Dr. Sam Fillingane Blog | Dr. Sam Fillingane DO http://drsamfillinganedo.com Osteopathic Medicine Specialist Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:10:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 What does ‘immunocompromised’ mean? http://drsamfillinganedo.com/what-does-immunocompromised-mean/ http://drsamfillinganedo.com/what-does-immunocompromised-mean/#respond Tue, 03 Aug 2021 23:05:00 +0000 http://drsamfillinganedo.com/?p=1460 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...

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Congratulations to Osteopathic Professional, Christine Monroe, DO! http://drsamfillinganedo.com/congratulations-to-osteopathic-professional-christine-monroe-do/ http://drsamfillinganedo.com/congratulations-to-osteopathic-professional-christine-monroe-do/#respond Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:51:00 +0000 http://drsamfillinganedo.com/?p=1456 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...

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Mental health and being ‘functional’ http://drsamfillinganedo.com/mental-health-and-being-functional/ http://drsamfillinganedo.com/mental-health-and-being-functional/#respond Tue, 18 May 2021 22:09:00 +0000 http://drsamfillinganedo.com/?p=1452 Image Source: Pixabay 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...

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School of Osteopathic Medicine Celebrates 50th Anniversary http://drsamfillinganedo.com/school-of-osteopathic-medicine-celebrates-50th-anniversary/ http://drsamfillinganedo.com/school-of-osteopathic-medicine-celebrates-50th-anniversary/#respond Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:19:00 +0000 http://drsamfillinganedo.com/?p=1448 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...

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COVID-19 vaccine and autoimmune disorders http://drsamfillinganedo.com/covid-19-vaccine-and-autoimmune-disorders/ http://drsamfillinganedo.com/covid-19-vaccine-and-autoimmune-disorders/#respond Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:08:00 +0000 http://drsamfillinganedo.com/?p=1444 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...

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Scent detection dogs sniff out COVID-19 http://drsamfillinganedo.com/scent-detection-dogs-sniff-out-covid-19/ http://drsamfillinganedo.com/scent-detection-dogs-sniff-out-covid-19/#respond Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:56:00 +0000 http://drsamfillinganedo.com/?p=1440 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. ...

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Psoriasis and Autoimmune Disorder Risk http://drsamfillinganedo.com/psoriasis-and-autoimmune-disorder-risk/ http://drsamfillinganedo.com/psoriasis-and-autoimmune-disorder-risk/#respond Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:52:50 +0000 http://drsamfillinganedo.com/?p=1436 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...

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