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AIDS/HIV can place considerable stress on family relationships. Family interviews with those affected by AIDS have been conducted at the Royal Free Hospital, London, since 1983. The themes that commonly emerge from these interviews relate to: i. facing up to bss and death in a climate where there is social stigma towards infected individuals and their families; ii. stress related to changes in the structure of the family; Hi. multiple and complex problems that continue even after someone has died; and, iv. problems at the interface between the family and other systems, such as health professionals and other carers. The family therapist's role in relation to these is briefly described. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Haemophilia and HIV/AIDS are life-long, life-threatening conditions for which there is treatment but no cure. Both affect not only the patient but all members of the family. This paper focusses on how the counselling of those with AIDS/HIV has been affected by dilemmas such as treatment, infectious aspects, blood donation, sex, the media and having children. The impact of haemophilia and AIDS on the family and the ripple effect on health care staff is addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Examines desmopressin and bleeding time in patients with cirrhosis. Effects of desmopressin acetate on shortening the bleeding time; Ability of concomitant administration of tranexamic acid in blocking increased fibrinolysis; Usability of desmopressin in correcting defects in hemostasis in chronic liver diseases.

Examines the progression of HIV diseases in a hemophilic cohort and the effect of treatment. Treatment with zidovudine or placebo; Symptoms of HIV infection, AIDS and death; Estimation of the rate of progression.

All 14 children who were conceived at the time their 12 haemophilic fathers were anti-HIV positive were shown to be HIV negative and to be healthy physically and mentally. Eleven of the 12 female partners have remained anti-HIV negative and one has seroconverted. Despite counselling it is likely that children will continue to be conceived by anti-HIV positive haemophiliacs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]