Mental health and being ‘functional’
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…
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…
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,…
Army study reveals daytime naps are not ‘good’
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….
Osteopathic Medicine School Goes Digital
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…
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine was just recently proposed. Now, the institution is kicking things off by recruiting its first-ever inaugural class of students. Here’s what Sam Fillingane, DO has to say about the update: Just recently, Noorda College proposed an Osteopathic Medicine focus. …
Childhood Sleep Patterns Linked to Teenage Mental Health
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…