CHSU Discovery

Background: The imperative role of dietary interventions in managing chronic diseases is well-established, yet medical school graduates often feel ill-equipped to provide nutritional guidance to patients. In response, California Health Sciences Univ…

Abstract Background Celiac Disease (CD) is a common disorder that predominantly affects females. While typically thought of as a gastrointestinal (GI) disease, many CD patients present with a myriad of extraintestinal manifestations, leading to sign…

Purpose: Quality healthcare for the LGBTQ+ population requires specific knowledgeregarding this community to address their medical needs sufficiently. Current medicaleducation in the United States lacks a formal curriculum for educating students to …

Abstract:Heyde Syndrome is reflected by a triad of aortic stenosis, acquired von Willebrand Syndrome, and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding from intestinal angiodysplasia. Our case reflects a scenario of a patient with severe aortic stenosis and s…

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

Significant barriers remain in primary care practice that make hypertension control a difficult goal to achieve. Barriers to hypertension management are defined as any factor that limits the performance of a required behavior by patients or provider…

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…

Abstract: Introduction: Cirrhosis and its progression to HCC is a major complication associated with HCV virus infection, with significant mortality and morbidity rate. TIPS is indicated to treat portal HTN leading to uncontrolled hemorrhage from es…

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…

Introduction/BackgroundIn healthcare, education and preventative measures play a pivotal role in patientwell-being. In the setting of patients with chronic wounds from various etiologies such asdiabetes or intravenous drug-use, ensuring that patient…

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:Background and Purpose: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and gait. Virtual reality (VR) based exercises in conjunction with physical therapy can provide a safe and controlled environme…

Foot wounds are important to be taken care of and treated early on as they may cause complex medical problems, including osteomyelitis. This can lead to difficult multi-faceted treatment options, even amputation. Preventing foot wounds, especially i…

A hypertensive crisis is defined as an acute, marked elevation in blood pressure (≥ 180/120 mmHg) associated with (emergency) or without (urgency) acute target organ damage.Examples of hypertensive emergencies include:encephalopathy, stroke, aort…

Depressive disorders are common mental health conditions that affects millions of people worldwide and are characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Research has sho…

Abstract The Central Valley of California has a rate of diabetes that is higher than the national average. Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes must maintain blood sugar levels within a set range to avoid complications. There are a variety…

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…

Background: The economic recession resulting from COVID-19 negatively impacted many Americans’ mental health and created new barriers for people with pre-existing mental health and substance use disorders.A study revealed that in response to C…

AbstractIntroduction: Spinal anesthesia (SA) allows total joint arthroplasty (TJA) to be performed while minimizing opioids and systemic anesthetic agents compared to general anesthesia (GA). SA has been associated with shortened postoperative recov…

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…