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Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools in Gynecological Cancer
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynaecological cancer; diagnostic imaging; artificial intelligence; molecular biomarkers; prognostic models; surgical navigation; precision oncology; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Rheumatic Disease: Progress and Challenges
edited by Miguel Ángel González-Gay
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatic disease; systemic vasculitis; rheumatoid arthritis; metabolic syndrome; atherosclerosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Selected Papers From the 1st International Online Conference on Diagnostics [IOCDi 2026]
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging diagnosis; pathology diagnosis; molecular diagnosis; clinical diagnosis; laboratory medicine; point-of-care diagnosis; artificial intelligence
Machine Learning in Disease Diagnosis
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; disease diagnosis; medical/healthcare informatics; multimodal learning; explainable AI (XAI); federated learning; clinical decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Innovative Approaches to Vascular Diseases Diagnosis and Management submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open
Keywords: vascular imaging; vascular surgery; aortic aneurysm; peripheral arterial disease; venous disease; image-guided therapy; artificial intelligence; 3D printing; medical devices; vascular complications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Medicine submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; data science; algorithm; laboratory medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Liquid Biopsy and Molecular Diagnostics in Neuro-Oncology
edited by Santiago Cabezas-Camarero and Juan Manuel Sepúlveda-Sánchez
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid biopsy; biofluids; biomarkers; molecular techniques; gliomas; neuro-oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Endoscopic Diagnosis and Management of Tumors
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open
Keywords: endoscopy; tumor diagnosis; endoscopic therapy; endoscopic ultrasound; artificial intelligence; early cancer detection; minimally invasive surgery; precision oncology; molecular imaging; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Optics)
Precision Diagnostics in Renal Transplantation and Transplant Complications
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal transplantation; precision diagnostics; allograft rejection; non-invasive monitoring; biomarkers; multi-omics; kidney transplant complications; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Precision Diagnosis in Musculoskeletal Disorders: Current and Future Directions
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision diagnosis; musculoskeletal imaging; artificial intelligence; quantitative imaging biomarkers; automated morphological analysis; predictive modeling; 3D patient-specific modeling; digital twin; image-guided diagnosis; personalized musculoskeletal care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
New Perspectives in the Diagnosis of Gastroenterological Diseases
edited by Reena Sidhu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open
Keywords: small bowel; bleeding; Crohn’s disease; endoscopy; coeliac disease; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in the Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management of Urinary Disease—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: urinary disease; diagnosis; prognosis; kidney disease; prostate disease; malignant diseases like kidney cancer, bladder cancer and prostate cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Point-of-Care and At-Home Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
edited by Gregory J. Tobin and Ke Du
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious agents; at-home diagnostic; point-of-care diagnostic; pathogen surveillance; digital health; novel detection technologies; low-resource settings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Devices)
Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid cancer; diagnosis; robotic thyroid surgery; thyroidectomy; molecular diagnostics; minimally invasive surgery; risk stratification; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Lung Monitoring in Critical Care
edited by Lorenzo Ball
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung monitoring; critical care; mechanical ventilation; diagnosis; imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Devices)
Early Diagnosis and Imaging-Guided Management of Oral Diseases: Advances and Perspectives
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: early diagnosis; oral diseases; medical imaging; artificial intelligence; biomarkers; multimodal diagnosis; inflammation; tissue monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Innovative Diagnostic Strategies for Inherited Metabolic Diseases
edited by Radha Ramachandran
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: inherited metabolic; diagnostic; prognostic monitoring; personalised genetic functional omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
AI‑Driven Innovations in Medical Imaging
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submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2479 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical imaging; artificial intelligence; diagnostic imaging; deep learning; image analysis; clinical decision-making; precision medicine; translational research; trustworthy AI; human–AI collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Computational Approaches for Medical Diagnosis and Healthcare Settings
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submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer-aided diagnosis; computer-aided healthcare system; overly large healthcare computer system; innovation in health care algorithm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Pathology and Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders, 2nd Edition
edited by James Yip
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18537 | Submission Open
Keywords: stroke; CNS tumors; neurodegenerative diseases; traumatic brain injury
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Deep Learning in Biomedical Image and Signal Processing: Recent Advancements and Applications
edited by Narinder Singh Punn
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15819 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; biomedical image; signal processing; multimodal data fusion; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
New Insights into the Diagnosis of Pediatric Cholestasis
edited by Paola Francalanci
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7758 | Submission Open
Keywords: extrahepatic cholestasis; intrahepatic cholestasis; biliary atresia; genetic liver disease; inborn errors of metabolism; jaundice; monogenic liver disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
AI-Driven Precision Medicine: Innovations in Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management Response
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7725 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision medicine; artificial intelligence; clinical decision support; deep learning; large language models (LLMs); prognosis prediction; medical imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Current Concepts in Fetal and Placental Pathology submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7094 | Submission Open
Keywords: fetal pathology; placental pathology; perinatal outcomes; perinatal autopsy; maternal-fetal interface; intrauterine growth restriction; preeclampsia; stillbirth; villitis; chorioamnionitis; histopathology; molecular pathology; case reports
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advanced Diagnosis and Integrated Management of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
edited by Tiao Lin
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6007 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal neoplasms; diagnostic imaging; molecular pathology; multidisciplinary treatment; personalized medicine; translational research; multidisciplinary collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Future Trends in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5804 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic radiology; interventional radiology; medical imaging; artificial intelligence; minimally invasive therapy; radiomics; precision medicine; multidisciplinary research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Collaborative Robotics and Total Laboratory Automation in Clinical Diagnostics
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5505 | Submission Open
Keywords: collaborative robotics; total laboratory automation (TLA); diagnostic medicine; clinical validation ; robotic liquid handling ; digital pathology ; clinical microbiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Advancements in Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4490 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; metastatic disease; colorectal liver metastases; chemotherapy; surgery; therapeutic response assessment; biomarkers; tumor regression grading; computed tomography; MRI; PET; intraoperative ultrasound; multidisciplinary management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Current Diagnosis and Management of Oral Cancer: Challenges, Advances, and Multidisciplinary Integration
edited by Eleni A. Georgakopoulou
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4258 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral cancer; early diagnosis; oral squamous cell carcinoma; artificial intelligence; oral potentially malignant disorders; multidisciplinary management; tumor board; oral pathology; misinformation; dental screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Beyond the Tipping Point: Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure and End-Stage Liver Disease
edited by Jonathan Soldera
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3457 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver cirrhosis; hepatorenal syndrome; acute-on-chronic liver failure; liver transplan-tation; biomarkers; diagnostic imaging; artificial intelligence; inflammation media-tors; prognosis; end-stage liver disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Novel Biomarkers for Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3266 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; personalized medicine; molecular signatures; prognosis predictive diagnostics; prognostic diagnostics; genetic biomarkers; blood analysis; liquid biopsy; tumor marker
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Applications of Machine Learning in Obstetrics and Gynecology
edited by Valentina Emilia Balas
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2241 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; obstetrics and gynecology; pregnancy; pregnancy-related complications; reproductive medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Advances in Disease Prediction—2nd Edition
edited by and Chalong Cheewakriangkrai
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2155 | Submission Open
Keywords: early diagnostics; medical big data analytics; intelligent diagnostic models in public health; survival analysis and health hazard evaluations; machine learning and generative intelligence; intelligent digital twins; automated/intelligent laboratory recommendation systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Lung Cancer: Screening, Diagnosis and Survival Outcomes submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2101 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung cancer; screening; diagnostic modalities; survival outcomes; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnosis of Corneal and Retinal Diseases
edited by and Alina Popa-Cherecheanu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2074 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging diagnosis; corneal diseases; retinal diseases; optical coherence tomography (OCT); ultrasound
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Current Status and Challenges of Heart Disease Diagnosis
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1958 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart disease; cardiovascular diagnosis; cardiac imaging; artificial intelligence; biomarkers; end-stage heart failure; electrophysiology; sudden cardiac death; tissue characterization; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis Prediction
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1748 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung cancer; CT; artificial intelligence; deep learning; radiomics; habitat imaging; early detection; precision diagnosis; risk stratification; treatment response; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Laboratory Diagnosis: Biomarker Validation and Diagnostic Performance
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1652 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; validation; diagnostic accuracy; clinical performance; patient safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Liver Tumors submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1610 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver tumors; hepatocellular carcinoma; immunotherapy; imaging; oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Ultrasound and Multimodal Diagnostics in Personalized Medicine submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1321 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; imaging; diagnostics; elastography; contrast-enhanced ultrasound; multimodal imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Brain Radiation Necrosis: Emerging Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
edited by and Gokoulakrichenane Loganadane
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1317 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain radiation necrosis; radiation therapy; multimodal imaging; differential diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnosis and Management of Contemporary Issues in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1248 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal-fetal medicine; high-risk pregnancy; pregnancy outcome; pregnancy complications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy: Advances in Diagnostics and Multidisciplinary Investigation
edited by Maria P. Bonasoni
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1220 | Submission Open
Keywords: sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI); sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); post‑mortem diagnostics; multidisciplinary investigation; medicolegal assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Cancer, Second Edition
edited by Nikolaos A. Chatzizacharias and Sarah F. Powell-Brett
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic cancer; genetic sequencing; diagnosis; circulating tumour cells; imaging; neoadjuvant treatment; personalised systemic treatment; survival; recurrence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Imaging‑Guided Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnosis
edited by Aleksa Janović
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 945 | Submission Open
Keywords: cone-beam computed tomography; dental MRI; ultrasound; computed tomography; image-based 3D modeling; artificial intelligence; digital image analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Precision Diagnostics in Lung and Respiratory Diseases
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 913 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstructive airway disease; interstitial lung disease; molecular diagnosis; thoracic imaging; biopsy of lung lesion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Kidney Disease: Biomarkers, Diagnosis, and Prognosis—4th Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 703 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary/secondary glomerulonephritis; rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis; nephrotic syndrome; acute kidney injury; chronic kidney disease; diabetic nephropathy/diabetic kidney disease; chronic renal failure; kidney transplantation; renal fibrosis; polycystic kidney
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Innovations in Tuberculosis Diagnostics submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open
Keywords: whole genome sequencing (WGS); targeted NGS; computer-aided detection (CAD); digital radiography; exosomes; volatile organic compounds; loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP); NAAT; transcriptomics; proteomics; lateral flow assays
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Tumors and Salivary Gland Diseases
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open
Keywords: salivary gland tumors; oral squamous cell carcinoma; maxillofacial surgery; intraoperative nerve monitoring; prognostic biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Molecular Mechanisms in Ophthalmology
edited by Deepshikha Tewari
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open
Keywords: ophthalmology; molecular mechanisms; cellular processes; pathophysiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
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