Dr Sam Fillingane DO

Immunocompromised individuals are now currently eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. This vaccine, which would be the third dosage in the current course, aims to offer added protection against the coronavirus. Sam Fillingane discusses what immunocompromised means:
In simple terms, ‘immunocompromised’ means that the individual has a weakened immune system. This often makes it more difficult for the individual’s body to fight off infections, since the immune system itself is ill-equipped. Ther...

At an Awards Luncheon on June 12, 2021 that celebrated the accomplishments of osteopathic medicine professionals. Sam Fillingane, DO discusses a highlight of the hybrid event, which was held both online and in person.
Congratulations, Dr. Christine Munroe, DO of Eliot, ME! Dr. Munroe’s accomplishments as an osteopathic medicine expert, professional and physician were honored by the 2021 Roswell P. Bates, DO Public Service Award, as presented by the Maine Osteopathic Association. As always, it...

In an op-ed piece for Scary Mommy, Kimberly Zapata discusses the stigma surrounding mental illness. Specifically, she dives into the concept of how a “functional” person’s mental health is perceived. Mental health disorder expert, Dr. Sam Fillingane, shares his commentary:
Kimberly Zapata is a loving mother, a writer and she’s also someone who struggles with the mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). But most people don’t assume Kimberly has a battle to face, because she other...

Sam Fillingane wishes the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine a happy 50th birthday! Emerging from the pandemic, the School has stated that they are “poised for growth.”
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is on a mission to become better than ever. And in their 50th year, Sam Fillingane, Do thinks the School may have a valid opportunity to grow and improve. Here are a few rankings previously earned and presently maintained by the DO school:
14th in percentage of alums who n...

An article in the February 2021 edition of the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine has drawn an interesting conclusion. The recently published research suggests that there’s a unique connection between COVID-19 and scent detection dogs.
Dogs trained scent detection have saved countless lives over the years. In fact, many individuals with life-threatening allergies rely on their service animal’s ability to sniff out gluten and other allergens. Now, thanks to a recent study publishing in the Journa...

According to a study currently being explored for Indian Dermatology Online Journal, individuals with psoriasis may be at increased risk of developing additional autoimmune disorders. Sam Fillingane, DO, expert in autoimmune disorders, discusses the recently discussed link:
In a new study, researchers are drawing connections that suggest people with psoriasis are more likely to have additional autoimmune disorders. The immune-mediated inflammatory condition is commonly seen in individuals who...

What is an autoimmune disorder? Which conditions fall into this category? Sam Fillingane, DO offers up his expertise:
Immediate research indicates that individuals with autoimmune disorders are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. When faced with the issue of being immunocompromised, a bout of the virus can have disastrous consequences. With this in mind, it is important for the public, as a whole, to understand what the different types of autoimmune disorders are. It may even help you pro...

Osteopathic Medicine Specialists (DOs), like Sam Fillingane, DO are among equal ranking with their MD colleagues and counterparts. However, a great deal of misrepresentation of Osteopathic Medicine Specialists has been circulating around. AOA and AMA are aiming to put a stop to that!
According to recently gathered and published statistics, approximately 11% of medicine specialists in the United States are DOs. These individuals account for a wide range of specialists, including dermatologists...

A study recently published in the Immune Disorders section of health24 is drawing some groundbreaking conclusions. Experts on Autoimmune Disorders, like Dr. Sam Fillingane, are now questioning how this discovery might reshape and revolutionize how certain conditions are treated.
According to the study in question, researchers have discovered that a particular enzyme plays a key role in the development of autoimmune disorders. More specifically, this enzyme is largely responsible for the infla...

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...