CHSU Discovery

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 …

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…

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 Community Health Worker (CHW) Programs are the training and implementation of community health workers (CHWs) into the community to lessen health disparities and increase healthcare access in underserved populations. CHWs share the language…

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 MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short 22 nucleotide long, non-coding RNA molecules found to play a pivotal role in post-transcriptional gene expression modulation within the nervous system. These imperfect sequence guides fine-tune rather than compl…

Abstract Warfarin: oral anticoagulant used to prevent and treat thromboembolisms• Mechanism of action: inhibits vitamin K epoxidase reductase, depletes vitamin Kstores, and reduces the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, X, and Proteins C/S•…

In this case series, we aim to evaluate and discuss the benefits and complications of the Boston Keratoprosthesis in a private practice setting. Based on our study, the results of K-Pro implantation have been promising, especially when factors such …

Abstract Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless poisonous gas produced from many common uncomplete combustions processes in poorly ventilated areas, including fumes from car engines, gas stoves, or burning charcoal. Acute CO poisoning is …

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 and Background: Limited data exist on the epidemiology and prevalenceof various etiologies of pediatric esophageal dysphagia (PED).Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is commonly used as the standard diagnosticprocedure in pediatr…

Background   • Cogan’s syndrome (CS) is a rare, systemic autoimmune disorder withocular and auditory manifestations• Classic form includes:• Non-syphilitic interstitial keratitis (IK)• Sensorineural hearing loss with v…

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 …

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…

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 …