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Cureus by the Numbers

We’re proud to announce that Cureus’ Impact Factor has risen from 1.0 to 1.3, a 30% increase driven by growing article citations. This surge in citations reflects the combined impact of expanded indexing, broader visibility, and a rapidly growing readership – over 6.3 million monthly reads and 1.2 million readers worldwide.

With an average time to first decision of 48 hours and a median time to publication of 26 days, Cureus delivers unmatched speed and visibility for authors.

These metrics highlight Cureus as a journal with real impact and engagement, continually gaining momentum in the academic space.

Cureus Broadens Academic Reach: Now Indexed in EBSCO & ProQuest

We’re excited to announce that Cureus articles are now indexed by two of the world’s leading academic content aggregators: EBSCO and ProQuest. This achievement dramatically increases the accessibility and citation potential of your research among institutions, libraries, and scholars worldwide.

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Together, EBSCO and ProQuest indexing represent a powerful expansion of Cureus’ global footprint—reinforcing our mission to democratize the dissemination of medical research.

Publishing Competitions: Winners Announced and Final Scoring Open!

The Real-Time Adaptive Motion Management on Helical and Robotic Radiotherapy Platforms competition has wrapped! Congratulations to our latest winners! Meanwhile, there’s still time to submit your scores and help decide the outcome of the Dedicated Cranial Radiosurgery: Clinical Experience with New & Innovative SRS Technologies publishing competition.

Dedicated Cranial Radiosurgery: Clinical Experience with New & Innovative SRS Technologies

The scoring deadline has been extended to July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET!

Help determine the winners by scoring articles in this groundbreaking cranial radiosurgery competition. Final results will be announced on July 31, 2025.

Real-Time Adaptive Motion Management on Helical and Robotic Radiotherapy Platforms

Winners announced!

The results are in! Congratulations to the winning authors whose work is advancing real-time adaptive motion management in radiotherapy. Explore groundbreaking articles that improve treatment precision and patient outcomes.

Popular Articles

Delirium as a Determinant of Long-Term Cognitive Dysfunction in the Context of Post-intensive Care Syndrome: A Prospective Study in a Latin American Environment

Cognitive dysfunction is one of the most important health concerns of the 21st century. Long-term cognitive dysfunction is common in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), and together with psychological...read more.

Utilizing Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Management of a Giant Hip Lipoma: A Case Report

Lipomas are common benign soft tissue tumors that often require accurate imaging for diagnosis and management. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a valuable diagnostic tool, providing real-time imaging at the bedside and reducing the need for advanced...read more.

Cureus Collections

Curated to spotlight high-quality, peer-reviewed research on specialized medical topics, Cureus Collections make it easier to explore, share, and contribute to focused areas of study. By grouping related articles, we’re enhancing article visibility, fostering collaboration, and advancing knowledge within the medical community.

Rare Infectious Diseases and Tumor in the Head and Neck Areas

Head and neck lesions involve a variety of diseases including infection and oncology. The symptoms of many digestive tract and airway oncologic and infectious diseases manifest in these lesions. Although most of the tumors in the head and neck are squamous…read more.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: From Visualization to Intervention

This collection focuses on the comprehensive field of gastrointestinal endoscopy, encompassing both diagnostic and therapeutic modalities across the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. It aims to provide a platform for the latest advancements, clinical experiences…read more.

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