Cureus Journal of Medical Science

09/07/2026

A scientific reference generated by AI can look perfectly credible and still be completely fabricated.

Researchers asked an early version of ChatGPT to explain a medical mechanism and provide supporting PubMed references. The response sounded convincing. The citations looked legitimate.

But when the references were checked, all five paper titles were fabricated, and the PubMed IDs pointed to unrelated articles.

The researchers observed a similar problem when testing another rare-disease topic: ChatGPT confidently described an association that had not been established in the published literature.

The takeaway for scientific writing remains relevant: fluency is not evidence.
Claims and references generated by AI require independent verification.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q04wRgJT0

This study evaluated an early version of ChatGPT following its release in 2022.

09/04/2026

How reliable is the GNRB knee arthrometer when measuring anterior knee laxity?

This study evaluated the inter- and intra-observer reliability of the GNRB system and examined how quickly a less experienced examiner could become proficient with the device. Measurements were performed on 20 healthy knees using 134 N and 200 N forces.

Possible factors include:
- examiner experience
- measurement technique
- applied force
- patient positioning

Takeaway: The GNRB demonstrated good overall reproducibility, and the junior examiner reached excellent reproducibility after approximately 20 knee assessments, suggesting a relatively short learning curve.

Read the full study here: https://hubs.la/Q04wMFHH0

09/03/2026

Could a new ultrasound-guided injection technique offer another option for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis?

This technical report describes a popliteal fascial retinaculum injection technique and uses cadaveric dye distribution to examine how the injectate spreads around the targeted anatomical structures.

Possible benefits include:
- ultrasound-guided targeting
- visualization of injectate distribution
- minimally invasive pain management
- a potential option for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Takeaway: This technique provides a novel approach for targeting the posterior knee region and may offer another avenue for managing pain associated with knee osteoarthritis. Further clinical research is needed to determine its effectiveness in patients.

Read the full report here: https://hubs.la/Q04wF0kT0

09/03/2026

One PRP injection took psoriasis and atopic dermatitis patients from stubborn, treatment-resistant flare-ups to remission in a study out of Cureus, and it caught Dermatology Advisor's attention.

Every single patient in the trial saw meaningful improvement, and researchers reported no adverse events.

Read how a single shot got there: https://hubs.la/Q04wjmRh0

When other treatments fell short, a single PRP injection cleared most cases of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis in this Cureus study, with no adverse events.

09/02/2026

When providers and insurers fight over an out-of-network medical bill, the dispute usually lands in a federal arbitration process. A new Cureus editorial found that providers won 84% of fully contested cases over an 18-month stretch, and their proposed payment beat the insurer's own benchmark rate in nearly nine out of ten disputes.

A federal appeals court recently weighed in on part of the reason. The court found a flaw in how insurers calculate that benchmark rate, one significant enough to make it artificially low.

The authors argue the fix is more transparency in how the benchmark gets built in the first place.

Read the full editorial here: https://hubs.la/Q04w7sBy0

09/01/2026

How can medicine help people live longer, healthier lives?

Cureus is accepting submissions from all specialties for our Longevity Medicine Call for Submissions, exploring research across the lifespan, healthspan, clinical care, and emerging approaches in anti-aging science.

Authors can win up to one year of free Preferred Editing.

Submission deadline: October 16, 2026

Learn more and submit here: https://hubs.la/Q04w3zg_0

08/31/2026

Rhythm Review: Can you identify the conduction abnormality on this ECG?

This tracing is a useful reminder that ECG interpretation is not only about rhythm. QRS duration, morphology and the relationship between right and left precordial leads can provide important clues about ventricular conduction.

As you review the ECG, consider:
- Is the QRS complex narrow or prolonged?
- What is the predominant QRS direction in V1?
- How does the morphology change across the precordial leads?
- What do the lateral leads, including I, aVL, V5 and V6, show?
- Are the ST-T changes concordant or discordant with the major QRS deflection?

Choose your answer, then share the ECG feature that most strongly supports your interpretation.

This content is intended for medical education and professional discussion. ECG findings should always be interpreted within the full clinical context.

Read the full case here: https://hubs.la/Q04vXL800

08/31/2026

Simone Laguardia, a medical student and neuroscience researcher at the University of Milano-Bicocca, shares his publishing journey in this Student Publishing Spotlight.

In this episode, Simone reflects on publishing neurosurgical research with Cureus, focusing on advanced imaging technologies for brain tumor resection and minimally invasive approaches for brain and spinal surgery. His work explores how modern neurosurgery is evolving through precision-focused innovations such as advanced imaging, endoscopy, robotics, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Simone discusses why he chose Cureus as a student author, highlighting the value of an open-access publishing environment, the opportunity to engage in peer review, and the importance of mentorship and collaboration throughout the research process. He also shares an important message for fellow medical students: publishing is not simply about producing a paper; it is about learning how scientific knowledge is built, challenged, improved, and shared.

Read Simone Laguardia's Cureus publication: https://hubs.la/Q04vR4K60

08/30/2026

Laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation can trigger sudden increases in heart rate and blood pressure, creating an important anesthetic challenge, particularly in patients vulnerable to cardiovascular stress.

A randomized controlled trial compared gabapentin, clonidine and placebo in 90 patients to determine whether premedication could attenuate this response.

The findings showed a distinct pattern: clonidine produced the lowest heart rate later after intubation, while gabapentin produced the least and most transient rise in blood pressure. Both active-treatment groups also required less intraoperative analgesia than placebo.

Swipe through the data to see how the three groups compared.

Read the full study here: https://hubs.la/Q04vP2-J0

08/29/2026

Publishing costs can be an important consideration for researchers deciding where to submit their work.

At Cureus, 20% of accepted articles are published at no cost. For the remaining accepted articles, authors pay an average of $400 through Cureus’s sliding-scale Preferred Editing fee.

Eligibility varies by article type, including limits on the number of authors and references.

We also asked published Cureus authors what contributed to their experience. Their responses emphasized careful manuscript preparation, adherence to journal guidelines, and clear scientific reporting.

Create your Cureus account to begin your manuscript draft: https://hubs.la/Q04v99dn0