BMJ 2005;330:1464 (25 June), doi:10.1136/bmj.330.7506.1464
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New test to detect bird flu: Scientists in Melbourne, Australia, have developed a test that detects 15 bird flu viruses, including H5N1, in one day, instead of the current three weeks. The news comes as Indonesia confirmed its first human case of H5N1 bird flu, in a poultry worker from southern Sulawesi island.
India reimposes ban on sale of non-iodised salt: Under pressure from the medical community, the Indian health ministry has reimposed a ban on the sale of non-iodised salt in India. Ever since the ban was revoked four years ago the consumption of iodised salt in India has dropped by up to 44% in some states, sparking concerns about the re-emergence of iodine deficiency disorders.
Damage to sperm DNA is higher in middle aged men: The prevalence of damage to sperm DNA is twice as high in men aged 45 or older as it is in men under
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