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…

AbstractTotal laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is a common minimally invasive surgery; rising obesity rates prompt investigation into how body mass index (BMI) affects surgical outcomes, especially among underrepresented populations like transgender …

Abstract:A literature review was performed which found that many patients with cervixes face financial, cultural, and language barriers when accessing cervical cancer screenings1. The most significant concerns reported by patients regarding access t…

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that is related to insulin resistance and dysregulation of energy metabolism.The relationship of diabetes and hyperglycemia to atrophy in specific areas of the brain have not been fully investigated…

Background: Facts: While hypertension is one of the highest prevalent diseases in the United States; control of blood pressure to an acceptable range is a shocking 45%.1 As of 2020, local data from Fresno Community Health Improvement Partnership (F…

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…

Abstract Introduction  Food insecurity is limited access to nutritious and safe foods. As a response to food insecurity in Merced, Golden Valley Health Center (GVHC) has created their Food Pharmacy to address food insecurity and provide clie…

Abstract Background: There is a growing body of evidence outlining the symptomatic evolution and long-term healthcomplications following Sars-CoV-2 infection. There is a greater risk of developing persistent symptoms following recovery from COVID-19…

Background Timely surgical care is vital for patient outcomes, especially in rural areas where systemic barriersoften cause delays. Key obstacles include:This study aims to identify referral barriers at Dr. Fateh Entabi’s clinic in the Central…

Abstract: Introduction: Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is an uncommon subtype of melanoma found in nails, palms, and soles that often results in poor prognosis due to due delays in diagnosis (Zell). ALM typically presents as a pigmented papule wit…

Abstract In the United States, the waste of expired or opened and unused medical products is well documented, highlighting their fiscal impacts on the healthcare system and their negative environmental effects. The benefits of collecting these produ…

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,…

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…

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…

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 …