Rajesh Jain MD
@rkjainmd.bsky.social
Endocrinologist at UChicago Medicine, focused on metabolic bone disease. Program Director, Endocrinology Fellowship Program
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How many people in the US would be eligible for osteoporosis therapy if FRAX were race neutral vs the current FRAX? This paper tries to answer this question using NHANES data! #EndoSky #osteoporosis
How many people in the US would be eligible for osteoporosis therapy if FRAX were race neutral vs the current FRAX? This paper tries to answer this question using NHANES data! #EndoSky #osteoporosis
Changes in treatment eligibility with race-neutral US FRAX would be modest: estimates using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) - Osteoporosis International
Summary To understand the effects of removing race from fracture calculators, we analyzed the changes in osteoporosis treatment eligibility between race-specific and race-neutral FRAX in NHANES. Overa...
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December 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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How many people in the US would be eligible for osteoporosis therapy if FRAX were race neutral vs the current FRAX? This paper tries to answer this question using NHANES data! #EndoSky #osteoporosis
How many people in the US would be eligible for osteoporosis therapy if FRAX were race neutral vs the current FRAX? This paper tries to answer this question using NHANES data! #EndoSky #osteoporosis
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🤍 Today is #GivingTuesday!
Your donation helps #FundTheFuture of bone and mineral research. In 2025, donors supported eight scholars — fueling careers and breakthroughs.
Let’s make 2026 even more impactful!
Donate now 👉 www.asbmr.org/donations
Your donation helps #FundTheFuture of bone and mineral research. In 2025, donors supported eight scholars — fueling careers and breakthroughs.
Let’s make 2026 even more impactful!
Donate now 👉 www.asbmr.org/donations
December 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🤍 Today is #GivingTuesday!
Your donation helps #FundTheFuture of bone and mineral research. In 2025, donors supported eight scholars — fueling careers and breakthroughs.
Let’s make 2026 even more impactful!
Donate now 👉 www.asbmr.org/donations
Your donation helps #FundTheFuture of bone and mineral research. In 2025, donors supported eight scholars — fueling careers and breakthroughs.
Let’s make 2026 even more impactful!
Donate now 👉 www.asbmr.org/donations
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How a mattress sensor and smartwatch confirmation led to a patient's diagnosis of complete heart block and need for a pacemaker @nejm.org www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
How a mattress sensor and smartwatch confirmation led to a patient's diagnosis of complete heart block and need for a pacemaker @nejm.org www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Check out our review on osteoporosis and race in #JCEM @endosocjournals.bsky.social
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November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Check out our review on osteoporosis and race in #JCEM @endosocjournals.bsky.social
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Before ACA, I regularly had patients who bought insurance they thought was "best for them". I've seen $50k annual max, $500k lifetime max, plans w/ no Rx coverage, plans *carving out* cancer treatment, plans that denied leukemia treatment because prior iron deficiency anemia was a pre-existing. /1
Dr Oz: "If you had a check in the mail, you could buy the insurance you thought was best for you"
November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Before ACA, I regularly had patients who bought insurance they thought was "best for them". I've seen $50k annual max, $500k lifetime max, plans w/ no Rx coverage, plans *carving out* cancer treatment, plans that denied leukemia treatment because prior iron deficiency anemia was a pre-existing. /1
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The FDA has announced its intention to remove black box warnings from menopause hormone therapy products. ASBMR applauds the FDA’s leadership surrounding this topic, which will increase access to medications that prevent bone loss.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The FDA has announced its intention to remove black box warnings from menopause hormone therapy products. ASBMR applauds the FDA’s leadership surrounding this topic, which will increase access to medications that prevent bone loss.
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In the ATTAIN-1 phase 3, randomized trial, the use of orforglipron, an oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, led to significant mean body-weight reductions in patients with #obesity, as compared with placebo. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4n1nSl2
#MedSky #EndoSky
#MedSky #EndoSky
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In the ATTAIN-1 phase 3, randomized trial, the use of orforglipron, an oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, led to significant mean body-weight reductions in patients with #obesity, as compared with placebo. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4n1nSl2
#MedSky #EndoSky
#MedSky #EndoSky
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RCT: Patients with #AFib who continued their usual caffeinated coffee intake after cardioversion experienced less recurrence of AF or atrial flutter compared to those who abstained from coffee and caffeine.
#AHA25 @ahascience.bsky.social
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#AHA25 @ahascience.bsky.social
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November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
RCT: Patients with #AFib who continued their usual caffeinated coffee intake after cardioversion experienced less recurrence of AF or atrial flutter compared to those who abstained from coffee and caffeine.
#AHA25 @ahascience.bsky.social
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#AHA25 @ahascience.bsky.social
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🎬 Missed the ASBMR 2025 Annual Meeting in Seattle?
Good news — meeting recordings are now available!
Log in to the Education Resource Center to catch up on the latest in bone and mineral research.
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Good news — meeting recordings are now available!
Log in to the Education Resource Center to catch up on the latest in bone and mineral research.
www.asbmr.org/education-re...
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🎬 Missed the ASBMR 2025 Annual Meeting in Seattle?
Good news — meeting recordings are now available!
Log in to the Education Resource Center to catch up on the latest in bone and mineral research.
www.asbmr.org/education-re...
Good news — meeting recordings are now available!
Log in to the Education Resource Center to catch up on the latest in bone and mineral research.
www.asbmr.org/education-re...
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Although fracture risk is often lower in osteopenic women than in those with #osteoporosis, their greater number means that most fractures occur in osteopenic individuals www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#osteopenia #BoneHealth
#MedSky #EndoSky #RheumSky
#osteopenia #BoneHealth
#MedSky #EndoSky #RheumSky
Osteopenia: a key target for fracture prevention
Osteopenia was originally a qualitative term denoting bone that appeared to be less
dense on radiographs. Since 1994, it has also had the quantitative meaning of a bone
mineral density (BMD) T-score b...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Although fracture risk is often lower in osteopenic women than in those with #osteoporosis, their greater number means that most fractures occur in osteopenic individuals www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#osteopenia #BoneHealth
#MedSky #EndoSky #RheumSky
#osteopenia #BoneHealth
#MedSky #EndoSky #RheumSky
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Cushing’s Hub Editorial Board is delighted to announce Dr Stefano Testa as the winner of Cushing’s Hub Competition 2025! His case highlighting a rare presentation of ACTH-independent CS originating from an ovarian tumour will be available as an e-learning module later this year: go.sn.pub/r2to9x
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Cushing’s Hub Editorial Board is delighted to announce Dr Stefano Testa as the winner of Cushing’s Hub Competition 2025! His case highlighting a rare presentation of ACTH-independent CS originating from an ovarian tumour will be available as an e-learning module later this year: go.sn.pub/r2to9x
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Curious about how weight loss strategies affect bone health in patients with obesity? Check out this recent review article published in #JBMR @asbmr.bsky.social
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Effects of weight-loss interventions on bone health in people living with obesity
Abstract. Strategies to reduce weight in people living with obesity (PwO) include calorie restriction, metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), and anti-obes
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October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Curious about how weight loss strategies affect bone health in patients with obesity? Check out this recent review article published in #JBMR @asbmr.bsky.social
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The most important thing to know about protein is that it just doesn't matter very much.
(Exception is if you don't get the minimum, but protein deficiency is uncommon in the US.)
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(Exception is if you don't get the minimum, but protein deficiency is uncommon in the US.)
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Column | Everything is protein, but protein isn’t everything. Here’s what to know.
We’re being inundated with protein. There’s more to the muscle mass and weight loss equation.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The most important thing to know about protein is that it just doesn't matter very much.
(Exception is if you don't get the minimum, but protein deficiency is uncommon in the US.)
www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/10...
(Exception is if you don't get the minimum, but protein deficiency is uncommon in the US.)
www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/10...
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Do we burn more total calories with regular exercise, or do we compensate for the expenditure by using fewer calories for resting metabolism (a la @hermanpontzer.bsky.social's book BURN)?
Good news! New study says we burn more calories!
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Good news! New study says we burn more calories!
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October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Do we burn more total calories with regular exercise, or do we compensate for the expenditure by using fewer calories for resting metabolism (a la @hermanpontzer.bsky.social's book BURN)?
Good news! New study says we burn more calories!
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Good news! New study says we burn more calories!
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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In the lab with our #whitesneakers to raise awareness for #WorldOsteoporosisDay. We are proud to dedicate our efforts to better understanding bone diseases. Take steps for bone health White Sneakers campaign! @asbmr.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
In the lab with our #whitesneakers to raise awareness for #WorldOsteoporosisDay. We are proud to dedicate our efforts to better understanding bone diseases. Take steps for bone health White Sneakers campaign! @asbmr.bsky.social
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On #WorldOsteoporosisDay, I’m recognizing the scientists working to prevent and treat this disease. Support their efforts by donating to the ASBMR Fund for Research & Education. Your gift helps protect lives through science.
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Donations - American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
A society established to bring together clinical, basic, & translational scientists who are involved in the study of bone, mineral, & musculoskeletal research.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
On #WorldOsteoporosisDay, I’m recognizing the scientists working to prevent and treat this disease. Support their efforts by donating to the ASBMR Fund for Research & Education. Your gift helps protect lives through science.
www.asbmr.org/donations
www.asbmr.org/donations
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Beautiful day to get out there with my #whitesneakers to #takesteps for #WorldOsteoporosisDay! Join the StepUp Challenge (QR code), track your steps, and check out www.asbmr.org/advocacy/wor... to learn more about how osteoporosis may affect you and those aroud you. @asbmr.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Beautiful day to get out there with my #whitesneakers to #takesteps for #WorldOsteoporosisDay! Join the StepUp Challenge (QR code), track your steps, and check out www.asbmr.org/advocacy/wor... to learn more about how osteoporosis may affect you and those aroud you. @asbmr.bsky.social
Wow! Amy Poehler, one of the funniest people alive and dropping some knowledge!!
🦴 Bone health is having a moment! #AmyPoehler dropped some osteoporosis awareness earlier this year.
In honor of #WorldOsteoporosisDay this month, we want to spotlight celebs who speak on bone health. 💬 Who’s your fave?
More in #LasCulturistas full ep: youtu.be/6Ab3vaatghk
In honor of #WorldOsteoporosisDay this month, we want to spotlight celebs who speak on bone health. 💬 Who’s your fave?
More in #LasCulturistas full ep: youtu.be/6Ab3vaatghk
October 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Wow! Amy Poehler, one of the funniest people alive and dropping some knowledge!!
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My #WhiteSneakers are on, and I am taking steps for bone health with @asbmr.bsky.social! Join me in raising awareness this #WorldOsteoporosisDay. Share your #WhiteSneakers moment! 🦴
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My #WhiteSneakers are on, and I am taking steps for bone health with @asbmr.bsky.social! Join me in raising awareness this #WorldOsteoporosisDay. Share your #WhiteSneakers moment! 🦴
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To mark #WorldOsteoporosisDay, we’re highlighting science that’s shaping the future of bone health.
JBMR®’s Osteoporosis Awareness Special Collection features recent, peer-reviewed research on prevention, treatment and innovation in osteoporosis care.
Explore: academic.oup.com/jbmr/pages/a...
JBMR®’s Osteoporosis Awareness Special Collection features recent, peer-reviewed research on prevention, treatment and innovation in osteoporosis care.
Explore: academic.oup.com/jbmr/pages/a...
October 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
To mark #WorldOsteoporosisDay, we’re highlighting science that’s shaping the future of bone health.
JBMR®’s Osteoporosis Awareness Special Collection features recent, peer-reviewed research on prevention, treatment and innovation in osteoporosis care.
Explore: academic.oup.com/jbmr/pages/a...
JBMR®’s Osteoporosis Awareness Special Collection features recent, peer-reviewed research on prevention, treatment and innovation in osteoporosis care.
Explore: academic.oup.com/jbmr/pages/a...
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👟 This #WorldOsteoporosisDay, I’m taking steps for bone health with @asbmr.bsky.social's Step Challenge!
White sneakers on, now it’s your turn.
✅ Share your sneakers and tag @ASBMR
✅ Join the challenge join.thestepupapp.com/0yUeWH
✅ Walk for stronger bones (and maybe win prizes!)
Let’s move!
White sneakers on, now it’s your turn.
✅ Share your sneakers and tag @ASBMR
✅ Join the challenge join.thestepupapp.com/0yUeWH
✅ Walk for stronger bones (and maybe win prizes!)
Let’s move!
Join 'World Osteoporosis Day' on StepUp
Track steps with friends & be more active together!
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October 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
👟 This #WorldOsteoporosisDay, I’m taking steps for bone health with @asbmr.bsky.social's Step Challenge!
White sneakers on, now it’s your turn.
✅ Share your sneakers and tag @ASBMR
✅ Join the challenge join.thestepupapp.com/0yUeWH
✅ Walk for stronger bones (and maybe win prizes!)
Let’s move!
White sneakers on, now it’s your turn.
✅ Share your sneakers and tag @ASBMR
✅ Join the challenge join.thestepupapp.com/0yUeWH
✅ Walk for stronger bones (and maybe win prizes!)
Let’s move!
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This #WorldOsteoporosisDay, consider supporting the science that protects lives.
A donation to the ASBMR Fund for Research and Education helps the researchers working to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
Let’s move science forward — together.
#StepUpForBoneHealth
🔗 Donate: www.asbmr.org/donations
A donation to the ASBMR Fund for Research and Education helps the researchers working to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
Let’s move science forward — together.
#StepUpForBoneHealth
🔗 Donate: www.asbmr.org/donations
October 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This #WorldOsteoporosisDay, consider supporting the science that protects lives.
A donation to the ASBMR Fund for Research and Education helps the researchers working to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
Let’s move science forward — together.
#StepUpForBoneHealth
🔗 Donate: www.asbmr.org/donations
A donation to the ASBMR Fund for Research and Education helps the researchers working to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
Let’s move science forward — together.
#StepUpForBoneHealth
🔗 Donate: www.asbmr.org/donations
Reposted by Rajesh Jain MD
Congratulations to @jboerckel.bsky.social (@PennOrtho), recipient of the 2025 @asbmr.bsky.social Fuller Albright Award! @pennmedicine.bsky.social @pennengineering.bsky.social @McKayLaboratory @Penn_PCMD tinyurl.com/ytnwkdxe
October 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Congratulations to @jboerckel.bsky.social (@PennOrtho), recipient of the 2025 @asbmr.bsky.social Fuller Albright Award! @pennmedicine.bsky.social @pennengineering.bsky.social @McKayLaboratory @Penn_PCMD tinyurl.com/ytnwkdxe
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Lena Sun at the Washington Post reports that this important team at CDC has been rehired.
These large national cohorts provided data that supported healthcare policymaking across the public and private sectors. They were some of the most important works that only CDC was able to perform - and execute well - as a nationally representative survey.
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CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off
NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes, and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Lena Sun at the Washington Post reports that this important team at CDC has been rehired.
Reposted by Rajesh Jain MD
These large national cohorts provided data that supported healthcare policymaking across the public and private sectors. They were some of the most important works that only CDC was able to perform - and execute well - as a nationally representative survey.
www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c...
www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c...
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off
NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes, and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.
www.statnews.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
These large national cohorts provided data that supported healthcare policymaking across the public and private sectors. They were some of the most important works that only CDC was able to perform - and execute well - as a nationally representative survey.
www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c...
www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c...