Having the prothrombin mutation increases the risk of developing a DVT (a blood clot in the deep veins, typically the legs) and/or PE (blood clot that travels to the lungs). DVTs are dangerous because they can damage the veins, leading to pain and swelling, and sometimes to disability.
A Clinical Research Associate (CRA), also called a clinical monitor or trial monitor, is a health-care professional who performs many activities related to medical research, particularly clinical trials.
For the most part they are extremely similar. The main difference is that CA has a separate Pregnancy Disability Leave. CFRA does not run concurrently with PDL, but FMLA typically will. As a result, a new mother may have CFRA time remaining after the FMLA time has run out.