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Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Digestive Endoscopy
edited by Pier Alberto Testoni
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1497 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastroenterology; digestive tract diseases; gastrointestinal endoscopy; early diagnosis; endocavitary therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Sports Injuries
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1480 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports injury; sports medicine; diagnosis; treatment; surgery; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
New Advances in Chest Imaging
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1470 | Submission Open
Keywords: chest imaging; lung cancer; interstitial lung diseases; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Electrocardiology: Diagnostic Innovations and Clinical Applications submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1301 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart rate variability (HRV); deceleration capacity; acceleration capacity; late potentials; artificial intelligence; machine learning; autonomic nervous system; electrocardiographic biomarkers; risk stratification; predictive analytics; signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Trends and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1224 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmunity; diagnosis; biomarkers; comorbidities; epidemiology; metabolic syndrome; autoinflammatory conditions; psoriasis; cardiovascular disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1192 | Submission Open
Keywords: prognostic and predictive factors; breast carcinoma; phylloid tumor; immunohistochemistry; diagnosis; breast cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Precision Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer
edited by and Jajini Varghese
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1110 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; precision diagnostics; risk-adapted treatment; treatment de-escalation; surgery; radiotherapy; systemic therapy; liquid biopsy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Laboratory Diagnosis of Emerging and Recent Infectious Diseases submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1069 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging infectious diseases; laboratory diagnostics; molecular testing; immunoassays; point-of-care testing; pathogen detection; public health surveillance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Diagnostic Approaches to Temporomandibular Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1011 | Submission Open
Keywords: temporomandibular disorders; TMD; diagnostic approaches; imaging modalities; clinical assessment; TMJ; facial pain; MRI; CBCT; orofacial pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Innovations in Diagnostic Radiology: AI, Advanced Imaging and Precision Medicine submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 988 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical imaging; worklfow optimization; vision-language models; clinical decision support; diagnostic radiology; AI agents in healthcare; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Advances in Echocardiography Diagnostics
edited by Hatem Soliman Aboumarie
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 930 | Submission Open
Keywords: echocardiography innovations; cardiac imaging advancements; strain echocardiography; 3D/4D cardiac ultrasound
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis of Urologic Oncology
edited by and Jesús Moreno Sierra
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 903 | Submission Open
Keywords: urologic cancers; prostate; bladder; kidney; testicular malignancies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Musculoskeletal Imaging and Exercise Metabolism
edited by Jimin Ren
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 872 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantitative musculoskeletal MRI/MRS; exercise physiology; muscle bioenergetics; pH and metabolic flux; oxygenation and perfusion; rehabilitation and training; aging and sarcopenia; mineral metabolism and lipid infiltration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
New Technologies in Advanced Cytopathological and Histopathological Diagnostics submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 846 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital pathology; molecular markers; cytopathology; histopathology; multimodal analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Orthopedics and the Musculoskeletal System: Clinical Diagnosis and Management
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 832 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging diagnosis; AI-assisted diagnostic tools; biomarkers; shoulder pathology; bone healing; fracture management; spine disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Pain Medicine: Diagnostic and Management Innovations
edited by Yuchen Lee, Dongwoo Nam and Cheng-Hao Tu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 650 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain medicine; chronic pain; neuropathic pain; nociplastic pain; biomarkers; imaging; quantitative sensory testing; artificial intelligence; digital health; multimodal analgesia; neuromodulation; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obesity and Diabetes: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 635 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); obesity and diabetes; diabetic foot complications; brain atrophy; diabetic kidney disease (DKD); functional MRI; non-invasive imaging; early diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
AI and Computational Tools in Gastrointestinal Diagnostics: Shaping the Future of Clinical Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 619 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; gastrointestinal endoscopy; computer-aided diagnosis (CAD); human-ai interaction; automation bias & neglect; digestive diseases; precision medicine; clinical decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Diagnosis and Management of Hepatobiliary Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatobiliary diseases; liver diagnostics; biliary diagnostics; cirrhosis; malignancies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnostic Advances in Neurodegenerative Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 396 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease (AD); Parkinson’ s disease (PD); amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); prognosis; diagnosis; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Advances in Forensic Medicine and Postmortem Diagnosis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic pathology; postmortem diagnosis; cause of death; postmortem imaging; forensic DNA analysis; forensic anthropology; toxicological analysis
Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Explainable AI in Medical Diagnostics: From Data to Decisions submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; generative AI; explainable AI; medical diagnostics; medical imaging processing and analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Novel Approaches for Artificial Intelligence in Neuroimaging Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; machine learning; deep learning; explainable artificial intelligence; SHAP; GradCAM; generative artificial intelligence; BERT; GPT; multi-modal reinforcement learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Non-Ionizing Imaging in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Advances in MRI and Ultrasound
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental MRI; high-field MRI; TMJ imaging; ultrasound; elastography; salivary gland imaging; point-of-care imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Diagnosis and Prognosis of Gynecological Diseases: Advances and Challenges
edited by Stefano Bettocchi and Stefania Carlucci
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecological diseases; hysteroscopy; diagnostic technologies; prognostic evaluation; biomarkers; imaging techniques; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnostic Innovations in Endodontics and Regenerative Dental Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open
Keywords: endodontic diagnostics; regenerative endodontics; nanomaterials; magnetic resonance imaging; cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT); optical coherence tomography (OCT); dental imaging innovations; pulp vitality biomarkers; periapical disease profiling; artificial intelligence in dentistry; predictive diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Diagnostic Pathways for Pregnancy Complications and Gynecologic Disease
edited by Argyro Papadopoulou
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy complications; prenatal diagnosis; placental disorders; preeclampsia prediction; infertility evaluation; endometriosis diagnosis; minimally invasive techniques; biomarkers; women’ s views; gynecologic oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Oral Cancer Diagnosis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral cancer diagnosis; oral cancer progression; machine learning; prediction models; biomarkers; early prediction
(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 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 319 | 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)
Rare Cancers: Improving Diagnosis and Prognosis Through Collaborative Research
edited by Chen-Wang Chang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare cancer; diagnosis and prognosis; biomarker; early detection; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advanced Radiomics in Precision Oncology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiomics; deep radiomics; medical imaging; artificial intelligence (AI); precision medicine; quantitative imaging; deep learning; feature extraction; image analytics; big data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
New Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Skin Diseases and Skin Quality Enhancement
edited by and Leihong Flora Xiang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic focus: non-invasive diagnostics (dermoscopy; ultrasound(sonography); and OCT); dermatopathology; management focus: precision dermatology; lasers; energy based devices (EBDs); injectables; enhancement focus: skin quality; dermal remodeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung cancer; diagnosis; screening; imaging; pathology; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Multimodality Cardiac Imaging: Enhancing Precision in Cardiology
edited by and Apostolos Vrettos
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimodality cardiac imaging; echocardiography; cardiac CT; cardiac MRI; transcatheter interventions; precision cardiology; imaging biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Precision Medicine in Cardiology: Applications in Risk Stratification, Diagnostics, Prognosis, and Management
edited by Aman Goyal and Zhuqing Shi
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; precision medicine; personalized medicine; diagnostics; risk; prognosis; cardiovascular medicine; heart failure; atrial fibrillation; coronary artery disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advanced Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
edited by and Nuttha Lumlertgul
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: AKI biomarkers; point-of-care testing; multi-omics integration; machine learning risk prediction; urinary proteomics; biomarker-guided decision support; functional renal imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Recent Advances in Epidemiological Diagnostics: Detecting and Controlling Infectious Diseases, 2nd Edition
edited by and W. Sumner Davis
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiological diagnostics; disease control; clinical practice and patient care; public health; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
edited by Ibraim Masciarelli Francisco Pinto
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; multimodality imaging; genetic testing; cardiac MRI; risk stratification; myosin inhibitor; septal reduction therapy; sudden cardiac death; echocardiography; precision cardiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Point-of-Care Echocardiography in Emergency and Critical Care
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: pocus; echocardiography; intensive cardiac care; shock; acute coronary syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Devices)
New Insights into the Diagnosis and Management of Head and Neck Cancer
edited by Yung-An Tsou
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: oropharyngeal cancer; HPV; radiotherapy optimization; multidisciplinary approaches; transoral robotics surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs): Diagnosis and Pathophysiology, Second Edition
edited by Gengqing Song
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 29444 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional gastrointestinal disorders; diagnosis; treatment approach; ROME criteria
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Clinical Presentation, Management and Prognosis of Infective Endocarditis
edited by , Alexander Weymann and Thanos Athanasiou
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 15712 | Submission Open
Keywords: infective endocarditis; clinical presentation; diagnostic modalities; antibiotic stewardship; surgical interventions; prognostic indicators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Infectious Disease Diagnosis Technologies
edited by and Fermina Maria Mazzella
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13592 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular diagnosis; biomarkers; microbial culture and identification; high-throughput sequencing; infectious diseases; artificial intelligence; digital image; radiological imaging; point-of-care testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Advances in Diagnostic Methods for Laboratory Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12497 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; clinical diagnostics; biomarkers; prevision medicine; glycemic control; digital health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Soft Tissue Sarcoma: From Diagnosis to Prognosis
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11923 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft tissue; mesenchyme; bone; pathogenesis; miRNA; imaging; diagnosis; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Diagnosis and Prognosis of Hematological Disease
edited by Sapha Shibeeb
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10914 | Submission Open
Keywords: hematological diseases; leukaemia; molecular diagnostics; next-generation sequencing (NGS); precision medicine; predictive biomarkers; AI-assited diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Innovative Diagnostic Approaches in Retinal Diseases
edited by and Andrea Cusumano
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8784 | Submission Open
Keywords: retinal diseases; electrophysiology; imaging; optical coherence tomography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics: From Algorithms to Clinical Impact
edited by , David Brown and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8723 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning in healthcare; artificial intelligence in diagnostics; medical imaging and deep learning; generative AI in medicine; multimodal data integration; explainable and trustworthy AI; translational medical AI; clinical decision support systems; secure and privacy-compliant data utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7554 | Submission Open
Keywords: endometrial diseases; artificial intelligence; hysteroscopy; ultrasound; minimally invasive surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Imaging Diagnosis of Dermatology
edited by Linda Tognetti
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7358 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-resolution imaging; non-invasive diagnosis; LC-OCT; RCM; OCT; US
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
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