Any recommendations on avoiding products from large plasma pools would have been fully considered by officials including medical advisors. Read more about Any recommendations on avoiding products from large plasma pools would have been fully considered by officials including medical advisors.
Lord Glenarthur did not believe at the time that importation of Factor 8 should be stopped, as the only alternative would be "to imperil the lives" of people with haemophilia." Read more about Lord Glenarthur did not believe at the time that importation of Factor 8 should be stopped, as the only alternative would be "to imperil the lives" of people with haemophilia."
In a letter from Dr Harris to Dr Gunson, it was stated that the expectation for the group was that the ACVSB would be concerned with "Major Policy" and that other groups with "interests in the field" would bring ACVSB proposals which impacted on the others. Read more about In a letter from Dr Harris to Dr Gunson, it was stated that the expectation for the group was that the ACVSB would be concerned with "Major Policy" and that other groups with "interests in the field" would bring ACVSB proposals which impacted on the others.
The letter as sent to Baroness Masham stated that there was no conclusive proof that AIDS can be transmitted by blood, cryoprecipitate or Factor VIII concentrates. Read more about The letter as sent to Baroness Masham stated that there was no conclusive proof that AIDS can be transmitted by blood, cryoprecipitate or Factor VIII concentrates.
A paper (together with the draft AIDS donor leaflet) was sent to Lord Glenarthur, which referred to increasing evidence that AIDS may be transmitted by the transfusion of blood, blood products which may also transmit AIDS where those with haemophilia were at particular risk, and the belief that there may be under-reporting of cases. The paper concluded that although there was no conclusive evidence, it seemed very likely that AIDS was caused by an as yet unidentified virus. Read more about A paper (together with the draft AIDS donor leaflet) was sent to Lord Glenarthur, which referred to increasing evidence that AIDS may be transmitted by the transfusion of blood, blood products which may also transmit AIDS where those with haemophilia were at particular risk, and the belief that there may be under-reporting of cases. The paper concluded that although there was no conclusive evidence, it seemed very likely that AIDS was caused by an as yet unidentified virus.
The redrafted leaflet was for donors discouraging high risk groups from donating. Read more about The redrafted leaflet was for donors discouraging high risk groups from donating.
The redrafted leaflet for donors, discouraging high risk groups from donating, was sent to Paul Winstanley, for onward transmission to the DHSS's Information Division. Read more about The redrafted leaflet for donors, discouraging high risk groups from donating, was sent to Paul Winstanley, for onward transmission to the DHSS's Information Division.
The DHSS did not take any particular steps in response to the risk of AIDS in relation to blood or blood products in the period up to April 1983, despite the CSM(B) proposing to consider this question. Read more about The DHSS did not take any particular steps in response to the risk of AIDS in relation to blood or blood products in the period up to April 1983, despite the CSM(B) proposing to consider this question.
Dr Walford indicated that the UKHCDO represented, for the DHSS, "the group" with relevant expertise, and that on questions of treatment and risks and benefits the DHSS would be guided by and defer to the UKHCDO's views. Read more about Dr Walford indicated that the UKHCDO represented, for the DHSS, "the group" with relevant expertise, and that on questions of treatment and risks and benefits the DHSS would be guided by and defer to the UKHCDO's views.
From March 1972 until 1998, the mechanism of governance was by way of a Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Office and a number of junior ministers. Read more about From March 1972 until 1998, the mechanism of governance was by way of a Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Office and a number of junior ministers.