Dr Sam Fillingane DO

According to a study recently conducted by the United States Army, daytime naps may not be good for the body. It’s clear that a good night’s sleep is a much better option. But are daytime naps actually bad for the body overall?
Much of Dr. Sam Fillingane’s career has focused on one of his primary areas of specialization: sleep. Specifically, Fillingane has set his attention on various ailments related to sleep. A recently published study on military service members and sleep points to daytime...

This school year, from Kindergarten to PhD level, things are looking a little different due to COVID-19. William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine followed suit in the adjustments.
The school bell is ringing differently across the nation for the Fall semester of 2020. This is, of course, thanks to none other than the regulations and changes brought on by COVID-19 (coronavirus). In Missouri, William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine held their orientation onli...

According to a British study that has spanned nearly three decades, childhood sleep problems could play a large role in mental health disorders that develop during the teenage years. Expert in Mental Health Disorders, Dr. Sam Fillingane analyzes the report:
Though the University of Birmingham recently published the study in JAMA Psychiatry on July 11, 2020, the data analysis was conducted over a period of nearly three decades. In the 1990s, the team conducting the sleep behavior study analyze...

For individuals with autoimmune disorders, COVID-19 has been incredibly disruptive — even if they haven’t tested positive for the coronavirus. Sam Fillingane, DO explains why:
Asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 (coronavirus) are putting the health of others at risk. The same can be said for those who fail to social distance and instead, have chosen to carry on without any concern. Those who don’t wear masks in public places also continue to be a threat.
While these behaviors pose threats for v...

Prospective and currently enrolled students at Idaho State College of Osteopathic Medicine will now have the opportunity to pursue a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) — simultaneously — beginning Fall 2020.
For students interested in diversifying their academic qualifications in medicine, the process has gotten a little simpler. Thanks to a recent decision made by Idaho State’s administration team, students will no longer have to wait until a...

A recent study suggests that destigmatizing mental health disorders within youth populations could improve the likelihood that individuals in need of help will seek treatment. Dr. Sam Fillingane discusses Bruce Link’s research, as published in Pediatrics.
A study conducted by Bruce Link and a team of researchers was recently published in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Showing promising results, the study suggests that an individual’s likelihood to reac...

What is genetic evaluation? And how can it benefit you and your family?
Genetic disorders can be detected and diagnosed in a variety of ways. Through genetic evaluation, you can determine whether or not your genetic disorder will be passed onto the next generation.
Genetic disorders aren’t always inherited. In some cases, acquired changes or mutations to genes can cause genetic disorders to develop. Genetic evaluation can help to determine if you are likely to develop a genetic disorder — or ...

Sam Fillingane
Throughout his career, Samuel Filligane has developed various areas of expertise. With a focus on Osteopathic Medicine, he specializes in numerous conditions that relate directly to conditions of the vascular system, including:
Above all else, Fillingane maintains a focus of educating the public, and his patients, about osteopathic risk reduction. When treating his patients, he is always certain to assess all factors at play. With this in mind, he often calls on his various are...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone and everything. From social distancing and quarantine to the chaos and panic associated with the virus — the effects, even for those who haven’t contracted the illness, are incredibly overwhelming.
For individuals suffering from serious mental health disorders, the impact of COVID-19 is more than just a little difficult. Dr. Sam Filligane, DO discusses the unique impact COVID-19 is having on individuals struggling with mental illness.
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Dr. Sam Fillingane, DO
March 11, 2020 – Dr. Sam Fillingane, DO and the Straight to the Heart team announce that all episodes of the show are now available for viewing online! Watch the full series now by visiting the official website for Straight to the Heart.
Over 50 episodes of the medical television show, Straight to the Heart, are now live online. Originally aired in 2013, Straight to the Heart was a weekly broadcast on My Family TV Network. Hosted by Dr. Sam Fillingane and Russ Robinson,...

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Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland recently announced an exciting new development. In partnership with Salud Education, LLC, Morgan State hopes to add a College of Osteopathic Medicine to the campus. This move would be the first and only school in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia and Northern Virginia area to offer a doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. If the Board of Regents and Morgan State University President Dr. David A. Wilson approve of the agreement made with Sa...

Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland recently announced an exciting new development. In partnership with Salud Education, LLC, Morgan State hopes to add a College of Osteopathic Medicine to the campus. This move would be the first and only school in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia and Northern Virginia area to offer a doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. If the Board of Regents and Morgan State University President Dr. David A. Wilson approve of the agreement made with Sa...

Nearly two decades on, the effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center are still felt by Americans. Particularly in New York City, the devastation of the tragedy continues to be a part of daily life. For the first responders who selflessly worked to keep the public safe on 9/11, the effects are both mental and physical. According to Healio Rheumatology, the 9/11 first responders are now at increased risk of systemic autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and ...