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Collagen, once relegated to cosmetic marketing, now shows potential as a legitimate adjunct in the prevention or management of age-related decline in connective tissue integrity.

“Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) affects far more than skin; it impacts confidence, emotional well-being and relationships during a formative period for many pediatric patients.” – Brindley Brooks, Founder & CEO, HS Connect.

“The increased risk of NAION with Wegovy is due to the higher dosage of semaglutide…the difference between the two dosages and the rates of NAION may indicate a dose-dependent increase in risk.” – Benjamin Bert, MD

“These findings support the role of OCTA as an adjunctive tool for monitoring [hydroxychloroquine-induced] retinal changes, while further longitudinal studies are needed to clarify its predictive value.” – Study authors

Early treatment phases may transiently promote immune activation, whereas sustained therapy, by reducing BMI and lowering systemic inflammation, may mitigate this effect.

Although most studies indicated a positive trend of yogurt intake on bone health, the evidence was insufficient to support that yogurt intake helps in BMD improvements or fracture prevention in adults.