Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research on the effects of collagen type II in people with RA shows conflicting results. Some research shows that taking collagen type II by mouth for 3 months reduces joint pain, swelling, and time to walk 15 meters in people with RA.
Shares 85. The quad screen test is a maternal blood screening test that looks for four specific substances: AFP, hCG, Estriol, and Inhibin-A. AFP: alpha-fetoprotein is a protein that is produced by the fetus. hCG: human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone produced within the placenta.
The quad screen is done in the second trimester, usually between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. Ideally, the test should be performed in conjunction with first-trimester screening tests. This combination is known as integrated or sequential screening.