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Curated to spotlight peer-reviewed research on specialized medical topics, Cureus Collections make it easier to explore, share, and contribute to focused areas of study. We group related articles to enhance visibility, foster collaboration, and advance knowledge within the medical community.

Collections Update: Expanding Across Medical Specialties

As researchers continue to submit emerging topics, new collections are launched across a wide range of medical specialties. Explore existing collections or apply to submit your own to support the growth of open-access research.

Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders and Other Indications

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of movement disorders, such as Parkinson disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Its potential applications extend to a broad spectrum of neurological and psychiatric conditions…read more.

Metabolic Crossroads: Innovations in Diabetes and Obesity Medicine

Diabetes and obesity are deeply interconnected epidemics driving morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs worldwide. This collection, Metabolic Crossroads: Innovations in Diabetes and Obesity Medicine, explores the latest clinical, behavioral, and…read more.

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A 65-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of recurrent, painless palatal blisters. Examination shows friable intraoral vesicles and a subtly positive Nikolsky sign. She has a history of breast cancer treated 11 years earlier. Biopsy reveals intraepithelial blistering with IgG and C3 deposition, and PET-CT shows widespread nodal, hepatic, adrenal, and bone involvement. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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The Legacy of Innovation: A Comprehensive Review of Eponymous Procedures in Thoracic, Congenital, and Pediatric Heart Diseases

Eponymous cardiovascular surgeries have played an important role in the evolution of congenital and pediatric heart disease management. These procedures, named after pioneering surgeons, have significantly advanced surgical interventions for complex  cardiac conditions. This review provides an overview of eponymous cardiovascular surgeries and…read more.

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A Primary Liver Cancer Patient Treated With Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Using Diaphragm Motion Surrogate Tracking in CyberKnife

Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is one of the safe and effective treatment options for primary liver cancer. This case report describes a 64-year-old patient diagnosed with primary liver cancer after a contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MRI scan, which revealed…read more.

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Leadership Update

Effective January 2026, Alexander Muacevic, M.D. assumed the role of sole Editor-in-Chief of the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
 

A Cureus co-founder, Dr. Muacevic is the Medical Director of the European Radiosurgery Center in Munich and a professor at the University of Munich Hospitals, with a clinical and scientific focus on full-body radiosurgery using advanced image-guided robotic technology.

Under the editorial leadership of Dr. Muacevic, the journal will continue to grow while advancing its core mission of improving the accessibility and dissemination of medical knowledge.