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What is Bone Density Scan?

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A bone density scan allows for the early detection of osteoporosis and bone loss. Special X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals, collectively known as bone mineral content, are packed into a segment of bone. The higher the mineral content, the denser the bone.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Osteoporosis 56 12
General health 41 3
Increase effect of another treatment 10 0
Diagnostic assessment 6 0
Osteopenia 6 1
Pain in hip(s) 4 0

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  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 18

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bone Density Scan

Side effect Patients Percentage
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 17
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 2
Not at all hard to take 16
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 1
$50-99 0
$25-49 1
< $25 4
Not specified 12
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2 patient evaluations for Bone Density Scan

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May 9, 2010 (Started Jan 01, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for osteoporosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 23, 2009 (Started )

  • Effectiveness
    None (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
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Cost: < $25 monthly
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