Background and purposeRecent literature suggests that the incidence and treatment modalities of distal radius fractures have been changing over the past 2 decades in the developed world. We examined the epidemiology of adult distal radius fractures in Iceland in 2004 and compared it with an Icelandic study from 1985 and other studies.MethodsA retrospective study of the epidemiology, classification, and treatment of distal radius fractures in Reykjavik residents aged 16 and older in 2004 was conducted by analysis of medical records and re-evaluation of all radiographic examinations.ResultsThe 228 fractures included in our material yielded an overall annual incidence of 17/104 in men and 37/104 in women. Age-specific incidence rose steadily with age in both sexes. One third of the fractures were intraarticular, and working-age men accounted for a large proportion of them. 95% of fractures were treated nonoperatively.InterpretationThe annual incidence of distal radius fractures was similar in 1985 and 2004. However, age-specific incidence in younger postmenopausal women decreased sharply. This trend has also been observed in recent Scandinavian studies. Most fractures were treated nonoperatively in Iceland in 2004.

<b><i>Objectives:</i></b> Huntington’s disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder characterized by involuntary movements and psychiatric disturbances, found worldwide, with a variable prevalence. The purpose of this study was to determine the history of HD in Iceland and determine the prevalence and incidence of HD. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> Clinical information was obtained from general, neurologic, and psychiatric hospitals, practicing neurologists, general practitioners, and family members of affected individuals. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Twenty-seven individuals were identified with typical symptoms of HD from the 1850s to 2007. All but one sporadic case are descendants of a husband and wife living in the early and mid-19th century. The point prevalence of HD in Iceland is 1.0 per 100,000 individuals. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The prevalence of HD in Iceland is markedly lower than in the neighboring countries (Norway and the British Isles), where Icelanders originate from.

an evaluation of diagnosis and treatment of acute sinusitis at three health care centers Oskarsson jP, Halldorsson S. An evaluation of diagnosis and treatment of acute sinusitis at three health care centers.