Incidence
Eosinophilic esophagitis incidence, prevalence growing
SAN DIEGO — The incidence and prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis in the United States are higher than previously reported, indicating increased disease burden, according to a poster presented here.
‘We have come a long way’: Empirical data support UNAIDS HIV incidence estimates
SAN FRANCISCO — HIV incidence in sub-Saharan Africa has declined substantially, according to both UNAIDS estimates and empirical data pulled from decades of studies, researchers found.
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Definition and Classification of Respiratory Tract Infection
Epidemiology
Overall melanoma incidence decreasing among young patients
Researchers found various trends in melanoma incidence among young patients, one of which is that rates are steadily decreasing, according to a study.
Pesticides linked to prostate cancer incidence, mortality
Certain pesticides may increase the risk for prostate cancer incidence and mortality, according to results of an environment-wide association study.
Asthma prevalence fell, deaths rose in G20 countries in 2021 vs. 1990
BOSTON — In 2021 vs. 1990, the prevalence of asthma declined in G20 countries, but asthma-related deaths rose, according to data presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Epidemiology
Swedish study finds melanoma incidence, mortality have declined since 2015
The rates of melanoma incidence have significantly declined since approximately 2015 in patients aged younger than 50 years while mortality also dropped in those aged younger than 60, according to a Swedish study.