Cureus Collections

Curated to spotlight peer-reviewed research on specialized medical topics, Cureus Collections make it easier to explore, share, and contribute to focused areas of study. We group related articles to enhance visibility, foster collaboration, and advance knowledge within the medical community.

Collections Update: Expanding Across Medical Specialties

Cureus Collections provide focused research hubs that facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and scientific advancement. As researchers continue to submit emerging topics, new collections are launched across a wide range of medical specialties. Explore existing collections or apply to submit your own to support the growth of open-access research.

Infection Prevention and Control

This collection explores topics surrounding infection prevention and control, hospital epidemiology, and patient safety. Key areas of focus include…read more.

AI-Assisted Diagnostics

This collection examines the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the domain of medical diagnostics. The collection aims to…read more.

Cureus Channels

The efficient, low-cost publication platform that every academic department, med school and medical society needs.

Cureus Channels shine a powerful spotlight on your organization, elevating your brand by showcasing peer-reviewed research and valuable clinical insights to a highly engaged, professional audience.

Proceedings of the UCSD Department of Medicine

Mission: To accelerate the improvement of health by rapidly disseminating rigorous, real‑world, and translational scholarship from the Department of Medicine, advancing patient care, equity, and education through open, ethical, and reproducible science.

Stay in the Loop with the Cureus Notification Center

The Cureus notification center is your go-to place for everything that matters, bringing important updates, reminders, and opportunities into one clear, easy-to-navigate space. Whether you’re an author, reviewer, editor, or reader, notifications will ensure that you stay informed, focused, and on track at every stage of the publishing journey.

Instead of juggling emails or worrying about missing something important, the notification center keeps all key updates in one place so you can quickly see what needs your attention, track progress on your work, and discover new ways to engage with the Cureus community.

What you’ll find in your notifications

Notifications are personalized based on your role and activity, and may include:

• Author updates
  • Stay on top of submission status changes, revision requests, peer review completion, and publishing milestones.
• Reviewer and editor notifications
  • Receive invitations, reminders, and confirmations so you never miss an opportunity to contribute.
• Channel and collection activity
  • Editors and curators can easily follow new submissions and track progress across their channels or collections.
• Engagement and program alerts
  • Learn about referral opportunities, achievements, and important platform updates designed to help you get more out of Cureus.

Each notification is clearly categorized and prioritized, so urgent actions appear first while informational and celebratory updates are still easy to find when you’re ready for them.

These improvements make it easier to stay organized and focus on what matters most.

Peer Review Page

Cureus peer review is designed to be transparent, fast, and efficient, without compromising quality or integrity.

By combining smart reviewer matching, clear editorial guidance, and technology-supported workflows, Cureus helps authors receive thoughtful, constructive feedback while significantly reducing time to decision.

Key elements of the Cureus peer review process include:

• Smart reviewer matching aligning submissions with reviewers based on keywords, expertise, and specialty
• Structured review tools enabling reviewers to provide focused, actionable feedback directly within the manuscript
• Clear editorial assessment ensuring each article meets scientific, ethical, and publication standards
• Efficient timelines supporting a median peer review time of 10 days and a median publication time of approximately 26 days

This approach supports meaningful collaboration between authors, reviewers, and editors, helping research move forward faster while maintaining rigorous standards.

Share your latest research with the Cureus community.

Picture Prognosis: What’s Your Diagnosis?

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A 74-year-old woman undergoing oral surgery under general anesthesia develops sudden right-sided neck swelling and crepitus during nasotracheal intubation. Multiple NTI attempts were made with resistance. Postoperative CT shows extensive cervical subcutaneous emphysema with pneumomediastinum. Hemodynamics remain stable. What is the most likely cause?