Coagulation vs Clotting Coagulation and clotting are the same phenomenon. Medical term is coagulation while the lay term is clotting. Clotting is an easy term and doctors also are not above using it. Clot formation is one of the most important protective mechanisms in the body. It prevents exsanguinating bleeding and infection, and it […]
Archives for February 2014
Difference Between Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
The key difference between coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease is that coronary heart disease is a disease of the blood vessels supplying blood to the heart muscle, while cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases related to the heart and blood vessels supplying blood to the heart muscle, brain, arm and legs, damages to […]
Difference Between Fibromyalgia and MS
Fibromyalgia vs MS Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis are two conditions, which are so similar that it is very difficult to differentiate between the two. However, there are a few differences that are discussed below in detail in addition to the clinical features, symptoms, causes, investigation and diagnosis, prognosis, and the course of treatment of […]
Difference Between Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia
Fibromyalgia vs Polymyalgia Fibromyalgia and polymyalgia are two conditions presenting similar signs and symptoms. Even experienced clinicians have difficulty in differentiating these two conditions. Despite similar presentations, there are some differences between the two, which are discussed below in detail while highlighting the clinical features, symptoms, causes, investigation and diagnosis, prognosis, and the course […]
Difference Between Testosterone and Steroids
Testosterone vs Steroids Hormone is a secretion of ductless gland that can regulate physiological, morphological and biochemical actions upon the release and transportation to target cells or organs through the blood stream. Hormones can be classified into three categories based on their chemical nature; (1) Amines (amino acid derivatives), (2) Proteins and polypeptides, and […]
Difference Between Hyphae and Mycelium
The key difference between hyphae and mycelium is that hyphae are long branching thread-like structures of multicellular fungi while mycelium is the collection of hyphae which makes the fungus. Fungi are eukaryotic heterotrophs that have cell walls made up of chitin. Because of these characteristic features, they are in a separate Kingdom called Kingdom Fungi. […]
What is the Difference Between Prostatitis and Prostate Cancer
The key difference between prostatitis and prostate cancer is that prostatitis is inflammation or swelling of the prostate gland, while prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate gland is located just below the bladder in men. It usually surrounds the top portion of the urethra, which drains urine from the bladder. The main […]
Difference Between Thrush, Herpes and Yeast Infection
Thrush vs Herpes vs Yeast Infection Yeast infection and herpes infection both affect the female genital system and oral cavity. These are the common presentations that may be confusing. Yeast infection is also known as thrush because all candida infections in humans cause a characteristic white discharge. It is important to differentiate between these […]
Difference Between Skin Tags and Warts
Skin Tags vs Warts Skin tags and warts may appear the same to the untrained eye. Even doctors with minimal experience may misdiagnose these two conditions. It is very common to receive plenty of advice from friends and family about the diseases we may have. Combine this with a misdiagnosis, you get total panic. […]
Difference Between Ventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia vs Ventricular Fibrillation Arrhythmia means irregular cardiac rhythm, and slow arrhythmias are called bradyarrhythmias and fast ones are called tachyarrhythmias. There are various types of arrhythmias. They are atrial tachycardia (monofocal or multifocal), atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia, atrioventricular re-entry tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular tachycardia and […]