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Latest Highlighted Dentistry & Oral Medicine Articles
We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published obstetrics & gynecology articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think! Now you can subscribe and unsubscribe to several specialty digests and the “Most Popular” digest by visiting your author profile.
May 31, 2023
Latest Highlighted Pathology Articles
We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published pathology articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think! Now you can subscribe and unsubscribe to several specialty digests and the “Most Popular” digest by visiting your email preferences page.
May 31, 2023
Latest Highlighted Endocrinology Articles
We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published endocrinology articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think! Now you can subscribe and unsubscribe to several specialty digests and the “Most Popular” digest by visiting your email preferences page.
May 31, 2023
Latest Highlighted Psychiatry & Psychology Articles
We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published psychiatry & psychology articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think! Now you can subscribe and unsubscribe to several specialty digests and the “Most Popular” digest by visiting your email preferences page.
May 31, 2023
Psychoactive Drug Treatment Submissions
We’d like to thank all of the authors who participated in our “Therapeutic Psychoactive Drug Treatments” call for submissions. Once thought to be a dangerous and taboo part of counterculture, psychoactive drugs are gaining mainstream acceptance in the medical community. Several states and cities in the United States and countries around the world are beginning to legalize or decriminalize psilocybin and other psychoactive drugs for therapeutic or medicinal purposes. (1) Click below to view the articles published on this topic, and stay on the lookout for new calls for article submissions on major clinical topics.
May 19, 2023
Brain Awareness Article Submissions
Authors submitted research regarding Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s, as well as neurological and neuropsychological disorders. We'd like to thank all of the authors who participated in this call for articles. Stay on the lookout for new calls for article submissions on major clinical topics.
May 19, 2023
Score and Comment on Articles from our ChatGPT Contest
We recently hosted a call for submissions contest for case reports, but our authors didn’t submit alone. They had help from ChatGPT, the cutting-edge language model trained to assist with natural language processing. With ChatGPT's assistance, authors have submitted detailed case reports. Now, we're curious - do you think there's a place for ChatGPT in medical publishing? Does this technology have the potential to revolutionize the way we approach medical research and publishing or could this lead us down a dangerous path? We invite you to read the published articles (more are on the way) and see for yourself. We would love to hear your thoughts on this exciting topic, so please read, rate (using our SIQ scoring system), and comment on the case reports. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to discussing the future of medical publishing with you.
May 19, 2023
The Wall of Shame and Recentering the Focus on the Academic Record
Let’s talk about the Wall of Shame. As a peer-reviewed medical journal, we have a fundamental responsibility to ensure that potentially dangerous medical misinformation is not published. With traditional research integrity methods sometimes falling short, we decided to conduct an experiment by highlighting authors who have committed egregious ethical violations as well as the institutions that enabled them. While we will never abandon this responsibility, we have decided to remove the Wall of Shame tomorrow, May 12th, 2023. Why, you may be asking? Especially when the Cureus community of authors, readers and reviewers were overwhelmingly supportive? We recognize that this is an ongoing problem, but we have determined that there are better ways of addressing academic fraud and dishonesty than by publicly sharing lists of authors. We wish to recenter the focus on correcting the academic record, as that is the ultimate goal of any correction or retraction. We will continue to vigorously investigate allegations of academic fraud and dishonesty, and we will do so objectively, without levying judgment on authors deemed to have acted unethically.
May 11, 2023
Disparities in Ownership and Use of Digital Health Technology Between Rural and Urban Adults
An article published in Cureus was recently picked up by mHEALTH INTELLIGENCE. "Published in Cureus, new research indicated that although rural residents were just as likely as their urban counterparts to own and utilize digital health tools, they used these resources for communication with providers less, prompting the need for investigation of geographical digital access disparities. Specifically, the researchers indicated that more research into differences in broadband access, plus development of “low connectivity” apps, will be key to closing technology access disparities. Despite the constant growth of digital health tools, there is limited research surrounding differences in adoption between rural and urban residents. In this study, researchers used a National Inpatient Survey to examine statistics on the ownership and use of digital health tools among patients in various geographies..." Read the full article here.
May 11, 2023
Video Abstract Submissions
Submit a Video Abstract As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, our attention spans have shortened, and we've grown accustomed to receiving information in condensed formats. This shift in information consumption extends to scientific research, necessitating a change in how content is presented. This guide offers a comprehensive walkthrough for creating a video abstract, from its inception to production, and finally, submission. It aims to help you produce your own video abstracts, regardless of your available equipment or budget. You will be in charge of the project from start to finish. Be aware that our team will evaluate all video abstracts for appropriateness, and publication is not guaranteed. In some instances, you may be asked to make minor adjustments to your video. Remember that you may only submit a video abstract after your paper has been accepted. Do not send a video abstract when initially submitting your manuscript. If you have any questions during the process, please reach out to [email protected], and our Digital Marketing Manager will contact you. What is a Video Abstract? A video abstract is a supplementary feature for research articles designed to capture viewers' interest in the scientific paper. The purpose of a video abstract is to showcase the key findings of your research or case report. Ideally it should not only present the main results and conclusions but also offer something unique compared to the written paper. A successful video abstract engages viewers by narrating a story, often starting with a specific discovery, question, or theme around which the story develops. Creating a compelling video about a serious subject doesn't require a large budget or cutting-edge technology. Modern technology allows for the production of high-quality videos at a relatively low cost, as detailed in these guidelines. The focus should be on capturing your audience's attention and inspiring them to read your paper. Top Tips for an Effective Video Abstract Maintain a relaxed and friendly tone in your video. When writing a script, use conversational language as if explaining your research to a non-expert. Video abstracts target a scientific audience but should be accessible to a broader audience, including journalists and students. While writing your paper, consider potential footage and other media for your video abstract. You can often find relevant stock videos on websites like Adobe that can be used to help make your video more engaging. To ensure your message is effectively communicated and keeps the viewer's attention, aim for a concise video, no longer than 4 minutes. The full research details can be found in the written article, so the video should not detract from the paper itself. Budget Solutions for Video Abstracts High-End Budget (Up to 4 minutes in length) Creating a comprehensive story with top-quality elements If you have access to advanced equipment, whether personally, through your university's media department, or by outsourcing production, your video abstract can incorporate (some of) the following features: Author(s) appearing on camera Engaging footage and/or graphics 3D animations Re-enactments to demonstrate medical procedures or consultations Contextual footage (laboratories, key aspects of the study) General footage relevant to the medical or scientific context Medium to Low Budget (Up to 4 minutes in length) Innovative storytelling with limited video elements A video abstract in this budget range may feature the author(s) providing a voiceover alongside professional animations (avoid using PowerPoint presentations or low-quality images/graphics). Potential components include: Author(s) on camera Engaging footage Graphics (with simple animations rather than static images) Contextual footage (laboratories, key aspects of the study) General footage relevant to the medical or scientific context You can email your video to [email protected] Please include any social media handles for you, your co-authors, and your institution so we can tag everyone properly. Don't forget to click below to subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Apr 26, 2023
Cureus April 2023 Newsletter
Hi, We recently hosted a call for submissions contest for case reports, but our authors didn’t submit alone. They had help from ChatGPT, the cutting-edge language model trained to assist with natural language processing. With the Chat GPT case report contest coming to a close, we'd like to remind everyone of our policies regarding the use of Chat GPT and other large language model (LLM) tools: No LLM tool will be accepted as a credited author. Why? Attribution of authorship carries with it accountability for the work, and AI tools cannot take such responsibility. Researchers using LLM tools should document this use in the methods or acknowledgements sections. If an article does not include these sections, the introduction or another appropriate section can be used to document the use of the LLM.
Apr 14, 2023
