In 1976, Professor Bloom explained that while Cardiff used cryoprecipitate for ordinary bleeds, they needed freeze-dried material for the treatment of inhibitors and for home treatment. Read more about In 1976, Professor Bloom explained that while Cardiff used cryoprecipitate for ordinary bleeds, they needed freeze-dried material for the treatment of inhibitors and for home treatment.
In late 1972, Professor Bloom described the local supply of cryoprecipitate as "quite good", however that he would prefer to use freeze-dried concentrate if available. Read more about In late 1972, Professor Bloom described the local supply of cryoprecipitate as "quite good", however that he would prefer to use freeze-dried concentrate if available.
The haemophilia centre at St Thomas' Hospital was under the directorship of Professor Ingram until 1979, when he was succeeded by Professor Geoffrey Savidge. Read more about The haemophilia centre at St Thomas' Hospital was under the directorship of Professor Ingram until 1979, when he was succeeded by Professor Geoffrey Savidge.
The haemophilia centre at Cardiff moved in 1971 from Cardiff Royal Infirmary to University Hospital Wales Read more about The haemophilia centre at Cardiff moved in 1971 from Cardiff Royal Infirmary to University Hospital Wales
Dr Jones stated in a publication on home therapy that "The substantial improvements in the quality of life ... may be bought at the expense of shorter survival." Read more about Dr Jones stated in a publication on home therapy that "The substantial improvements in the quality of life ... may be bought at the expense of shorter survival."
Newsletter from the Haemophilia Society Northern Branch illustrated the risks of jaundice, hepatitis B and hepatitis and made reference to concerns over large plasma pools and suggested that the associated dangers were not as much of a priority or concern for those responsible for the finance, organisation and development of these voluntary organisations, and by some members of the medical profession who continued to advocate the use of whole blood Read more about Newsletter from the Haemophilia Society Northern Branch illustrated the risks of jaundice, hepatitis B and hepatitis and made reference to concerns over large plasma pools and suggested that the associated dangers were not as much of a priority or concern for those responsible for the finance, organisation and development of these voluntary organisations, and by some members of the medical profession who continued to advocate the use of whole blood
Dr Jones was critical of the World in Action documentary outlining that it presented a dramatised account of the danger of hepatitis which, by being taken out of context Read more about Dr Jones was critical of the World in Action documentary outlining that it presented a dramatised account of the danger of hepatitis which, by being taken out of context
Dr Jones noted in a publication that all concentrates prepared from large donor pools carry a greater risk of serum hepatitis and possibly other disease transmission than cryoprecipitate. They should therefore be reserved for the treatment of severe haemophilia A in older children and adults. Read more about Dr Jones noted in a publication that all concentrates prepared from large donor pools carry a greater risk of serum hepatitis and possibly other disease transmission than cryoprecipitate. They should therefore be reserved for the treatment of severe haemophilia A in older children and adults.
In a confidential note, Dr Jones stated that an association between commercial concentrates and hepatitis had been proven. In Newcastle there had been 16 cases of jaundice over the past 18 months, of whom 15 had received commercial concentrate and 10 had been on home therapy. Read more about In a confidential note, Dr Jones stated that an association between commercial concentrates and hepatitis had been proven. In Newcastle there had been 16 cases of jaundice over the past 18 months, of whom 15 had received commercial concentrate and 10 had been on home therapy.
Dr Jones asked that everyone who used commercial concentrate record full batch details whenever it was used in the region and that he be notified of cases of jaundice Read more about Dr Jones asked that everyone who used commercial concentrate record full batch details whenever it was used in the region and that he be notified of cases of jaundice