CHSU Discovery

Abstract Second generation antipsychotics are generally preferred over first generation agents due to lower extrapyramidal symptom (EPS) risk. However, EPS remain clinically significant in pediatric populations. Adolescents may demonstrate increased…

Abstract Hospice care plays a critical role in supporting patients and families at the end of life, yet many caregivers enter hospice with limited understanding of what to expect and how to navigate care. As palliative care expands, improving hospic…

Abstract Awake craniotomy with intraoperative brain mapping and testing has become the gold standard for resection of brain tumors in eloquent areas, allowing maximal safe resection while preserving neurological function. The asleep-awake-asleep (SA…

Abstract Acute Hepatic Porphyrias (AHP, Table 1) are rare inherited disorders caused by deficiencies in heme synthesis enzymes. Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP), the most common form, has a prevalence of approximately 1 in 20,000 and results from …

Abstract Ticks can be classified as hard or soft, based on their body type. Hard ticks (Ixodidae) have the potential to cause diseases like Lyme Disease and Anaplasmosis. Soft ticks are less likely to feed on humans. The three most common ticks in C…

Abstract Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Neuropathy (NAION) is currently one of the most common causes of acute optic nerve injury in individuals over 50. This sudden, painless loss of monocular vision is due to an obstructed blood supply to the ant…

Abstract Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that can cause optic nerve damage, loss of retinal cells, and an enlargement of the optic cup. This condition is commonly linked to increased intraocular pressure (IOP), leading to angleclosure or open-angl…

Abstract Ischemic stroke decreases cerebral blood flow, injuring CNS. Necrotic core and ischemic penumbra forms, with further injury via excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and BBB disruption. Hippocampal injury leads to post-stroke…

Abstract •Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive orthopedic procedure that allows joint visualization and treatment through minimally invasive orthopedic procedure that allows joint visualization and treatment through minimally invasive orthopedic…

Abstract • Workplace anxiety negatively impacts employee well-being,productivity, and job satisfaction, particularly among sedentaryworkers. Prolonged sitting is associated with increased anxietyrisk and poorer mental health outcomes.• Phy…

Abstract Cannabis potency has increased significantly over the past decade, with parallel rises in adolescent use. High-potency cannabis has been associated with earlier onset of psychosis and increased risk of progression to chronic psychotic disor…

Abstract Rare diseases are commonly underrepresented in medical care due to misdiagnosis, little research, and limited advocacy. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a non-profit organization that advocates and provides support for rar…

Abstract Glycogen storage disorder type I (GSD I) is a rare genetic disease caused by mutations in genes that are involved with glycogen synthesis and homeostasis. The standard of care treatment involves the use of uncooked cornstarch to maintain no…

Abstract •Colorectal cancer (CRC) is third cause of cancer deaths and diagnoses in general populations, but also the third leading cause of mortality in Hispanic/Latino communities.•California has the third largest Latino/Hispanic populati…

Abstract In California’s Central Valley, Latino and Asian communitiesface disproportionately high rates of Type II diabetes andobesity, driven by complex social determinants andbehavioral risk factors.• Community Health Workers (CHWs), al…