Cureus Journal of Medical Science

Cureus Journal of Medical Science The Open Access medical journal for a new generation of doctors, researchers and patients. Cureus currently recognizes the following medical specialties.

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This study tested an AI clinical copilot using a real case of:cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA)mild cognitive impairment...
05/26/2026

This study tested an AI clinical copilot using a real case of:

cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA)
mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

The result? AI recommendations closely matched real clinical management. But gaps remained in:
prognostication
geriatric trade-offs
subspecialty nuance

Takeaway: AI may enhance clinical decision-making, but expert judgment still matters.
Clinicians: Would you trust an AI copilot in a complex neuro case?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q04hN6rP0

A young patient with intracranial hemorrhage and venous sinus thrombosis was found to have a rare vascular variant:A ver...
05/25/2026

A young patient with intracranial hemorrhage and venous sinus thrombosis was found to have a rare vascular variant:

A vertebral artery terminating directly as the PICA, without contributing to the basilar artery. This PICA-terminating vertebral artery can mimic vertebral occlusion on imaging.

Takeaway: Not every “missing” vertebral artery is occluded, anatomy variants matter.

Radiology/neurology clinicians: Have you encountered a PICA-VA variant in practice?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q04hN6D10

Submit Your Research to the Youth Mental Health CollectionAre you studying youth mental health, early intervention strat...
05/24/2026

Submit Your Research to the Youth Mental Health Collection

Are you studying youth mental health, early intervention strategies, or emerging psychological trends in children and adolescents? The Cureus collection Emerging Trends in Youth Mental Health is actively accepting submissions. Authors are invited to contribute original research, clinical reports, systematic reviews, and evidence‑based insights that deepen understanding of mental health challenges and innovations in youth care. Publish on a peer‑reviewed, open‑access platform and help shape the future of youth mental health practice.

Submit your manuscript here:
https://hubs.la/Q04hKccM0

Evaluating Adverse Drug Reactions to Antihypertensive TherapyHow do blood pressure medications contribute to adverse dru...
05/23/2026

Evaluating Adverse Drug Reactions to Antihypertensive Therapy

How do blood pressure medications contribute to adverse drug reactions—and how severe can those reactions become?

This prospective study evaluates adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with antihypertensive therapy using the WHO-UMC and Hartwig-Siegel assessment scales. The findings provide structured insights into causality, severity, and the potential risks linked to different antihypertensive drug classes.

Conducted by KGMU Lucknow, the study highlights the importance of pharmacovigilance, safer prescribing practices, and close patient monitoring in hypertension management.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://hubs.ly/Q04hKlHw0

Catching Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis EarlierHow can cystic fibrosis-related liver disease (CFLD) be detected earlie...
05/22/2026

Catching Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis Earlier

How can cystic fibrosis-related liver disease (CFLD) be detected earlier without invasive tests? This systematic review evaluates the combined use of non-invasive methods such as clinical assessment, liver biochemistry, ultrasonography, elastography, and fibrosis markers to improve early identification of CFLD and potentially prevent progression. The study highlights that no single test is sufficient on its own, but combining multiple non-invasive approaches improves diagnostic sensitivity and may allow earlier intervention before advanced liver damage develops.

Read more:
https://hubs.la/Q04hBwl90

Exploring Knee Alignment: Traditional and Emerging ApproachesThis article reviews both traditional and emerging methods ...
05/21/2026

Exploring Knee Alignment: Traditional and Emerging Approaches

This article reviews both traditional and emerging methods for assessing knee alignment. It highlights clinical techniques, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic strategies that can support more accurate evaluations and better patient outcomes in orthopedic practice.

Read the full article:
https://hubs.la/Q04hy5W20

When a Herniated Disc Comes BackHow effective is repeat discectomy for recurrent lumbar disc herniation? This study of 5...
05/20/2026

When a Herniated Disc Comes Back

How effective is repeat discectomy for recurrent lumbar disc herniation? This study of 50 patients with same-level recurrent disc herniation evaluates outcomes following repeat discectomy, showing that the procedure can provide significant symptom relief and functional improvement while avoiding the added complexity of fusion surgery in selected patients. The report also discusses recurrence patterns, postoperative recovery, and factors influencing surgical outcomes after repeat intervention.

Read more:
https://hubs.la/Q04h9P1p0

When Standard Tests Miss the CauseWhat happens when iron deficiency anemia remains unexplained after routine endoscopy? ...
05/19/2026

When Standard Tests Miss the Cause

What happens when iron deficiency anemia remains unexplained after routine endoscopy? This study evaluates the diagnostic yield of video capsule endoscopy (VCE) in patients with asymptomatic iron deficiency anemia and negative bidirectional endoscopy, finding that VCE can detect small bowel sources such as angiodysplasia, ulcers, and other lesions that are not identified through conventional upper and lower endoscopy.

Read more:
https://hubs.la/Q04h8PZ50

05/18/2026

AI is transforming healthcare but what does that mean for Medical Science Liaisons?

In this Cureus Video Abstract, Dr. Samuel Dyer explores how AI is currently being used in medical affairs, including scientific exchange, KOL preparation, and data analysis.

The global survey included 367 professionals across 48 countries and examined:
AI adoption among MSLs
Benefits and challenges of AI integration
Organizational policy gaps
The future of AI in medical affairs

Learn more about the future impact of AI in medical affairs → https://hubs.la/Q04gWxgx0

A Painful Thigh Mass With an Unusual CauseWhat diagnosis fits persistent fever, lymph node abscesses, and cat exposure? ...
05/18/2026

A Painful Thigh Mass With an Unusual Cause

What diagnosis fits persistent fever, lymph node abscesses, and cat exposure? An 8-year-old girl with chronic exposure to domestic cats presents with fever and a painful erythematous thigh mass, while imaging reveals femoral and inguinal lymphadenopathy with abscess formation. Despite negative blood and pus cultures and inconclusive serology, PCR from lymph node tissue, aspirate, and serum identified a zoonotic intracellular pathogen.

What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://hubs.la/Q04g-Sr60

05/17/2026

AI is transforming healthcare but what does that mean for Medical Science Liaisons?

In this Cureus Video Abstract, Dr. Samuel Dyer explores how AI is currently being used in medical affairs, including scientific exchange, KOL preparation, and data analysis.

The global survey included 367 professionals across 48 countries and examined:
AI adoption among MSLs
Benefits and challenges of AI integration
Organizational policy gaps
The future of AI in medical affairs

Learn more about the future impact of AI in medical affairs → https://hubs.la/Q04gqZZR0

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