CHSU Discovery

Academic health sciences libraries are integral to medical education, yet the specific resources they offer for board exam preparation (prep) within colleges of osteopathic medicine (COM) programs are not fully understood. This study …

Background:Conduct disorder (CD) refers to a collection of adolescent behavioral and emotional disorders that present with a six-month history of socially unacceptable mannerisms such as hostility, aggression, and violation of established rules. Tot…

Abstract Central California is among the world’s largest producers of nutrient-rich foods, yet this region sees higherrates of pediatric obesity compared to the national average. This study aims to analyze pediatric patient data in a rural agr…

Abstract:Introduction: CVID is the most common primary immunodeficiency in adults. It is defined aspoor response to vaccines and low immunoglobulins, excluding other causes. Paradoxically,one of the most common complications of CVID is autoimmunity …

Abstract Gastric carcinoma remains a major global health concern concern, with over 769,000 deaths worldwide in 2020.¹ Prognosis has a 5-year survival >50% in localized disease and <1 year in distant metastases.² In advanced stages, …

Abstract There is a prevalence of chronic wounds in the United States affecting over 6 million people. Many factors contribute to this high prevalence, including lack of education on when to seek care for their wounds, contributing to the high preva…

A hypertensive crisis is defined as an acute, marked elevation in blood pressure (≥ 180/120 mmHg) associated with (emergency) or without (urgency) acute target organ damage.Examples of hypertensive emergencies include:encephalopathy, stroke, aort…

Abstract Introduction: Admission to hospice care can be a stressful period for patients and their families, causing important information to be overlooked. Research has not yet been conducted to identify what pertinent information is forgotten by p…

Abstract Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder and psychiatric condition that has profound effects on emotional well-being and cognitive function, and is marked by emotional responses of sadness, frustration, guilt, numbness, and loss o…

This study will aim to identify the Latino/a/e/x communities’ perspectives regarding the term Latinx. The term originated in the early 2000s and began gaining popularity with the media around 2010 (Guidotti-Hernández, 2017). The term la…

Abstract Seeking help for mental health concerns is a social barrier that is just part of the battle for the Hispanic/Latino/a/x community– financial and systemicdisadvantages have created a significant gap in the accessibility and quality of …

Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG): triglyceride levels ≥ 150 mg/dL • HTG is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis • ~20% acute pancreatitis cases result from severe HTG ( > 500 mg/dL) &…

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…

Purpose of the Study: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a severely disabling chronic pain condition that typically manifests in the upper or lower extremities following an injury, surgery, or stroke. CRPS is poorly understood, accordingly, th…

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has been recognized as a rare complication following infection with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). We report a case of GBS in a 69-year-old male with negative saliva test, but positive COVID serology. Considering that there wer…

Abstract: Introduction and Background: In 2011, there were over 65,000 cases and over 9,000 deaths from melanoma in the United States, alone. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy were landmark steps in melanoma treatment but combined immunotherapy has…

Parental refusal of childhood vaccines is a growing public health concern. Numerous reasons exist for this refusal, including religious, personal, and philosophical beliefs, and safety concerns. However, parental refusal of childhood vaccines is not…

Background:Neurodegenerative diseases pose significant challenges in medicine, with falls being aprominent concern in hospice palliative care. Studies highlight the prevalence of falls amongneurodegenerative patients, emphasizing the need for effect…

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 doses and concentrati…

Abstract Hickam's Dictum states: “A patient can have as manydiseases as he damn well pleases”. SCIWORA is a spinalcord injury without radiographic abnormality (onlyCT/XR). Delirium Tremens is severe form of alcoholwithdrawal that can hav…