CHSU Discovery

Abstract The development of a Saphenous Vein Graft (SVG) pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Patients may present to the emergency department with symptoms of coronary artery disease weeks to years a…

Background • Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS): chronic oral pain disorder•Symptoms:• Xerostomia• Paresthesia of the cheeks, gums, palate, lips, and tongue• Pathophysiology is not well understood and may be multifactorial• N…

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:Coccidioidomycosis is endemic in the western hemisphere, commonly occurring through inhalation of arthroconidia. Sixty percent are asymptomatic, while 40% have pneumonia-like symptoms. Extra-thoracic coccidioidomycosis has an overall incide…

Abstract: Introduction: Emphysematous gastritis, characterized by air within the stomach wall due to gas-producing organisms, presents with symptoms of abdominal distention, tenderness, and acute abdomen bearing a high mortality rate of 60-80%. Conv…

Abstract: Introduction/Background: Malignant Mucosal melanoma (MMM) arising from melanocytes in the mucosal linings of the body, is the least common and most aggressive form of melanoma. The Pathogenesis of mucosal melanoma is not well known compare…

Abstract Transitional meningiomas arise from mixed origins, containing meningothelial components with fascicles of varying lengths and fibroblastic cells exhibiting syncytial patterns, along with whorling epithelioid cells and admixed spindle cell…

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms due to dopaminergic neuronal loss. While traditional treatments—such as dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, and …

Amongst 40% of population with SLE who test positive for Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) only 7-15% of the patients develop Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Repeat aPL after a duration of 12 or more weeks and lack of continuity of care can some…

Abstract Globally, obesity is 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 as BM…

Background Addressing the gap in connecting unhoused and housing-insecure individuals with communityresources is crucial, as these resources are often underutilized due to a lack of awareness. Acentralized resource directory can bridge this gap, as …

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 …

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…

Abstract: Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant present in coffee, tea, chocolate, and energy drinks. Not only does caffeine improve mood and relief from headaches, but also it is linked to reduction of risk strokes, Parkinson's, and Alzheime…

Abstract Food insecurity is a social determinant of health comprised of a hierarchy of four domains: availability, access, utilization, and stability. Reliable access to food is particularly limited in rural areas like south-central Pennsylvania and…

Abstract:A 2020 study conducted in the United Kingdom of 76 general practices, including 622 patients, examined the efficacy of combining self-monitoring blood pressure with guided self-management. Digital intervention provided feedback of blood pre…

Abstract This study assessed the impact of treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with positive airway pressure (PAP) on the risk of postoperative complications. It used data on PAP adherence collected from a large, integrated healthcare system data…

Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. Incidence rates among individuals under 50 years are rising, which has led to the lowering of the recommended screening age from 50 to 45 years for those at an av…