Editor's choice One medicine? Graham Easton, Martin Alder BMJ  2005;331, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.0-f [Full text]2417 [PDF]367   This week in the BMJ This week in the BMJ [Full text]510 [PDF]429 How to treat snake bites [Full text]2211   Dolphins help treat depression [Full text]1728   Sleeping sicknesses might merge in Uganda [Full text]524   Foot and mouth epidemic had wide sequelae [Full text]744   How pets influence owners' health [Full text]2274   Editorials Veterinary public health Cameron Stewart, John Cowden, Jim McMenamin, Bill Reilly BMJ  2005;331:1213-1214, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1213 [Extract]144 [Full text]1147 [PDF]458   A walk on the wild side—emerging wildlife diseases Andrew A Cunningham BMJ  2005;331:1214-1215, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1214 [Extract]188 [Full text]1809 [PDF]561   UK government collaborations to manage threats to animal and human health Debby Reynolds, Liam Donaldson BMJ  2005;331:1216-1217, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1216 [Extract]81 [Full text]726 [PDF]264 [extra: List of expert advisory group]70   Foodborne zoonoses Sarah J O'Brien BMJ  2005;331:1217-1218, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1217 [Extract]184 [Full text]1561 [PDF]538   Resistance to antimicrobials in humans and animals Ernest J Soulsby BMJ  2005;331:1219-1220, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1219 [Extract]209 [Full text]1434 [PDF]592   What could Dr Finlay and Mr Herriot learn from each other? Bob Michell BMJ  2005;331:1220-1221, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1220 [Extract]156 [Full text]1253 [PDF]251   Human health and nature conservation Ambra Burls, Woody Caan BMJ  2005;331:1221-1222, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1221 [Extract]148 [Full text]1108 [PDF]378   News Vaccinating poultry against avian flu is contributing to spread Jane Parry BMJ  2005;331:1223, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1223 [Extract]306 [Full text]2081 [PDF]484 [extra: Longer version]165   FDA criticised for rejecting over the counter emergency contraception Janice Hopkins Tanne BMJ  2005;331:1223, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1223-a [Extract]132 [Full text]1079 [PDF]163 [extra: Longer version]89   In brief BMJ  2005;331:1224, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1224 [Extract]67 [Full text]579 [PDF]78   Number of people infected with HIV worldwide reaches 40m John Zarocostas BMJ  2005;331:1224, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1224-a [Extract]137 [Full text]1009 [PDF]238 [extra: Longer version]115   Rates of sexually transmitted infections continue to rise Caroline White BMJ  2005;331:1224, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1224-b [Extract]191 [Full text]1481 [PDF]321 [extra: Longer version]164   Medicare's new prescription drug plan causes confusion Fred Charatan BMJ  2005;331:1225, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1225 [Extract]112 [Full text]736 [PDF]125   Drug industry's new code criticised for lacking teeth Rebecca Coombes BMJ  2005;331:1225, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1225-a [Extract]94 [Full text]1296 [PDF]234   Do vets and doctors face similar ethical challenges? Rebecca Coombes BMJ  2005;331:1227, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1227 [Extract]116 [Full text]1171 [PDF]230   Harnessing Mother Nature against your fellow humans Geoff Watts BMJ  2005;331:1228, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1228 [Extract]127 [Full text]879 [PDF]111   News roundup [abridged versions appear in the paper journal] Transitional countries best at reducing greenhouse gases Grainger Laffan BMJ  2005;331:1226, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1226 [Extract]43 [Abridged PDF]60 [Full text]462   Incontinence management is inadequate, UK audit shows Susan Mayor BMJ  2005;331:1226, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1226-a [Extract]131 [Abridged PDF]175 [Full text]1173   Charity for homeless launches GP service for hostel residents Mark Gould BMJ  2005;331:1226, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1226-b [Extract]48 [Abridged PDF]46 [Full text]497   Anaesthetist could face prosecution after GMC strikes her off Clare Dyer BMJ  2005;331:1226, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1226-c [Extract]367 [Abridged PDF]81 [Full text]2370   Police are being forced to act as social workers Madeleine Brettingham BMJ  2005;331:1226, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1226-d [Extract]65 [Abridged PDF]30 [Full text]798   News extra [these stories appear only on the web] UK guidelines urge improved recognition of obsessive-compulsive disorder Susan Mayor BMJ  2005;331:1228, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1228-a [Extract]121 [Full text]946   UK's regulatory framework gives it an advantage in stem cell research Christiane Rehwagen BMJ  2005;331:1228, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1228-b [Extract]61 [Full text]357   Surgeons in England lobby prime minister on working hours Susan Mayor BMJ  2005;331:1228, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1228-c [Extract]165 [Full text]916   Smoking ban in prisons would lead to more assaults on staff Adrian O'Dowd BMJ  2005;331:1228, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1228-d [Extract]75 [Full text]529   NHS Direct lays out plans to expand into monitoring and social care Andrew Cole BMJ  2005;331:1228, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1228-e [Extract]54 [Full text]430   Pregnant women in poor countries face domestic violence BMJ  2005;331:1228, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1228-f [Extract]57 [Full text]451   Papers Randomised controlled trial of animal facilitated therapy with dolphins in the treatment of depression Christian Antonioli, Michael A Reveley BMJ  2005;331:1231, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1231 [Abstract]1098 [Abridged PDF]180 [Full text]3231 [PDF]1209   Psychosocial effects of the 2001 UK foot and mouth disease epidemic in a rural population: qualitative diary based study Maggie Mort, Ian Convery, Josephine Baxter, Cathy Bailey BMJ  2005;331:1234, doi:10.1136/bmj.38603.375856.68 (published 7 October 2005) [Abstract]176 [Abridged PDF]44 [Full text]707 [PDF]273 [extra: Further details]32   Sleeping sickness in Uganda: a thin line between two fatal diseases Kim Picozzi, Eric M Fèvre, Martin Odiit, Mark Carrington, Mark C Eisler, Ian Maudlin, Susan C Welburn BMJ  2005;331:1238-1241, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1238 [Abstract]225 [Full text]868 [PDF]367 [extra: Appendix]49   Commentary: Sleeping sickness—a growing problem? Jean G Jannin BMJ  2005;331:1242, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1242 [Full text]448 [PDF]205   Entry screening for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or influenza: policy evaluation R J Pitman, B S Cooper, C L Trotter, N J Gay, W J Edmunds BMJ  2005;331:1242-1243, doi:10.1136/bmj.38573.696100.3A (published 21 September 2005) [Full text]996 [PDF]572 [extra: Statistical methods]80   Short cuts What's new in the other general journals Alison Tonks BMJ  2005;331:1229-1230, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1229 [Full text]2402 [PDF]315   Clinical review Treatment of bites by adders and exotic venomous snakes David A Warrell BMJ  2005;331:1244-1247, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1244 [Extract]348 [Full text]2746 [PDF]1450 [extra: Extra references]72   Horses for courses. Comparative gastroenterology: common ground and collaborative potential Neil P H Hudson, Malcolm G Dunlop BMJ  2005;331:1248-1251, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1248 [Extract]137 [Full text]994 [PDF]505 [extra: References w1 - w23]39   Education and debate Pet ownership and human health: a brief review of evidence and issues June McNicholas, Andrew Gilbey, Ann Rennie, Sam Ahmedzai, Jo-Ann Dono, Elizabeth Ormerod BMJ  2005;331:1252-1254, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1252 [Extract]430 [Full text]3098 [PDF]1363 [extra: References]49   Commentary: Pets—pleasures and problems Richard Mayon-White BMJ  2005;331:1254-1255, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1254 [Extract]106 [Full text]1135 [PDF]521   Early qualitative risk assessment of the emerging zoonotic potential of animal diseases Stephen Palmer, David Brown, Dilys Morgan BMJ  2005;331:1256-1260, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1256 [Extract]63 [Full text]785 [PDF]373 [extra: References]59   Commentary: Zoonotic potential of emerging animal diseases Samson S Y Wong, K Y Yuen BMJ  2005;331:1260, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1260 [Extract]45 [Full text]363 [PDF]266   Eradicating pathogens: The human story R Bruce Aylward, Maureen Birmingham BMJ  2005;331:1261-1262, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1261 [Extract]88 [Full text]929 [PDF]371   Eradicating pathogens: The animal story Peter L Roeder BMJ  2005;331:1262-1264, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1262 [Extract]32 [Full text]525 [PDF]265   Synergy between public health and veterinary services to deliver human and animal health interventions in rural low income settings Esther Schelling, Kaspar Wyss, Mahamat Béchir, Daugla Doumagoum Moto, Jakob Zinsstag BMJ  2005;331:1264-1267, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1264 [Extract]22 [Full text]283 [PDF]213   Letters This week's letters [PDF]166 Human and animal health: strengthening the links: Animal and human case for reforming current food policies Caroline J Hewson, Tim Lang BMJ  2005;331:1268, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1268 [Extract]31 [Full text]338   Human and animal health: strengthening the links: New foundation will help bring two disciplines together Robert Salisbury BMJ  2005;331:1268, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1268-a [Extract]15 [Full text]119   Human and animal health: strengthening the links: Combined courses for vets and doctors? Hadley Bagshaw, Roger Bagshaw BMJ  2005;331:1269, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1269 [Extract]30 [Full text]178   Human and animal health: strengthening the links: Preventing dog bites Tiny C B M De Keuster BMJ  2005;331:1269, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1269-a [Extract]35 [Full text]252 [extra: References]21   Classification of stillbirth: Classification is not explanation Edwin P Kirk BMJ  2005;331:1269, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1269-b [Extract]42 [Full text]412   Classification of stillbirth: Reclassification obscures things Neil J Sebire BMJ  2005;331:1269, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1269-c [Extract]20 [Full text]236   Classification of stillbirth: Cause, condition, or mechanism? Jan Jaap HM Erwich BMJ  2005;331:1269-1270, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1269-d [Extract]25 [Full text]237   Classification of stillbirth: Author's reply Jason Gardosi BMJ  2005;331:1270, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1270 [Extract]20 [Full text]208   Reassessing strategies for improving health: Strategies should include nutrition Meera Shekar BMJ  2005;331:1270, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1270-a [Extract]41 [Full text]376   Reassessing strategies for improving health: Strategies in West and Central Africa need to be revised Niyi Awofeso BMJ  2005;331:1271, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1271 [Extract]13 [Full text]118   Transitional care for elderly people: At what cost? Martin J Connolly BMJ  2005;331:1271, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1271-a [Extract]52 [Full text]272   Transitional care for elderly people: Intermediate care can be safe and reduce hospital use, but is it and does it? John R Gladman BMJ  2005;331:1271, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1271-b [Extract]35 [Full text]279   Including care home residents in clinical research is fraught Arnold G Zermansky BMJ  2005;331:1271-1272, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1271-c [Extract]16 [Full text]153   Rates of exception reporting need to be addressed John S Corcoran BMJ  2005;331:1272, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1272 [Extract]22 [Full text]147   Invest in people, not restructuring Jeffrey Braithwaite BMJ  2005;331:1272, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1272-a [Extract]42 [Full text]354   Criminal proceedings will hamper calls for open culture Robin E Ferner, Sarah E McDowell BMJ  2005;331:1272, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1272-b [Extract]30 [Full text]252   Obituaries This week's obituaries [PDF]265 Matthew Arnum Barnor E Evans BMJ  2005;331:1273, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1273 [Full text]478 [extra: Longer version]271   Susan Field Graham Cresswell BMJ  2005;331:1274, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1274 [Full text]592 [extra: Longer version]282   Clement Grimshaw Libby Grimshaw BMJ  2005;331:1274, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1274-a [Full text]436 [extra: Longer version]189   Isla Hayward (Mrs McGuire, née Greenlaw) Keith Greenlaw BMJ  2005;331:1274, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1274-b [Full text]507 [extra: Longer version]198   Chinnamma Jayakkar Anoop Jayakkar, Remya Jayakkar, Angelina Jayakumar, Sethu Jayakumar BMJ  2005;331:1274, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1274-c [Full text]455 [extra: Longer version]177   John Keast-Butler David Williams BMJ  2005;331:1274, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1274-d [Full text]564   Johanna Clara Joacomina Collis McLean Uto Hogerzeil, Bryan Scaife BMJ  2005;331:1274, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1274-e [Full text]479 [extra: Longer version]194   Tusevnambi Jayatissa Rajapaksa Roland Fernando, Ranjanie Fernando BMJ  2005;331:1274, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1274-f [Full text]432 [extra: Longer version]168   reviews This week's reviews [PDF]180 Book: The Monster at Our Door: The Global Threat of Avian Flu Geoff Watts BMJ  2005;331:1275, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1275 [Extract]80 [Full text]1012   Book: The Swine Flu Affair: Decision-Making on a Slippery Disease M G Jacoby BMJ  2005;331:1276, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1276 [Extract]20 [Full text]518   Book: Passionate Medicine: Making the Transition from Conventional Medicine to Homeopathy Anita Houghton BMJ  2005;331:1276, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1276-a [Extract]112 [Full text]515   Press: How the media caught Tamiflu Michael Day BMJ  2005;331:1277, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1277 [Extract]84 [Full text]1265   Hit parade BMJ  2005;331:1277, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1277-a [Extract]64 [Full text]296   PERSONAL VIEWS: Is it time to ban dogs as household pets? Trevor Jackson BMJ  2005;331:1278, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1278 [Extract]194 [Full text]4758   PERSONAL VIEWS: The age of entitlement Des Spence BMJ  2005;331:1279, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1279 [Extract]99 [Full text]1159   SOUNDINGS: Ghosts Imre Loefler BMJ  2005;331:1279, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1279-a [Extract]56 [Full text]597   Minerva Minerva BMJ  2005;331:1280, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1280 [Full text]1268 [PDF]190   Fillers bmjupdates+: WHO's clinical decision rule misses most cases of streptococcal sore throat in children BMJ  2005;331, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.0-e [Full text]353 [PDF]60   Endpiece: The dunghills of Glasgow in 1839 Jeremy Hugh Baron BMJ  2005;331:1237, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1237 [Full text]662 [PDF]76   What's in December's studentBMJ? BMJ  2005;331:1243, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1243 [Full text]365 [PDF]59   A memorable patient: Once there is hope, there is life Chikwe Ihekweazu BMJ  2005;331:1251, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1251 [Full text]1081 [PDF]84   An unusual zoonosis Janet Menage BMJ  2005;331:1255, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1255 [Full text]895 [PDF]97   Why shouldn't children benefit from oral rehydration solutions for calves? Bob Michell BMJ  2005;331:1267, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1267 [Full text]485 [PDF]58   Advice BMJ  2005;331:1273, doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1273-a [Full text]295

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