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Marasmus vs Kwashiorkor Protein energy malnutrition has been identified as a major health and nutrition problem in the developing countries which is manifested as marasmus or kwashiorkor. The two terms do differ with respect to their definition, clinical symptoms, sings, biochemical changes seen and the management. Marasmus Severe protein energy malnutrition in children usually […]
Diabetes Mellitus vs Diabetes Insipidus Both, Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus, sound the same, since both conditions give rise to excessive thirst and polyuria, but they are entirely two different entities with regard to the pathogenesis, investigations, complications and management. Diabetes Mellitus It is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia due to absolute or […]
Naturopath vs Homeopath Though there are many systems of medicine being practiced in different parts of the world, allopath happens to be the modern system of treatment based upon modern chemistry and biology. However, there are many ailments that remain uncured with allopath and people look for alternate systems of medicine, to get relief […]
Osteoarthritis vs Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are totally different entities. Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease in the joints of the body causing severe pain. Osteoporosis is thinning of the bone, usually in females after menopause. Both diseases affect human in the later part of the life. What is Osteoarthritis? In osteoarthritis, usually the damage […]
The key difference between somatic and autonomic nervous system is that the somatic nervous system regulates voluntary movements while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary movements of our body. The nervous system lets organisms feel the glory of life, and it functions through signal transferring throughout the body to control its movements and other activities. […]
Chronic Bronchitis vs Emphysema Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the main two disease conditions categorized under chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). As the name implies, chronic bronchitis means long term inflammation of the air tubes in the lung. Inflammation causes narrowing of the tube. This will usually affect the respiration. Emphysema is a disease […]
Transplant vs Implant Medical field uses several substances to repair or replace the tissues that are damaged. The substances may be obtained from another human or animal. Usually tissues are taken from pigs as they are more close to the human. However, using biological substances will trigger the rejection of the substances by the […]
Heart Attack vs Anxiety Attack Heart Attack Heart is the organ that pumps the blood throughout the body. Heart works continuously from birth to death. Heart also needs oxygen and nutrition supply via blood. The heart is supplied by coronary arteries. When the supply of the blood is stopped or reduced to a critical […]
Breast Cancer vs Fibroadenoma Female breast is an important organ as they are secreting milk to nurse the babies. Breasts are considered a symbol of female. They are modified sweat glands. They secrete milk after giving birth. Fibro adenoma Fibro adenoma is a harmless tumour that usually affects females below 30 years. This tumour […]
The key difference between flaccid and spastic paralysis is that in flaccid paralysis, muscles cannot contract and stay weak and floppy while, in spastic paralysis, muscles stay in contraction, and it is too rigid. Paralysis is a condition we associate with the loss of muscle function. Paralysis occurs mainly due to the failures in the […]
