CHSU Discovery

Abstract:Heyde Syndrome is reflected by a triad of aortic stenosis, acquired von Willebrand Syndrome, and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding from intestinal angiodysplasia. Our case reflects a scenario of a patient with severe aortic stenosis and s…

Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, which is an ever-growing issue that continues to plague the United States.

Significant barriers remain in primary care practice that make hypertension control a difficult goal to achieve. Barriers to hypertension management are defined as any factor that limits the performance of a required behavior by patients or provider…

Abstract A spontaneous hemopneumothorax (SHP) has been defined as the accumulation of at least 400 mL of blood in the pleural cavity in association with a spontaneous pneumothorax. The incidence of SHP has been reported to be around 1-12% of all spo…

Abstract: Introduction: Cirrhosis and its progression to HCC is a major complication associated with HCV virus infection, with significant mortality and morbidity rate. TIPS is indicated to treat portal HTN leading to uncontrolled hemorrhage from es…

Introduction: The Central Valley is one of the most medically underserved regions of California. It is largely populated by vulnerable groups afflicted by high poverty and uninsured rates. Hurdles to healthcare include lack of access to ca…

Diabetes has been an increasing public health concern. Clinical trials from Community Diabetes Education led by community healthcare workers have been a cost-effective way of reducing diabetes complications in Mexican Americans. Culturally tailored …

Background: 20% of older adults experiencing mental and neurological disorders.During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shelter-in-place orders, loneliness and social isolation were higher than ever before.Depression is commonly underdiagn…

Introduction:Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley Fever, is a fungal infection found in the Southwestern United States (1). It iscaused by inhaling fungal spores and can lead to respiratory illness and potentially fatal complications(2). Purpose: The study…

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) involves the replacement of pathologic hip joints withprosthetic implants to restore functionality and alleviate pain. Current implants forreplacing the acetabulum use a "press-fit" application with no screws; however, i…

Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third largest cause of cancer-induced mortality worldwide. The MYConcogene is a prevalent driver of human neoplasia, including HCC. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have succeeded in treating many MYC-drive…

Abstract Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) serves the population of California’s Central Valley. The mission of the clinic is to deliver health care to people from all walks of life in the surrounding area. This project aims to help reduce b…

Abstract Background Asthma is a prevalent health condition within Madera County. This study is piloted with CHSU faculty and staff with 3 education sessions. Next year, an education intervention will be carried out with the target population at Made…

Abstract Hypertension is currently the leading cause of global cardiovascular mortality and morbidity despite its relatively easy and inexpensive methods of diagnosing. OmniHealth Clinics located in Fresno, CA seek to encourage patients to become mo…

Abstract: Epilepsy is the most common chronic brain disease, and there are 50 million people worldwide who have epilepsy. There is no cure, and the current anticonvulsants are not universally effective. Additional studies are needed to produce …

Abstract Providers are working to improve the quality of care and effectiveness of patient encounters in order to meet the guidelines for positive health outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus. The following study considers the effectiveness of…

Abstract:  Introduction and Background: This study will examine psychological students’ attitudes toward prescription privileges for psychologists (RxP). RxP is given to a licensed psychologist with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychop…

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 Background: “No-show rate” refers to the percentage of scheduled appointments that patients did not attend.The process of reducing a clinic’s no-show rate often begins with identifying patients’ reasons for not atten…

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…