CHSU Discovery

Abstract Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the fourth leading cause of blindness in older adults and is estimated to affect 8.7% of the global population. The neovascular, or exudative (“wet”), form of the disease&…

Abstract Purpose Online learning has steadily grown in popularity suggesting a need to optimize online Team Based Learning (TBL) delivery techniques. This need was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when instructors rapidly transitioned to on…

Abstract This case presents a 65-year-old female with a past medical history of HTN, osteoarthritis, GERD, and umbilical hernia was brought in by EMS for evaluation of abdominal pain and syncope. She was hypotensive and admitted to the ICU for septi…

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a growing mental health crisis in pediatric populations, especially regarding treatment-resistant depression (TRD), mood disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).​ Ketamine, originally developed…

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) each affect many children1, and the two conditions often have overlap in symptoms2. Lack of provider knowledge and comfort in treating TBI in ASD patients could be a barrier…

Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is caused by Pneumocystis Jirovecii. HIV is an RNA retrovirus that infects CD4 (T-helper) cells, which drop from normal level of 600-1000 cells/mm3 at rate of 50-100 per year in untreated people. CDC defines HIV+ person …

Abstract There is a high prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) in California’s medically underserved central valley. Affordable and straightforward lifestyle interventions, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) die…

Abstract Incretins are hormones that regulate insulin release from the pancreas and encourage a decrease in blood glucose levels. The primary incretins are Glucagon like peptide 1 – receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and gastric inhibitory polypept…

Background:COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2, is a novel coronavirus that has had a profound impact on the healthcare field. While it is primarily a respiratory infection that commonly presents with symptoms such as dry cough, shortness of breath, …

  Hypertension in California's Central Valley has become a primary concern for healthcare providers. Underserved populations, including many in California's Central Valley, often face heightened complication rates due to limited healthcare a…

Abstract Childhood obesity is a growing problem, especially in California. In 2019, it was reported that 31% of children and teens aged 10-17 were either overweight or obese 1. In Madera County, more than 44% of children are obese or overweight 2. T…

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…

Abstract Aim Nearly 10% of California’s adult population has diabetes. In California’s Central Valley, patients with T2DM face disproportionate challenges to diabetes management. Lifestyle education and modifications have been shown to l…

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.1 • While the exact cause of ADHD is still unk…

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…

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…

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…

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 Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection endemic to the southwestern United States, caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii (1). While often self-limiting, presentation maybe variable, particularly in diabetic and immu…

  Abstract Hypertension remains a significant health concern in California’s Central Valley, particularly in King County, which ranks among the highest for cardiovascular mortality. To improve hypertension management, Aria Health, a fe…