{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"Cureus Journal of Medical Science Blog","link":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com","description":"Expert insights, author stories, publishing guidance, and the latest news and updates from the Cureus Journal of Medical Science blog.","language":"en","pubDate":"Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:27:59 GMT","item":[{"title":"Why I Chose Cureus: Reflections from Authors Around the World | Cureus","link":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/why-i-chose-cureus-reflections-from-authors-around-the-world","description":"
\n \"Global <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

The Cureus community continues to grow, shaped by authors who value accessible, credible medical science and the opportunity to share their work with a global audience.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>","category":["For Authors","Knowledge & Insights","Community"],"pubDate":"Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:30:14 GMT","author":"shamaila.basheer@cureus.com (Shamaila Basheer)","guid":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/why-i-chose-cureus-reflections-from-authors-around-the-world"},{"title":"Research Integrity at Cureus: Upholding Ethical Standards | Cureus Blog","link":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/research-integrity-at-cureus-upholding-ethical-standards-in-modern-medical-publishing","description":"

\n \"Research <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

At Cureus, ethical publishing practices are embedded throughout the editorial and peer review process. Our newly launched <\/span><\/span><\/span>Research Integrity page<\/a> outlines the principles, policies, and procedures that guide how Cureus supports responsible medical publishing while maintaining rigorous scientific oversight.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","category":["For Authors","News","Journal News & Updates","Knowledge & Insights"],"pubDate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:51:27 GMT","author":"info@cureus.com (Cureus Team)","guid":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/research-integrity-at-cureus-upholding-ethical-standards-in-modern-medical-publishing"},{"title":"Peptide Therapy | Cureus Blog","link":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/peptide-therapy","description":"

\n \"Peptide <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

There are many potential benefits of peptide therapy in different medical fields. This Cureus article<\/a> explores the expression of antimicrobial peptides and cytokines in the human omentum following abdominal surgery, with the aim of understanding how these peptides can aid in the prevention of postoperative infections. The article below focuses on the effects of Mechano-Growth Factor (MGF) peptide, which has been shown to have favorable impacts on muscle growth, wound healing, cartilage repair, and brain development in animal studies. MGF peptide has also been shown to activate muscle stem cells and enhance heart health, among other benefits. <\/p>","category":["News","Sponsored"],"pubDate":"Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:59:22 GMT","author":"info@cureus.com (Cureus Team)","guid":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/peptide-therapy"},{"title":"\u201cDevastating Psychological Impacts\u201d: The AI Job Anxiety Study Picked Up by Futurism, Yahoo Health, and Gizmodo","link":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/ai-replacement-dysfunction-futurism-coverage","description":"

\n \"\u201cDevastating <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

\u201cDevastating psychological impacts.\u201d That\u2019s how Futurism described what AI automation, or the threat of it, can have on the workforce in a February 2026 piece followed by similar articles in Yahoo Health<\/a> and Gizmodo<\/a>. All three covered the same source: a study published in Cureus in September 2025, one of a growing number of Cureus studies<\/a> picked up by outside press.<\/p> \n

This experience now has a name: AI Replacement Dysfunction, or AIRD, describing the anxiety, insomnia, and identity loss tied to fears of automation-driven layoffs.<\/p>","category":["Cureus in the Media","News"],"pubDate":"Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:57:13 GMT","author":"info@cureus.com (Cureus Team)","guid":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/ai-replacement-dysfunction-futurism-coverage"},{"title":"Altmetric Badges Now Live on Cureus | Cureus Blog","link":"https:\/\/blog.cureus.com\/altmetric-badges-now-live-on-cureus","description":"

\n \"Altmetric <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

See who is discussing your research and where it\u2019s being shared.<\/h4> \n

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\n \"Sign<\/span>\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/46589883\/interactive-216895999115.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

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Altmetric badges give your Cureus article a visual summary of the attention it has received outside traditional academic metrics. They reflect mentions of your published article on various platforms, from news outlets to social media, showing who\u2019s paying attention to your work and where.<\/p> \n

Open your published Cureus article to find a colorful donut with a number in the middle showing how much attention your research has received.<\/p> \n

Key takeaways:<\/p> \n