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Endoscopy in Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4799 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecology; endoscopy; operative gynecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Multimodal Assessment of Musculoskeletal Conditions
edited by and Bradley Dean Fullerton
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4166 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; multimodal assessment; biotensegrity; diagnostic ultrasound; imaging; biomechanics; rehabilitation monitoring; patient-reported outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Fetal Doppler Assessment: From Basic Research to Clinical Practice
edited by Luís Guedes-Martins
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4108 | Submission Open
Keywords: fetal Doppler; fetal growth restriction; preeclampsia; fetal-placental hemodynamics; fetal death; placental abruption; placental circulation; fetal cerebral circulation; fetal hepatic circulation; fetal heart function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Precise Diagnosis, Classification, and Monitoring of Pulmonary Diseases submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3837 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung diseases; pulmonary diseases; imaging techniques; causal biological pathways; clinical biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Emerging Technologies and Diagnostic Innovations in Optometry and Vision Science
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3734 | Submission Open
Keywords: optometry; vision diagnostics; ocular imaging; binocular vision; accommodation–vergence; AI in eye care; visual training; digital theranostics; sports vision; VR/AR; smart medical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Optics)
Diagnostic Imaging in Urologic Disorders
edited by Matteo Droghetti
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2935 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic imaging; urologic disorders; ultrasound; CT; MRI; PET; hybrid imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Signal and Imaging Processing submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2522 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; biomedical imaging; signal processing; unsupervised learning; generative artificial intelligence; image reconstruction; image segmentation; data augmentation; physiological signal analysis; personalized medicine; artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics; self-supervised learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Recent Advances in Hearing and Audiology Science: Diagnosis and Management, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2474 | Submission Open
Keywords: hearing loss; genetic deafness; cochlear implants; hair cell regeneration; central auditory processing; vestibular disorders; tinnitus; intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
New Horizons in Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis and Therapy
edited by Ulrike Dapunt
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 2196 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple myeloma diagnosis and therapy; imaging techniques; biomarkers; genetic and epigenomic profiling; supportive cancer care; exercise therapy; nutrition; pain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Inflammation and Infection Imaging: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2096 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging; infection; inflammation; radiology; nuclear medicine; molecular imaging; hybrid imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Innovations in Thyroid Nodule and Cancer Diagnostics
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1715 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid nodule; thyroid cancer; diagnostic imaging; molecular diagnostics; ultrasound elastography; Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA); artificial intelligence; risk stratification; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiac and Respiratory Infections
edited by and Francesca Serapide
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac infections; respiratory infections; diagnostic challenges; antimicrobial resistance; biomarkers; molecular diagnostics; targeted therapies; cardiopulmonary disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Imaging Methods in Obstetrics and Gynecology
edited by , , Laurenţiu Cornel Pirtea, Adrian Ratiu and Dan Dumitrascu-Biris
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1078 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstetric imaging; gynecologic imaging; prenatal ultrasound; fetal MRI; elastography; AI-assisted diagnosis; materno-fetal medicine; breast imaging; fetal lesions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in the Diagnosis of Skin Disease: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open
Keywords: dermatology; dermatopathology; skin diseases; neoplastic diseases; inflammatory dermatopathology; CTCL; melanoma; squamous cell carcinoma; basal cell carcinoma; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Imaging of Long-COVID (Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID, PASC) and Post-Infectious Syndromes
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 902 | Submission Open
Keywords: long COVID; post-acute sequelae of COVID (PASC); COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; post-infectious syndromes; myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS); medical imaging; nuclear medicine; PET; SPECT; MRI; CT; ultrasound; imaging biomarkers; metabolism; neuroinflammation; microvascular dysfunction; multisystem involvement; diagnosis; prognosis; rehabilitation; functional impairment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Latest Innovations in Interventional Oncology submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open
Keywords: contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS); hybrid PET-MRI oncology imaging; optical coherence tomography (OCT) diagnostics; AI-driven lesion segmentation; radiomics-based tumor profiling; liquid biopsy innovations; endovascular biomarker sampling; molecular imaging specificity; real-time tumor characterization; image-guided diagnostic paradigms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Recent Advances in Clinical Biochemical Testing: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 836 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical chemistry; diagnostic testing; biomarkers; point-of-care testing; mass spectrometry; immunoassays; microfluidics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Insights into Forensic Imaging
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 789 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic imaging; postmortem imaging; artificial intelligence; 3D reconstruction; foren-sic radiology; forensic anthropology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Forensic Diagnostics)
From Variability to Reliability: Standardization, Interference, and the Future of Laboratory Medicine submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 780 | Submission Open
Keywords: laboratory medicine; standardization; diagnostic reliability; sample quality; automation; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Surgical Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Diseases in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Systems submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 734 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgical diagnosis; diagnostic biomarkers; intraoperative imaging; pathology; risk stratification; disease differentiation; prognostic assessment; hepatobiliary inflammation; pancreatic inflammation; minimally invasive biopsy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advanced Imaging and Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Body Radiology submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open
Keywords: emergency radiology; advanced imaging; artificial intelligence; dual-energy CT; photon-counting CT; MRI acceleration; contrast-enhanced ultrasound; deep learning; radiomics; workflow optimisation; clinical validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Quantitative Imaging of Respiratory Diseases: Techniques and Clinical Applications
edited by Chenwang Jin and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 695 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantitative imaging; HRCT; radiomics; machine learning; respiratory diseases; imaging biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Insights into Placental Pathology
edited by and Eleonora Nardi
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 584 | Submission Open
Keywords: placental pathology; placental development; gestational diseases; histopathological examination; pregnancy outcomes; forensic issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in Modern Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment Technology, Second Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 584 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; complications; diagnosis; diabetic retinopathy; diabetic neuropathy; diabetic nephropathy; technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Innovative Biomarkers and Diagnostic Strategies in Immune-Mediated Diseases submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 562 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune-mediated diseases; innovative biomarkers; diagnostic strategies; classification criteria; laboratory techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematological Diseases submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 553 | Submission Open
Keywords: hematology; anemia; thrombocytopenia; bleeding; thrombosis; hemostasis; leukemia; lymphoma; myeloma; diagnosis; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Non-Invasive Electrocardiograms in Disease Diagnosis
edited by and Samuel L. Johnston
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 486 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); non-invasive electrocardiogram (ECG); disease diagnosis; medical imaging analysis; machine learning; deep learning; cardiovascular diseases; pattern recognition; data analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Endoscopy—A New Era in Gastrointestinal Diagnostics, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-supported detection, classification, and workflow in endoscopy; innovations in capsule and device-assisted endoscopy; image enhancement technologies and real-time analytics; therapeutic endoscopic advances and new instrumentation; integration of digital tools and automation into clinical practice; perspectives on training, quality, and standardization; ethical and regulatory considerations in emerging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Optics)
Advancing Precision Cardiovascular Imaging: From Metabolic Disorders to Cardiomyopathies and Rare Cardiac Diseases
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiomyopathy; rare disease; echocardiography; nuclear imaging; cardiac MRI; computed tomograph
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Diagnosis and Prognostic Evaluation of Urological Diseases submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 427 | Submission Open
Keywords: urological diseases; diagnosis; prognosis; biomarkers; prostate diseases; benign prostatic hyperplasia; bladder cancer; testicular cancer; urolithiasis; endourology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Quantum Machine Learning in Medical Image and Signal Processing
edited by Yolanda Vives-Gilabert
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum machine learning; medical imaging; medical signal processing; variational quantum circuits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Clinical Diagnosis and Management in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine: 2nd Edition
edited by Jamal Hasoon
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthesia and pain medicine; interventional pain management; regional anesthesia; neuromodulation; treatment outcomes; clinical practice patterns; diagnosis; management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Molecular Diagnostics for Solid Tumors
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare tumors; solid tumors; NGS; artificial intelligence; molecular profiling; precision oncology; epigenetic biomarkers; liquid biopsy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Computational and Functional Diagnostic Approaches in Behavioral and Clinical Neurosciences
edited by , , and Antonio Cerasa
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational diagnostics; behavioral assessment; multimodal biomarkers; nutritional and metabolic indicators; physiological; neuroimaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Emerging Diagnostic Technologies in Orthopedics: Advancing Personalized Implant Design and Therapeutics
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-specific implant design; advanced diagnostic technologies; computational biomechanics; surgical navigation systems; implant manufacturing; intraoperative monitoring; postoperative evaluation; biomedical engineering; clinical implant optimization; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Diseases
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: digestive system diseases; endoscopic diagnostic techniques; AI-assisted endoscopy; gastrointestinal malignancy; molecular biomarkers; minimally invasive therapy; precision diagnosis; clinical translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Current Updates in Neuropathology
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumors; epilepsy surgery; neurovascular diseases; peripheral neuropathy; glioblastoma; CNS metastases; methylation profiling; neuro-oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Diagnostic Challenges in Complex and Severe Allergic Conditions
edited by Yuxiang Zhi
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic challenges; severe allergic condition; biomarkers; immunologic testing; cellular mechanisms
Recent Developments in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Diseases
edited by and Sridhar S. Chilimuri
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: endoscopy; biomarkers; non-invasive testing; screening; artificial intelligence; cancer; early detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Brain Injury: Diagnostic and Prognostic Insights
edited by Pál Barzó
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: traumatic brain injury; TBI; diffuse axonal injury; DAI; diffusion tensor imaging; DTI; probabilistic tractography; functional outcome; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Tropical Diseases: Recent Advances in Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: tropical diseases; neglected tropical diseases; epidemiology; diagnosis; vector-borne diseases; one health; emerging infectious diseases; global health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Digital Innovations in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Artificial Intelligence, Diagnostic Advances, and Clinical Decision-Making
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstetrics; gynecology; artificial intelligence; diagnostic imaging; digital diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Neuropsychiatric Disorders—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 26402 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuropsychiatric disorders; autism; mania; depression; imaging; diagnosis; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Utilization of Liquid Biopsy in Cancer Diagnosis and Management 2025–2026
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14896 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid biopsy; precision medicine; cancer diagnostics; nanotechnologies; markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Detection and Characterization of Focal Lesions in the Solid Abdominal Organs
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8178 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic imaging ; disease diagnosis; detection or characterization ; multi-modality imaging ; morphologic and functional assessments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in the Diagnosis of Nervous System Diseases—3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8027 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer's disease; cognitive impairment; brain tumors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Ultrasound in Renal Diseases: A Useful Tool for Diagnostics and Therapy
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7810 | Submission Open
Keywords: kidney; nephrology; ultrasounds; radiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Abdominal Ultrasound: A Left Behind Area—2nd Edition
edited by Hiroko Naganuma
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7693 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver tumor; drainage vessel; precursor lesion; gallbladder cancer; peritoneum; mesentery; ultrasound
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
PET/CT Imaging in Oncology: Clinical Advances and Perspectives submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7453 | Submission Open
Keywords: PET/CT imaging; molecular imaging; oncology; cancer diagnosis; precision oncology; treatment planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Histopathology in Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5523 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; precision medicine; histopathology; diagnosis; prognostic/predictive markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
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