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Advances and Future Perspectives in Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Surgery

edited by Stamatis Angelopoulos, Efstathios Kotidis and

Elissavet Anestiadou

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2881 | Submission Open

Keywords: abdominal surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; general surgery; minimally invasive surgery; perioperative management; surgical innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis in Clinical Medicine

edited by Marko Barešić and

Joško Mitrović

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2808 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; pulmonary manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis; cardiovascular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis; anemia and rheumatoid arthritis; Felty syndrome; depression and rheumatoid arthritis; amyloidosis and rheumatoid arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis and malignancies; rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)

Neuroinflammatory Disorders: New Insights and Future Directions

edited by

Stefania Kalampokini

and

Effrosyni Koutsouraki

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2145 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders; autoimmune encephalitis; myelitis; immune-mediated movement disorders; inflammatory polyneuropathies; vaccine-related

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Research on Anesthesiology in Laparoscopic Surgery

edited by

Valentin Titus Grigorean

Mircea Lițescu

and Daniela Godoroja

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2017 | Submission Open

Keywords: general anesthesia (GA); laparoscopy; robotic surgery; pneumoperitoneum; ventilation; position; multimodal analgesia; postoperative care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)

Neurosurgery for Brain or Spine Tumors: Recent Technical Advances

edited by Bartosz Sokół and Ondra Petr

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1739 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurosurgery; brain tumors; spine tumors; minimally invasive surgery; robot-assisted surgery; neuro-navigation; intraoperative imaging; precision medicine; molecular profiling; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Aortic Valve Replacement Innovations and Outcomes

edited by Basel Ramlawi and

Massimo Baudo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1480 | Submission Open

Keywords: aortic valve replacement; cardiac surgery; minimally invasive; transcatheter; innovation; clinical outcomes; aortic stenosis; aortic regurgitation; technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

New Trends and Advances in Head and Neck Oncology

edited by Federica Ruggiero and Giovanni Badiali

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1155 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; reconstruction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Venous Thromboembolism: Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment

edited by

Marco Mangiafico

and

Luca Costanzo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

Keywords: venous thromboembolism; pulmonary embolism; superficial vein thrombosis; deep vein thrombosis; immunothrombosis; cancer-associated thrombosis; catheter-related thrombosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)

Contemporary Management and Outcomes of Orthopedic Fractures

edited by

Dariusz Grzelecki

and

Rafal Kamiński

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 804 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; osteoporotic fracture; periprosthetic fracture; femur fracture; radial fracture; spine fracture; lower extremity fracture; upper extremity fracture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Assisted Reproductive Technology in Reproductive Medicine: Emerging Trends and Application

edited by Sevastiani Antonouli and

George Anifandis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 554 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of gametes and embryos; advances in ART; IVF/ICSI; embryo culture and selection; gamete cryopreservation; embryo vitrification; fertility preservation; oncofertility; reproductive genetics; molecular diagnostics in ART; artificial intelligence in embryology; reproductive endocrinology; embryo imaging and assessment; personalized reproductive medicine; translational reproductive research; clinical outcomes in ART

(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Update on Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

edited by

Eliza Russu

, Andreea Rata and Sorin Barac

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open

Keywords: vascular surgery; cardiothoracic surgery; technological innovations; critical limb ischemia; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; advanced imaging techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Recent Advances in Orthodontics and Dental Medicine, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dana Gabriela Festila

and Mariana Pacurar

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital planning; individualization; aligners surgery first; oral medical devices; imagistics; TMJ disorder treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)

Novel Biomarkers in Health and Disease

edited by

Sotirios P. Fortis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; microvesicles; omics; health; disease; microenvironment; blood; immune system; blood cells; cancer; inflammation; physiology; pathophysiology

Advances in Atrial Fibrillation: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Emerging Therapies

edited by Angelica Cersosimo and

Vincenzo Mirco La Fazia

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3108 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac arrhythmias; atrial fibrillation; heart failure; arrhythmia; sudden cardiac death; catheter ablation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Eating Disorders: Clinical Insights and Innovative Treatment Approaches

edited by Vassilis Martiadis and Fabiola Raffone

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; ARFID; OSFED; comorbidity; psychotherapy; pharmacotherapy; multidisciplinary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

Advancements in Dental Medicine, Oral Anesthesiology and Surgery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ciprian Roi

, Cosmin Sinescu and

Mircea Riviș

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1646 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral surgery; oral anesthesiology; implantology and guided surgery; oral tissue regeneration; periodontal disease; dental materials; oral medical devices; oral diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)

Advanced Research in Pediatric Oncology

edited by

Surasak Sangkhathat

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oncology; multi-omics; precision medicine; targeted therapy; advanced diagnostics; tumor microenvironment; single-cell biology; drug discovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatrics)

Novel Challenges and Personalized Treatment of Melanoma

edited by

Vincas Urbonas

and Egle Ramelyte

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 557 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanoma; personalized treatment; biomarkers; immune checkpoint inhibitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Invasive and Non-Invasive Dermatological Imaging: Dermatopathology, Dermoscopy, In Vivo High-Resolution Images, and Dermatoradiology

edited by Corrado Tagliati

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: dermatology; digital photography; dermoscopy; confocal microscopy; optical coherence tomography; ultrasound; computed tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; pathology; nuclear medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health and Neuroimaging: Diagnostic, Predictive, and Therapeutic Advances

edited by

Rossitsa Paunova

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; mental health; neuroimaging; psychiatry; neuroscience; biomarkers; predictive modeling; explainable artificial intelligence; digital therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

Orthopedic Trauma: Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation

edited by Yong Girl Rhee and Myung-seo Kim

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6465 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopedic trauma; shoulder and elbow; knee; foot; and ankle; spine; fracture and dislocation; rotator cuff tear; surgery; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Allergic and Immune Disorders: New Insights and Future Directions

edited by Krzysztof Pałgan and

Katarzyna Napiórkowska-Baran

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1664 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergy; immunology; clinical immunology; asthma; diagnosis; treatment; management; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)

Palliative Care in Oncology: Innovations and Challenges

edited by

Ourania Govina

, Theocharis Konstantinidis and

Ioanna Tsatsou

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1539 | Submission Open

Keywords: palliative care; integrated palliative care; supportive care; oncology; cancer care; oncology nursing; cancer symptom management; psychosocial oncology; quality of life; multidisciplinary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Chronic Kidney Disease: Current Challenges and Future Directions

edited by

Sandra Karanović Štambuk

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1193 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; complications; current challenges; diagnostics; future directions; kidney replacement therapy; prevention; risk factors; treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)

New Insights into Heart Failure: 2nd Edition

edited by

Nilima Rajpal Kundnani

and

Simona Dragan

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; risk factors; treatment; device therapy; biomarkers; aging; cardiovascular disease; coronary artery disease; valvular heart disease; arrythmias; stroke; COPD; cancers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Electrical Stimulation of Muscle: Electrophysiology and Rehabilitation

edited by

Francesca Cordella

and

Andrea Demofonti

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: assistance; bionics; electrophysiology; electrostimulation; functional electrical stimulation; prosthetics; rehabilitation; sensory feedback; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology)

New Technologies and Advances in Colorectal Cancer Screening

edited by Seth A. Gross and

Abraham Z. Cheloff

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer screening; artificial intelligence; biomarkers; precancerous lesions; endoscopy; colonoscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)

Advances in Musculoskeletal Imaging: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Clinical Applications

edited by

Felipe Querol

and

Felipe Querol-Giner

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal imaging; musculoskeletal ultrasound; diagnostic imaging; image-guided interventions; therapeutic ultrasound guidance; functional and dynamic assessment; clinical decision-making; disease monitoring; rehabilitation and physiotherapy; patient-centered care

Skin Diseases: Causes, Impacts, and Advances in Treatment and Prevention

edited by

Przemysław Halubiec

and

Andrzej Jaworek

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin diseases; epidemiology; pathophysiology; immune dysregulation; skin barrier dysfunction; targeted therapy; precision medicine; prevention strategies; patient-centered care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

New Insights in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Causes, Diagnosis, Features and Current Treatments

edited by Łukasz Matusiak and Klaudia Knecht-Gurwin

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: hidradenitis suppurativa; innate immunity; IL-1β ; TNF; IL-17; clinical phenotypes; diagnostic delay; epidemiology; imaging; biomarkers; biologic therapy; targeted treatment; patient outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Imaging-Guided Techniques in Oncology: An Update on Imaging Tools for Interventional Procedures

edited by

Salvatore Silipigni

, Antonio Bottari and Pierpaolo Biondetti

submission deadline 18 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: interventional oncology; interventional radiology; real-time imaging guidance; imaging-guided intervention; percutaneous intervention; personalized cancer care; oncologic interventions; imaging planning in oncology; minimally invasive therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Recent Advances and Future Challenges in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

edited by Zinon Kokkalis and

Dimitrios Ntourantonis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2523 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopaedic trauma; fracture fixation; polytrauma; non-union; geriatric fractures; implant design; surgical innovation; perioperative care; postoperative rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Nutritional Management of Adults with Obesity

edited by

Alessandro Laviano

and

Salvatore Vaccaro

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2252 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic phenotype of obesity; nutritional management; nutritional intervention; nutritional educational program; precision nutrition; food compounds; dietary patterns; medical nutrition therapy (MNT); lifestyle intervention; physical activity program; traditional and innovative diets; therapeutic innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)

Updates on Genitourinary Cancers

edited by

Patricia Tai

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open

Keywords: oligometastatic; prostate cancer; metastasis-directed therapy; tumor debulking; systemic therapy; cancer progression; stereotactic body radiotherapy; genitourinary cancer; radiotherapy; CyberKnife

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Advances in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Technology Innovations and Complications Management

edited by Sravisht Iyer and

Atahan Durbas

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1913 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive techniques; spine surgery; fusion; robotic; image-guided surgery; endoscopic spine surgery; spinal deformity; spinal implants and biomaterials; patient outcomes; perioperative care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advanced Ultrasound Technology and Its Application to Gynecologic Practice

edited by

Panagiotis Peitsidis

and Marco Gergolet

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 1694 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecology; ultrasound; uterus; adnexa; pelvis; diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Cutaneous Lymphoma: From Pathogenesis to Therapy

edited by Alina Jankowska-Konsur and

Magdalena Łyko

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open

Keywords: cutaneous lymphoma; mycosis fungoides; CTCL; CBCL; Sezary’ s syndrome; pathogenesis; therapy

The Role of Physical Exercise in Bone Health and Osteoporosis Prevention

edited by

António Monteiro

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical exercise; bone health; osteoporosis prevention; bone mineral density; exercise intervention; resistance training; impact and power-based exercise; multicomponent training; musculoskeletal health; aging and bone health; fracture risk reduction; mechanotransduction; exercise prescription; clinical and translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances in Reproductive Surgeries

edited by

Dimitrios Papageorgiou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive techniques; fertility-preserving surgery; endometriosis; uterine fibroids; intrauterine adhesions; sterilization; tubal reanastomosis; robotic-assisted surgery; microsurgery; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Current Advances and Management of Spine Deformity

edited by

Calogero Velluto

Laura Scaramuzzo

and Luca Ambrosio

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine deformity; adult spinal deformity; scoliosis; sagittal alignment; spinal fusion; minimally invasive spine surgery; complications; outcomes; revision surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Rohit Gupta

and Pranav Kidambi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary sarcoidosis; granulomatous lung disease; non-caseating granulomas; thoracic imaging; corticosteroid therapy; immunosuppressive treatment; biologic therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Physical Activity and Exercise for Chronic Disease: Evidence Syntheses in Sport Science and Public Health

edited by Silvia Varela and

Daniel González-Devesa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise interventions; chronic disease; rehabilitation; original article; mind– body exercise; stretching; sleep quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)

Reproductive Medicine in Clinical Practice

edited by Luca Tramontano and Roberto Marci

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: fertility; ART; endometriosis; adenomyosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Acute Coronary Syndromes: Diagnosis, Management, and Risk Prediction

edited by Lior Zornitzki and Jeremy Ben-Shoshan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: ACS; cardiogenic shock; MCS; diagnosis; management; prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Portal Hypertension

edited by

Andy Petroianu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: cirrhotic portal hypertension; schistosomatic portal hypertension; portal hypertension in children; portal hypertension conservative treatment; spleen and splenectomy; esophageal and gastric vric; ascites; transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)

Advances in Acute Myocardial Infarction

edited by Šime Manola and Ivana Jurin

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18754 | Submission Open

Keywords: percutaneous coronary intervention; heart failure; lipid-lowering therapy; SGLT2 inhibitors; multivessel disease; beta blockers; prasugrel; ticagrelor; semaglutide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

edited by Karine Aubry, Mario Bilić and

Lana Kovač Bilić

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6648 | Submission Open

Keywords: cochlear implant; ear surgery; otology; laryngeal cancer; oropharyngeal cancer; nasal polyposis; rhinoplasty; endoscopic sinus surgery; robotic surgery; dysphonia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Ricardo Martinez-Murillo and

Oscar Casanova Carvajal

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5357 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; medical diagnosis; clinical decision support; predictive modelling; medical imaging; personalised medicine; healthcare AI applications; explainable AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)

Genetic Variants and Cancer Risk

edited by

Luka Bulić

and

Vedrana Škaro

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer genomics; personalized medicine; precision oncology; genetic screening; whole genome sequencing; cancer risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Medicine)

Current Trends in Thoracic Surgery and Lung Cancer

edited by

Giovanni Punzo

and

Dania Nachira

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer; minimally-invasive thoracic surgery; video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS); robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS); lung resection; thoracic anesthesia; fascial plane blocks; postoperative analgesia; opioid-sparing anesthesia; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS); perioperative outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

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