Precise Diagnosis, Classification, and Monitoring of Pulmonary Diseases
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 10
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Interests: autoimmune disorders; interstitial lung disease; nailfoldd capillaroscopy; sarcoidosis
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Interests: pulmonary medicine; connective tissue diseases; rheumatic diseases; interstitial lung disease; nonspecific interstitial pneumonia; cell culture
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Interests: non-invasive ventilation (NIV); COVID-19 disease; lung cancer; acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In this Special Issue (SI), we invite contributions that explore the evolving landscape and emerging perspectives within the field of lung diseases. Our focus is on the dynamic processes of change and innovation, highlighting the latest advancements, as well as the evolving methodologies and research responses shaping this discipline. This SI aims to inform, inspire, and guide researchers by showcasing groundbreaking developments and fostering new directions in lung disease research.
We welcome manuscripts addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Innovative imaging techniques that enhance diagnosis and inform treatment strategies;
- Recent approaches to uncovering causal biological pathways and identifying clinically relevant biomarkers in respiratory diseases.
Recent progress in lung disease research has been remarkable, particularly over the past year, driven by significant achievements from researchers and scientists worldwide. The heightened interest in pulmonary health, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores our limited understanding of the triggers and natural history of various lung conditions and emphasizes the need for continued inquiry.
To further explore this rapidly expanding field, this journal is proud to launch this Special Issue dedicated to the evolution of methods, processes, techniques, and conceptual frameworks that are leading to new discoveries and innovative research approaches in lung disease studies.
Dr. Barbara Ruaro
Dr. Paola Confalonieri
Dr. Francesco Salton
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lung diseases
- pulmonary diseases
- imaging techniques
- causal biological pathways
- clinical biomarkers
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