Alpha vs Beta Receptors Catelocholamines are the sympathetic neurohumodal transmitters including noradrenaline and dopamine. These chemicals interact directly with receptors on the cell membrane in order to complete their action. This interaction is a vital step in the mechanisms of action of catecholamines, which ultimately directs to either increase or decrease tissue activity in […]
Archives for March 2014
Difference Between Spinal Cord and Spinal Column
Spinal Cord vs Spinal Column Spinal cord and spinal column are two major components of the nervous system and skeletal system, respectively. Spinal column is commonly known as the backbone which protects the spinal cord, which composed of cables of nerves. Spinal Cord Spinal cord is composed of nerve fibers, and it enables to […]
Difference Between Estradiol and Estrogen
Estradiol vs Estrogen Estrogen is a type of steroid sex hormone, which serves in many tissues, affecting both female and male physiology. Estradiol is considered as a type of estrogen. However, there are another two main types of estrogens; estrone and estriol. Estriol is the least effective hormone and found mostly in pregnant females, […]
Difference Between Fasting and Nonfasting Cholesterol
Fasting vs Nonfasting Cholesterol Serum cholesterol measurement is one of the most conducted blood tests. Diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and narrowing of arteries are on the rise, and the World Health Organization has recommended serum cholesterol as one of the assessment tools used to determine the risk of having an ischemic heart disease. Apart […]
Difference Between Cataract and Glaucoma
Cataract vs Glaucoma Glaucoma and cataract are two common eye disorders. Simply because these are so common and are related to common diseases like diabetes, it is important to understand the differences between the two. This article describes the clinical features, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment methods of glaucoma and cataract and explains the […]
Difference Between Cold Sore and Herpes
Cold Sore vs Herpes Herpes and cold sore are two words that always come together. It is important to understand that cold sores are a type of presentation of herpes simplex infection. Therefore, the difference between herpes and cold sores are subtle. The blisters that occur due to Herpes simplex viral infection are called […]
Difference Between Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hodgkin vs Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin are two important subtypes of lymphocyte cancers. There are many differences between the two conditions while some presenting features, investigations and general treatment principles are the same for both Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphomas. This article describes the clinical features, symptoms, causes, investigation and diagnosis, treatment methods, and […]
Difference Between Influenza A and B
Influenza A vs B Influenza is the common viral infection, which is commonly called “the flu”. This infection is common to mammals as well as birds. The viruses are all belong to the group orthomyxoviridae. There are three types of influenza viruses. They are type A, B and C. Even though the virology may […]
Difference Between Gangrene and Necrosis
Gangrene vs Necrosis Necrosis and gangrene are two terms encountered in pathology. Although these are not terms usually heard among non-medical people, it is helpful to understand the basic differences especially if these happen to you or your loved ones. After extensive tissue injury, the doctors may use these terms when they explain things […]
Difference Between Pinched Nerve and Pulled Muscle
Pinched Nerve vs Pulled Muscle A pinched nerve and a pulled muscle are two common conditions that come together in any list of differential diagnoses for a localized pain. Differences between these two are of utmost importance to the clinician as well as the patient because the treatment protocols and follow up care differ […]