Factor V Leiden is a hereditary condition present in 15-20% of PE/DVT patients of European ancestry. A positive test for Factor V Leiden increases the risk of clots about three to four times compared to someone without it. In general, this risk is still small. However, if you are taking oral contraceptives and you have Factor V Leiden, the risk of a clot increases dramatically (about 35-fold). If you have Factor V Leiden, the risk of clots also increases with age.

If family members are considering taking oral contraceptives or becoming pregnant, they may wish to be tested. Recommendations for family testing remain controversial.

V-Tar is a 30% Standardized water soluble coal tar product which also contains natural anti-inflammatory agents, skin conditioners, and antioxidants. V-Tar has been used successfully in many patients with vitiligo and other hypopigmentary disorders. It will not stain the skin, and its once weekly application is convenient for many patients. V-Tar is available only with a physician's prescription.

Though technically more complex than this, Damping factor is usually thought of as an indicator of how tight an amplifier will sound when powering bass speakers. A speaker's driving motor is a coil of wire (called a voice coil) mounted within a magnetic field. As this coil of wire moves within the field a voltage will be induced in the voice coil.

Yes, just like pregnancy, any factor that increases pressure in the veins could result in formation of varicose veins and spider veins.

Weather can slow down a move. But, most trustworthy movers will still move during harsh weather conditions. But, if the conditions get too severe, you will have to reschedule.

It's Virgin Media's Personal Video Recorder (PVR) which contains a 160GB Hard Drive and allows cable viewers to enjoy the delights of High Definition Television (HDTV). Instead of recording onto VHS tapes, programmes you record are saved onto the Hard Drive. Welcome to the era of digital recording.

Factoring gives businesses the power to ensure growth without diluting equity or incurring debt. This button links to the Riviera Finance Greenlight? web site that allows you to factor the load.

V-Tuning is our proprietary system for tuning up a hearing restoration system for persons with typical symmetric sensioneuro hearing imperfections. We had some astonishing breakthroughs during our laboratory research into the nature of human loudness perception and sensioneuro hearing impairment, as a function of frequency. We cannot describe in much more detail as this exciting development is under strict internal security until pending International Patents have been awarded.

The District's Title V program is described in District Rule 2520 (Federally mandated operating permits). Because the District's program includes many unique features aimed at simplifying and streamlining the Title V permitting process, applicants are encouraged to contact staff in the District's Fresno office to discuss their options.

Bladder cancer in dogs is rarely diagnosed until the disease is at an advaced stage. When detected early bladder cancer can be treated more effectively. Because the symptoms of bladder cancer resemble other diseases of the urinary tract, it can be difficult to diagnose. Use of the V-BTA Test may rule out a diagnosis of bladder cancer, thereby minimizing the need for costly or invasive testing.

The V-BTA Test is a rapid test that measures a protein complex associated with bladder tumors. The test is simple, and takes 5 minutes.

The test can be used for screening and for dogs with symptoms. Senior dogs may benefit from screening. The frequency of testing for your dog will be determined by your veterinarian.

I have found this to be the number one concern among most quitters. In fact, fear stops more smokers from quitting than any other factor. When you understand why you're afraid to quit smoking you won't be afraid anymore. You'll handle the withdrawal period with authority and without feeling like you're going to be "missing something." Only if you insist.

A "tingle" is a stimulation of the epidermal layers of your skin. Most people feel their skin heat up or tingle after applying these lotions. The skin stimulation (irritation) brings blood closer to the surface of the skin. The blood brings melanin with it and you may receive a better tan. The tingle factors range from 1 to 10. The higher the number, the more intense the tingling.

Sony introduced Scale Factor Edit in 1999 (the first machine was the DHC-MD575 bookshelf system). Scale factor edit is a function that changes the volume level of previously recorded audio by adjusting all the scale factors in each soundgroup. Users can adjust a whole track's level, or taper the beginning and ending of tracks. This can be used conveniently, for example, to equalize the volume of tracks recorded at different levels or to soften abrupt changes in level at track boundaries.

Every batch of Manuka Honey is tested by an independent laboratory for UMF antibacterial activity, using a testing method developed at Waikato University. Each jar is guaranteed to have an antibacterial activity 2,5 times greater than standard antiseptic (minimum 10% carbolic equivalent).

Increased emotional stress is frequently a cause of acne flares. If standard acne treatment fails, or if stress is extreme, your dermatologist may suggest proper treatment or referral for improvement of your stressful situation.

A risk factor is something that is likely to increase the chances that a particular event will occur. Sometimes, this risk comes from something you do. Other times, there's nothing you can do about the risk. It just exists.