CHSU Discovery

Abstract • Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): a persistenthyperpigmentation skin condition that develops after inflammationor injury, caused by excess melanin production and/or depositionduring the healing process• Despite the chro…

Abstract Childhood and adolescent immunizations are among the most effective public health interventions, yet vaccination rates remain low in underserved communities. In California’s Central Valley, Omni Health clinics report vaccination rates…

Abstract • Osteoporosis is a progressive skeletal disordercharacterized by decreased bone mineral densityand increased fracture risk1,3• Osteoporotic fractures contribute to significantmorbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs amongolder …

Abstract A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a brain injury caused by an external force that can affect brain function immediately or over time.1 The impacts of TBIs are commonly discussed amongst male veterans. However, Babakhanyan et al reported, th…

• In 2017, the opioid epidemic was designated a national public health emergency and remains one of the leading causes of preventable deaths today.• In 2023, over 80,000 opioid-overdose related deaths occurred in the United State…

Abstract This literature review provides an overview of the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase enzyme family, including its seven core members and essential accessory subunits required for enzymatic activation. The poster pr…

Abstract • Soft tissue fillers are the second-most performed non-surgical aesthetic procedure globally, with ~4.9 million procedures in 2022, and dermatologists are the leading providers.1,2,3• Fillers are injectable biomaterials used…

Abstract • LGBTQIA+ individuals have historically experienced social, cultural, and political marginalization¹,2• In healthcare settings, patients frequently report:• Stigma, bias, and judgment• Resulting in r…

Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI) is associated with sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction leading to significant functional impairment and long-term morbidity. While traumatic SCI is more commonly emphasized, non-traumatic spinal cord injury (N…

Abstract • Breast and prostate cancer are among the most commonlydiagnosed cancers worldwide, highlighting the need for effectivetherapeutic strategies.• Despite advances in treatment, many breast and prostate cancercell lines develop resi…

Abstract • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by persistent high blood glucose due to insulin resistance of peripheral tissues and deficiency of pancreatic β-cells.• In 2025, about 1 in 9 adults…

Abstract • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common age-related condition in men over 50, driven by hormonal changes and associated with risk factors such as obesity and metabolic disease. It typically presents with lower urinary tract sy…

Abstract According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a potential bystander was present in approximately 43% of opioid overdose deaths in 2023. Purpose • Evaluate the effectiveness of the CHSU-COM Overdose Prevention …

Abstract • Right heart failure (RHF) is a major complication following leftventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation and is associated withsignificant morbidity and mortality [1].• Pre-existing right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is a k…

• The American Heart Association (AHA) recommend against the routine use ofcalcium during cardiac arrest, except in specific cases where it may be beneficial(i.e. hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, calcium channel blocker overdose,magnesium toxicity).…

Abstract • Flagellate Dermatitis or Shiitake flagellate dermatitis is an erythematouslinear streaky pruritic rash that resembles whiplash marks which commonlyappear after a patient has consumed undercooked or raw Shiitakemushrooms (lentinula ed…

Abstract • Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common treated cardiacarrhythmia in the United States, affecting over 12 million individualsand contributing significantly to morbidity, mortality, and healthcarecosts [1].• AF is associated …

Abstract Poor nutritional knowledge Incorrect Correct is a key barrier to chronic self-disease management among adults aged 65 and older. Food insecurity compounds this challenge, disproportionately affecting older adults with chronic conditions and…

Abstract Schizophrenia is defined as a chronic psychiatric condition in which a person experiences “positive” symptoms (disorganized thoughts, delusions, hallucinations) and “negative” symptoms (flat affect, social withdrawal…

Abstract California's Central Valley is among the most medically underserved regions of the United States, driven by high poverty rates, insurance gaps, provider shortages, cultural and language barriers, and environmental and occupational exposures…