the subject, Professor Bloom stated that during the early 1980s, several observers noted that there appeared to be a reduced risk of HIV infection and/or immunological abnormalities in patients with haemophilia B compared to those with haemophilia A.
Professor Bloom stated that by 1 January 1985, all Haemophilia Centres should have received the AIDS advisory document. Read more about Professor Bloom stated that by 1 January 1985, all Haemophilia Centres should have received the AIDS advisory document.