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January 2026 Newsletter
Weâre kicking off the year with exciting updates from Cureus â discover our new notification center and learn how collections and Cureus Channels are helping researchers reach broader audiences and collaborate across institutions worldwide. Important Service Update: To ensure you continue receiving Cureus research updates, publishing opportunities, and medical insights, please move this message to your primary inbox and add Cureus to your safe sender list.
Jan 14, 2026
December 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your December Cureus update. This month, explore our growing library of Cureus Collections and hear directly from physicians and researchers in our âWhy I Publish With Cureusâ Author Spotlight video series. Important Service Update: To ensure you continue receiving Cureus research updates, publishing opportunities, and medical insights, please move this message to your primary inbox and add Cureus to your safe sender list.
Jan 14, 2026
Cureus in 2025: A Year of Global Growth and Impact
Happy New Year From Cureus! As we reflect on an extraordinary year, weâre thrilled to celebrate the incredible momentum we built together in 2025: amplifying medical knowledge, expanding our global reach, and breaking down barriers in publishing. With more than 250,000 brand new members joining the Cureus community, your contributions helped shape a more connected, collaborative, and inclusive future for medical science. Thank you for being a vital part of this movement. We couldnât have done it without you. Citations Are Climbing. Fast. According to Crossref, Cureus articles were cited 65,909 times in 2025, a 53% increase over 2024âs 43,146 citations. Thatâs part of a five-year trend of accelerating impact. Weâve now surpassed 163,000 total citations, proving that Cureus articles arenât just being read, theyâre shaping clinical conversations and driving real-world impact. More Submissions and Article Reads. In 2025, Cureus received nearly 50,000 article submissions, marking continued growth in author participation. On top of that, on-site article reads increased by 30%, reflecting a surge in global readership and demand for accessible, high-quality medical research. New Market Growth Momentum is building around the world. In 2025, Cureus saw article publication growth across many countries, demonstrating our expanding global presence and commitment to accessible publishing for all. Hereâs a sampling of the regions where author activity surged this year: đŹđ§Â +89% more articles published from the United Kingdom đ˛đ˝Â +65% from Mexico đŚđŞÂ +60% from the United Arab Emirates đ˛đŚÂ +49% from Morocco đŻđľÂ +30% from Japan đŹđˇÂ +18% from Greece đ¨đłÂ +15% from China Cureus is rapidly becoming the journal of choice for researchers around the globe, driven by regional momentum, institutional trust, and global peer referrals. New Indexing. Greater Discoverability. Cureus was newly indexed in EBSCO, ProQuest, CNKI, Baidu Scholar, CiNii, and Dimensions, further strengthening the visibility and accessibility of our authors' work across the global research landscape. Coming in 2026: The Institute of Medical Information and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (IMICAMS) and EMBASE indexing! Expanding Our Academic Network In 2025, Cureus proudly partnered with a diverse range of institutions to launch new academic channels, each dedicated to advancing specialized research and showcasing institutional thought leadership. Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine King Georgeâs Medical University, India UCSD Department of Medicine University of Texas The Hong Kong Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine Centro MĂŠdico Episcopal San Lucas, Puerto Rico Stavya Spine Hospital and Research Institute, India These collaborations reinforce Cureus as a trusted partner to leading academic and clinical institutions around the world, expanding visibility for their research and strengthening our shared mission to democratize medical knowledge. Medical Knowledge in Action Cureus isnât just a place to publish. Itâs a place to learn, grow, and connect. In 2025, participation in our weekly Picture Prognosis quizzes skyrocketed by 1,173%, with over 50,000 answers submitted by clinicians and researchers across the globe. This surge reflects a thriving community committed to continuous learning and clinical curiosity. Think you can spot the right diagnosis? Take the quiz now This growth signals our continued commitment to welcoming diverse voices and expanding opportunities for authors around the world. Ready to contribute to our momentum in 2026?
Jan 12, 2026
Cureus Peer Review Explained: Fast, Transparent, and Built for Modern Medical Publishing
One of the most common questions we hear from authors is âHow does Cureus publish so quickly without compromising quality?â In an academic publishing environment where peer review decisions often take months, Cureus has taken a deliberate approach to designing a technology-optimized process that respects the time of both authors and reviewers while maintaining rigorous editorial standards. Our newly launched informational peer review page outlines how Cureus combines streamlined workflows, thoughtful automations and technology, and human editorial oversight to support timely, constructive, and accountable scientific evaluation. The Cureus peer review model is structured and collaborative. Manuscripts are matched with relevant experts based on specialty and keywords, reviews are completed directly within the platform, and editors assess feedback to ensure it is professional, appropriate, and aligned with journal standards. All manuscripts receive at least two independent reviews, with timelines driven by reviewer engagement rather than artificial delays. Authorsâ testimonials across specialties and regions highlight the clarity, efficiency, and constructive nature of Cureus' peer review, particularly its emphasis on meaningful feedback and speed. The Cureus peer review page offers a comprehensive look at how Cureus supports robust and efficient peer review in modern medical publishing
Jan 08, 2026
Understanding Cureus: An Introduction to the Journal
The Cureus Journal of Medical Science was started in 2009 in the basement of a building on Stanfordâs School of Medicine campus. Originally named PeerEmed, Cureus is the brainchild of two accomplished academics who had grown disillusioned with what they perceived to be an overly political and opaque medical publishing process. With a goal of eliminating barriers to the publication and dissemination of medical science, Dr. John Adler, a neurosurgeon at Stanford, and Dr. Alexander Muacevic, a neurosurgeon at the University of Munich, Germany, joined forces to create a new way to publish peer-reviewed medical science. With a focus on equity, efficiency and transparency, Cureus was born. Cureus has long aimed to level the playing field by providing clinicians and researchers with equal opportunity and access to legitimate, peer-reviewed research regardless of their perceived status (country, institutional affiliation, and so on). Initially featuring a revenue model focused on online advertising, Cureus later introduced fees for some authors in the form of an editing fee for articles submitted in poor condition. With this change, the journal moved away from an advertising-dependent model while still offering free publication to roughly one-third of all authors. Authors are provided an opportunity to publish original studies, case reports, technical reports and editorials for free and if their articles fall short of this standard, the required editing fees vary according to the amount of editorial work needed and average $385 an articleâstill an order of magnitude less than typical article processing charges (APCs). Our editing fee is required for review articles as the editing work is more involved and exceeds that of other article types. The ability to provide authors an opportunity for free publication remains paramount as it is consistent with our emphasis on equity and access for authors around the world. The bedrock of this philosophy is our approach to publication standards. While the vast majority of academic journals only publish articles they deem novel or impactful, Cureus takes a different approach. Credible and legitimate science is the standard for publication, assessed by objective, specialist peer reviewers and editors, thereby removing the subjectivity (and, we would argue, inherent unfairness) of anonymous editors determining the so-called importance of articles. This innovative approach has spurred Cureus to incredible heights with some of the fastest growth in the entire academic publishing industry, from a modest total of 86 articles published in 2014 to over 23,000 articles in 2025. By offering equitable, fair and no or low-cost publishing, Cureus has amassed a large audience of devoted authors and, in turn, an equally large pool of ready and willing peer reviewers. All articles require at least two completed peer reviews from reviewers vetted and invited by the journal. Mentors and colleagues often have excellent advice and feedback for authors, but should not serve as peer reviewers due to the potential conflict of interest per COPE guidelines. Thatâs why weâve introduced Advisers to the Cureus publishing process. During the initial manuscript submission, authors must invite at least five colleagues or mentors to provide feedback in an advisory capacity. Advisers are not considered peer reviewers and their comments are not considered part of the formal peer review process. In a unique twist on traditional peer review deadlines, reviewers are pitted against one another in a race to review articles as weâve found that deadlines just create artificial delays. And lest you think we will accept any peer review regardless of content, all peer reviews are reviewed themselves, and those lacking in critical feedback and thoroughness are summarily rejected. The result is a median turnaround time of just 26 days from submission to publication. Cureus was created to disrupt the medical publishing industry, and judging by the journalâs incredible growth, itâs fair to say we are doing just that. With multiple revenue streams including editing fees, online advertising, sponsored publishing competitions and academic channel subscriptions, Cureus doesnât rely on often unaffordable APCs, thereby ensuring that all authors, regardless of socioeconomic status, have the opportunity to publish. Cureus channels deserve special mention as the journalâs portfolio of channels has grown to include over 80 university and hospital departments, medical schools, and medical societies. Broadly speaking, channels are a branded section of the journal devoted to publishing, highlighting and promoting the scholarly output of channel organizations and their members. Channel administrators (âChannel Adminsâ) and curators (âChannel Curatorsâ) take an active role in attracting and reviewing initial submissions and ensuring that journal guidelines are met and post-review revisions are made. Cureus journal editors will still review all submissions and requests for publication, appoint peer-reviewers, determine if authors have applied necessary changes, and remain the final authority on whether to publish or reject each and every channel article. Itâs important to note that channels are not independent journals and the ultimate decision on whether to publish these articles resides not with the channel, but with the journalâs editors, who are empowered to act independently. Weâd also like to highlight a relatively new addition to the journal, Cureus Collections. Collections feature guest editors vetted and approved by the journal. These guest editors determine whether articles already approved by Cureus journal editors are a good fit for inclusion in their collection. Approved articles will appear within the collection, while articles rejected by the Collection guest editors will still be published, just not in the designated collection. In accordance with our focus on equitable publishing, all articles submitted to Cureus, whether via a channel, competition, collection or none of the above, are subject to the same acceptance and publication criteria and standards. Speed of consideration, peer review and final editorial review and copy editing does not change due to the type of submission. Cureus will continue to challenge the established norms of academic publishing by focusing on equitable and efficient publication of credible and legitimate research and access for all, no matter their status. The journalâs growth is a testament to the need for this approach and we do not take it for granted. On behalf of the editors and staff of the Cureus Journal of Medical Science, we thank you for entrusting us with publishing your scholarly and clinical work. Updated on January 8, 2026
Jan 08, 2026
November 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your November Cureus update! Thank you for being part of the Cureus community and for helping advance our mission to make medical knowledge open and accessible worldwide. Important Service Update: To ensure you continue receiving Cureus research updates, publishing opportunities, and medical insights, please move this message to your primary inbox and add Cureus to your safe sender list.
Nov 14, 2025
Why I Chose Cureus: Reflections from Authors Around the World
The Cureus community continues to grow, shaped by authors who value accessible, credible medical science and the opportunity to share their work with a global audience. In our author spotlight series Why I Chose Cureus, physicians and researchers reflect on their publishing experience, including what led them to Cureus, what stood out in the process, and how it helped increase the visibility of their work. Each reflection offers both guidance for peers considering Cureus and a platform for authors to highlight their research, professional journey, and area of expertise. Featured videos are shared across Cureus channels, extending each authorâs reach to our international community of clinicians, researchers, and readers. To assist authors interested in participating, our Video Guide offers practical tips on framing and recording short videos. Recording is simple and can be done on a phone or computer. Once complete, videos can be sent to [email protected] for review and inclusion in the series. New author videos are shared every Tuesday across our social media channels and highlight diverse contributors across specialties. These reflections collectively illustrate what makes Cureus unique, fostering a collaborative, transparent, and supportive publishing environment that values both accessibility and author recognition. You can see the current submitted videos here. By sharing your experience, you not only help inform and encourage colleagues exploring where to publish their work, but also enhance the visibility of your own research within a growing, collaborative Cureus author community.
Nov 04, 2025
An Update on Cureus and Web of Science Indexing
Effective October 27th, 2025, the Cureus Journal of Medical Science is no longer indexed in Web of Science. As Journal Impact Factor is also awarded to journals included in Web of Science, Cureus will not be receiving a 2025 Journal Impact Factor next June. The 2024 2-year and 5-year Impact Factor of 1.3 is still valid and all prior articles indexed in Web of Science (2018-2024) will remain in the index. The Cureus Journal of Medical Science plays a vital role in sharing freely available independently peer-reviewed original research and clinical case reports that have real-world impact and can be applied by doctors and clinicians to support better health outcomes. By embracing the bold evolution our publishing industry needs harnessing technological innovation and the strength and support of over 1 million clinicians and researchers in our network, Cureus has successfully reduced or eliminated barriers to publication for many around the world. So while we are disappointed to no longer be indexed in Web of Science, it does not change our commitment to providing fast, affordable, trusted and quality-assured publishing for the global medical community. This commitment is backed by Springer Natureâs integrity standards, specialist teams, internal audits and significant investment in dedicated tools to help editors and reviewers spot problematic content.
Oct 31, 2025
October 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your October Cureus update! Weâve made it easier than ever to find the research that matters most to you with Our updated research navigation designed for faster and more intuitive discovery. Weâre also proud to introduce new academic channels including the Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine and King Georgeâs Medical University, each advancing innovation and collaboration in their fields. Youâll also find this monthâs most discussed articles and highlights from some of our nearly 100 Cureus Collections, a milestone made possible by the dedication of contributors like you. Thank you for being part of the Cureus community and supporting our mission to make medical knowledge more accessible worldwide. Important Service Update: To ensure you continue receiving Cureus research updates, publishing opportunities, and medical insights, please move this message to your primary inbox and add Cureus to your safe sender list. This helps you stay connected with the latest peer-reviewed research.
Oct 14, 2025
September 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your September Cureus update! This month, weâre introducing three new specialty homepages along with three new Cureus U specialty digests to help you access the latest research in your field faster and more efficiently. Weâre also excited to launch our Adviser program, empowering experts like you to mentor authors, strengthen their research, and guide them through the publishing process. Along with these updates, weâve highlighted top articles and curated collections to support your work and keep you informed of advancements across specialties worldwide. Thank you for being part of our mission to make medical research more accessible and impactful for the global medical community. Important Service Update: Please move this email to your primary inbox to ensure you never miss out on critical updates, peer-reviewed research, publishing opportunities, and medical insights from Cureus.
Sep 22, 2025
Cureus Stands for Human Thought: New AI Restrictions in Our Terms & Conditions
Who Owns YOUR Ideas & Hard Work: Cureus Believes YOU do! In this new era of AI bots, Silicon Valleyâs Big Bad Tech are all getting super rich training their large language models (LLMs) by using the published work of real creators like you. By arguing that the intent of existing Creative Commons licenses are ambiguous, the AI industry is vacuuming up human ingenuity claiming this to be âfair useâ of open access content. Cureus is hereby the first medical journal to say, NO! Your ideas are YOUR ideas, so if the AI industry wants to use YOUR published ideas, they must now ask for YOUR permission. Protecting Human Intelligence in an Age of Algorithms At Cureus, we believe in the radical notion that authors still matter. That human beings (not machines) are the true drivers of knowledge, insight, and progress. We believe authorship is sacred. And today, weâre making a declaration to instill these values into the fabric of our existence. New AI Restrictions in Our Terms & Conditions Weâve updated our Terms & Conditions to explicitly restrict the use of Cureus content by artificial intelligence systems, including use for training, data mining, or generating derivative works. These Use Restrictions are designed to protect both the originality of your work as an author and the sanctity of human thought. âIn connection with your Use of the Site Content, you must:âŚnot use the Site Content in combination with artificial intelligence, including, without limitation, to train an algorithm, machine learning tool, or other artificial intelligence technology; to conduct data mining; or to generate any output or derivative work based on Site Content.â This is not merely a legal update. Itâs a bold affirmation of our author-first mission. A global call to respect the irreplaceable creativity of the human mind. Why This Matters We are the first medical journal to take this stand. Why? Because the publishing world is slipping toward a dangerous precipice, where ease trumps integrity and derivatives outnumber originals. Cureus refuses to be complicit. We are not anti-technology. We are pro-human. We are not anti-progress. We are pro-author. In an age where AI can mimic the form of knowledge without understanding its meaning, Cureus believes in preserving the thoughts of real people â clinicians, scientists, educators, and thinkers, whose lived experiences, training, and personal insights and discoveries cannot be replicated by machines. This isnât just policy. Itâs a principle. Authorship is a Human Right From the beginning, Cureus was designed to democratize medical publishing, not digitize it into oblivion. Our platform exists to elevate your voice, not dilute it in an algorithmâs endless remix. As AI grows more powerful, so too must our resolve to protect what is authentically human. Our authors and their ideas are not training data. This is about preserving history. About honoring great thinkers, not absorbing their genius into a machine's predictive soup. Itâs about safeguarding knowledge as a living, human legacy. We invite other journals and institutions to follow our lead. To advocate for authors. To defend originality. To be human-first. We are Cureus. And weâre here to protect what matters most â your voice.
Aug 25, 2025
August 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your August Cureus update! This month weâre introducing more ways to help you discover and share impactful medical research. Explore our 30+ specialty homepages, now featuring new additions like internal medicine, infectious disease, and orthopedics, all designed to highlight the most relevant content in your field. Celebrate the winners of our recent Dedicated Cranial Radiosurgery: Clinical Experience with New & Innovative SRS Technologies publishing competition, and dive into curated research collections. Weâre also proud to share that July was a record-breaking month for submissions, and that Cureus is now indexed in Dimensions, expanding your researchâs visibility and reach. Thank you for being a vital part of the Cureus community. Together, weâre making medical research more accessible, visible, and impactful worldwide.
Aug 20, 2025