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Exercise Science and Health Promotion

edited by

Weiyun Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11241 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise intervention; physical activity; physical and cardiometabolic health; cognitive functions; physical functions; mental health and wellbeing; feasibility; acceptability; sustainability of an intervention; physiological

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Speech and Language Disorders and Mental Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk, Resilience, and Support

edited by

Weifeng Han

and Shane Pill

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7646 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental language disorder (DLD); speech– language pathology; communication disorders; mental health comorbidity; psychosocial development; interdisciplinary care; equity in healthcare access; internalising and externalising symptoms; language and emotional regulation; cultural and linguistic diversity

Physical Activity and Body Composition in Healthy Aging

edited by

Filipe Rodrigues

and

Miguel Jacinto

submission deadline 27 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5783 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; body composition; healthy aging; adults; elderly

Healthcare Simulation, Artificial Intelligence and Interprofessional Collaboration

edited by

Antonio Bonacaro

Mark I. Johnson

, Kate Thompson, Manos Georgiadis and

Serena Barello

submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15903 | Submission Open

Keywords: simulation; artificial intelligence; interprofessional collaboration; patient outcomes; education; social care; healthcare; nursing; psychology; social work

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)

The Role of AI in Predictive and Prescriptive Healthcare

edited by Matthew Chin Heng Chua

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 37977 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; healthcare; medicine; diagnosis; treatment; personalized medicine; medical imaging; clinical decision support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)

Menopause Transition and Postmenopausal Health

edited by

Xuewen Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10414 | Submission Open

Keywords: menopause transition; postmenopause; midlife; older women; health issues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)

Work Conditions and Mental Health in Healthcare Workers

edited by

Juan Jesús García-Iglesias

Maria do Rosário Martins

, Fátima Frade and

Juan Gómez-Salgado

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3406 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; mental health; health personnel; work condition; risk factors; psychological distress; burnout; anxiety; well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)

Healthcare Innovation and AI in Mental Health

edited by

Emre Umucu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 867 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence [AI] in mental health; machine learning; precisive mental healthcare; innovations in mental healthcare; inclusive AI tools for mental healthcare; predictive analytics; chatbots for mental healthcare; serious mental illness; big data in mental healthcare; community-based AI mental health interventions; human-centered AI; ethics in AI and machine learning

Occupational Health and Workers’ Well-Being: From Research to Practice

edited by

Beatrice Thielmann

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 30386 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; worker safety; workplace well-being; physical labor; technological advancements; ergonomics; mental health; emerging health risks; hybrid work patterns; automation and artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Exercise Therapy: Improving Functionality, Physical Health, and Quality of Life

edited by

Iván Chulvi Medrano

and Fernando Domínguez-Navarro

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 29990 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise therapy; functionality; physical function; quality of life; rehabilitation; phycological status; cognitive interventions; prehabilitation

Scoliosis Deformity—Etiological Aspects, Management and Rehabilitation

edited by

Theodoros B. Grivas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 27196 | Submission Open

Keywords: idiopathic scoliosis; spinal deformity; diagnosis; physiotherapeutic specific scoliosis exercises (PSSEs); surgical treatment; non-surgical treatment

Obesity and Overweight: Prevention, Causes and Treatment

edited by

Marco La Marra

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 23495 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity prevention; overweight management; chronic diseases; behavioral interventions; nutritional strategies; public health policies; genetic risk factors; environmental influences; pharmacological treatments; surgical interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Physical Therapy in Mental Health

edited by

Daniel Catalán

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16019 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; physical therapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; depression; anxiety; eating disorders; schizophrenia; post-traumatic stress disorders; bipolar disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Co-Occurring Disorders and Integrated Treatment

edited by Charles R. Figley

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14488 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; post-traumatic; stress disorders; traumatology; traumatic stress reactions; secondary traumatic stress reactions

Advancing Healthcare Delivery and Patient Quality of Care Through Healthcare Professionals’ Development

edited by

Magdalena Cerbin-Koczorowska

and Toni Ungaretti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13205 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare workforce; fitness to practice; clinical education; healthcare professionals’ education; quality of care; patient care; healthcare delivery; professionalism; interprofessional education; service learning

Healthcare Strategies for Patients with Chronic Diseases in an Ageing Society: Second Edition

edited by

Hidetaka Hamasaki

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10740 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing society; integrated healthcare; patient-centred care; chronic disease; diabetes; physical activity; wearable device; e-health; m-health; healthcare system; sustainable healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Collaborative Approaches to Risk Management and Infection Control: A Patient Perspective

edited by

Lorenzo Blandi

and

Vittorio Bolcato

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8917 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk management; risk assessment; risk reduction behavior; infection control; infection prevention; healthcare-associated infections; preventive health services

Prevention and Intervention in Eating Disorders

edited by

Pedro Henrique Berbert De Carvalho

, Ana Carolina Soares Amaral and Karin Louise Lenz Dunker

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7863 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; body image; risk factors; prevention; intervention; sexual and gender minorities; marginalized groups; efficacy; efficiency; technology-based interventions

The Digital Divide in Healthcare: Exploring Inequalities and Solutions

edited by

Weike Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6997 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital divide; healthcare disparities; healthcare inequalities; healthcare outcomes; technology access; healthcare delivery; digital literacy

Impact of Physical Activity on Chronic Diseases

edited by

María Mendoza Muñoz

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4838 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; exercise; health promotion; health-related quality of life; physical exercise

The Benefits of Primary Care

edited by Lina Jaruševičiene and Ausrine Kontrimiene

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4524 | Submission Open

Keywords: primary care practice; primary care; primary care reforms; long term care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Dental Research and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Oral Health

edited by

Mihai Rominu

and

Ioana Veja

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3841 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital dentistry; artificial intelligence in dentistry; biomaterials; orthodontics; endodontics; periodontics; oral– systemic health; dental public health; esthetic dentistry; implantology; prosthodontics

Quality of Healthcare and Patient Safety Across Disciplines: Innovations, Evidence, and Practice

edited by

Evangelos Fradelos

and

Aikaterini Toska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2593 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of care; patient safety; ethics in healthcare; interdisciplinary collaboration; evidence-based practice; clinical governance; healthcare quality improvement; nursing practice; patient values; health systems safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)

Dynamics of Physical and Mental Health Promotion Among Marginalised Communities: A Holistic Approach

edited by

Md Nazmul Huda

and

Ashis Talukder

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 2440 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical and mental health promotion; marginalised communities; factors; disadvantages; access to healthcare; physical health outcomes; mental health outcomes; intersectionality; holistic approach

Healthcare for Sexual Minority Populations

edited by Rusi Jaspal

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2004 | Submission Open

Keywords: LGBT; sexual minorities; health inequalities; health promotion; health interventions; healthcare; minority stress; sexuality; cultural competence

Physical Activity as a Tool for Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Across Settings

edited by

Jorge Acebes-Sánchez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity interventions; mental health promotion; preventive and therapeutic tool; digital health; multidisciplinary approaches

The Role of Physical Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Diseases—2nd Edition

edited by

Henrique P. Neiva

Ana Sofia Ruivo Alves

and

Diogo Marques

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; stroke; hypertension; pulmonary disease; diabetes; low back pain; dementia; depression; fibromyalgia; cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Global Health and Health Care Services: Social Psychological Determinants of Health and Well-Being

edited by

Edita Fino

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1926 | Submission Open

Keywords: health and well-being; social psychological determinants; stigma of chronic disease; social identity and healthcare disparities; affective reactions and cognitive representation of illness

Central Sensitization Syndromes: Relevance of Psychological Factors in the Genesis, Maintenance and Intervention

edited by María Pilar Martínez,

Ana Isabel Sánchez Gómez

and Elena Mirõ

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: central sensitization syndromes; cognitive; emotional and behavioral variables; vulnerability or risk; maintenance factors; protective factors; assessment and psychological treatment

Nutrition Interventions for Chronic Disease Management

edited by Francine Overcash and

Ambria C. Crusan

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3078 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiometabolic disease; hypertension; diabetes; COPD; obesity; dietary intervention; eating patterns; community intervention; food security; food as medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Transforming Healthcare: Innovation, Economics, and Clinical Applications

edited by

Artur Turek

submission deadline 8 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3221 | Submission Open

Keywords: health policy; healthcare market; neurosciences; artificial intelligence; pharmacoeconomics; clinical trials; patient/consumer behaviors

Aging Population and Healthcare Utilization

edited by Skirmantė Sauliūnė, Mindaugas Stankūnas and Ramunė Kalėdienė

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17686 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging population; primary health care; preventive services; specialized care; long-term care; telehealth services; healthcare utilization

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies for Older Populations to Ensure Healthy Lifespans

edited by Mario Capunzo and

Silvana Mirella Aliberti

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12034 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthspan; preventive measures; cognitive decline; diabetes; hepatitis; cardiovascular diseases; cancer; respiratory diseases; longevity

Shaping Futures: Health Policy Innovations for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children

edited by Ucheoma Nwaozuru and Florida Uzoaru

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3386 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs); policy implementation; policy frameworks; resource optimization; health equity; health system integration; cross-sector collaboration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)

Emerging Technologies for Person-Centred Healthcare

edited by

Tania Stafinski

and Devidas Menon

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2794 | Submission Open

Keywords: person-centred healthcare; patient-centred healthcare; new technologies and programmes; quadruple-Aim Framework; impact of technologies on healthcare providers

The Impact of Exercise and Physical Activity on Quality of Life

edited by

Frontini Roberta

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2734 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; mental health; chronic disease management; quality of life; healthcare interventions; community health

Thyroid Hormones—The Global Players in Endocrinology

edited by

Eleonore Fröhlich

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: thyroid disorders; thyroid hormone interactions; hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism; thyroid hormone substitution

Clinical Hypnosis as a Complementary Therapy in Modern Healthcare

edited by

Dorit Gamus

submission deadline 18 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypnosis; pain; autonomic nervous system; inflammation; neurophysiology

Innovative Approaches in Pediatric Urinary Care

edited by

Dragana Živković

and

Dragana Milutinović

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7241 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric urology; urotherapy; pediatric nephrology; voiding disorders; pediatric radiology; pediatric urologic nursing; education

Pain Management in Biomechanical Pathologies of the Lower Limb throughout the Life Cycle: Multidisciplinary Approaches and Recent Advances

edited by

Manuel Coheña-Jimenez

, José Algaba-del-Castillo,

María Ruíz Muñoz

and Ana-Juana Perez-Belloso

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5814 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; foot pathologies; physical therapy interventions; multidisciplinary approach; diabetic foot; biomechanics of foot; gender perspectives; multidisciplinary care; healthcare outcomes; sport injuries; prevention; health education; literacy for health; population health; interdisciplinary research

Sleep Disorders Management in Primary Care—Second Edition

edited by

Izolde Bouloukaki

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3990 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep disorders; insomnia; sleep quality; obstructive sleep apnea; restless legs syndrome; routine screening and assessment; sleep services; primary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Airway Management in Anesthesia: Progress, Precision, and the Path Forward

edited by

Andre van Zundert

and

Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open

Keywords: airway management; airway-related complications; videolaryngoscopy; videolaryngeal mask airways; airway visualisation; intubation; critical care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Digital Healthcare Innovation in Medical Imaging: The Past, the Present and the Future

edited by

Barbara Brogna

submission deadline 21 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3535 | Submission Open

Keywords: imaging innovation; teleradiology; radiomics; artificial intelligence; forensic medicine

Positive Psychology in Healthcare: Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Perspectives

edited by

Freda N. Gonot-Schoupinsky

and Claude-Hélène Mayer

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7150 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; positive emotions; life satisfaction; virtues; meaning; spirituality; healthy behaviors; character strengths; healthy lifestyles; flourishing/thriving; existential positive psychology; positive autoethnography

Focus on Maternal, Pregnancy and Child Health: Second Edition

edited by

Betine Pinto Moehlecke Iser

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open

Keywords: women health; maternal health; pregnancy; parturition infant; newborn; postpartum period; epidemiology; quality of health care; perinatology; reproductive health services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)

Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Contextual Factors in Emergency Care

edited by Ancor Sanz-García and

José Luis Martín-Conty

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency care; artificial intelligence; early warning systems; data-driven healthcare; predictive analytics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)

Chronic Disease Prevention and Risk Control

edited by

Teruhide Koyama

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; prevention strategies; risk control; evidence-based strategies; lifestyle interventions; early risk detection; health behavior change; community-based prevention programs; health equity in chronic disease management; digital health tools in risk control

Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Healthcare (IOCH2026)

edited by

Umair Majid

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1698 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; digital health; patient-centered care; connected care; clinical data management; AI

Sport and Nutrition: Interventions to Improve the Health of Children and Adolescents

edited by