Question 1

what's the difference between the sjorgren ssa / ssb antibodies? is a level of 2.7 for the ssb antibody high? normal is 0-0.9. also ana pos/ ds dna 6.

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Autoimmune Ab: So ssa and ssb are 2 autoantibodies commonly found in sjogren syndrome and can be seen in lupus. Have positive tests does not mean you have the disease. In the absence of symptom description, the values are meaningless. Your doctor ordered them for a reason, follow up with them.

Question 2

what's the difference between an m.d. and a d.o.?

Accepted Answer

Holistic training-DO: Other than teaching osteopathic manipulative medicine (omm), the medical training for an M.D. And D.O. Is virtually indistinguishable. D.O. 's complete residencies, are licensed in all states, and have rights and responsibilities, such as military service, that are identical to M.D. Physicians and surgeons. D.O's are taught a holistic approach regarding the body as an integrated whole.

Question 3

what is the difference between allerga and allerga d?

Accepted Answer

Decongestant: Allegra d has the same antihistamine plus an added decongestant. This extra med can help open up swollen nasal passages, and can be used if needed from time to time. However, the decongestant can increased the heart rate and may increase blood pressure, among other things. It should be avoided in someone with heart disease and should not be taken long term. See you doctor for more info.

Question 4

what is difference between erpc and d&c?

Accepted Answer

Two different tests: ERCP is short for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. It is a procedure that looks at the bile ducts. It is done through an endoscope.
A dilation and curettage procedure, also called a D&amp;C, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix (lower, narrow part of the uterus) is dilated (expanded) so that the uterine lining (endometrium) can be scraped with a curette (spoon-shaped instrument)

Question 5

what is the difference between pan d and pan 40 ?

Accepted Answer

One has domperidone: Pan D is a capsule containing 40 mg of Pantoprazole 40mg and 30 mg of Domperidone. Pan 40 contains only 40 mg of pantoprazole.  Domperidone can help with nausea and vomiting and/or increase gut motility. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domperidone.  Pantoprazole can help with, gastritis and esophagitis.by decreasing stomach acid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantoprazole

Question 6

what is the difference between d and l-glucose?

Accepted Answer

Glucose: D& l are isomers of compound, d for dextro or right and l for levo or left. Isolating one or other is to make compound with fewer side-effects or better absorption.

Question 7

what is the difference between b complex & b compound?

Accepted Answer

What they contain.: Vitamin b compound tablets contain nicotinamide (b3), riboflavin (b2) and
thiamine (b1). B complex contains all the b vitamins.

Question 8

what the difference between hyberbiovac hb and engerix-b?

Accepted Answer

Both are synthetic: recombinant hepatitis B vaccines, same dosing schedule,

Question 9

what is the difference between alergie pills with d and no d?

Accepted Answer

D use for short time: D stands for decongestant- better to avoid allergy pills with decongestant for more than a few days if needed.

Decongestant can have cardiac side effects &amp; elevation of BP.

Question 10

what is the difference between a phd vs d.psych. (psychology) ?

Accepted Answer

Research vs Clinical: A PhD is typically a research degree that emphasizes experimentation, time in the library, and publications with lesser of an emphasis on clinical work. A PsyD on the other hand, is a clinical degree that emphasizes work with patients instead of research quite so much

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