Despite the recognized role of genetics in disc degeneration, it does not fully explain a large number of cases, especially disc degeneration of the lower lumbar spine. Spine
A study showed that black parents were more likely than white parents to distrust medical research, which may present a barrier to enrolling minority children in research studies. Medscape Medical News
The performance of the Sweet 16 is "equivalent or superior" to that of the Mini-Mental State Examination and is simpler to administer, the developers say. Medscape Medical News
A diet high in saturated and monounsaturated fats decreases sperm quality, although a diet high in healthier fatty acids appears to improve sperm morphology. Medscape Medical News