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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): New Insights and Future Directions
edited by Jeffrey D. DellaVolpe
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5516 | Submission Open
Keywords: ECMO; extracorporeal life support; technology; innovation; prediction; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
Recent Advances in Maternal–Fetal Medicine submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2023 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal– fetal medicine; prenatal screening; artificial intelligence; personalized medicine; prenatal imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Head and Neck Cancers: Modern Management
edited by Lucian Miron, and Dragos Teodor Iancu
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck cancers; image-guided radiotherapy; stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRT); proton therapy; carbon ion therapy; radiobiological models; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; secondary cancers; oligo-metastatic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Advances in Cancer Therapy from Research to Clinical Practice—Surgical, Molecular or Systemic Management of Cancer: 2nd Edition
edited by and Nicolae Crisan
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 32574 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; systemic therapy; surgery; molecular; research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Chronic Stress and Obesity: Psychology, Nutrition and Modern Lifestyle Behavior
edited by and Napoleon Waszkiewicz
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17142 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; psychological stress; lifestyle behaviors; physical activity; quality of sleep; diet; nutrition; stress-reducing methods; yoga; meditation; wellbeing; lifestyle medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)
Advances in Cancer Multimodal Approaches: Biomarkers, Mechanisms, Surgical Procedures and Oncological Therapies, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10013 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; mechanism; surgery; multimodal; advances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Clinical Cardiology in a New Era: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
edited by Rayan Yousefzai and Cindy M. Martin
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5752 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular medicine; cardiology subspeciality; cardiomyopathy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
DPP-4 Inhibitors: Navigating the Intersection of Heart Health, Kidney Function, and Diabetes Management
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3841 | Submission Open
Keywords: DPP-4 inhibitors; heart failure; kidney insufficiency; cardiovascular health; diabetes management; non-diabetic patients; endothelial regulation; inflammation modulation; chronic kidney disease; nephropathy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Male Infertility: A Contemporary Review on Present Status and Future Perspective
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2486 | Submission Open
Keywords: male infertility; assisted reproductive technologies; sperm DNA fragmentation; genetic screening; oxidative stress; hormonal therapy; IVF/ICSI; biomarkers; gene therapy; reproductive health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
Update on Orthopedic Anesthesia
edited by , and Antonio Coviello
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2071 | Submission Open
Keywords: loco-regional anesthesia; orthopedic surgery; postoperative pain; peripheral nerve blocks; adjuvants; neuraxial anesthesia; complications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Epilepsy, Seizures, and Sleep Disorders
edited by Giedrė Jurkevičienė, Evelina Pajediene and Renata Balnyte
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1841 | Submission Open
Keywords: epilepsy; seizure; antiseizure medications; adverse effects of anti-seizure medications; quality of life; electroencephalography; sleep; sleep disorders; insomnia; daytime sleepiness; sleep– wake rhythm; circadian; hypersomnia; narcolepsy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Impact of Exercise on Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Symptoms
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open
Keywords: development; autism spectrum disorders; ADHD; intellectual disabilities; dyspraxia; sport; physical exercise; neuromuscular disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
The Impact of Altitude on Exercise Tolerance of Various Patients
edited by , and Silvia Ulrich
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1287 | Submission Open
Keywords: high altitude; hypoxia; exercise; exercise limitation; chronic diseases; chronic lung disease; chronic heart disease; sleep apnea; arterial hypertension; pulmonary hypertension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology)
Diabetic Retinopathy: Current Understanding and Treatment Strategies
edited by and Marco Rocco Pastore
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diabetic retinopathy; diabetic macular edema; retinal imaging; anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injections; dexamethasone implant; vitreoretinal surgery; photocoagulation laser; diabetic eye-screening program; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Recent Advances in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
edited by Adam Rudnik and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 643 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthetic procedures; perioperative monitoring; airway management; pain management; standards of anesthesia; perioperative care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
From Conception to Birth: Embryonic Development and Disease
edited by , Soultana Meditskou and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 609 | Submission Open
Keywords: embryology; organogenesis; cell differentiation; gametes; reproduction; sex ratio; birth defects; pathophysiology; disease
Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Malignancies: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Antanas Gulbinas
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute pancreatitis; chronic pancreatitis; benign tumors of the pancreas; pancreatic cystic lesions; pancreatic cancer; cancer immunity; molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis and drug resistance; pancreatic surgery; minimally invasive surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Laparoscopic Surgery in Colorectal Cancer
edited by Bogdan Diaconescu and Adrian Daniel Tulin
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: laparoscopy; colorectal cancer; minimally invasive surgery; colon surgery; general surgery; colorectal surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Glaucoma
edited by Aharon Wegner and
submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3925 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathophysiology; diurnal changes; intraocular pressure; perimetry; nerve fiber thickness; OCT-A; treatment strategies; sustained release therapies; laser treatment; biomarkers; microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS); artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Infection, Inflammation and Immunity in Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2018 | Submission Open
Keywords: infection; inflammation; immunity; oncogenesis; cancer; autoimmunity; ageing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Disease)
Recent Developments in Glucose Monitoring Challenges submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; continuous glucose monitoring; pediatric; metrics; time in range; glycemic variability; complications; diabetes technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)
New Developments in Plastic Surgery submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6875 | Submission Open
Keywords: hand surgery; microsurgery; breast reconstruction; artificial intelligence; rhinoplasty; blepharoplasty; aesthetic surgery; surgical anatomy; 3D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Advances in Skull Base Surgery submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9692 | Submission Open
Keywords: skull base surgery; neurosurgery; otorhinolaryngology; skull base anatomy; skull base tumors; chordoma; chondrosarcoma; meningioma; vestibular schwannoma; paraganglioma; cholesteatoma; radiotherapy; imaging; tumour biology; pituitary tumors; craniopharyngeoma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Latest Findings in Diagnosis and Treatment of Gynecological Malignancies—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2466 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic oncology; gynecological surgery; cancer treatment; cancer diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Cardiovascular Disease: From Clinical Diagnosis to Management and Treatment
edited by Florin Mitu, and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1105 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; cardiac rehabilitation; secondary prevention; innovative treatment; risk stratification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Cardiovascular Events and Epidemiology submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; cardiovascular prevention; residual risk; biomarkers; cardiogenomics; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Advances in Pathogenesis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease
edited by and Margarita Papatheodoridi
submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1511 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic liver disease; cirrhosis; portal hypertension; pathogenesis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Current and Future Trends in Dentistry and Oral Health submission deadline 26 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2101 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital dentistry; artificial intelligence in dentistry; biomaterials; orthodontics; endodontics; periodontics; oral– systemic health; dental public health; esthetic dentistry; implantology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Advances in Cholecystitis and Cholecystectomy
edited by , and Bogdan Mastalier
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 30002 | Submission Open
Keywords: laparoscopic cholecystectomy; cholecystitis; cholelithiasis; bile duct injury; indocyanine green; percutaneous cholecystostomy; acute acalculous cholecystitis; inflammatory biomarkers; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Medicine and Dentistry: New Methods and Clinical Approaches—2nd Edition
edited by and Rocco Franco
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16891 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; new materials; medical approach; periodontal disease; bruxism; oral surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Advances in Epidemiological and Statistical Methods for Medical Research
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14136 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiologic methods; causal inference; clinical trial methodology; mendelian randomization; imputation techniques; log-linear models; genetic biomarker analysis; statistical genetics modeling; bayesian methods; advanced methods for risk assessment; survival analysis and longitudinal data methods; epidemiological measures; pharmacoepidemiological analytics; spatial analysis; medical research methodology; multivariate modelling; big data approaches and machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Recent Advances in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14106 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmune rheumatic diseases; rheumatoid arthritis; systemic lupus erythematosus; Sjogren’ s disease; systemic scleroderma; psoriatic arthritis; mixed connective tissue disease; ankylosing spondylitis; vasculitides; juvenile arthritis; rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)
Developments and Innovations in Head and Neck Surgery
edited by Rǎzvan Hainǎroşie and Dragoș Palade
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11553 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck surgery; innovation; developments; oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Addressing the Right Strategy in the Treatment of Gynecological Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9831 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic oncology; gynecological surgery; obstetrics; reproductive medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Advances in Public Health and Healthcare Management for Chronic Care
edited by Fabio Petrelli and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7118 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic diseases; long-term care  ; nursing practice; public health; patient satisfaction; health economic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Public Mental Health Crisis during SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic—Part 2
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4443 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; pandemic; resilience; prevention; risk factor; preventive factor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Recent Advances in Stroke Screening
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4075 | Submission Open
Keywords: stroke; screening; prevention; recent advances; neurology; internal medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Non-motor Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease and Other Parkinsonian Syndromes, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3983 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease (PD); non-motor symptoms; atypical Parkinsonism; genetics; biomarkers; wearable sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Advances in Health, Lifestyle and Environmental Risk Factors Monitoring
edited by , and Loreta Strumylaitė
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3832 | Submission Open
Keywords: health monitoring; human biological monitoring; lifestyle risk factors; environmental risk factors; surveillance; indicator-based public health monitoring; health measurement digital technologies; health monitoring system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Advances in Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
edited by and Jelena Pausic
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3549 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports injury prevention; sports rehabilitation; exercise science; manual therapy; physical therapy; posture management; injury management; athletes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology)
Epileptic Encephalopathies in Adulthood
edited by Vasilios K. Kimiskidis and Martha G. Spilioti
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2905 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE); epileptic encephalopathies (EEs); adult electroclinical phenotype– genotype correlation; transitional care; precision medicine therapies; multidisciplinary approach; outcome of EEs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Gynecologic and Breast Cancers submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2739 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic cancer; breast cancer; biomarkers; novel therapies; personalized medicine; debulking surgery; molecular therapies; genetic predisposition; quality of life; patient-reported outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Advances in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases and Health Promotion
edited by , and Deok-Hoon Jun
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2445 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatic disease; osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; ankylosing spondylitis; lupus (systemic lupus erythematous); musculoskeletal disorders; neck; back; or hip pain; sarcopenia; osteoporosis or osteopenia; multiple body areas or systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)
Optimizing Outcomes in Head and Neck Surgery
edited by Carmen Aurelia Mogoantă and Daniela Vrinceanu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2039 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck; surgery; oncology; outcomes; artificial intelligence; otology; biologics; immunotherapy; multidisciplinary approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Current Advances in Cardiovascular Disease Research
edited by and Tien-Hsing Chen
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1982 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart failure; ischemic heart disease; peripheral vascular disease; sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Robot-Assisted Urologic Cancer Surgery: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1348 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; minimally invasive surgery; artificial intelligence; urologic oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
Recent Advances in Lymphoedema Research
edited by and Michela Schettino
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 840 | Submission Open
Keywords: lymphoedema; ultra-high-frequency ultrasound; ICG lymphography; breast cancer-related lymphoedema; lymphatic surgery; lymph node transfer; lymphaticovenular anastomosis; conservative treatment of lymphoedema; lymphoedema rehabilitation; health-related quality of life; supermicrosurgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Regional and Local Anesthesia for Enhancing Recovery After Surgery
edited by Sang Hyun Hong and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 727 | Submission Open
Keywords: regional analgesia; regional anesthesia; multimodal analgesia; perioperative care; enhanced recovery after surgery; minimally invasive surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Novel Diagnosis and Therapeutic Approaches of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
edited by Agata Michalak
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; surgery; AI in endoscopic diagnosis; quality of life; stomach; diagnosis; treatment; novel biomarkers; new therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Urologic Oncology: Current Issues and Future Directions
edited by Riccardo G Bertolo, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open
Keywords: urologic oncology; diagnostic imaging; surgical advancements; targeted therapies; immunotherapies; molecular profiling; artificial intelligence; quality of life; biomarkers; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
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