CHSU Discovery

AbstractIntroduction: Spinal anesthesia (SA) allows total joint arthroplasty (TJA) to be performed while minimizing opioids and systemic anesthetic agents compared to general anesthesia (GA). SA has been associated with shortened postoperative recov…

Abstract The Central Valley of California has a rate of diabetes that is higher than the national average. Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes must maintain blood sugar levels within a set range to avoid complications. There are a variety…

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&…

Abstract Purpose Online learning has steadily grown in popularity suggesting a need to optimize online Team Based Learning (TBL) delivery techniques. This need was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when instructors rapidly transitioned to on…

Abstract This case presents a 65-year-old female with a past medical history of HTN, osteoarthritis, GERD, and umbilical hernia was brought in by EMS for evaluation of abdominal pain and syncope. She was hypotensive and admitted to the ICU for septi…

  Abstract Members of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex+) community have long faced discriminatory social policies and barriers to equitable healthcare. California has the highest population of LGBTQIA+ a…

Colorism Concerning the Latino/a/e/x Community This study examines colorism and the stereotypes regarding skin tone concerning the Latino/a/e/x community. The research focuses on whether skin color pigmentation is associated with racial categorizati…

Abstract The San Joaquin Valley (SJV) is comprised of diverse populations that as a whole are medically underserved and experience significant air pollution. Two-hour interactive outreach sessions were provided at three local high schools in Fresno …

Abstract:This case report highlights the role of point-of-care ultrasound in promptly identifying an intrauterine rupture in the first trimester in the setting of an emergency department. This condition has challenging diagnostic nuances, potentiall…

Abstract As nutrient-poor food and fast-paced lifestyles continue to dominate modern life, the increasing number of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has prompted several studies to seek innovative interventional methods. 37.3 million…

Abstract In this ongoing cross-sectional study, a survey was created to record the symptoms of patients with fibromyalgia (FM) severity, including chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and sleep disturbances, on a scale from 0 (no symptom) to 10 (worst int…

Abstract  Introduction: The treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is 4 months of rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol (RIPE) followed by 2 months of rifampin and isoniazid only (RI). Anti-TB drugs and TB can both cause encephal…

Abstract Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder caused by lesions in thefrontal lobe, corpus callosum, or parietal lobe, leading to a disconnect between motorcontrol, sensory input, and body awareness (1).• The pathophysiolog…

Abstract: Background: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most common surgical procedures in the field of orthopedic surgery; this is especially true in younger athletes. Injury to the ACL commonly occurs during load-bearin…

Abstract Psychiatric conditions often have variable presentations, especially as many of these disorders have similar symptoms and significant comorbidity. Multiple psychiatric disorders occurring concurrently are often mistaken as a single disease …

Background:Neurodegenerative diseases pose significant challenges in medicine, with falls being aprominent concern in hospice palliative care. Studies highlight the prevalence of falls amongneurodegenerative patients, emphasizing the need for effect…

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 dose…

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…

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, …