CHSU Discovery

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…

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…

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…

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…

Abstract Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) has been seen in U2AF1 mutations in patients younger than 50 with high risk of developing Acute Myeloid Leukemia. It is a rare complication associated with dyskeratosis congenita along with features of avascul…

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: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…

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: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…

  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…

AbstractBackground: Youth sports are increasingly shifting towards a “pay to play” model in which financial barriers exist for participation. There is limited research that examines the accessibility of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) baske…

Abstract Intro Distant learning has been on the rise over the past few decades, highlighting a need to continue enhancing the online TBL learning experience. This need was magnified by the COVID-19 Pandemic which created a sudden dramatic shift towa…

Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH), including socioeconomic status and education, significantly impact health outcomes and disparities. However, addressing SDOH in clinical practice remains challenging. Camarena Health utilizes the Pro…

Abstract In Madera, California, in the heart of the Central Valley, Camarena Health’s patient population consists of mostly Hispanic/Latino individuals and migrant farmworkers. The current literature on self-measured blood pressure  (SMBP…

Introduction: Team-Based Learning (TBL) has revolutionized large-class education withits interactive, structured approach. At California Health Sciences University, College ofOsteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM), TBL has been a cornerstone teachingmethod…

Abstract:  Introduction and Background: This study will examine psychological students’ attitudes toward prescription privileges for psychologists (RxP). RxP is given to a licensed psychologist with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychop…

Abstract In this ongoing cross-sectional study, a survey was created to record the symptoms of patients with fibromyalgia (FM) severity, including chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and sleep disturbances, on a scale from 0 (no symptom) to 10 (worst int…

Abstract Background: “No-show rate” refers to the percentage of scheduled appointments that patients did not attend.The process of reducing a clinic’s no-show rate often begins with identifying patients’ reasons for not atten…

Abstract  Introduction: The treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is 4 months of rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol (RIPE) followed by 2 months of rifampin and isoniazid only (RI). Anti-TB drugs and TB can both cause encephal…