Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health What Is Glycemic Index? GI is a numerical way of describing how carbohydrates in foods affect blood sugar levels. The GI ranges from 0 to 100, with pure glucose being given a value of 100. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health GI is categorized as follows: What Is Glycemic Load? It gives a fuller picture than GI alone. Thats where glycemic load comes into play....
Cold sores,canker sores, andchancresare common sores that have both similarities and differences. All appear in or around the mouth and chancres may also appear on the genitals. However, these three types of sores have different causes and treatments. DermNet / CC BY-NC-ND This article looks at the defining qualities of each jot down of sore and ways to manage outbreaks. They’re mostly found around the lips. They are also known as fever blisters....
Many people become confused over the definitions of a primary vs secondary or second cancer. Primary cancer is defined as the original site (organ or tissue) where cancer began. For example, cancer starting in the lungs is called primarylung cancer. Ugreen / iStock Conversely, a person may have primary lung cancer and second primary brain cancer that is unrelated. In this case, the cancerous cells in the brain would be brain cells and not lung cells....
Penicillin was discovered in 1928 and has been used to treat various infections since the 1940s. Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin that became available in 1972. There are differences between how and when amoxicillin and penicillin are prescribed.Amoxicillin is a form of penicillin. AsiaVision / Getty Images AsiaVision / Getty Images Uses of Amoxicillin vs. Penicillin The FDA has approved amoxicillin and penicillin to treat similar types ofbacterial infections. Both amoxicillin and penicillin belong to the class of antibiotics called penicillins....
Chronic bronchitis affects the airways, while emphysema affects the air sacs. And while that sounds distinct enough, both can cause difficulty breathing, and the two conditions usually coexist. This irritation causes an increased amount ofheavy mucus in the lungsthat, over time, interferes with breathing. Maryviolet / Getty Images The body responds to this mucus by producing a cough in an attempt to flush the airways. This is why they may experience acough every day for an extended period of time....
Infectious Disease Put simply, aninfectious diseaseis an infection. That is, when a microorganism comes into your body, and makes itself comfortable. For bacteria or fungi, this means dividing and growing new cells at an exponential rate. Sebastian Kaulitzki / Getty Images Invisible Infections Communicable Disease A communicable disease is a contagious one. The effect is external. This can lead to small, isolated outbreaks or full-scalepandemics. Asinfluenzaviruses are passed from person to person and via contaminated objects, the virus spreads far and wide....
While both terms relate to the number of living years, they actually define very different concepts. One person’s life expectancy might be different from your life expectancy and it may even change over time. Your life spans, however, are one in the same. Sollina Images / Getty Images We all share it as members of the same species. So what is the human life span? What Is the Human Life Span?...
Differentiating mania from hypomania is important as it may influence treatment decisions. This article describes the similarities and differences between mania and hypomania, including how they are diagnosed and treated. It also explains how manic and hypomanic episodes are prevented and ways to cope if and when they occur. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Verywell / Theresa Chiechi What Are Hypomania and Mania? Mania is more severe and potentially longer lasting than hypomania....
What are the differences and similarities betweenlupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)andmultiple sclerosis (MS)? Lupus and MS Basics Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) andmultiple sclerosiscan appear similar in many ways. Both lupus and MS are chronicautoimmune diseases. Verywell / Jessica Olah (Some forms of lupus only affect the skin, such as a condition known asdiscoid lupus erythematosus.) The myelin sheath can be thought of as the outer cover of an electrical cord. When the cover is damaged or missing, touching the wires could give you a shock....
Inpsychology, the variations in response can range fromnormal grieftocomplicated grief. This article explains what grief actually is and the ways in which normal grief differs from complicated grief. What Is Grief? Hero Images / Getty Images Grief is the powerful set of feelings that human beings have after a painful or traumatic loss. The intense feelings of grief are not something a person has much control over. Each person is affected by grief differently....
Either condition can make it difficult to use your arms and hands or to walk. Despite these similarities, peripheral neuropathy and MS are completely distinct diseases with different causes and treatments. They tend to improve afterward, especially if you seek medical help and start treatment right away. Verywell / JR Bee Symptoms tend to initially affect the feet, followed by lower legs and subsequently the hands. A number of conditions can damage the peripheral nerves and lead to peripheral neuropathy....
Cephalosporins are one of the most widely prescribed classes of medications in the world. Chances are you have encountered theseantibioticseven if you are unfamiliar with the name. Additionally, ceftriaxone is used to treatpneumonia. Getty Images What Are Cephalosporins? Cephalosporins were first discovered in sewer water off the coast of Sardinia in 1945. By 1964, the first cephalosporin was prescribed. Cephalosporins are structurally similar to other antibiotics. Like penicillins, cephalosporins have a beta-lactam ring attached to a dihyrdothiazole ring....
AzmanJaka / Getty Images How Are the Types of Arthritis Different? The word “arthritis” literally means “joint inflammation.” Inflammation causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness and damages the affected joints over time. AzmanJaka / Getty Images Osteoarthritis, for example, develops due to normal wear and tear from aging or joint injury. With some forms of arthritis, symptoms develop gradually and progressively worsen as the disease progresses. Many types of arthritis are associated with periods when symptoms worsen, called flare-ups....
