CHSU Discovery

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 is not…

Abstract: Introduction and Background: In 2011, there were over 65,000 cases and over 9,000 deaths from melanoma in the United States, alone. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy were landmark steps in melanoma treatment but combined immunotherapy has…

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has been recognized as a rare complication following infection with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). We report a case of GBS in a 69-year-old male with negative saliva test, but positive COVID serology. Considering that there wer…

Purpose of the Study: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a severely disabling chronic pain condition that typically manifests in the upper or lower extremities following an injury, surgery, or stroke. CRPS is poorly understood, accordingly, th…

Abstract Severe hyponatremia (serum sodium level ≤ 120 mmol/L) management guidelines recommend administering hypertonic sodium chloride (HTS) to initially raise serum sodium levels by 4-6 mmol/L. ​ While various HTS doses and concentrati…

Abstract Seeking help for mental health concerns is a social barrier that is just part of the battle for the Hispanic/Latino/a/x community– financial and systemicdisadvantages have created a significant gap in the accessibility and quality of …

This study will aim to identify the Latino/a/e/x communities’ perspectives regarding the term Latinx. The term originated in the early 2000s and began gaining popularity with the media around 2010 (Guidotti-Hernández, 2017). The term la…

Abstract This quality improvement study targets the critical issue of annual diabetic foot exam compliance in a residency clinic, set against the backdrop of rising lower extremity amputations among diabetic patients nationally. In California alone,…

Abstract:  This pre-post intervention study examines the integration of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in vaccination education and training of osteopathic medical students (OMS). Current vaccination training methods often lack precision, …

Abstract Introduction: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most prevalent aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma, typically managed with R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone), boasting a 60% cure rate. Po…

Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG): triglyceride levels ≥ 150 mg/dL • HTG is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis • ~20% acute pancreatitis cases result from severe HTG ( > 500 mg/dL) &…

Abstract Current literature on behavioral health appointments in rural areas has found several demographic factors correlated to appointment attendance. However, there is a gap in the research specifically pertaining to behavioral health appoin…

Abstract Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the fourth leading cause of blindness in older adults and is estimated to affect 8.7% of the global population. The neovascular, or exudative (“wet”), form of the disease&…

Introduction/BackgroundIn healthcare, education and preventative measures play a pivotal role in patientwell-being. In the setting of patients with chronic wounds from various etiologies such asdiabetes or intravenous drug-use, ensuring that patient…

Tasked with systematically examining the medical literature for bibliometrics regarding Osteopathic medical education, and guided by previous bibliometric research, this study will identify and examine the characteristics of the 50 top-cited article…

Abstract:Background and Purpose: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and gait. Virtual reality (VR) based exercises in conjunction with physical therapy can provide a safe and controlled environme…

Foot wounds are important to be taken care of and treated early on as they may cause complex medical problems, including osteomyelitis. This can lead to difficult multi-faceted treatment options, even amputation. Preventing foot wounds, especially i…

A hypertensive crisis is defined as an acute, marked elevation in blood pressure (≥ 180/120 mmHg) associated with (emergency) or without (urgency) acute target organ damage.Examples of hypertensive emergencies include:encephalopathy, stroke, aort…

Abstract Introduction: Admission to hospice care can be a stressful period for patients and their families, causing important information to be overlooked. Research has not yet been conducted to identify what pertinent information is forgotten by p…

Abstract The development of a Saphenous Vein Graft (SVG) pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Patients may present to the emergency department with symptoms of coronary artery disease weeks to years a…