CHSU Discovery

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 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…

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

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…

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: 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…

Abstract Cervical cancer can be effectively prevented through early detection with a Pap test and HPV vaccination. However, cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates among Asian Americans (AsAms) remain low. We intend to identify barriers to CCS to inc…

Abstract Context and Objectives: Postpartum health is in crisis in the United States, with rising pregnancy-related mortality and worsening racial inequities. The World Health Organization recommends four postpartum visits during the six&n…

AbstractBackground: Youth sports are increasingly shifting towards a “pay to play” model in which financial barriers exist for participation. There is limited research that examines the accessibility of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) baske…

Abstract In Madera, California, in the heart of the Central Valley, Camarena Health’s patient population consists of mostly Hispanic/Latino individuals and migrant farmworkers. The current literature on self-measured blood pressure  (SMBP…

Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH), including socioeconomic status and education, significantly impact health outcomes and disparities. However, addressing SDOH in clinical practice remains challenging. Camarena Health utilizes the Pro…

Abstract •Implementation of free skin cancer screenings can improve early detection and outcomes1 •Skin cancer includes a variety of abnormal growth of skin cells, some include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma &b…

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…

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 Intro Distant learning has been on the rise over the past few decades, highlighting a need to continue enhancing the online TBL learning experience. This need was magnified by the COVID-19 Pandemic which created a sudden dramatic shift towa…

Introduction: Team-Based Learning (TBL) has revolutionized large-class education withits interactive, structured approach. At California Health Sciences University, College ofOsteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM), TBL has been a cornerstone teachingmethod…