The Role of Transnasal Endoscopy in Diet Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

The diagnosis and monitoring of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) relies on clinical symptoms and histological examination of the esophageal mucosa. Currently, esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy is the standard of care in the diagnosis and monitoring of EoE. Unsedated transnasal endoscopy (TNE) is a less invasive and less costly procedure that can be performed without general anesthesia.

Prescription Fill Adherence in Pediatric Asthma: Are Privately Insured Children at Increased Risk?

Adherence in asthma is a complex issue, which remains a major barrier to achieving control of symptoms and preventing morbidity. In children, there is a paucity of literature regarding risk factors for nonadherence to obtaining prescriptions. The aim of this study was to measure the first-fill rate of newly prescribed asthma medications for new patients presenting to a pediatric subspecialty asthma clinic, determine potential risk factors for not filling medication, and evaluate change in lung function at follow-up.