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.
Results. Your health care provider will use your age, race and the results of the quad screen to gauge your risk of carrying a baby who has certain chromosomal conditions or neural tube defects. Other factors â such as your personal or family health history â also might affect your risk. Quad screen results are given as a probability, such as a 1 in 5,000 risk of carrying a baby who has Down syndrome. Generally, the test is considered positive if the risk is 1 in 250 to 1 in 300.