Advances and Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 340
Special Issue Editors
2. Rheumatology Clinic, University Hospital ‘Kaspela’, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Interests: rheumatology
2. Rheumatology Clinic, University Hospital ‘Kaspela’, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Interests: internal diseases; rheumatology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and persistent hurdles in rheumatologic care. It explores innovative diagnostic tools, such as advanced imaging techniques including musculoskeletal ultrasound, and biomarker discovery, alongside evolving treatment strategies, including biologics, targeted therapies, and personalized medicine. The research also addresses challenges like early disease detection, treatment resistance, and comorbidities in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and osteoarthritis. Aimed at clinicians and researchers, this Issue bridges translational research and clinical practice, offering insights to optimize patient outcomes in rheumatology through the integration of emerging technologies like ultrasound in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Prof. Dr. Anastas Batalov
Guest Editor
Dr. Mariela Geneva-Popova
Dr. Zgurov Batalov
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- rheumatology
- rheumatic diseases
- musculoskeletal ultrasound
- clinical diagnostics
- biomarkers
- precision medicine
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