CHSU Discovery

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms due to dopaminergic neuronal loss. While traditional treatments—such as dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, and …

Abstract Transitional meningiomas arise from mixed origins, containing meningothelial components with fascicles of varying lengths and fibroblastic cells exhibiting syncytial patterns, along with whorling epithelioid cells and admixed spindle cell…

Abstract This pilot observational study examines the effect of the COVID-19 restrictions, transportation, and healthliteracy (HL) during the pandemic on HbA1c testing rates at a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We hypothesize that ide…

AbstractIntroduction: Spinal anesthesia (SA) allows total joint arthroplasty (TJA) to be performed while minimizing opioids and systemic anesthetic agents compared to general anesthesia (GA). SA has been associated with shortened postoperative recov…

Abstract The Central Valley of California has a rate of diabetes that is higher than the national average. Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes must maintain blood sugar levels within a set range to avoid complications. There are a variety…

Abstract   Acknowledgments: We would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Wang and his clinic for their contribution to this study, with special thanks to Yichun Tao for help with data collection. We would also like to express our gratitude tow…

Depressive disorders are common mental health conditions that affects millions of people worldwide and are characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Research has sho…

Background: The economic recession resulting from COVID-19 negatively impacted many Americans’ mental health and created new barriers for people with pre-existing mental health and substance use disorders.A study revealed that in response to C…

The focus of this research project is to identify health literacy and social barriers among Hispanic patients with diabetes at the United Health Centers (UHC) Dinuba clinic. The SMART aim is to identify barriers in those who are seen at Dinuba Unite…

Nationally, studies have found high attrition rates for pediatric patients that were diagnosed with childhood obesity based on their BMI. Our study is aimed at investigating any procedures currently in place at Omni Health, an FQHC, that are contri…

Mucormycosis is an Angioinvasive fungal infection caused by the fungi order Mucorales. It is a rare disease affecting 1.7 people per every 1,000,000 in the general population with an overall all-cause of mortality rate of 54%. We present the case of…

  Abstract Members of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex+) community have long faced discriminatory social policies and barriers to equitable healthcare. California has the highest population of LGBTQIA+ a…

Colorism Concerning the Latino/a/e/x Community This study examines colorism and the stereotypes regarding skin tone concerning the Latino/a/e/x community. The research focuses on whether skin color pigmentation is associated with racial categorizati…

Abstract The San Joaquin Valley (SJV) is comprised of diverse populations that as a whole are medically underserved and experience significant air pollution. Two-hour interactive outreach sessions were provided at three local high schools in Fresno …

Abstract:This case report highlights the role of point-of-care ultrasound in promptly identifying an intrauterine rupture in the first trimester in the setting of an emergency department. This condition has challenging diagnostic nuances, potentiall…

Abstract As nutrient-poor food and fast-paced lifestyles continue to dominate modern life, the increasing number of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has prompted several studies to seek innovative interventional methods. 37.3 million…

Abstract Postoperative ventricular arrhythmias (POVAs) after cardiac surgery are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Established risk factors include advanced age, low ejection fractions (EF), and prior arrhythmic events.&…

Abstract MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators of post-transcriptional gene expression in the nervous system, where they fine-tune gene activity. Highly enriched in neural tissue, miRNAs influence neuroplasticity by modulating processes such as neur…

  NADPH oxidases (NOXs) are newly identified enzymes that generate intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in skin cells. Recent studies demonstrated that NOX1 holoenzyme is expressed in human keratinocytes and melanocytes, which are imp…

Abstract:NADPH oxidases (NOXs) are newly identified enzymes that generate intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in skin cells. Recent studies demonstrated that NOX1 holoenzyme is expressed in human keratinocytes and melanocytes, which are impl…