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 | Oct 19, 2017 | Cancer, Chronic Disease, Parasites/Fungi
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared the first Fungal Disease Awareness Week in August 2017, urging healthcare providers and their patients to, “Think Fungus” when symptoms of infection do not get better with treatment. This Call to...
by Simon Yu, MD | Mar 13, 2017 | Military Learning, Parasites/Fungi
In February 2017, I saw a 69 year old Vietnam veteran from Asheville, North Carolina with a high suspicion for parasite infection. He was told by his doctor that he has Blastocystis hominis and other undefined and unidentifiable parasites based on stool testing. The...
by Simon Yu, MD | Sep 14, 2016 | Acupuncture Meridian Assessment, Cancer, Parasites/Fungi
Studying fungus (Mycology) was not the most exciting subject during my medical school studies. However, problems associated with fungus, molds, and their byproducts, mycotoxins, have been exploding as a hot topic for the last twenty years. I’ve written many articles...
by Simon Yu, MD | Jul 7, 2016 | Acupuncture Meridian Assessment, Case Stories, Medical Acupuncture
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and changes in the pattern of bowel movement. Your doctor may diagnose IBS based on limited tests and review of your clinical symptoms. The stool test for ova and...