Spyridoula Maraka

endocrinologist and researcher #EvidenceBasedMedicine #PatientCenteredCare #Healthcaredelivery #thyroidpregnancy #UAMSEndocrinology

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

Pleased to share the publication of the new ATA guideline for #thyroid disease in #pregnancy. It was a privilege to serve on the committee and work with an exceptional group of colleagues whose expertise and dedication made this important effort possible. @UAMSEndo @VAWomenVets

[American Thyroid Association @AmThyroidAssn]

BREAKING - 2026 #ATA Guidelines for Thyroid Disease in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum released! 💡 Key highlights & discussion: https://t.co/Sjy8qhnexa #ThyroidEducation @thyroidjournal @clinicalthyroid

[Endocrine Society @TheEndoSociety]

We welcome 50 fellows to our first-ever Rare Disease Fellows Program! They will also be able to enjoy our pop-up store to bring home #endocrinology souvenirs. Many of these products will be sold at #ENDO2026, and in our online store: https://t.co/IoAUVGTQAm

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

This deeply resonates. As physicians, we’re often reminded—sometimes too late—that we are replaceable at work, but not in our families or our own lives.

We need to build teams and cultures that recognize this, and intentionally pass that message on to our trainees & colleagues.

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

"Medicine can have extraordinary meaning. But it cannot substitute for being present in your own life."

In #APieceofMyMind, a psychiatrist and residency program director reflects on an unexpected #LungCancer diagnosis.

https://t.co/V3Tae6P6mU

[UAMS Endocrinology @UAMSEndo]

Congrats to one of our first year fellows, Dr. Hussaini, for presenting her poster at the annual 2026 Obesity Medicine Association Annual Conference 2026 in San Diego, California! We are so proud of her! 👏💫

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

Happy National Doctor’s Day @UAMSEndo

[UAMS Health @uamshealth]

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬' 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is a day celebrated to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives & communities. Thank you to our many UAMS doctors for all you do for AR!🩺💖 https://t.co/WXd5mSk3dk

[UAMS Endocrinology @UAMSEndo]

Happy Match Day! 🎉 Congrats to all who matched, especially our seniors at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences! 99% matched, with 19% (31 seniors) heading into Internal Medicine. So proud of your hard work and dedication. Your future in healthcare is bright!👏

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

Congratulations to everyone who matched today! 🎉 Years of hard work and perseverance have led to this moment. For those who didn’t match this cycle: this is not the end of your journey. Stay resilient, seek mentorship, and keep moving forward 💪🏻
#MatchDay @UAMSEndo

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

We’ve launched an account for the UAMS Endocrinology Fellowship!
Follow @UAMSEndo for highlights from our #endocrinology fellows, #research, education, and life at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences @uamshealth

[UAMS Endocrinology @UAMSEndo]

Welcome to the official UAMS Endocrinology Fellowship Program page! We’re excited to share milestones, achievements, and the people who make our program shine. 🌟
#UAMS #UAMSendocrinology #EndoFellowship

[American Thyroid Association @AmThyroidAssn]

💜Celebrate International Women’s Day! We are sharing the journey of Bobbi Rath Smith, ATA's Executive Director & CEO from 2001–2020. https://t.co/MspZjtTXPU
Join the ATA's #Women in #Thyroidology (WIT) Community: https://t.co/uzWF3XEGM1
#IWD2026 @thyroidjournal @Sage_Publishing

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

Best evidence yet that GLP-1 drugs reduce the risk of substance abuse, from >600,00 US Veterans across alcohol, nicotine, opioid, cocaine, cannabis @bmj_latest
@zalaly @Miao_Cai_SLU
https://t.co/rcqUt0kY77

[Laura Boucai @LBoucai]

We do not find GLP-1RA to be associated with progression of differentiated thyroid cancer

https://t.co/CEkND6jQau

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

Another exciting year for #WomenInThyroidology @AmThyroidAssn @uamsendo Deadline for award nominations is 2/21/2026 🏆

https://t.co/KjSWSaO73b

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

These guideline meetings always remind me how powerful rigorous, respectful debate can be in shaping better patient care.
#EndocrineSociety Clinical Practice Guidelines @UAMSEndo @VHALITPAO

[Michael Weintraub, MD @MWeintraubMD]

Another fantastic @TheEndoSociety Clinical Practice Guideline meeting on #Obesity #Pharmacotherapy wrapped! ✅

Grateful for such thoughtful discussion and learning from each other's expertise 🤝🧠

Now onto finalizing the recommendations and drafting the manuscript — excited for the next phase of this work ✍️📄🚀

[UAMS Endocrinology @UAMSEndo]

Congratulations to our Program Director, Dr. Maraka, on her recent publication in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism! 🥳Click the link in our bio to read more! #UAMS #uamsendocrinology

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

Thrilled to receive a grant to study #levothyroxine overuse, the 3rd most prescribed medication in the US. Many prescriptions are unnecessary. Grateful for the support to tackle this important issue! @VAResearch @AmThyroidAssn @TheEndoSociety @TheAACE @vahsrd

[Eva Woodward, PhD @EvaWoodwardPhD]

New grant to curb overprescribing of a thyroid medicine and reduce variations in care across different patient groups as we do this. I am a co-Investigator on this led by fabulous @endofellow Dr. Maraka. #ImpSci #CTSAProgram

[Prof Derek O'Keeffe @Physicianeer]

Honoured to receive an Alumni Award from @MayoClinic the paragon of clinical medicine.

Grateful to my mentors, colleagues & patients who inspire me to keep pushing the boundaries of medicine & technology from bedside to bench to boardroom 🩺 💻 🏆

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

RT @KArnaoutakis: When Science Meets Home: Aligning Personal and Professional Life:

Superheroes offer lesson in science, altruism and unn…

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

#Research can be so much fun! Proud to have been part of this project @uamshealth along with @Physicianeer and @NaykkySinghO #UAMSEndocrinology

[UF Health @UFHealth]

Not all superheroes wear capes. An endocrinologist UF Health helped prove it. Its authors hope the seemingly silly study will serve a higher purpose: training the next generation of scientists. https://t.co/gHTQvuRoPa

[Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway @uniofgalway]

Researchers have finally answered one of pop culture’s most enduring questions: do all superheroes wear capes? 💥

A new study by researchers from University of Galway, University of Florida, and University of Arkansas reveals that altruism, not accessories, defines a true superhero.

🦸‍♀️ After analysing 97 characters from the top 25 highest-grossing superhero films, the study found that 98% of heroes share one trait: a mission to help others.

From Superman to frontline healthcare workers, it’s the commitment to the greater good that makes someone a hero, not their costume.

🧠 The study, published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science, also explores the impact of the “healthcare hero” narrative during COVID-19, including the risk of burnout.

💬 “Capes may look dramatic, but it’s altruism that truly defines a superhero.” – Dr Derek O’Keeffe, University of Galway.

Read the full study at the following link ➡️ https://t.co/uXvqVY9K1y

📸 Credit : Aengus McMahon

#Altruism #HealthcareHeroes #UniversityOfGalway #MedicalResearch #IrishResearch

[Spyridoula Maraka @endofellow]

Excited to share with you the results of "Discontinuation of #levothyroxine therapy in patients with subclinical #hypothyroidism: a pilot randomized clinical trial" @vahsrd. Link to full article: https://t.co/8tFBDuIV18