CHSU Discovery

Abstract Obesity is most commonly defined by the Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms over height in meters. Just under the category of obesity, is overweight, which is defined a…

Abstract Ischemic stroke leads to motor, sensory, and cognitive impairments that reduce quality of life.​ Neuroplasticity enables the brain to reorganize and form new connections essential for recovery.​ Rehabilitation leverages neuroplasticity, wit…

Abstract   Cancer remains a significant global health burden, with treatment primarily focused on biomedical approaches. Lifestyle factors, particularly nutrition, are often overlooked in standard cancer care. Growing evidence suggests that nu…

Abstract:Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is a novel technique for the treatment of severely calcified plaque lesions that uses acoustic shockwaves in a balloon-based delivery system. Shockwaves induce calcium fractures, which facilitate stent expans…

Abstract:Introduction: Autoimmune hepatitis is a rare autoimmune liver disease characterized by elevated liver enzymes, hypergammaglobulinemia, and autoantibodies. It predominantly affects young to middle-aged women, but can also occur in the elderl…

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that is related to insulin resistance and dysregulation of energy metabolism.The relationship of diabetes and hyperglycemia to atrophy in specific areas of the brain have not been fully investigated…

Background: Facts: While hypertension is one of the highest prevalent diseases in the United States; control of blood pressure to an acceptable range is a shocking 45%.1 As of 2020, local data from Fresno Community Health Improvement Partnership (F…

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD) aka’s Devic Disease or Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) is a rare disease. It has 10x high predilection to female than male, ages 32-41, primarily African American and Afro-Caribbean with diagnosing cr…

Abstract: Introduction and Background: Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (IgAV), previously known as Henoch-Schonlein purpura, is a systemic vasculitis where IgA immune complexes are deposited primarily into small blood vessel walls such as the skin, join…

Abstract: This poster examines the congenital condition of uterine didelphys, a rare developmental abnormality in which an individual is born with two uteruses, using a case study in which a 33 year old female with this condition experienced continu…

Abstract Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental health condition that is characterized by episodes of mood swings, ranging from manic/hypomanic (elevated, irritable or euphoric mood) to depressive (low mood and lack of interest in activities). 1 The exac…

Background: Cultural competence and humility are vital components of healthcare, and aid in closing disparity gaps among underserved populations. One way to incorporate cultural competence and humility is through community-based education models tha…

Abstract Community Health Worker (CHW) Programs are the training and implementation of community health workers (CHWs) into the community to lessen health disparities and increase healthcare access in underserved populations. CHWs share the language…

Abstract:Immunization completion in the United States has been a topic discussed for decades, in part due to parents being misinformed or lacking knowledge regarding the basis of immunizations. Furthermore, due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there…

Background: The imperative role of dietary interventions in managing chronic diseases is well-established, yet medical school graduates often feel ill-equipped to provide nutritional guidance to patients. In response, California Health Sciences Univ…

AbstractTotal laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is a common minimally invasive surgery; rising obesity rates prompt investigation into how body mass index (BMI) affects surgical outcomes, especially among underrepresented populations like transgender …

Abstract:A literature review was performed which found that many patients with cervixes face financial, cultural, and language barriers when accessing cervical cancer screenings1. The most significant concerns reported by patients regarding access t…

Abstract:Introduction and Background: Limited data exist on the epidemiology and prevalenceof various etiologies of pediatric esophageal dysphagia (PED).Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is commonly used as the standard diagnosticprocedure in pediatr…

Background   • Cogan’s syndrome (CS) is a rare, systemic autoimmune disorder withocular and auditory manifestations• Classic form includes:• Non-syphilitic interstitial keratitis (IK)• Sensorineural hearing loss with v…