School of Osteopathic Medicine Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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…
COVID-19 vaccine and autoimmune disorders
Many patients have recently asked Dr. Sam Fillingane, DO the question: Can you receive the COVID-19 vaccine if you have an autoimmune disorder? Here is Dr. Fillingane’s response… Individuals with immune systems that are already weakened (either due to symptoms of condition or treatment), are…
Scent detection dogs sniff out COVID-19
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. …
Psoriasis and Autoimmune Disorder Risk
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…
A Short List of Autoimmune Disorders
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…
AOA and AMA Defend Reputation of DOs
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…
Study Connects Enzyme to Development of Autoimmune Disorders
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,…