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Clinically Integrated AI for Corneal and Ocular Surface Disease
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; corneal diseases; ocular surface; diagnostic imaging; clinical translation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Recent Advances in Abdominal Imaging
edited by Pál Kaposi
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: abdominal Imaging; photon-counting spectral CT; multiparametric quantitative MRI; total-body perfusion PET/CT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Diagnosing, Treating, and Preventing Eye Diseases
edited by Ermete Giancipoli
submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3256 | Submission Open
Keywords: retinal disease; vitreoretinal surgery; cataract surgery; intraocular lens; cornea; glaucoma; neuro-ophthalmology; multimodal imaging; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Medical Image Analysis and Machine Learning submission deadline 21 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-enhanced clinical imaging workflows; deep learning for disease classification and segmentation; radiomics and multi-omics integration; federated learning and privacy-preserving analytics; next-generation medical image annotation techniques; explainable AI in diagnostic imaging; high-throughput screening in digital pathology; cross-domain adaptation and transfer learning in healthcare; prognostic and predictive imaging biomarkers; clinical decision support systems using machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Diagnosis, Prognosis and Management of Breast Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 21 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; diagnostics; personalized medicine; breast surgery; individualized treatment; radiotherapy; immunotherapy; targeted therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Emerging Insights in Dental Diagnostics, Biomaterials and Digital Workflow submission deadline 21 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental diagnostics; artificial intelligence (AI); digital dentistry; biomaterials; 3D printing; intraoral scanning; CAD/CAM; digital workflow; predictive analytics; clinical innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnostic Progress in Gynecologic Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 21 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic oncology; early diagnosis; molecular diagnostics; imaging techniques; artificial intelligence; biomarkers; cervical cancer; endometrial cancer; ovarian cancer; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnostics in the Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 35995 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostics; emergency and critical care medicine; trauma; anesthesiology; respiratory failure; sepsis; cardiovascular disease; healthcare-associated infection prevention; end-of-life care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
New Diagnostic and Testing Strategies for Infectious Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22888 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases diagnosis; clinical laboratory techniques; molecular biology; infection control; virulence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Diagnosis and Prognosis of Sepsis
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19359 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnostic Imaging in Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8972 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasonography; elastography; multiparametric ultrasound; contrast-enhanced ultrasound; endoscopic ultrasound; contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasound; computer tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; gastrointestinal diseases; diffuse liver disease; focal liver lesions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Latest News in Digital Pathology
edited by Tahir Mahmood
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8780 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital pathology; generative AI; cancer diagnosis; cancer prognosis; imaging modalities; cancer grading; artificial intelligence in pathology; histopathology; image analysis; medical imaging; vision-language models in histopathology; large language models for pathology diagnostics; multimodal AI integration in digital pathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Disorders
edited by Rayleigh Ping Ying Chiang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7573 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep disorders; obstructive sleep apnea; diagnosis; causes; symptoms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders
edited by and Fernando Ruiz Santiago
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7259 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorder; radiology; interventional procedure; surgery; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Modern Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment Technology submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5395 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; complications; diagnosis; diabetic retinopathy; diabetic neuropathy; diabetic nephropathy; technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Expanding Horizons in Fascial Diagnostics and Interventions
edited by and Bradley Dean Fullerton
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5380 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound imaging; fascial pathologies; musculoskeletal function; fascial disorders; ultrasound-guided interventions; musculoskeletal care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Elastography for Applications in Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, and Sports Sciences submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5053 | Submission Open
Keywords: elastography; shear wave elastography; ultrasound imaging; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; musculoskeletal system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Medical Imaging in Diagnosis, Prevention and Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries
edited by , W. Catherine Cheung and Suguna Pappu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4972 | Submission Open
Keywords: fitting of prostheses and exoskeletons; force-based manipulations; medical imaging (e.g.; MRI; CT; ultrasound elastography); musculoskeletal pain (low-back pain and non-specific causes of chronic pain); myofascial pain syndrome; sports training; surgical scar and postoperative management; thermal and non-thermal modalities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory Diseases
edited by Elio Antonucci
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4567 | Submission Open
Keywords: respiratory disease diagnosis; advanced diagnostic techniques; respiratory management strategies; therapeutic innovations; pulmonary pathophysiology; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); asthma management; interstitial lung diseases; respiratory infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advanced Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Clinical Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2152 | Submission Open
Keywords: endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); diagnostic imaging; fine needle aspiration (FNA); contrast-enhanced EUS; elastography techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Artificial Intelligence in Skin Disorders 2025
edited by Neil K. Jairath
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1996 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; dermatology; computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; large language models; personalized medicine; predictive analytics; clinical decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Diagnosis and Management of Spinal Diseases
edited by Jwo-Luen Pao
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1824 | Submission Open
Keywords: spinal diseases; spinal conditions; endoscopy; artificial intelligence (AI); radiological techniques; MRI; CT scans; X-rays; management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advancements in Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1749 | 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)
Advancements in Craniofacial Practices: Imaging, AI, Surgery, and Patient Care
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1599 | Submission Open
Keywords: craniofacial imaging; 3D radiological imaging; 3D photogrammetry; 4D stereophotogrammetry; artificial intelligence (AI); craniofacial surgery; patient-centered care; 3D printing; precision medicine; telehealth; surgical planning; interdisciplinary collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Endoscopy in Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1465 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecology; endoscopy; operative gynecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Diagnostic Radiology in Head and Neck Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open
Keywords: head  ; neck  ; imaging  ; radiology  ; magnetic resonance imaging  ; computed tomography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Artificial Intelligence and Computational Methods in Cardiology 2025
edited by Farhad Fathieh and Guennadi Saiko
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 792 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in cardiology; cardiovascular diseases; diagnostics; monitoring and screening; machine/deep learning; innovative medical devices; clinical applications; multimodal medical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Diagnostic Approach and Innovations in the Different Dentistry Fields, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 671 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis; oral surgery; implantology; orthodontic; endodontic; oral health; orthodontic diseases and innovation; tissue regeneration; reconstructive surgical procedures; tissue engineering; biomedical engineering; stem cells regeneration tissue; oral surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
AI-Driven Precision Medicine: Innovations in Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management Response
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 480 | 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)
Advances in Interventional Pulmonology
edited by George A. Eapen
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open
Keywords: interventional pulmonology; minimally invasive procedures; pulmonary diagnostics; bronchoscopy; lung cancer; advanced imaging modalities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Molecular Mechanisms in Ophthalmology
edited by Deepshikha Tewari
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open
Keywords: ophthalmology; molecular mechanisms; cellular processes; pathophysiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Traumatology: The Essential Role of Imaging in Diagnosis and Management
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: traumatology; injury; mortality; functional outcomes; prehospital care; triage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Diagnostics and Analysis 2025 submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical diagnosis; artificial intelligence; deep learning; medical signal and image processing; internet of medical things (IoMT); bioinformatics; explainable artificial intelligence; machine learning; uncertainty
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) for Infectious Diseases
edited by Rongzhang Hao
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: point-of-care testing (POCT); microfluidic chip and biosensor; ultrafast detection techniques; AI-integrated testing systems; infectious disease; pathogen
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Interventional Radiology in 2025–2026: From Technological Innovation to Clinical Optimization
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: emergency; oncology; arterial; vascular diseases; extravascular-bleedings; aneurysms; vascular malformations; neurointerventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Artificial Intelligence in Epidemiological Diagnostics: Advances and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in diagnostic epidemiology; machine learning for diagnostic screening; predictive diagnostic modeling; automated diagnostic evidence synthesis; AI-designed peptides for diagnostics; antimicrobial peptide diagnostics; AI peptide engineering for pathogen detection; AI-driven population health diagnostics; diagnostic health informatics; digital diagnostic epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Rheumatic Disease: Progress and Challenges
edited by Miguel Ángel González-Gay
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatic disease; systemic vasculitis; rheumatoid arthritis; metabolic syndrome; atherosclerosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Disease
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; digital health technologies; artificial intelligence in diagnostics; non-invasive imaging; genomic screening; point-of-care testing; risk stratification models; multi-omics integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Biomarkers in Forensic Diagnosis
edited by Matteo Antonio Sacco and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic biomarkers; postmortem interval estimation; forensic toxicology; molecular autopsy; sudden death investigation; forensic pathology; genetic markers; thanatology; forensic anthropology; cause of death determination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Low-Back Pain
edited by , and Daniele Giuseppe Romano
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: low back pain; magnetic resonance imaging; radiculopathy; imaging biomarkers; patient selection; interventional radiology; epidural injections; radiofrequency ablation; intradiscal therapy; vertebral augmentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Liver Tumors submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver tumors; hepatocellular carcinoma; immunotherapy; imaging; oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Update on Diagnosis in Cardiovascular Interventions submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: myocardial infarction; stents; coronary artery disease; drugs; coronary imaging; structural heart disease; meta-analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Integrated Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Systems: Recent Progress and Applications
edited by Kim Wolff
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: point-of-care testing (POCT); integrated diagnostic systems; nano-diagnostics; artificial intelligence (AI); clinical decision support; multi-biomarker panels; electronic health records (EHRs) connectivity; infectious disease diagnostics; decentralized healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Devices)
Emerging Imaging Techniques in Reconstructive Microsurgery
edited by Marios N. Papadakis
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: reconstructive microsurgery; intraoperative imaging; indocyanine green angiography; high-resolution ultrasound; 3D imaging; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); perfusion monitoring; imaging-guided surgery; dynamic thermography; surgical planning tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Multisystem Wilson’s Disease submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: Wilson’ s disease; brain magnetic resonance imaging; biomarkers; copper metabolism; Wilson’ s disease mimicking disorders; zinc; chelators; liver transplantation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in Liquid Biopsy for Early Detection and Monitoring of Cancer
edited by Nicola Normanno, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: ctDNA; circulating tumor cells; microRNAs; exosomes; methylation; fragmentomics; early detection; minimal residual disease; artificial intelligence
Genomics in Cardiac Diagnostics: Bridging Novel Insights to Clinical Practice
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; congenital heart disease; cardiac arrhythmia; idiopathic cardiomyopathy; coronary heart disease; arterial hypertension; stroke; genetics; genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Chorioretinal Diseases: From Biomarkers to Imaging submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: ocular imaging; biomarkers; retinal imaging; retinal diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advanced Cardiothoracic and Abdominal Imaging: From CT Innovations to AI Diagnostics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiothoracic imaging; abdominal imaging; CT technologies; artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosis; AI-based imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Innovative Solutions to Cardiovascular Dilemmas: From Diagnosis to Therapy, Second Edition
edited by and C Michael Gibson
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronary artery disease; acute coronary syndrome; heart failure; hemodynamics in heart failure; coronary flow dynamic; dilated cardiomyopathy; valvular disease; atrial fibrillation; sudden cardiac death; syncope; individualized treatment; clinical decision-making; computational fluid dynamic; big data analysis; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
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