CHSU Discovery

Abstract This study assessed the impact of treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with positive airway pressure (PAP) on the risk of postoperative complications. It used data on PAP adherence collected from a large, integrated healthcare system data…

Abstract Postoperative ventricular arrhythmias (POVAs) after cardiac surgery are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Established risk factors include advanced age, low ejection fractions (EF), and prior arrhythmic events.&…

Tasked with systematically examining the medical literature for bibliometrics regarding Osteopathic medical education, and guided by previous bibliometric research, this study will identify and examine the characteristics of the 50 top-cited article…

Abstract: Epilepsy is the most common chronic brain disease, and there are 50 million people worldwide who have epilepsy. There is no cure, and the current anticonvulsants are not universally effective. Additional studies are needed to produce …

Background Addressing the gap in connecting unhoused and housing-insecure individuals with communityresources is crucial, as these resources are often underutilized due to a lack of awareness. Acentralized resource directory can bridge this gap, as …

Abstract Existing literature is limited on the efficacy and compliance of COVID-19 vaccines. Most current research studies were trials, which limited access to higher analysis studies to develop a project’s aim. To solidify the understanding o…

Abstract Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder and psychiatric condition that has profound effects on emotional well-being and cognitive function, and is marked by emotional responses of sadness, frustration, guilt, numbness, and loss o…

Abstract Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a prevalent chronic condition affecting diverse populations across the Central Valley, an area known for its rich cultural diversity. Effective diabetes education is crucial for managing the disease, yet standa…

Introduction: The Central Valley is one of the most medically underserved regions of California. It is largely populated by vulnerable groups afflicted by high poverty and uninsured rates. Hurdles to healthcare include lack of access to ca…

Intro:The Solute Carrier 22 (SLC22) family is perhaps best known as a family of “drug” transporters.OCT1, OAT1, and OAT3 are among the most important multi-specific drug transporters in thebody. The SLC22 family of transporters can be se…

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that is related to insulin resistance and dysregulation of energy metabolism.The relationship of diabetes and hyperglycemia to atrophy in specific areas of the brain have not been fully investigated…

Abstract   Cancer remains a significant global health burden, with treatment primarily focused on biomedical approaches. Lifestyle factors, particularly nutrition, are often overlooked in standard cancer care. Growing evidence suggests that nu…

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:Background: The global surge in the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)has reached epidemic proportions, presenting formidable challenges to public health.Despite the universal acknowledgment of lifestyle modifications as first-li…

Abstract: Introduction:This case report aims to present a challenging diagnostic journey encountered in a 79-year-old Tagalog-speaking female with tuberculosis meningitis. This study aims to shed light on the difficulties faced during the diagnostic…

Abstract Breast Cancer, the most common type of cancer in women, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Furthermore, 1 in 8 women, about 12%, will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In the case …