CHSU Discovery

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) &…

Abstract Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder caused by lesions in thefrontal lobe, corpus callosum, or parietal lobe, leading to a disconnect between motorcontrol, sensory input, and body awareness (1).• The pathophysiolog…

Abstract Psychiatric conditions often have variable presentations, especially as many of these disorders have similar symptoms and significant comorbidity. Multiple psychiatric disorders occurring concurrently are often mistaken as a single disease …

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 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   Non-medical CHSU (California Health Sciences University) staff were assessed on their knowledge of basic wound hygiene. Non-medical CHSU staff were provided with an educational pamphlet designed by the research team that deta…

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 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 Background: “No-show rate” refers to the percentage of scheduled appointments that patients did not attend.The process of reducing a clinic’s no-show rate often begins with identifying patients’ reasons for not atten…

Abstract This case study focuses on a woman in her late fifties with past medical history of recurrent childhood respiratory and skin infections presenting to the pulmonology clinic with dyspnea and wheezing only partially relieved with inhalers 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental neurological disorder that presents with social communication and interaction deficits, as well as repetitive and restrictive sensory-motor behaviors. It manifests across a wide spectru…

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: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 Introduction  Food insecurity is limited access to nutritious and safe foods. As a response to food insecurity in Merced, Golden Valley Health Center (GVHC) has created their Food Pharmacy to address food insecurity and provide clie…

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 A spontaneous hemopneumothorax (SHP) has been defined as the accumulation of at least 400 mL of blood in the pleural cavity in association with a spontaneous pneumothorax. The incidence of SHP has been reported to be around 1-12% of all spo…

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…

Background: The imperative role of dietary interventions in managing chronic diseases is well-established, yet medical school graduates often feel ill-equipped to provide nutritional guidance to patients. In response, California Health Sciences Univ…