CHSU Discovery

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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…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significant mental health challenges faced by adolescents in regions with low socioeconomic status such as the Central Valley, CA. Measures like school closures and social distancing disrupt vita…

Abstract: Introduction:This case report aims to present a challenging diagnostic journey encountered in a 79-year-old Tagalog-speaking female with tuberculosis meningitis. This study aims to shed light on the difficulties faced during the diagnostic…

Abstract Glycemic control and lowering HbA1c levels is paramount for medical providers to prioritize due to the rising prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the Central Valley. Previously, specific dietary interventions have proven to be …

Cultural competency is a multifaceted topic that affects the quality of healthcare formany patients, especially in regard to the LGBTQIA+ community. Providing LGBTQIA+education in graduate health care programs, like medical schools, can improve theq…

Abstract The HIV/AIDS epidemic that started in the late 1980s continues to burden millions worldwide every year. The US Preventive Services task force estimates over 1 million Americans are currently living with HIV. The World Health Organization fi…

Abstract:  Coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley Fever, is a fungal infection endemic to the Central Valley, often manifesting as pneumonia. While disseminated forms of the disease are rare, they can present extra-pulmonary manifestation…

Abstract:   NADPH oxidases (NOXs) are an enzyme family that produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) functionally to aid in signaling and other biological processes. The NOX family is comprised of seven isoforms: NOX1, NOX2, NOX3, NOX4, NO…

Abstract Promising Approach Osteopathic Healthcare Delivery, Trainee Readiness? Challenge/issue Malnutrition conservatively affects approximately 30% of hospitalized patients. Consequences of malnutrition may include longer hospital length of stay, …

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…

Introduction: System-Based Curriculum is the most widely used curricular model in U.S. medical schools. It provides an opportunity for learners to better understand the fundamental sciences over the span of the first two years of medical school and …

Abstract Background Celiac Disease (CD) is a common disorder that predominantly affects females. While typically thought of as a gastrointestinal (GI) disease, many CD patients present with a myriad of extraintestinal manifestations, leading to sign…

Purpose: Quality healthcare for the LGBTQ+ population requires specific knowledgeregarding this community to address their medical needs sufficiently. Current medicaleducation in the United States lacks a formal curriculum for educating students to …

Abstract Within Fresno County, a gap exists in connecting unhoused and housing-insecure individuals with available community resources. This study investigates if training third-year osteopathic medical students (OMS-III) students at the Califo…

Abstract Neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease (AD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body disease (LBD), and vascular dementia (VaD) involve progressive cognitive decline with distinct pathologies. AD is most prevalent, account…

Abstract Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting approximately 5–8% of all pregnancies. Characterized by new-onset hypertension and signs of end-organ dysfunction, preeclampsia…

Abstract This poster aims to examine how healthcare and physicians negatively impact patients and lead to the conferral of a damaged patient identity on individuals in healthcare, specifically Immigrants of Color. This harm is a form of epistemic in…

Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVHs) are a common symptom across multiple mental health disorders, and understanding the neural basis of AVH can help distinguish the relationships between AVH and various mental illnesses. This systematic review aim…

Abstract University students tend to have greater sexual health knowledge than the general public, yet condom use among this group continues to be a public health concern because effective condom use could reduce sexually transmitted infections and,…