CHSU Discovery

Abstract Preventable chronic diseases like hypertension, obesity, and type 2 diabetes are rising among American adults, prompting discussions on lifestyle modifications. However, the role of childhood dietary habits, particularly sodium intake, rem…

Abstract: Introduction: Hypertriglyceridemia associated acute pancreatitis is a disease lacking a standardized management approach. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a continuous intravenous insulin infusion ord…

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 One of the most fascinating and perplexing chronic pain syndromes is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS). Patients exposed to minor trauma or injury present with a syndrome marked by persistent, disproportionate, and progressive pain. Whil…

Abstract:Introduction: Large bowel obstruction (LBO) is a less common cause of bowel obstruction, butit has a broad range of differentials. The most common etiology in the United States is colorectaladenocarcinoma. Patient presentation includes diff…

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 Access to healthcare for unhoused individuals remains a significant challenge, with social determinants playing a crucial role in health disparities. Street medicine programs have emerged as an effective solution, bridging the gap between t…

Abstract:The mitochondria are dynamic, vital, maternally-inherited organelles with their own genome(mtDNA) that function as the powerhouse of the cell and as a signaling hub regulating various physiological processes including programmed cell death …

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 Though early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been shown to improve outcomes, families can face extraordinarily long wait times for an ASD evaluation. The average delay between developmental screening and ASD diagnosis was fo…