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Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Latest Innovations and Challenges

edited by Marius Octavian Pricop and Serban Talpos-Niculescu

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3079 | Submission Open

Keywords: maxillofacial and oral oncology; infections; orthognatic surgery; clefts; reconstructive surgery; bone regeneration; trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Abdominal Surgery: Innovative Techniques and Challenges

edited by

Tania Triantafyllou

and

Athanasios Pantelis

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2449 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive surgery; abdominal surgery; surgical innovation; laparoscopy; robotic surgery; embedded systems; image-guided surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Advancements and Innovations in Dental Implantology

edited by

Roberta Gasparro

and

Adina Simona Coșarcă

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone augmentation; dental implants; tilted implants; preimplant reconstructive surgery

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

Childhood and Adolescent Obesity: Risk Factors, Complications and Management

edited by Julian Hamilton-Shield and Dinesh Giri

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; adolescent obesity; obesity risk factors; metabolic syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatrics)

Recent Advances in Coronary Heart Disease and Related Complications

edited by

Konstantinos Tsioufis

and

Panayiotis Iliakis

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiology; hypertension; cardiovascular disease; coronary heart disease; structural heart disease; genomics; proteomics; interventional treatment; percutaneous coronary interventions; imaging; gene therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine

edited by Nicolae Suciu and

Catalin G Herghelegiu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22988 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; fetal ultrasound; maternal-fetal medicine; genomic sequencing; non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT); perinatal pathology; high-risk pregnancy

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

Clinical Profile and Treatment Response of Patients with Ocular Inflammation

edited by

Valeria Albano

and Giovanni Alessio

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12574 | Submission Open

Keywords: ocular inflammation; anterior uveitis; posterior uveitis; intermediate uveitis; masquerade syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Optimizing Outcomes in Head and Neck Surgery

edited by Carmen Aurelia Mogoantă and Daniela Vrinceanu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10915 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck; surgery; oncology; outcomes; artificial intelligence; otology; biologics; immunotherapy; multidisciplinary approach

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

New Advances in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation

edited by Jong Bae Choi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9501 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke rehabilitation; robotic rehabilitation; virtual reality; telerehabilitation; motor imagery training; transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); swallowing rehabillitation; gait; mirror therapy; kinesio taping; upper limb function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

edited by

Laura Scaramuzzo

and

Calogero Velluto

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7320 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; spinal deformities; diagnosis; surgical treatment; minimally invasive techniques; biomechanics; clinical outcomes; patient-centered care; multidisciplinary approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Multidisciplinary Approaches and Recent Advances in Anesthesiology and Critical Care

edited by Silvius Ioan Negoiţǎ,

Dan E. Corneci

and

Emanuel Moisa

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6760 | Submission Open

Keywords: general anesthesia; regional anesthesia; intensive care medicine; patient safety; perioperative medicine; ERAS; point-of-care ultrasound; medical simulation; personalized medicine

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

Evolving Concepts in Clinical Cardiology

edited by

Riccardo Proietti

and

Andrea Silvio Giordani

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3883 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical cardiology; cardiovascular diseases; molecular diagnostics; personalized strategies; precision medicine; cardiac imaging; interventional cardiology; cardiovascular comorbidities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: From Real-World Evidence to Future Perspectives

edited by

Stefano Passanisi

and

Bruno Bombaci

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2543 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescents; algorithm; children; insulin pump; nutrition; patient-reported outcomes; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)

Advances in Cancer Cell Metastasis and Its Inhibition

edited by

Amit K. Tripathi

and

Yogesh Srivastava

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2250 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer metastasis; tumor inhibition; cellular mechanisms; therapeutic strategies; molecular biology; signal transduction; tumor microenvironment; chemotherapy resistance; targeted therapy; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Clinical Update on Optic Nerve Disorders

edited by Ingrida Janulevičienė

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1624 | Submission Open

Keywords: optic nerve; neurodegenerative disorders; glaucoma; optic neuritis; ischemic optic neuropathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Advances in the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma—2nd Edition

edited by

Emidio Scarpellini

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; metabolic-associated fatty liver disease; hepatic disease

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

Cutaneous Melanoma: Updating from Pathogenesis to Therapy

edited by

Catalin G. Manole

and

Dana Antonia Țăpoi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open

Keywords: cutaneous melanoma; pathogenesis; surgery; diagnosis; biomarkers; melanoma management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Spinal Surgery: Advances and Concerns

edited by Filippo Migliorini and Gaetano Pappalardo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1046 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine; surgery; minimally invasive; deformity; motion preservation; oncology; infections; trauma; complications; instrumentation; outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Regenerative Dentistry: A New Paradigm in Oral Health Care

edited by

Raluca Cosgarea

and Felicia Gabriela Beresescu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 756 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative dentistry; tissue engineering; stem cells; dental pulp regeneration; biomaterials; oral tissue repair; periodontal regeneration; craniofacial regeneration

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

Advances in Echocardiography for Critical Care Management: Challenges and Innovations

edited by

Efstratios Karagiannidis

and Aristi Boulmpou

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: echocardiography; advanced cardiovascular imaging; cardiomyopathies

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

Advances in Airway Surgery

edited by

Fernando J. Abelha

and Helder Pereira

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: airway management; airway surgery; airway trauma; minimally invasive airway surgery; reconstruction; airway stenosis; pediatric airway; endoscopic techniques; surgical innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Eating Disorders: Clinical Insights and Innovative Treatment Approaches

edited by Vassilis Martiadis and Fabiola Raffone

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 221 | 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)

Current Trends in Breast Reconstructive Surgery

edited by

Daniele Fusario

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast reconstruction; breast cancer; oncoplastic; alloplastic breast reconstruction; autologous breast reconstruction; outcomes; complications; patient satisfaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Spine Trauma and Emergency Management

edited by Sebastian F. Bigdon and

Stipe Ćorluka

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: spinal cord injury (SCI); spine trauma; emergency management; spinal fracture; traumatic spine injury; pre-hospital care; surgical decompression; spinal stabilization; neurological deficit; polytrauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Anesthesia and Analgesia in Surgical Practice: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sang Yoong Park

and Chan Jong Chung

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric anesthesia; airway management; meta-analysis; ultrasound-guided procedures; postoperative pain control; reduce opioid consumption; opioid-induced hyperalgesia; regional anesthesia; peripheral nerve block

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

Update on Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases (3rd Edition)

edited by

Do Hyun Kim

and

Se Hwan Hwang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: general otorhinolaryngology; otology; laryngology; rhinology; head and neck surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Emerging Strategies in Interventional Pain Medicine: From Mechanisms to Clinical Practice

edited by

Andrea Tinnirello

, Giuliano Lo Bianco and Douglas P. Beall

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 703 | Submission Open

Keywords: interventional pain medicine; spinal cord stimulation; neuromodulation; regenerative medicine; radiofrequency; cryoanalgesia; sympathetic block; patient safety; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Regional and Local Anesthesia for Enhancing Recovery After Surgery

edited by Sang Hyun Hong and

Jung-Woo Shim

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9902 | 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)

Recent Trends in Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by

Carlos Romero-Morales

and Ángel González-De-La-Flor

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1845 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; physical therapy; rehabilitation; manual therapy; exercise prescription; movement analysis

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

Application of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Diseases

edited by Yoriaki Komeda and

Konosuke Nakaji

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1075 | Submission Open

Keywords: image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE); artificial intelligence (AI); endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (U-EMR); helicobacter pylori eradication; capsule endoscopy; balloon-assisted endoscopy; endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA); interventional EUS; colorectal serrated lesions

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

Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Updates on Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marcin Kurowski

, Laura Malinauskienė and

Corrado Pelaia

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

Keywords: asthma; COPD; obstructive lung diseases; chronic rhinosinusitis with/without polyps; allergic rhinitis; allergic rhinoconjunctivitis; lower airways; upper airways

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Clinical Management of Hip Fractures

edited by

Paolo Mazzola

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1757 | Submission Open

Keywords: hip fracture; femur fracture; orthopedic surgery; orthogeriatrics co-management; geriatric syndromes; arthroplasty; osteoporosis; perioperative care; fracture fixation; multidisciplinary approach; postoperative complications; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

New Insights into Coronary Artery Bypass

edited by Augusto D'Onofrio and

Dario Buioni

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardioplegia; minithoracotomy; off pump; total arterial bypass; robotic approach; hybrid coronary revascularization; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical and Surgical Updates on Bariatric Surgery

edited by

Claudio Gambardella

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open

Keywords: bariatric surgery; morbid obesity; sleeve gastrectomy; gastric bypass; surgical complications; diabetes remission; hypertension remission; hypercholesterolemia remission; GERD; de novo GERD

Clinical Management of Diabetes and Complications

edited by

Anca Pantea Stoian

and

Delia V. Reurean-Pintilei

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4408 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetic complications’ multidisciplinary management; MAFLD; diabetes remission; cardiovascular risk; precision medicine; antidiabetic therapy; diabetes mellitus; digital health; chronic disease management; obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)

Advanced Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain

edited by Mariana Pacurar and

Sorana Maria Bucur

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1900 | Submission Open

Keywords: temporomandibular disorders; orofacial pain; bruxism; occlusal trauma; TMJ imaging; interdisciplinary treatment

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

Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine: Challenges and Innovations

edited by Richard Ross and Bryan Lim

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: facial plastic surgery; aesthetic medicine; facial rejuvenation; rhinoplasty; dermal fillers; PRP; AI in surgery; 3D printing; scar revision; patient outcomes; minimally invasive procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Innovative Technologies and Risk Factors in Joint Surgery

edited by

Cesare Faldini

Antonio Mazzotti

and

Elena Artioli

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: joint surgery; risk factors; risk assessment models; AI; robotic-assisted surgery; patient-specific instrumentation; biomedical engineering; minimal invasive techniques; biomaterials; navigation systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: New Challenges and Trends

edited by Amedeo Piazza and

Umberto Aldo Arcidiacono

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive spine surgery; endoscopic spinal decompression; robotics and navigation in spine surgery; enhanced recovery after spine surgery (ERAS); surgical training and outcomes in MISS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Gynecologic and Breast Cancers

edited by

Daniela-Cristina Stefan

Laurentiu Simion

Vlad Rotaru

and

Elena Chitoran

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23337 | 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 Foot and Ankle Surgery

edited by

Alfonso Martínez-Nova

Gabriel Gijón-Noguerón

Eva Lopezosa-Reca

and

Javier Ferrer-Torregrosa

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17185 | Submission Open

Keywords: foot and ankle; surgery; advances; foot surgery; pre– post-surgical rehabilitation; minimally invasive techniques; comparison of surgical techniques; innovative surgical procedures; rehabilitation methods; functional results

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Clinical Anatomy in the 21st Century: Understanding the Possible Basis of Certain Pathologies and Clinical Symptoms

edited by Juan Sanchis-Gimeno

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15066 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical anatomy; translational anatomy; anatomical variations; congenital defects; anatomy learning; surgical anatomy; radiological anatomy

Recent Advances in Stroke Screening

edited by

Lorenzo Lorusso

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12875 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke; screening; prevention; recent advances; neurology; internal medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Impact on Human Health, Lifestyle and Quality of Care After COVID-19, 2nd Edition

edited by

Bogdana Nasui

and

Codruța Popescu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10928 | Submission Open

Keywords: lifestyle changes; weight gain; physical activity; remote working; distance learning; mental health; autoimmune diseases; chronic diseases

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

Global Perspectives on Sepsis: Epidemiology, Awareness and Treatment Strategies

edited by Alice Dragoescu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10768 | Submission Open

Keywords: sepsis; global health; treatment strategies; early diagnosis; personalized medicine; immunopathology; awareness campaigns

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

Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer in the Precision Medicine Era

edited by Maria Boudina and

George Simeakis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5769 | Submission Open

Keywords: thyroid cancer; molecular; personalized; targeted; advanced thyroid cancer; medullary; liquid biopsy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Latest Findings and Clinical Advances in Pediatric Dentistry

edited by

Julian Schmoeckel

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5695 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; minimally invasive dentistry; caries management; behavior management; dental trauma; molar incisor hypomineralisation; endodontic treatment; oral surgery in children; epidemiological research

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

New Frontiers in Spine Surgery and Spine Disorders

edited by Shinjiro Kaneko

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5271 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine disorders; spine surgery; adult spinal deformity; pediatric spinal deformity; cervical spine diseases; upper cervical spine diseases; lumbar spine diseases; thoracic spine diseases; spinal cord injury; spine and spinal cord tumor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Bone Regeneration, Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

edited by

Anna Capozzi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4494 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone loss; osteoporosis; bone mineral density; fracture; bone quality; trabecular bone score

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Spinal Neurosurgery: Current Treatment and Future Options

edited by