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Collection Overview
The rapid growth of medical and biomedical research has created an increasingly complex scientific landscape spanning clinical medicine, public health, translational science, healthcare technologies, traditional Chinese medicine, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary biomedical innovation. In this evolving environment, bibliometric analysis has become an important tool for evaluating research impact, identifying emerging trends, mapping scientific collaborations, and understanding the progression of medical knowledge.
Despite its increasing importance, the field faces several challenges, including information overload, inconsistencies in evaluation metrics, unequal global research visibility, fragmented interdisciplinary communication, and difficulties in synthesizing rapidly expanding scientific literature. These challenges highlight the need for comprehensive and analytically rigorous bibliometric studies capable of generating meaningful insights into the global medical research ecosystem.
This collection aims to provide a comprehensive platform for original research articles and methodological contributions exploring the application of bibliometric analysis across all areas of medical research. The collection seeks to highlight topics such as, but not limited to, global research patterns, emerging scientific themes, collaborative networks, publication trends, healthcare innovations, translational advances, and the evolving impact of medical discoveries on clinical practice and public health. Interdisciplinary perspectives that connect biomedical sciences, healthcare systems, and technology-driven medicine will also be covered in this collection.
By consolidating diverse contributions, this collection will provide the scientific community with valuable insights into the direction and impact of contemporary medical research, promote greater research transparency and collaboration, and support evidence-based decision-making that advances both scientific progress and healthcare innovation.
Articles
Abstracts
Global Trends in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sepsis, 2010–2026: A Bibliometric Analysis
Zhimin Lin1,
Shaowen Jia2,
Maoyu Ding1,
Juan Wang3,
Yanxi Liu4,
Siwen Yang*1,
Tengfei Chen*1
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China,
2Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China,
3The Affiliated Hospital of Changzhi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, China,
4Beijing University of Chinese Mediicine,Beijing, China
Global Research Trends and Hotspots in Acupuncture-Mediated Autonomic Neuromodulation: A Bibliometric Analysis (2000–2025)
Chen lin Wang1
1Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Acupuncture Neuromodulation
Global Research Trends in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis (2016–2025)
Chuan-hui Yao1,
Cong-min Xia1,
Xun Gong1,
Quan Jiang*1
1Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, People's Republic of China
Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Research Hotspots and Trends
Jian-feng Shi1,
Xiao-han Wang1,
Zhen-xu Yang1,
Xiao-bin Liu1,
An-min Ruan*2
1Department of Orthopedics, Longfu Hospital, Beijing, 100010, People's Republic of China,
2Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Gulou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100009, People's Republic of China
Global research trends and hotspots in depression–migraine comorbidity: a bibliometric study from 2009 to 2024
Yao Gao1,
Mengyue Zhao1,
Nan Zhang2,
Linda Li2,
Jianzhen Hu1,
Xinzhe Du1,
Tingli Qu*3,
Sha Liu*1
1Department of Psychiatry, First Hospital/First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China,
2School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China.,
33.School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China.
Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Research Hotspots and Trends
Jian-feng Shi1,
Xiao-han Wang1,
Zhen-xu Yang1,
Xiao-bin Liu1,
An-min Ruan*2
1Department of Orthopedics, Longfu Hospital, Beijing, 100010, People's Republic of China,
2Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Gulou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100009, People's Republic of China
Scientific Frontiers and Emerging Themes in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chronic Gastritis: A Bibliometric Analysis
Xiaocheng Ma1
1First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712000, China.
Global trends in digital health–enabled medication management for older adults: a bibliometric analysis
Zhimin Lin1,
Liying Men2,
Maoyu Ding1,
Juan Wang3,
HaoXuan Luo4,
Siwen Yang*1,
Tengfei Chen*1
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China,
2School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China,
3The Affiliated Hospital of Changzhi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, China,
4Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
Integrated Bibliometric and Bioinformatics Analysis of the Comorbidity between Adenomyosis and Endometrial Carcinoma
Jia Jing1,
Ma Liangjie 2,
Feng Dingqing 3,
Liang Jing 1,
Liu Ying 3,
Sun Jie 3,
Ling Bin 1,
Zhang Qingxia *3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital (Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100029, People’s Republic of China,
2Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, People’s Republic of China,
3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital (Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences), Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
Bibliometric Analysis of the Association Between Gut Microbiota and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Aikeremujiang Muheremu*1
1Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University
Scientific Frontiers and Emerging Themes in Acupuncture for Stroke: A Bibliometric Analysis
yue chu1
1 School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China.
A bibliometric analysis of mitochondrial research in prostate cancer: Global research trends and emerging hotspots (2016-2025)
Qing-rui Li1,
Peng Wang*2
1Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China,
2The Second Department of Healthcare, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China
Global Research Trends and Emerging Hotspots in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Th17 Cells: A Bibliometric Study
Chuan-hui Yao1,
Hui Xu1,
Pu-fan Shan 1,
Xie-li Ma1,
Yu-chen Yang1,
Tian Chang1,
Cong-min Xia1,
Xun Gong1,
Quan Jiang*1
1Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, People's Republic of China
Global Trends and Research Hotspots of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Sepsis (2010–2026): A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis
Tengfei Chen*1
1Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Global research trends and knowledge structure of diversion colitis and proctitis: a bibliometric and visualized analysis
Zechuan Jin *1
1Sichuan University West China Hospital: West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Global trends in digital health–enabled medication management for older adults: a bibliometric analysis
Tengfei Chen*1
1Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Bibliometric and visual analysis of artificial intelligence applications in interstitial lung disease
Tian-yi Zhao1,
Liangjie Ma2,
Yi-fei Wang2,
Jia-qi Chen1,
Xiao Ma*1
1Health Checkup Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China,
2Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
Temozolomide Resistance in Glioblastoma: A 16-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Knowledge Structures and Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers
Shichao Liu*1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital; Fujian Institute of Neurosurgery, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, China