Learn More About Research Integrity at Cureus

At Cureus, maintaining trust in scientific publishing is a top priority. Learn more about the standards, ethical practices, and quality control processes that help ensure transparency, accuracy, and integrity throughout our editorial and peer review process.

Our publishing practices support:

• Honest and accurate research reporting
• Transparent disclosures and accountability
• Fair and unbiased peer review
• Ethical research standards

All submitted manuscripts undergo multiple stages of editorial and peer review to help ensure research credibility and scientific quality.

Cureus Collections

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.

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 proposal to support the growth of open-access research.

Evolving Frontiers in Surgical Oncology: Minimally Invasive, Robotic, and Multimodal Approaches

The Surgical Oncology Collection aims to highlight current advances, challenges, and innovations in the surgical management of cancer, spanning from operative techniques to perioperative care and integration with systemic therapies…read more.

The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Enhancing Surgical Recovery and Tissue Regeneration

This collection explores the role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in enhancing surgical recovery and promoting tissue regeneration across a wide range of clinical contexts. HBOT has gained growing attention as an adjunctive treatment capable of…read more.

Picture Prognosis: What’s Your Diagnosis?

A 47-year-old man with a 9-month history of a progressively enlarging non-pigmented ulcerative oral lesion involving the hard palate and maxilla presents with tooth mobility, intermittent bleeding, and bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. Initial biopsy suggests a spindle cell malignancy. Immunohistochemistry shows S-100, SOX10, and Melan-A positivity, with cytokeratin negativity. He later develops brain metastases despite pembrolizumab. What’s your diagnosis?

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