CHSU Discovery

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:  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 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…

Background: The current research on the effectiveness of a video medium on vaccine education is intriguing. Williams compared the video and two handouts regarding the common vaccine concerns and how to obtain medically accurate information. Vaccine …

Abstract Seeking help for mental health concerns is a social barrier that is just part of the battle for the Hispanic/Latino/a/x community– financial and systemicdisadvantages have created a significant gap in the accessibility and quality of …

This study will aim to identify the Latino/a/e/x communities’ perspectives regarding the term Latinx. The term originated in the early 2000s and began gaining popularity with the media around 2010 (Guidotti-Hernández, 2017). The term la…

Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG): triglyceride levels ≥ 150 mg/dL • HTG is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis • ~20% acute pancreatitis cases result from severe HTG ( > 500 mg/dL) &…

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) each affect many children1, and the two conditions often have overlap in symptoms2. Lack of provider knowledge and comfort in treating TBI in ASD patients could be a barrier…

Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is caused by Pneumocystis Jirovecii. HIV is an RNA retrovirus that infects CD4 (T-helper) cells, which drop from normal level of 600-1000 cells/mm3 at rate of 50-100 per year in untreated people. CDC defines HIV+ person …

Abstract There is a high prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) in California’s medically underserved central valley. Affordable and straightforward lifestyle interventions, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) die…

Abstract   Non-medical CHSU (California Health Sciences University) staff were assessed on their knowledge of basic wound hygiene. Non-medical CHSU staff were provided with an educational pamphlet designed by the research team that deta…

Abstract Herpes Zoster (Shingles) results from the reactivation of latent Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) residing in the dorsal root ganglia and typically presents as a painful, unilateral vesicular rash across affected dermatomes. Immunocompromised i…

Abstract: Introduction: Hypertriglyceridemia associated acute pancreatitis is a disease lacking a standardized management approach. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a continuous intravenous insulin infusion ord…

AbstractPhotobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-invasive treatment modality that utilizes lightto induce intracellular changes in target tissue, leading to therapeutic effects. Thechromophore Cytochrome C Oxidase (CCO) plays a key role by absorbing light …

Background: With the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and the convenience of unhealthy eating choices, Type II Diabetes is a growing disease that has affected millions of Americans, both young and old. Nutrition is a major component in improving…

Abstract Incretins are hormones that regulate insulin release from the pancreas and encourage a decrease in blood glucose levels. The primary incretins are Glucagon like peptide 1 – receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and gastric inhibitory polypept…

Abstract:Introduction and Background: Functional constipation is defined by infrequent difficultbowel movements, often manifested by fecal incontinence and withholding behaviors. Incontrast, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) presents a wider range of s…

Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is increasingly prevalent and burdensome, affecting 1 in 10 people in the United States and approximately 49% of all adults in Fresno County as of 2016. T2D pathophysiology is characterized by insulin resistan…

Abstract: Ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) blocks are a type of regional nerve block that has gained increasing popularity for providing effective analgesia in patients with hip fractures. This retrospective case series evaluated th…

Abstract: Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) represents neoplasms characterized by myelopoiesis with altered differentiation. Patients with MDS often present with cytopenias including anemia and thrombocytopenia. Here, we present a case of MDS in t…