CHSU Discovery

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative condition and a form of dementia encountered in medical practice. Despite many proposed and attempted treatments, this disease remains a major puzzle in the public health systems worldwid…

In response to the growing opioid epidemic in Fresno County, Central California, a virtual interprofessional workshop focusing on opioid misuse and overdose was developed and implemented for health professional providers and students in the local co…

Compartment syndrome (CS) can be defined as an acutely painful condition that occurs due to increased pressure within a compartment, resulting in reduced blood flow and oxygen to nerves and muscles within the limb. It is considered a surgical emerge…

BACKGROUNDPoor nutrition is a leading cause of preventable death, but is inconsistently taught in medical education and inadequately discussed in medical care. To overcome this problem, we developed a hybrid nutrition team-based learning/culinary me…

AbstractParkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss ofdopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, leading to motor and nonmotor symptoms. Thepathophysiology of PD involves a complex interplay of g…

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSEPulmonary hypertension (PH) and pulmonary fibrosis (PF) are life threatening cardiopulmonary diseases. Existing pharmacological interventions have failed to improve clinical outcomes or reduce disease-associated mortality. Emer…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that disrupts reproductive function and hormonal balance. It primarily affects reproductive-aged women and leads to physical, metabolic, and emotional challenges affecting the quality o…

BACKGROUNDHypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis is a disease lacking a standardized management approach.OBJECTIVEThe main objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a continuous intravenous insulin infusion order…

A Review of: Johnson, A.M. (2020). Reference and liaison librarians: Endangered species or “vital partners?” Views of academic library administrators. Journal of Library Administration, 60(7), 784-799. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2020.178…

The obesity epidemic in aging populations poses significant public health concerns for greater morbidity and mortality risk. Age-related increased adiposity is multifactorial and often associated with reduced lean body mass. The criteria used to def…

ObjectivesPrenatal stress (PS) can adversely affect cognitive and psychological functions in the offspring. This study aimed to determine the effect of PS and extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) on spatial memory, serum corticost…

BackgroundThe feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy by complete areola approach (ETCA) remains controversial. This study was conducted by combining our clinical data with the data obtained from a systematic review literature search to examine the …

During epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), cells lose epithelial characteristics and acquire mesenchymal properties. These two processes are genetically separable and governed by distinct transcriptional programs, rendering the EMT outputs h…

Parental refusal of childhood vaccines is a growing public health concern. Numerous reasons exist for this refusal, including religious, personal, and philosophical beliefs, and safety concerns. However, parental refusal of childhood vaccines …

Iron pill gastritis is an underrecognized complication of oral solid iron supplementation, particularly in elderly patients. We present the case of an 83-year-old male with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type II diabetes, and chronic gas…

Prompt engineering, an emergent discipline at the intersection of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), library science, and user experience design, presents an opportunity to enhance the quality and precision of information retrieval. An innova…

Objective. To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a structured model for reflective journal writing (RJW) and a grading rubric as part of a student portfolio designed to help Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students create actionable goals. Method…

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is considered a psychiatric disorder and have a relationship with stressful events. Although the common therapeutic approaches against MDD are diverse, a large number of patients do not present an adequate response to…