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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During cadaveric dissection, a rare variation of the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery (SPRA) was observed:...
03/15/2026

During cadaveric dissection, a rare variation of the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery (SPRA) was observed:

The artery coursed superficial to the thenar muscles rather than deep to them.
It gave rise to the princeps pollicis and radial indicis arteries after contributing to the superficial palmar arch.

Takeaway: Recognizing vascular variations can help surgeons avoid iatrogenic injury during wrist and hand procedures.
Surgeons: Have you encountered unexpected vascular anatomy during hand surgery?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q045KtC_0

A 53-year-old man presented with: increasing abdominal girth, constipation, weight loss & supraumbilical herniaImaging r...
03/13/2026

A 53-year-old man presented with: increasing abdominal girth, constipation, weight loss & supraumbilical hernia

Imaging revealed omental caking, mucinous ascites, and hepatic scalloping, classic features of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

Histopathology confirmed low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN).

Takeaway: Early recognition of imaging features is key to diagnosing this rare condition.
Clinicians: Which imaging sign first makes you suspect pseudomyxoma peritonei?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q045J1Xv0

A 19-year-old man presented with: acute throat pain, odynophagia & globus sensation after accidentally swallowing a meta...
03/10/2026

A 19-year-old man presented with: acute throat pain, odynophagia & globus sensation after accidentally swallowing a metal bottle cap during a drinking game.

Imaging revealed a radiopaque disc at the proximal esophageal inlet.
The foreign body was successfully removed via rigid esophagoscopy.

Takeaway: Serrated or disc-shaped objects like bottle caps pose significant risks — including mucosal injury, perforation, and obstruction.
ENT clinicians: What is the most unusual foreign body you’ve removed from the esophagus?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q045HQSt0

During IVF, some retrieved oocytes are too immature to fertilize.In this case:GV-stage oocytes were cultured using rescu...
03/08/2026

During IVF, some retrieved oocytes are too immature to fertilize.

In this case:
GV-stage oocytes were cultured using rescue in vitro maturation (IVM)
Several matured to metaphase II (MII)
Delayed ICSI + PGT-A produced two euploid blastocysts

One embryo transfer resulted in a viable singleton pregnancy.

Takeaway: Rescue-IVM may salvage IVF cycles when many oocytes are immature.
Fertility specialists: Do you routinely use rescue-IVM in IVF cycles?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q045Hnqd0

A 24-year-old patient developed lacrimal duct obstruction after LASEK.Conventional treatments failed: steroids, punctal ...
03/06/2026

A 24-year-old patient developed lacrimal duct obstruction after LASEK.

Conventional treatments failed: steroids, punctal dilation & antibiotics

But osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) led to significant improvement and dacryocystorhinostomy surgery was avoided.

Takeaway: Non-invasive approaches may offer relief in select postoperative complications.
Clinicians: Have you seen OMM help in ophthalmologic conditions?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q045G36w0

Over 11 years of follow-up in mixed CSVD:CMBs expanded from lobar → deep → infratentorialICH developed in areas of new o...
03/02/2026

Over 11 years of follow-up in mixed CSVD:
CMBs expanded from lobar → deep → infratentorial
ICH developed in areas of new or clustering CMBs
Seizures appeared during rapid lobar CMB increase
No recurrence once CMB progression plateaued

Takeaway: It may not be total CMB burden, but CMB dynamics that signal active disease.
Neurology community: Should we start monitoring CMB activity trends, not just count?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q045676Q0

03/02/2026

PA Banding in 2026. Evolving or unchanged?

Thoracotomy vs Sternotomy
Subtraction technique
Distal PA pressure monitoring
LV retraining in TGA

💬 What’s one modification you’ve adopted in your PA banding approach over the years?

In this pilot RCT: 400 mg oral metronidazole vs 5 mg via maxillofacial delivery platform. Despite an 80× lower dose, ear...
03/02/2026

In this pilot RCT: 400 mg oral metronidazole vs 5 mg via maxillofacial delivery platform. Despite an 80× lower dose, early systemic exposure was comparable (AUC analysis). No adverse events observed.

Takeaway: Route of delivery may matter as much as dose.
Clinicians: Would you consider non-oral systemic delivery if exposure is equivalent?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q04565CM0

In Aragón (Spain), incidence jumped from ~1.3–1.7 per 100,000 (pre-2021 levels) to 5.65 per 100,000 in 2022.High-risk gr...
03/01/2026

In Aragón (Spain), incidence jumped from ~1.3–1.7 per 100,000 (pre-2021 levels) to 5.65 per 100,000 in 2022.

High-risk groups:
0–4 years
>65 years (12.97 per 100,000 in 2022)

23% were readmitted
Avg stay: 13 days
Takeaway: The 2022 surge wasn’t subtle, and vulnerable age groups were most affected.

What do you think explains the spike?
A) Post-pandemic diagnostic rebound
B) True increase in infection burden
C) Coding changes
D) Immunologic/behavioral shifts

Comment A/B/C/D.

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q04555FR0

In this hospital study:69% scored >70% on IPC knowledge86% showed positive attitudes84.5% reported good practiceBut here...
02/27/2026

In this hospital study:
69% scored >70% on IPC knowledge
86% showed positive attitudes
84.5% reported good practice

But here’s the key finding:
Knowledge was NOT linked to attitude
Attitude WAS strongly linked to better practice (p = 0.001)

Takeaway: Training alone isn’t enough. Culture drives compliance.

What improves IPC adherence more in your hospital....education or leadership accountability?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q0445Ppk0

02/26/2026

Timely review and thoughtful feedback can make a meaningful difference in academic publishing.

In this Author Spotlight, Dr. Mustafa Al-Hayali, Lecturer in Rheumatology in Baghdad, shares why he chose Cureus to publish his case report on coexistent rheumatoid arthritis and spinal muscular atrophy, highlighting quick editorial response and constructive peer review.

Learn more about contributing here: https://hubs.la/Q044SbsN0

This stage IV lung cancer patient developed:persistent feverthrombocytopeniamultiorgan dysfunctionsteroid-refractory cou...
02/25/2026

This stage IV lung cancer patient developed:
persistent fever
thrombocytopenia
multiorgan dysfunction
steroid-refractory course

A high H-score led to the diagnosis: ICI-associated HLH. She improved rapidly with anakinra after failing steroids.

Takeaway: In immunotherapy patients, extreme hyperferritinaemia should trigger HLH evaluation early.

Would you have escalated to anakinra....or tried second-line steroids first?

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q0445NY70

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