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Cureus September 2022 Newsletter

Hi, Thanks to you, Cureus submissions are surging and authors all over the world are contributing to medical science literature. Our team is busy redesigning a brand new Academic Channel interface that we look forward to releasing this month. We hope you will find our latest Calls for Submissions relevant and compelling as we look forward to receiving your manuscripts on these important clinical topics.

Sep 11, 2022

Cureus Call for Submissions: Mental Health Awareness

  Mental Health Awareness Thank you to everyone who submitted to our "Mental Health Awareness Call for Submissions." Each year millions of people all over the world face the reality of living with a mental illness. We hope these submissions will help raise awareness and prompt discussion about mental health. Please find the articles below. Exploration of the Role of Relationships and Virtual Learning on Academic Performance and Mental Health The Correlates of Government Expenditure on Mental Health Services: An Analysis of Data From 78 Countries and Regions Prevalence of Anxiety Disorder in Adolescents in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Role of Art Therapy in the Promotion of Mental Health: A Critical Review The Impact of COVID-19 on Postpartum Depression and the Responsibility of the Healthcare System Twitter as a Knowledge Translation Tool to Increase Awareness of the OpenHEARTSMAP Psychosocial Assessment and Management Tool in the Field of Pediatric Emergency Mental Health Charles Bonnet Syndrome With Superimposed Delirium Michigan Marijuana Legalization: Correlations Among Cannabis Use, Mental Health, and Other Factors Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Pregnant Women Towards COVID-19: An On-site Cross-sectional Survey The Inmate Who Continues to Seize: Delayed Diagnosis of Zolpidem Withdrawal Due to Functional Mimics Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Strategies for Assessing Suicidal Behavior and Mental Illness: A Literature Review Rectal Foreign Bodies: Surgical Management and the Impact of Psychiatric Illness Diagnostic Delays and Psychosocial Outcomes of Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus “Doctor, You Must Examine My Creature Collection!”: A Case Report of Delusional Infestation A Case of Coexisting Depression and Hoarding Disorder Waiting for Care: Length of Stay for ED Mental Health Patients by Disposition, Diagnosis, and Region (2009–2015) Psychoactive Drugs in the Management of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Promising New Horizon Factors Associated With Resilience Among Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study Stress and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clear Mind, Happy Colon On Patterns of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review of Case Reports

Aug 29, 2022

Monkeypox Information Center

Looking to learn more about Monkeypox? This page provides access to all Cureus-published Monkeypox articles. These articles include information on transmission, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and a history of the disease. "The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the monkeypox virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). As the cases of the COVID-19 pandemic start to get under control, we have seen the monkeypox virus, found predominantly in Africa, spread in non-endemic countries worldwide. In the 1970s, after the smallpox virus eradication and the vaccine's discontinuation, the monkeypox virus infection started to gain attention. The first United States outbreak happened in 2003; since then, more sporadic cases of monkeypox have gained media attention." 1 Read the full article: Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox: A Step-by-Step Guide for Healthcare Professionals and General Population Click below to access our library of Monkeypox articles to learn more about this infectious disease.

Aug 22, 2022

Cureus August 2022 Newsletter

Hi, In this edition of the Cureus newsletter, we're highlighting some recently published articles from the previous month as well as promotion tips and recent calls for articles. And don't forget to make your Cureus picture prognosis this week! Looking for some light reading? Why not try one of our featured articles? ‘Digital Wellbeing’: The Need of the Hour in Today’s Digitalized and Technology Driven World! by Nisha M. Thomas, Sonali G. Choudhari, Abhay M. Gaidhane, Zahiruddin Quazi Syed Ketamine and Its Emergence in the Field of Neurology by Luis Rueda Carrillo, Klepper Alfredo Garcia, Nilufer Yalcin, Manan Shah Unprovoked Submassive Saddle Pulmonary Embolism in an Adult Male After Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination by Blaire D. Borisoff, Katherine D. Bohn, Justin Sager, Barbara L. Gracious

Aug 11, 2022

Radiological Determinants of Thromboembolic Events in COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Retrospective Study

Read the full story from healthimaging.com "New research highlights key CT findings that radiologists should be aware of when interpreting the exams of patients with COVID pneumonia.  The paper details an analysis of 276 COVID patients and how their image findings correlated to their experiences with thromboembolic events. Corresponding author of the paper Mohd Ghadeeb, MD, from the Radiology Department at King Fahad Hospital in Saudi Arabia, and colleagues explained the importance and challenges involved in understanding COVID patients’ risks of clotting complications recently in Cureus:  'Thromboembolic manifestations have a wide spectrum and vary significantly among different patients. These include venous thromboembolic events, arterial events, and microvascular thrombosis,” the researchers wrote. “The diagnosis of venous thromboembolic events, including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, can be challenging due to overlapping clinical and laboratory features.'"

Aug 11, 2022

A-Fib Linked to Worse Hospital Outcomes in Multiple Myeloma

A Cureus article was recently highlighted in HealthDay.  In stratified analysis, odds of all-cause mortality, hospital stay of more than five days higher for MM patients not using anticoagulation Overall, 13.1 percent of hospitalized patients with multiple myeloma (MM) have atrial fibrillation, which is associated with worse outcomes, according to a study recently published in Cureus. Inimfon Jackson, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., from Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort analysis using data from the National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2018 to explore the prevalence of atrial fibrillation among MM patients and the impact of atrial fibrillation on outcomes. The researchers found that 13.1 percent of the 68,267 hospitalizations with a diagnosis of MM reported having atrial fibrillation. Compared with those without atrial fibrillation, MM patients with atrial fibrillation had increased odds of inpatient all-cause mortality (adjusted odds ratio, 1.16)... You can read the full HealthDay article here.

Jul 21, 2022

Cureus July 2022 Newsletter

Hi, We've made some major changes to the Cureus peer review process that you should know about. All articles in peer review now require two completed reviews from peer reviewers invited by Cureus. The only exception: articles featuring a Cureus Laureate author will only require that one of the two completed reviews be from a Cureus-invited reviewer. We've also eliminated the 21 day exemption for articles that have not received a Cureus-invited review. All articles (except those with a Cureus Laureate author) now require two Cureus-invited reviews. Why did we make these changes? To further bolster the quality and thoroughness of Cureus peer review. Detailed analysis of review times indicate that these changes to our review policy will not have a major effect on article publication times.

Jul 18, 2022

Cureus June 2022 Newsletter

Hi, We're back with the June 2022 installment of the Cureus newsletter. Whether you’re here to publish, peer review, or read the latest medical research, we’re glad you’re part of our community. Are you looking for your reviewer certification letter? We’ve recently tweaked the timing of review acknowledgments. Thank you letters are now sent later in the process, when the article has been either published or rejected. Rest assured, your letter will be available for download from your dashboard when the article has been processed one way or the other. Don't forget that Cureus peer review is now supported on smartphone and tablet devices! Simply highlight the text and tap the “Annotate” button to enter your comment. When finished, tap the “Submit Review” button to view the reviewer questionnaire where you will be prompted to answer a few questions regarding the article. Got a question? We've got answers! We get plenty of questions asking what goes on behind the scenes at Cureus and we’ve updated our FAQ page to address those burning questions. Read about our team, policies, and more here.

Jun 17, 2022

A Case of Idiopathic Cold Agglutinin Hemolytic Anemia Successfully Treated With Steroids

Read the full story from coldagglutininnews.com. A 71-year-old woman with primary cold agglutinin disease (CAD) was successfully treated with the glucocorticoid prednisone, a case study reported. Its scientists noted that primary CAD typically does not respond to glucocorticoids, but in particular instances like this case, it can. The study, “A Case of Idiopathic Cold Agglutinin Hemolytic Anemia Successfully Treated With Steroids,” was published in the journal Cureus. In CAD, autoantibodies known as cold agglutinins bind to red blood cells at low temperatures, causing them to clump together and die in a process called hemolysis. While in primary CAD the cause of the disease is unknown, secondary CAD is associated with an underlying illness, such as an infection, another autoimmune disorder, or some types of cancer.

Jun 10, 2022

Cureus May 2022 Newsletter

Hi, With published articles from over 140 countries, Cureus is leading the way as the most inclusive and affordable Open Access medical research journal. We represent a new generation of medical professionals who value efficiency and open dialogue. Cureus understands the need for both big and small science, and that is why we are one of the few journals accepting and publishing case reports. Whether you’re here to publish, peer review, or read the latest medical research, we’re glad you’re part of our community.

May 17, 2022

Submit Your "Autobiographical Case Report"

Submit your "autobiographical case report." *Now accepting submissions indefinitely. Physicians bring a unique perspective to the understanding of any disease and are often poised to provide lifelong outcomes for chronic diseases and/or their treatments. Many doctors are sitting on a treasure trove of medical knowledge learned firsthand through life experience - insights that never get reported in big clinical studies. Countless potential patients and their physicians can benefit from your wisdom. It’s time to tell your story in a Cureus case report! Please add “Autobiographical Case Report” as a keyword in your submission. We understand you may not have images related to your case, but we strongly encourage you to include any images you do have. Take a look at this published example and submit your case report (all specialties accepted) for the opportunity to be featured on a devoted Autobiographical Case Report page!

May 03, 2022

April 2022 Newsletter

Hi, Hopefully you've noticed that Cureus is looking a bit different these days - we redesigned our homepage to highlight more articles, active discussions, trending topics and more. Take a look and keep an eye out for more new sections featuring opportunities to engage directly with us via quizzes, polls and more. Meanwhile, time to publish continues to decrease!

Apr 18, 2022