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Fat vs Saturated Fat Fat is a heterogeneous group of compounds, which is one of the main constituents of food necessary to sustain the normal functions of the body, since they provide both energy and the essential molecules. Depending on the chemical structure, this group is broadly categorized in to saturated fat and unsaturated […]
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Mononucleosis vs Strep Throat Sore throat is a common presentation in the clinical practice. Mild sore throat is usually caused by viral infections such as in common cold, but if it is severe, has to consider mononucleosis or streptococcal infection as differential diagnosis. This article points out the differences between these two conditions, which […]
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抗生素和抗菌剂,抗生素和蚂蚁iseptics, are chemical substances that prevent the growth and development of the microorganisms, but antibiotics are effective only against bacteria while antiseptic acts against a wide range of microorganisms. These two terms are confusing since they share some similar characteristics, but they do differ in many ways. Antibiotic […]
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Antibiotic vs Antimicrobial Antimicrobials are agents that act across a wide range of organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungal, protozoa, and helminthes. Antibiotics belong to a sub category of that large group and include substances that have the ability to kill and stop the growth of bacteria. This article emphasizes on the differences between these […]
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Vertigo vs Dizziness Vertigo and dizziness sound same, since they both share some of the similar characteristics, but they do differ in many ways. Sensation of rotation when the patient is stationary is referred as dizziness, while sensation of rotation in which the patients feel their surroundings are spinning or moving is referred as […]
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Palliative Care vs Hospice Both, palliative care and hospice, sound same when it comes to the most important issue of caring chronically ill and dying people, but they do differ from the way it is being provided. Palliative care focuses on relieving from suffering and the patient may or may not be terminally ill, […]
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Amnion vs Chorion | Development, Location and Functions Both amnion and chorion are extra embryonic membranes that protect the embryo and provide it with nutrients for the growth and development throughout the intrauterine life. Amnion is the inner layer that surrounds the amniotic cavity while chorion is the outer layer that covers amnion, yolk sac […]
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Pneumonia vs Chest Infection | Chest Infections vs Pneumonia Cause, Clinical Presentation, Investigation and Diagnosis, Management, and Complication Chest infection is a broad term that covers any kind of viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitical infections that occur anywhere in the respiratory system including both upper and lower respiratory tract. Pneumonia is just a one entity that […]
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Ulcer vs Acid Reflux | Acid Reflux vs Peptic Ulcer Etiology, Pathology, Clinical Presentation, Complications, Investigation, and Management Peptic ulcers and acid reflux are two common conditions occurring in the gastro-esophageal tract. Some people mistakenly confuse with these two terms as they are referring to the same because increased acidity is responsible factor for both. This […]
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Heart Burn vs Acid Reflux | Common Cause, Presentation, Management, and Complications Severe retro sternal burning sensation, so called heartburn, is a common presentation in current clinical practice. It can be resulted from various causes and sometimes it can mimic angina. However, the commonest cause of heartburn is found to be gastro-esophageal reflux disease. […]