Advances in Rheumatology: Innovations in Diagnosis, Treatment and Personalized Care
A special issue of Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Rheumatic diseases encompass a diverse spectrum of chronic, debilitating conditions that continue to pose substantial challenges in both diagnosis and management. In recent decades, significant advances in immunology, molecular biology, and clinical research have provided new insights into disease pathogenesis, refined diagnostic modalities, and expanded therapeutic options. These developments are progressively moving the field toward precision medicine, with the aim of tailoring interventions to specific disease mechanisms and individual patient characteristics.
This Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Rheumatology: Innovations in Diagnosis, Treatment and Personalized Care,” presents a collection of original studies and comprehensive reviews that reflect the current state of progress in the discipline. The contributions address diverse domains, including the identification of novel biomarkers, innovations in imaging and diagnostic technologies, and the development of targeted therapeutic agents and individualized treatment strategies. Together, these works underscore the importance of integrating basic, translational, and clinical research to advance our understanding of rheumatic diseases.
It is our hope that this Special Issue will provide valuable perspectives, stimulate further investigation, and contribute to the ongoing refinement of personalized approaches to the care of patients with rheumatic disorders.
Dr. Hideyuki Iwai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- rheumatic diseases risk stratification
- autoimmunity
- biomarkers
- precision medicine
- targeted therapy
- immunopathogenesis
- personalized care
- translational research
- innovative diagnostics
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