CHSU Discovery

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 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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Abstract This case study focuses on a woman in her late fifties with past medical history of recurrent childhood respiratory and skin infections presenting to the pulmonology clinic with dyspnea and wheezing only partially relieved with inhalers and…

Intro:The Solute Carrier 22 (SLC22) family is perhaps best known as a family of “drug” transporters.OCT1, OAT1, and OAT3 are among the most important multi-specific drug transporters in thebody. The SLC22 family of transporters can be se…

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 Shingles is the reactivation of the chicken pox virus in the body leading to a painful rash along a nerve pathway. Shingles can lead to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) which is a complication due to shingles. It occurs if your nerve fibers are…

Cultural competency is a multifaceted topic that affects the quality of healthcare formany patients, especially in regard to the LGBTQIA+ community. Providing LGBTQIA+education in graduate health care programs, like medical schools, can improve theq…

Abstract Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental health condition that is characterized by episodes of mood swings, ranging from manic/hypomanic (elevated, irritable or euphoric mood) to depressive (low mood and lack of interest in activities). 1 The exac…

Abstract The HIV/AIDS epidemic that started in the late 1980s continues to burden millions worldwide every year. The US Preventive Services task force estimates over 1 million Americans are currently living with HIV. The World Health Organization fi…

Background: Cultural competence and humility are vital components of healthcare, and aid in closing disparity gaps among underserved populations. One way to incorporate cultural competence and humility is through community-based education models tha…