by Simon Yu, MD | Jan 11, 2022 | Case Stories, Chronic Disease, Dental
There is no vaccine or natural immunity for Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MTSD). However, Covid-19 viral infection triggers natural immunity – by basic immune response. The cause of MTSD is not well known; it is an autoimmune disorder, enigmatic, and is not... by Simon Yu, MD | Aug 23, 2021 | Chronic Disease, COVID-19, History of Medicine
A hot topic today is similarities between long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). There is sympathy and support between these groups of patients on social media, and patients and clinicians who treat them are determined to gather,... by Simon Yu, MD | Aug 2, 2021 | Chronic Disease, Dental
Orthodontists who specialize in TMJ and bite issues are a rare breed within the dental profession. When I think of orthodontics, I automatically think of preteens and teenagers wearing braces to correct crooked teeth for cosmetic reasons, and for a beautiful smile.... by Simon Yu, MD | Jan 19, 2021 | Brain/Cognitive, Chronic Disease
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) recently published a case study on a 62-year-old man with memory loss, personality changes and odd behavior in the December 31, 2020 issue. I found the case study interesting and it revealed the current state of standard medical... by Simon Yu, MD | Dec 21, 2020 | Case Stories, Chronic Disease, Parasites/Fungi
Is it possible to reverse engineer unsuspected mental illness? Several years ago, I saw a 59-year-old nurse from North Carolina with chief complaint of parasites coming out of her oral cavity through her teeth and gums. Nobody believed that she had parasites. Her... by Simon Yu, MD | Oct 15, 2020 | Chronic Disease, Dental
On September 24, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Patient Safety Communication recommending against the use of dental amalgam in pregnant and nursing women, women planning to become pregnant, children especially those under six years of age,...