CHSU Discovery

The focus of this research project is to identify health literacy and social barriers among Hispanic patients with diabetes at the United Health Centers (UHC) Dinuba clinic. The SMART aim is to identify barriers in those who are seen at Dinuba Unite…

Nationally, studies have found high attrition rates for pediatric patients that were diagnosed with childhood obesity based on their BMI. Our study is aimed at investigating any procedures currently in place at Omni Health, an FQHC, that are contri…

Mucormycosis is an Angioinvasive fungal infection caused by the fungi order Mucorales. It is a rare disease affecting 1.7 people per every 1,000,000 in the general population with an overall all-cause of mortality rate of 54%. We present the case of…

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 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…

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 Preventable chronic diseases like hypertension, obesity, and type 2 diabetes are rising among American adults, prompting discussions on lifestyle modifications. However, the role of childhood dietary habits, particularly sodium intake, rem…

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…

  Hypertension in California's Central Valley has become a primary concern for healthcare providers. Underserved populations, including many in California's Central Valley, often face heightened complication rates due to limited healthcare a…

Abstract Childhood obesity is a growing problem, especially in California. In 2019, it was reported that 31% of children and teens aged 10-17 were either overweight or obese 1. In Madera County, more than 44% of children are obese or overweight 2. T…

Abstract Introduction  Food insecurity is limited access to nutritious and safe foods. As a response to food insecurity in Merced, Golden Valley Health Center (GVHC) has created their Food Pharmacy to address food insecurity and provide clie…

Abstract Background: There is a growing body of evidence outlining the symptomatic evolution and long-term healthcomplications following Sars-CoV-2 infection. There is a greater risk of developing persistent symptoms following recovery from COVID-19…

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms due to dopaminergic neuronal loss. While traditional treatments—such as dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, and …

Abstract Transitional meningiomas arise from mixed origins, containing meningothelial components with fascicles of varying lengths and fibroblastic cells exhibiting syncytial patterns, along with whorling epithelioid cells and admixed spindle cell…

Abstract This pilot observational study examines the effect of the COVID-19 restrictions, transportation, and healthliteracy (HL) during the pandemic on HbA1c testing rates at a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We hypothesize that ide…

Abstract Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting approximately 5–8% of all pregnancies. Characterized by new-onset hypertension and signs of end-organ dysfunction, preeclampsia…

Abstract Neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease (AD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body disease (LBD), and vascular dementia (VaD) involve progressive cognitive decline with distinct pathologies. AD is most prevalent, account…

Abstract Within Fresno County, a gap exists in connecting unhoused and housing-insecure individuals with available community resources. This study investigates if training third-year osteopathic medical students (OMS-III) students at the Califo…

Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, which is an ever-growing issue that continues to plague the United States.

Abstract A spontaneous hemopneumothorax (SHP) has been defined as the accumulation of at least 400 mL of blood in the pleural cavity in association with a spontaneous pneumothorax. The incidence of SHP has been reported to be around 1-12% of all spo…