Primary vs Secondary Hypertension Hypertension is elevation of blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg. The pumping of the heart results in a high pressure peaks and troughs. When the left ventricle of the heart contracts and sends blood into the aorta, the blood pressure peak occurs. This peak is maintained for a brief time with […]
Difference Between Acute and Chronic Leukemia
Acute vs Chronic Leukemia Leukemia is a type of blood cell cancer. There are four types of leukemia; two types of acute leukemia and two types of chronic leukemia. The two acute leukemias are acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The two chronic leukemias are chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and chronic […]
Difference Between Skin Cancer and Melanoma
Skin Cancer vs Melanoma Melanoma is a type of highly invasive skin cancer. It is the most dangerous and most frequently heard of cancer of the skin. However, there are many other types of skin cancers, as well. This article will outline the causes, clinical features, symptoms, investigation and diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of […]
Difference Between Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma
Adenoma vs Adenocarcinoma Adenoma and adenocarcinoma are both abnormal growths of glandular tissue. Both can occur anywhere where there is glandular tissue. Glands are either endocrine or exocrine. Endocrine glands release their secretions directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands release their secretions onto an epithelial surface via a duct system. Exocrine glands may be […]
Difference Between Cervical and Ovarian Cancer
Cervical vs Ovarian Cancer Cervical cancer and ovarian cancers are both gynecological cancers common to women. In advanced stages both have a poor prognosis and both may not be detected until too late. This article will talk about both Cervical and Ovarian Cancers in detail, and the differences between them, highlighting their clinical features, […]
Difference Between Colon Cancer and Colorectal Cancer
Colon Cancer vs Colorectal Cancer Large bowel is medically known as the colon. The colon consists of the caecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon and sigmoid colon. The sigmoid colon is continuous with the rectum. Rectum and the colon share many microscopic and macroscopic features. Therefore, cancers at the colon affect the rectum […]
Difference Between Corn and Callus
Corn vs Callus Callosities and corns look similar at the first glance. Corn can be considered a special type of callosity. Both are consequences of repeated trauma; therefore, both can be easily prevented by avoiding localized, repeated trauma. Both callosities and corns can regrow after surgical removal. This article will further discuss on these […]
Difference Between COPD and Emphysema
COPD vs Emphysema Emphysema is a part of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). There can be emphysema without COPD but not the other way around. This article will talk about these diseases in detail, highlighting their clinical features, symptoms, causes, investigation and diagnosis, prognosis, and also the course of treatment/management they require. Chronic Obstructive […]
Difference Between Heartburn and Indigestion
Heartburn vs Indigestion Heartburn is a specific clinical presentation due to acute gastritis while indigestion is the layman’s term for the actual ill feeling caused by gastritis and other conditions. Heartburn Heartburn is a burning sensation felt in the lower chest or upper abdomen due to acute gastritis. Acute gastritis presents as upper abdominal […]
Difference Between STI and STD
STI vs STD At a glance, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) sound the same. Of course, in certain instances, they are the same. However, in certain unique cases, sexually transmitted diseases and sexually transmitted infections mean two different things. For example, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmits via sexual contact while […]
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