CHSU Discovery

Background: The current research on the effectiveness of a video medium on vaccine education is intriguing. Williams compared the video and two handouts regarding the common vaccine concerns and how to obtain medically accurate information. Vaccine …

Abstract Seeking help for mental health concerns is a social barrier that is just part of the battle for the Hispanic/Latino/a/x community– financial and systemicdisadvantages have created a significant gap in the accessibility and quality of …

This study will aim to identify the Latino/a/e/x communities’ perspectives regarding the term Latinx. The term originated in the early 2000s and began gaining popularity with the media around 2010 (Guidotti-Hernández, 2017). The term la…

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:  This pre-post intervention study examines the integration of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in vaccination education and training of osteopathic medical students (OMS). Current vaccination training methods often lack precision, …

Abstract Introduction: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most prevalent aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma, typically managed with R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone), boasting a 60% cure rate. Po…

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 This poster aims to examine how healthcare and physicians negatively impact patients and lead to the conferral of a damaged patient identity on individuals in healthcare, specifically Immigrants of Color. This harm is a form of epistemic in…

Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVHs) are a common symptom across multiple mental health disorders, and understanding the neural basis of AVH can help distinguish the relationships between AVH and various mental illnesses. This systematic review aim…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significant mental health challenges faced by adolescents in regions with low socioeconomic status such as the Central Valley, CA. Measures like school closures and social distancing disrupt vita…

Abstract University students tend to have greater sexual health knowledge than the general public, yet condom use among this group continues to be a public health concern because effective condom use could reduce sexually transmitted infections and,…

The San Joaquin Valley has a high prevalence of pre diabetes, estimated at 47%, which increases to 68% among those residing in the Fresno valley 1 The health of those with diabetes in the San Joaquin Valley is further impacted by a lack of transport…

Abstract Vaccines are considered one of the greatest public health achievements – contributing to the eradication of childhood diseases and significantly reducing the disease burden of many infectious diseases. Despite these advances, vaccine …

Abstract: Introduction:This case report aims to present a challenging diagnostic journey encountered in a 79-year-old Tagalog-speaking female with tuberculosis meningitis. This study aims to shed light on the difficulties faced during the diagnostic…

Introduction: System-Based Curriculum is the most widely used curricular model in U.S. medical schools. It provides an opportunity for learners to better understand the fundamental sciences over the span of the first two years of medical school and …

Abstract:Immunization completion in the United States has been a topic discussed for decades, in part due to parents being misinformed or lacking knowledge regarding the basis of immunizations. Furthermore, due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there…

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…

Abstract Background Celiac Disease (CD) is a common disorder that predominantly affects females. While typically thought of as a gastrointestinal (GI) disease, many CD patients present with a myriad of extraintestinal manifestations, leading to sign…

Purpose: Quality healthcare for the LGBTQ+ population requires specific knowledgeregarding this community to address their medical needs sufficiently. Current medicaleducation in the United States lacks a formal curriculum for educating students to …