PF Sign Meaning: What Does it Mean?

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In summary, the "PF" sign next to a forum name indicates whether there are new messages or not. The lit up sign means there are new messages, while the unlit sign means there are no new messages. Other indicators of activity on the forum include a lit or unlit "PF" icon next to each post, which shows whether the user is online or offline, and a yellow or gray leaf-like icon next to the post, indicating if it has been read or not. The date and time of the post can also be found next to it.
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This is probably going to sound like a really stupid question, but I would like to know what it means when the "PF" sign (beside the name of one of the forums) is lit up.
 
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the light bulb that is lit up means that new messages have been posted since you last visited...i believe...
 
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[Removed Broken Link] means that there are some new messages in the forum. [PLAIN][Removed Broken Link] means that there are not any new messages in the forum.
 
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Are there any other things that tell you stuff like that?
 
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Yes, there are couple of things.
Under each post you can also see the little "PF" icon either lite or not.
A lite little "PF" icon under a certain post means that the poster is online, an unlite little "PF" icon means the user is offline.
Also under each post (but on the right side this time, IOW under the nickname, the country and those stuff), there is a little leaf-like icon.
The icon can either be yellow (kind of lite) or gray.
When the icon is yellow, it means that you never read this post before.
When the icon is gray, it means that the post was read before (by you).
Edit :
Here is the little leaf i was talking about
[Removed Broken Link] you can find the date and time of the post next to it.
 
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Thanks for all the help.
 

What is the meaning of "PF" in PF Sign?

"PF" in PF Sign stands for "plasma fibrinogen", which is a protein involved in the blood clotting process.

Is PF Sign related to any medical condition?

Yes, PF Sign is commonly seen in patients with liver diseases, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis. It may also be present in individuals with blood clotting disorders.

How is PF Sign detected and diagnosed?

PF Sign can be detected through a blood test that measures the levels of plasma fibrinogen. A high level of plasma fibrinogen may indicate a medical condition related to liver or blood clotting.

Is PF Sign treatable?

PF Sign itself is not a medical condition, but rather a sign of an underlying issue. Treatment for PF Sign depends on the underlying cause, such as managing a liver disease or addressing a blood clotting disorder.

Can PF Sign be prevented?

Since PF Sign is often a result of an underlying medical condition, it may not be preventable. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regularly monitoring liver and blood health can help prevent or manage conditions that may lead to PF Sign.

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