Ankle fractures: emergency department management...is there room for improvement?
Ankle fractures are a common musculoskeletal injury seen in emergency departments and minor injury units. Long-term disability resulting from ankle fractures can be reduced by optimal early management procedures. This is an important area for consideration in education programmes in emergency medicine.
This study documents the high tobacco use rates among youth residing in western Alaska, with over half of the adolescents reporting tobacco use. Developing interventions to promote tobacco use prevention and cessation is an essential step towards reducing tobacco-related health disparities in this rural population. Expanded efforts are needed to address tobacco use among youth residing in this region of Alaska.