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Question:

If I am a woman over the age of 65 should I get a DEXA scan to screen for osteoporosis?

If I am a woman over the age of 50 but under the age of 65 and no history of previous osteoporotic fracture, no history of smoking or heavy drinking, and am not significantly underweight, should I get a DEXA scan to screen for osteoporosis?

Does my risk of dying go down by the number of steps I take per day?

Does evidence exist for Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for treating insomnia?

If I have depression and anxiety not adequately controlled by medications, does Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) help with symptoms of depression and anxiety more than a placebo?

Does the good effects of eating more fruits and vegetables offset the bad effects of eating a lot of meat?

If I have osteoporosis and have had a previous bone fracture from osteoporosis, does taking a medication like Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) really help reduce bone fracture in the future more than a placebo pill?

If I have osteoporosis and have never had a previous bone fracture, does taking a medication like Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) really help reduce bone fractures in the future more than a placebo pill?

Do antidepressants help relieve my symptoms of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) more than a placebo pill?

If I have atrial fibrillation, do new oral anticoagulants (Xarelto, Pradaxa, Eliquis, Lixiana) reduce strokes but cause more stomach bleeding than warfarin?

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