Trends and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 17
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
Autoimmune diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders driven by immune dysregulation and self-reactivity, presenting major diagnostic and clinical challenges. This Special Issue, “Trends and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases,” aims to highlight advances in the detection, classification, and understanding of autoimmune conditions. We welcome contributions focused on innovative diagnostic tools, biomarkers, and imaging methods, as well as studies exploring emerging trends in incidence, presentation, and disease progression. A particular emphasis will be placed on the epidemiologic and clinical interplay between autoimmune diseases and comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and other immune- and inflammation-mediated disorders. Understanding these associations may enhance our ability to recognize underlying autoimmune mechanisms and improve diagnostic accuracy. We invite original research, comprehensive reviews, and well-documented case reports that address current gaps and drive forward diagnostic and clinical practice in autoimmunity.
Prof. Dr. Abdulla Watad
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Keywords
- autoimmunity
- diagnosis
- biomarkers
- comorbidities
- epidemiology
- metabolic syndrome
- autoinflammatory conditions
- psoriasis
- cardiovascular disease
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