CHSU Discovery

Abstract According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a potential bystander was present in approximately 43% of opioid overdose deaths in 2023. Purpose • Evaluate the effectiveness of the CHSU-COM Overdose Prevention …

Abstract Second generation antipsychotics are generally preferred over first generation agents due to lower extrapyramidal symptom (EPS) risk. However, EPS remain clinically significant in pediatric populations. Adolescents may demonstrate increased…

Abstract Hospice care plays a critical role in supporting patients and families at the end of life, yet many caregivers enter hospice with limited understanding of what to expect and how to navigate care. As palliative care expands, improving hospic…

Abstract Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Neuropathy (NAION) is currently one of the most common causes of acute optic nerve injury in individuals over 50. This sudden, painless loss of monocular vision is due to an obstructed blood supply to the ant…

Abstract Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that can cause optic nerve damage, loss of retinal cells, and an enlargement of the optic cup. This condition is commonly linked to increased intraocular pressure (IOP), leading to angleclosure or open-angl…

Abstract Ischemic stroke decreases cerebral blood flow, injuring CNS. Necrotic core and ischemic penumbra forms, with further injury via excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and BBB disruption. Hippocampal injury leads to post-stroke…

Abstract • Workplace anxiety negatively impacts employee well-being,productivity, and job satisfaction, particularly among sedentaryworkers. Prolonged sitting is associated with increased anxietyrisk and poorer mental health outcomes.• Phy…

Abstract Rare diseases are commonly underrepresented in medical care due to misdiagnosis, little research, and limited advocacy. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a non-profit organization that advocates and provides support for rar…

Abstract Glycogen storage disorder type I (GSD I) is a rare genetic disease caused by mutations in genes that are involved with glycogen synthesis and homeostasis. The standard of care treatment involves the use of uncooked cornstarch to maintain no…