CHSU Discovery

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD) aka’s Devic Disease or Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) is a rare disease. It has 10x high predilection to female than male, ages 32-41, primarily African American and Afro-Caribbean with diagnosing cr…

Abstract PANDAS is an acronym for ‘pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated withstreptococcal infections’ and is defined as a subgroup of PANS, ‘Pediatric acute-onsetneuropsychiatric syndrome’. Diagnosis mus…

Abstract Vertebral artery compression syndrome (VACS) is a rare condition in which the vertebral artery exerts pathological compression on the medulla, leading to a spectrum of debilitating neurological symptoms. While microvascular decompression (M…

Abstract: Introduction/Background: Methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) is a growing public health concern. MUD is associated with extensive comorbidities including homelessness/incarceration, concurrent substance use, life-threatening infections, and…

Introduction: Cryoglobulinemia-associated glomerulonephritis is a rare renal manifestation characterized by the deposition of cryoglobulins within glomerular structures, leading to immune-mediated glomerular injury. It often occurs in the setting of…

Background   • Cogan’s syndrome (CS) is a rare, systemic autoimmune disorder withocular and auditory manifestations• Classic form includes:• Non-syphilitic interstitial keratitis (IK)• Sensorineural hearing loss with v…

QI project Aim- Insertion of Etonogestrel implant on first clinic visit. Introduction-Current clinical practice mandates 2 clinical visits for Etonogestrel implant, first to rule out pregnancy with urine pregnancy test and then additional wait of 7 …

Abstract Case Diagnosis: A 51-year-old woman with a past medical history significant only for BPPV presents with an unusual presentation of acute transverse myelitis that is subsequently treated with medical management and four weeks of intensive in…

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 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…

Abstract Timely post-hospitalization mental health follow-up is essential for patient recovery, yet many individuals in California's Central Valley face significant barriers to accessing these services. Cultural, socioeconomic, and educational facto…

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, …

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: The prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus infections in the postoperative setting, particularly in joint arthroplasties, presents a persistent challenge worldwide. Despite the use of various antibiotic regimens as the primary treatment appro…

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 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 California’s Central Valley has historically had a shortage of physicians which continues to this day. As residency programs in the Valley continue to expand in size, scope, and number retention remains a key issue. We aim to survey t…

Abstract Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are used to treat major depressive disorder by increasing serotonin and norepinephrine levels through reuptake inhibition. This enhances neurotransmitter activity, improving mood and cognitive function. …

Abstract: Introduction and Background: Research suggests that there are differences in how various cultural groups perceive psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAT) following psychoeducation (Carter et al., 2023), highlighting the signific…