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Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery: From Up-to-Date Practitioners, 2nd Edition

edited by

Massimiliano Visocchi

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14407 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurosurgery; spine surgery; surgical techniques; research; advances; patient outcomes; interdisciplinary collaboration; healthcare; medical innovation; clinical practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Recent Clinical Advances and Future Directions

edited by Funda Göker,

Gianluca M. Tartaglia

and

Massimo Del Fabbro

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6377 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral and maxillofacial reconstructive surgery; MRONJ management; temporomandibular joint disorders; sental implants; zygomatic implants; guided surgery; alveolar bone regeneration; maxillofacial deformities; bone regeneration; head and neck cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)

COVID-19 and Endocrine Complications

edited by

Kamyar Asadipooya

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4535 | Submission Open

Keywords: adrenal; ACE2; diabetes; gonads; pituitary; SARS-CoV-2; thyroid

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology & Metabolism)

Cesarean Section Versus Vaginal Delivery

edited by

Demetra Gabriela Socolov

Angela Vinturache

and

Liana Ples

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: cesarean section; vaginal delivery; birth outcomes; birth complications; delivery mode; labor process; obstetric care; trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC); intrapartum care; obstetric decision-making

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

Clinical Therapeutic Innovations in Maternal Fetal Medicine

edited by

Martina Derme

and

Giuseppe Rizzo

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal-fetal medicine; prenatal screening; artificial intelligence; prenatal imaging; gene therapy

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

Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment for Thymic Pathology

edited by Charalambos Zisis

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunobiology; myasthenia gravis; thymoma; thymic carcinoma; thymic hyperplasia; paraneoplastic disorders; histology; classification; staging; Masaoka; autoimmune disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Treatment: Connecting Gaps to Enhance Patient Care

edited by

Gali Dar

submission deadline 12 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 26289 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal; back pain; neck pain; knee; shoulder; diagnosis; physiotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Clinical Management of Skin Cancer: From Pathology Advances to Techniques Applications

edited by Guy Orchard

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 23943 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin cancer; surgery; chemotherapy; radiotherapy; photothermal therapy; combination therapy; molecular target strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Clinical Research in Radiation Oncology: Current Status and Future Directions

edited by Paolo Borghetti

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8966 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiation oncology; radiobiology; stereotactic body radiotherapy; multidisciplinary team; integrated treatment; predictive and prognostic biomarkers; cancer treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Novel Insights into Neonatal Intensive Care

edited by

Vasilios Giapros

and Maria Baltogianni

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7787 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatology; neonatal intensive care; neonate; sepsis; nutrition; ventilation; hemodynamic; neurodevelopment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Modern Approaches to the Management of Orthopedic Injuries

edited by

Moshe Salai

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6607 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopedic trauma; surgical integration; trauma management; modern approaches; rehabilitation advances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yoshiro Horai

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6290 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological agents; JAK inhibitors; magnetic resonance imaging; noncoding RNA; Sjö gren's syndrome; ultrasound

(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology & Rheumatology)

Clinical Diagnostics and Therapeutic Advances in Pregnancy Complications

edited by

Theresa Reischer

and

Gülen Yerlikaya-Schatten

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4741 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; pre-eclampsia; gestational diabetes; pregnancy complications; preterm labor; congenital mal-formations; prenatal genetic testing

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

Innovations in Parkinson’s Disease

edited by

Sneha Mantri

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3356 | Submission Open

Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; parkinsonism; patient-reported outcomes; wearable technology; disease-modifying therapies; non-pharmacological therapies; care delivery; models of care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Clinical Advances in the Management of Melanoma

edited by

Kelly M. Mahuron

and

Yan Xing

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2523 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanoma immunotherapy; targeted therapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; melanoma subtypes; adjuvant treatment; neoadjuvant treatment; tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) therapy; combination therapy; molecular profiling; bi-omarker-driven therapy; clinical decision-making; liquid biopsy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Retinal Dystrophies—Structure and Function Relationship

edited by

Katarzyna Nowomiejska

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2467 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal dystrophies; structural changes; functional impairment; in retinal degenerative diseases; retinitis pigmentosa

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Current Trends, Innovations and Techniques

edited by Gabriel Armencea and

Florin Onisor

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2288 | Submission Open

Keywords: maxillofacial; trauma; deformities; cleft lip and palate; OMF surgery; head and neck; head and neck oncology; orthognathic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)

Advances in Gynecological Diseases (Second Edition)

edited by

Guglielmo Stabile

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2201 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecology; women's health; mini-invasive surgery; laparoscopy; hysteroscopy; diagnostic imaging; gynecological oncology; endometriosis; new therapy; urogynecology; female healthcare

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

Cardiac Amyloidosis and Heart Failure: Clinical Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by Ilaria Dentamaro and

Laura Fusini

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2142 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiology; cardiac heart failure; cardiac amyloidosis; cardiac imaging; cardiomyopathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Retinal Diseases: Emerging Therapies and Vision Rehabilitation

edited by

Hisanori Imai

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitreoretinal disorder; vitrectomy; digital assisted vitrectomy; intraoperative optical coherence tomography; diabetic retinopathy; epiretinal membrane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Orthopedic Surgery: Latest Advances and Future Prospects—2nd Edition

edited by Andrea Marinozzi and

Biagio Zampogna

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1401 | Submission Open

Keywords: custom-made; regenerative; prosthetic; noninvasive surgery; robotic surgery; percutaneous surgery; minimally invasive surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Recent Advances in Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Federico Sireci

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open

Keywords: nasopharyngeal carcinoma; early diagnosis; radiotherapy advances; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; biomarkers; precision medicine; recurrence and metastasis management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

The State of the Art in Adjuvant Breast Irradiation: Technical, Clinical, and Genomic Advances in the Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant Fields

edited by

Grazia Lazzari

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiation oncology; breast cancer therapy; deep inspiration breath hold; DIBH; stereotactic body radiation therapy; SBRT; intraoperative radiation therapy; IORT; prone positioning; protons; hypofractionation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nuclear Medicine & Radiology)

AI-Enhanced Medical Imaging for Cancer Diagnosis

edited by

Aruni Ghose

Sola Adeleke

and

Stergios Boussios

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 900 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; imaging; MRI; precise diagnosis; oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Heart Transplantation: Surgery Updates and Complications

edited by Nicola Pradegan

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 818 | Submission Open

Keywords: donor heart optimization; antibody-mediated rejection; graft function monitoring; ventricular assist device bridging; post-transplant surveillance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Urologic Oncology: From Diagnosis to Treatment

edited by Matteo Vittori and Valerio Iacovelli

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: prostate cancer; kidney cancer; bladder cancer; testicular cancer

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

Pharmacotherapy and Patient Care in Rheumatoid Arthritis

edited by

Ryu Watanabe

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 636 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; pharmacotherapy; patient care; biomarkers; treatment outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology & Rheumatology)

Current and Future Trends in Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: 2nd Edition

edited by

Konstantinos Chaidas

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | Submission Open

Keywords: otorhinolaryngology; head and neck; innovation; diagnosis; treatment; surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Management of Intra-Abdominal Infections: Current Challenges and Perspectives

edited by

Alessandro Pasculli

and Carlo Valicelli

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 432 | Submission Open

Keywords: intra-abdominal infection; anastomotic dehiscence; acute cholecystitis; acute appendicitis; acute diverticulitis; infected pancreatic necrosis; secondary peritonitis; tertiary peritonitis; intra-abdominal abscess; peptic ulcer perforation; minimally invasive surgery; surgical endoscopy; antimicrobic stewardship; antibiotic therapy; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Prenatal Diagnosis and Intervention: Shaping the Future of Maternal–Fetal Medicine

edited by

Misgav Rottenstreich

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes in pregnancy; hypertension in pregnancy; cholestasis in pregnancy; endocrine disorder in pregnancy; sepsis in pregnancy

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

Updates and Advances in Aplastic Anemia and Other Bone Marrow Failures

edited by

Alicia Rovo

, Beatrice Drexler and Olaia Naveiras

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: aplastic anemia; severe aplastic anemia (SAA); bone marrow failures; paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH); inherited bone marrow failures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery in the Era of Immunotherapy

edited by Niv Pencovich

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatobiliary surgery; immunotherapy; pancreatic and liver cancer; conversion surgery; immune checkpoint inhibitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine)

Management of Coronary Syndrome for Better Outcome

edited by

Cristina Madaudo

Vincenzo Sucato

and Antonio Luca Maria Parlati

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; chronic coronary syndrome; percutaneous coronary intervention; dual antiplatelet therapy; intravascular imaging; risk stratification; secondary prevention; cardiovascular outcomes; artificial intelligence; digital health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Antiplatelet Therapy After Cardiovascular Surgery

edited by

Marek T. Tomala

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: antiplatelet therapy; cardiac surgery; P2Y12 inhibitors; platelet function testing; dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT); perioperative management; bleeding risk stratification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management

edited by Jitendra Vohra

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: sudden cardiac death; arrhythmia; cardiac arrest; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; implantable cardioverter-defibrillators; automated external defibrillators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Most Advanced Therapeutic Agents Redefining Neurological Health

edited by Clarissa Fantin Cavarsan

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: disease-modifying therapy; biomarker-guided treatment; gene therapy; neuroprotection; clinical trials; neurological disorders; precision neurology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Sport Medicines: Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation

edited by

Rafal Kamiński

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: cruciate ligament; sport medicine; trauma; meniscus; knee instability; anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; posterior cruciate ligament; rehabilitation; return to sport; injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine)

New Perspectives on Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation According to Etiology

edited by Sergio Moral

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: tricuspid regurgitation; transcatheter tricuspid intervention; 3D echocardiography; cardiac magnetic resonance; valve repair techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Periodontology and Dental Implants: State of the Art and Future Perspectives

edited by Magda Mensi and

Davide Farronato

submission deadline 17 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1391 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontology; dental implants; regenerative dentistry; peri-implant diseases; digital dentistry; implant surface modifications; tissue engineering; oral microbiome; risk assessment; personalized treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)

Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis: Current Clinical Practices and Innovations

edited by

Susanne Angermann

submission deadline 17 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: haemodialysis; peritoneal dialysis; end-stage kidney disease; chronic kidney disease; nephrology

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

Clinical Management of Corneal Diseases

edited by Hyeck Soo Son

submission deadline 18 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4916 | Submission Open

Keywords: corneal diseases; keratoconus; corneal dystrophy; corneal ectasia; corneal transplantation; DMEK; DSAEK; kerato-prosthesis; crosslinking; ICRS; CAIRS; Bowman layer transplantation; treatment outcomes; clinical management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Treatment Personalization in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

edited by

Dariusz Krok

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 51381 | Submission Open

Keywords: treatment personalization; clinical psychology; psychotherapy; personalized treatment; psychosomatic interventions; coping and personalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Metabolic Syndrome and Its Burden on Global Health

edited by Umberto Goglia, Luca Monge,

Elena Succurro

Livia Pisciotta

and

Salvatore De Rosa

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 35410 | Submission Open

Keywords: insulin resistance; chronic low-grade inflammation; gut microbiota; energy balance; obesity; hyperlipidemia; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver (MASLD); type 2 diabetes mellitus; heart failure; diabetic cardiomyopathy; cardio-nephro-metabolic syndrome; metabolic syndrome sex differences; metabolic syndrome and health inequity; metabolic syndrome health-economic burden

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology & Metabolism)

Clinical Advances in Artificial Intelligence in Urology

edited by

Theodoros Tokas

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22185 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; artificial neural networks; computer; AI; machine learning

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

Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Medicine

edited by

Neelam Vashi

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19698 | Submission Open

Keywords: cosmetics; aesthetics; plastic surgery; skin rejuvenation; beauty; procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine)

Clinical Highlights in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

edited by

Richard Zuwallack

and Dimosthenis Lykouras

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17837 | Submission Open

Keywords: COPD treatment; inhalers; patient-reported outcomes; COPD rehabilitation; cardiovascular risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Current Status, Challenges and Future Directions in Aortic Valve Replacement

edited by Guglielmo Saitto and Giovanni Alfonso Chiariello

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16577 | Submission Open

Keywords: aortic valve; aortic valve replacement; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; TAVI; ross operation; root enlargement techniques; heart team; lifetime management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

New Insights into Physical Therapy

edited by

Patsaki Irini

and

George A. Koumantakis

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15682 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical rehabilitation; new technologies; virtual reality; augmented reality; telerehabilitation; clinical pilates; blood flow restriction; manual therapy; motor imagery; electrophysical modalities; therapeutic exercises; neurology; musculoskeletal; geriatric; respiratory; acute illness; cardiovascular

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine)

Clinical Advances in Diabetes, Obesity, and Hypertension

edited by

Piotr Matłosz

and

Justyna Wyszyńska

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14801 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; hypertension; diabetes; lifestyle; physical activity; risk factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology & Metabolism)

Clinical Advances in Child Neurology

edited by Claire Marie Rangon and

Debopam Samanta

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14702 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-invasive; invasive; neuromodulation; children; neurodevelopmental disorders; autism spectrum disease; refractory epilepsy; vagus nerve stimulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

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