Niki Karavitaki
@karavitakin.bsky.social
Professor of Endocrinology. Passionate about Pituitary gland - tries to understand it with her research for the benefit of patients. Loves Crete.
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/metabolism-systems/karavitaki-niki
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/metabolism-systems/karavitaki-niki
Paper just out at EJE - open access - doi.org/10.1093/ejen...
“Pituitary adenomas in older patients - approaches, challenges and future directions”
An important topic given the increase in ageing population
European multinational collaborative work - Many thanks to my co-authors!
“Pituitary adenomas in older patients - approaches, challenges and future directions”
An important topic given the increase in ageing population
European multinational collaborative work - Many thanks to my co-authors!
September 25, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Paper just out at EJE - open access - doi.org/10.1093/ejen...
“Pituitary adenomas in older patients - approaches, challenges and future directions”
An important topic given the increase in ageing population
European multinational collaborative work - Many thanks to my co-authors!
“Pituitary adenomas in older patients - approaches, challenges and future directions”
An important topic given the increase in ageing population
European multinational collaborative work - Many thanks to my co-authors!
Reposted by Niki Karavitaki
On behalf of the EYRC, Dr Mirela-Diana Ilie interviewed Professor Niki Karavitaki in January 2026.
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June 9, 2026 at 1:12 AM
On behalf of the EYRC, Dr Mirela-Diana Ilie interviewed Professor Niki Karavitaki in January 2026.
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EndoCompass Research Roadmap – Directions for the Future of Endocrine Science now out
ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/r...
Press Release
www.ese-hormones.org/news/press-r...
Honoured to have led the Pituitary chapter with my basic science colleague @justocastano.bsky.social. Thanks to all contributors!
ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/r...
Press Release
www.ese-hormones.org/news/press-r...
Honoured to have led the Pituitary chapter with my basic science colleague @justocastano.bsky.social. Thanks to all contributors!
The EndoCompass Project: Research Roadmap for Better Hormone Health
Information on the development and objectives of the EndoCompass Project, which outlines specific research needs and opportunities related to endocrine health and disease.
ese-hormones.org
October 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
EndoCompass Research Roadmap – Directions for the Future of Endocrine Science now out
ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/r...
Press Release
www.ese-hormones.org/news/press-r...
Honoured to have led the Pituitary chapter with my basic science colleague @justocastano.bsky.social. Thanks to all contributors!
ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/r...
Press Release
www.ese-hormones.org/news/press-r...
Honoured to have led the Pituitary chapter with my basic science colleague @justocastano.bsky.social. Thanks to all contributors!
Burden of arthropathy in patients with acromegaly and impact on health services - paper is out - large collaborative UK study - congratulations to the Leeds team for leading on this!
March 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Burden of arthropathy in patients with acromegaly and impact on health services - paper is out - large collaborative UK study - congratulations to the Leeds team for leading on this!
European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) joint clinical practice guidance for healthcare transition from paediatric to adult endocrine care url: academic.oup.com/ejendo/artic...
European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) joint clinical practice guidance for healthcare transition from paediatric to adult endocrine care
AbstractBackground. The transition from paediatric to adult healthcare is a critical period for young individuals with endocrine conditions. Despite numero
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March 6, 2026 at 8:25 AM
European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) joint clinical practice guidance for healthcare transition from paediatric to adult endocrine care url: academic.oup.com/ejendo/artic...
Immensely honoured to receive the 2026 Dorothy Hodgkin Medal for Research Excellence (Clinical) from the Society for Endocrinology. Grateful to the so many who inspired me and to the very many who I had the joy to work with during this journey!
March 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Immensely honoured to receive the 2026 Dorothy Hodgkin Medal for Research Excellence (Clinical) from the Society for Endocrinology. Grateful to the so many who inspired me and to the very many who I had the joy to work with during this journey!
SAVE THE DATE! 11th Birmingham Pituitary Preceptorship International Meeting, Saturday 25th April 2026 online.
Lectures, case-based learning, MCQs, quizzes. Link for registration and programme:
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Lectures, case-based learning, MCQs, quizzes. Link for registration and programme:
hospitalcharity.org/products/10t...
February 10, 2026 at 7:10 PM
SAVE THE DATE! 11th Birmingham Pituitary Preceptorship International Meeting, Saturday 25th April 2026 online.
Lectures, case-based learning, MCQs, quizzes. Link for registration and programme:
hospitalcharity.org/products/10t...
Lectures, case-based learning, MCQs, quizzes. Link for registration and programme:
hospitalcharity.org/products/10t...
Reposted by Niki Karavitaki
Rare Endocrine Disease (RED) Fellows Program | Nominate a fellow by Monday, March 2 to equip them with the practical skills needed to improve outcomes for people living with rare endocrine diseases: bit.ly/4r5S7cD #endocrinology #EndoSky
February 10, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Rare Endocrine Disease (RED) Fellows Program | Nominate a fellow by Monday, March 2 to equip them with the practical skills needed to improve outcomes for people living with rare endocrine diseases: bit.ly/4r5S7cD #endocrinology #EndoSky
Swiss Society for Endocrinology and Diabetology (SGED) Annual Meeting 2025: Great meeting in Lucerne. Thanks to the so active SGED for inviting me. Also, a lovely opportunity to meet with good friends again!
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Swiss Society for Endocrinology and Diabetology (SGED) Annual Meeting 2025: Great meeting in Lucerne. Thanks to the so active SGED for inviting me. Also, a lovely opportunity to meet with good friends again!
Honoured and thrilled to have been appointed a Trustee of the Pituitary Foundation, the UK’s leading pituitary support charity. Unique opportunity to serve the pituitary community.
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Honoured and thrilled to have been appointed a Trustee of the Pituitary Foundation, the UK’s leading pituitary support charity. Unique opportunity to serve the pituitary community.
Reposted by Niki Karavitaki
We are proud to be represented at @endobridge.bsky.social 2025! Day one was highlighted by distinguished member leaders, John Newell-Price, MD, PhD; Ursula Kaiser, MD; @karavitakin.bsky.social; @garydouglashammer.bsky.social ; Mirjam Christ-Crain; and AJ van Der Lely. #endocrinology #EndoSky
October 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We are proud to be represented at @endobridge.bsky.social 2025! Day one was highlighted by distinguished member leaders, John Newell-Price, MD, PhD; Ursula Kaiser, MD; @karavitakin.bsky.social; @garydouglashammer.bsky.social ; Mirjam Christ-Crain; and AJ van Der Lely. #endocrinology #EndoSky
EndoCompass Research Roadmap – Directions for the Future of Endocrine Science now out
ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/r...
Press Release
www.ese-hormones.org/news/press-r...
Honoured to have led the Pituitary chapter with my basic science colleague @justocastano.bsky.social. Thanks to all contributors!
ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/r...
Press Release
www.ese-hormones.org/news/press-r...
Honoured to have led the Pituitary chapter with my basic science colleague @justocastano.bsky.social. Thanks to all contributors!
The EndoCompass Project: Research Roadmap for Better Hormone Health
Information on the development and objectives of the EndoCompass Project, which outlines specific research needs and opportunities related to endocrine health and disease.
ese-hormones.org
October 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
EndoCompass Research Roadmap – Directions for the Future of Endocrine Science now out
ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/r...
Press Release
www.ese-hormones.org/news/press-r...
Honoured to have led the Pituitary chapter with my basic science colleague @justocastano.bsky.social. Thanks to all contributors!
ese-hormones.org/what-we-do/r...
Press Release
www.ese-hormones.org/news/press-r...
Honoured to have led the Pituitary chapter with my basic science colleague @justocastano.bsky.social. Thanks to all contributors!
Paper just out, open access. Mortality in craniopharyngiomas: unfortunately, standardized mortality ratios remain elevated. Care of the patients needs more attention & improvements. Many thanks to the co-authors! doi.org/10.1016/j.be...
Redirecting
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October 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Paper just out, open access. Mortality in craniopharyngiomas: unfortunately, standardized mortality ratios remain elevated. Care of the patients needs more attention & improvements. Many thanks to the co-authors! doi.org/10.1016/j.be...
Just out! Our review on ectopic craniopharyngiomas…when already challenging tumours become more perplexing! Thanks to all co-authors!
doi.org/10.1016/j.be...
doi.org/10.1016/j.be...
October 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Just out! Our review on ectopic craniopharyngiomas…when already challenging tumours become more perplexing! Thanks to all co-authors!
doi.org/10.1016/j.be...
doi.org/10.1016/j.be...
2028 in Crete Greece! Massive excitement for the 3 Cretan Chairs! Many thanks to ENEA Executive Committee for choosing our proposal! Well done Evi Xekouki!
May 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
2028 in Crete Greece! Massive excitement for the 3 Cretan Chairs! Many thanks to ENEA Executive Committee for choosing our proposal! Well done Evi Xekouki!
Very enjoyable & interactive event today with attendees beyond West Midlands. Empowering patients through education & actively listening to them is in the heart of Birmingham Pituitary Team. Grateful for the discussions and suggestions on our research @pituitaryorg.bsky.social @uhbtrust.bsky.social
May 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Very enjoyable & interactive event today with attendees beyond West Midlands. Empowering patients through education & actively listening to them is in the heart of Birmingham Pituitary Team. Grateful for the discussions and suggestions on our research @pituitaryorg.bsky.social @uhbtrust.bsky.social
Paper is out Open access doi.org/10.1093/ejen...
UK cohort of conservatively managed non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas Data guiding clinical practice. Many thanks to all collaborators! @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
UK cohort of conservatively managed non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas Data guiding clinical practice. Many thanks to all collaborators! @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Paper is out Open access doi.org/10.1093/ejen...
UK cohort of conservatively managed non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas Data guiding clinical practice. Many thanks to all collaborators! @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
UK cohort of conservatively managed non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas Data guiding clinical practice. Many thanks to all collaborators! @endocrinesociety.bsky.social
Our next Pituitary Patient Open Morning is coming – Saturday 17th May. Covering various topics: headaches, male fertility, copying after pituitary surgery. Registrations are still open. @pituitaryorg.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Our next Pituitary Patient Open Morning is coming – Saturday 17th May. Covering various topics: headaches, male fertility, copying after pituitary surgery. Registrations are still open. @pituitaryorg.bsky.social
Our Joint Pituitary Symposium with the Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists has just finished! Already 3 years running - platform for productive interactions/collaboration with our colleagues and friends in Sri Lanka. Many thanks
@EndoCollege_SL & to our Bham Pituitary team!
@uhbtrust.bsky.social
@EndoCollege_SL & to our Bham Pituitary team!
@uhbtrust.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Our Joint Pituitary Symposium with the Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists has just finished! Already 3 years running - platform for productive interactions/collaboration with our colleagues and friends in Sri Lanka. Many thanks
@EndoCollege_SL & to our Bham Pituitary team!
@uhbtrust.bsky.social
@EndoCollege_SL & to our Bham Pituitary team!
@uhbtrust.bsky.social
Our paper is out! Responses of patients with pituitary adenoma treated or not with dopamine agonist in two instruments/questionnaires applied in clinical practice for assessing impulse control disorders. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Impulse control disorders in patients with pituitary adenoma managed with or without dopamine agonists: a cross-sectional study from a UK centre - Pituitary
Purpose Studies from various countries raise concerns on the association between dopamine agonist (DA) treatment and impulse control disorders (ICDs) in patients with pituitary adenomas. We investigat...
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April 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Our paper is out! Responses of patients with pituitary adenoma treated or not with dopamine agonist in two instruments/questionnaires applied in clinical practice for assessing impulse control disorders. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Caring for patients experiencing homelessness
BMJ 2025; 388 doi: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-... (Published 31 March 2025)
BMJ 2025; 388 doi: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-... (Published 31 March 2025)
April 15, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Caring for patients experiencing homelessness
BMJ 2025; 388 doi: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-... (Published 31 March 2025)
BMJ 2025; 388 doi: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-... (Published 31 March 2025)
ENP98: Opioids and the Endocrine System www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp9...
ENP98: Opioids and the Endocrine System
Host Aaron Lohr talks with Niki Karavitaki, MD, PhD, from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom about the Endocrine Society’s recently published scientific statement titled, “Exogenous Op...
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March 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
ENP98: Opioids and the Endocrine System www.endocrine.org/podcast/enp9...
March 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Thromboprophylaxis in patients with endogenous Cushing's remains a hot topic. Our just released Position Statement is available at DOI: 10.1093/ejendo/lvaf017
March 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Thromboprophylaxis in patients with endogenous Cushing's remains a hot topic. Our just released Position Statement is available at DOI: 10.1093/ejendo/lvaf017