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Imaging for the Diagnosis of Obstetric and Gynecological Diseases
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6769 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis; imaging; gynecology and obstetrics; gynecological cancer; hysteroscopy; ovarian disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
The Future of Diagnostics: Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
edited by , Neil Vaughan and Jiaxiang Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6416 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostics; artificial intelligence; medicine; healthcare; future
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Soft Tissue Sarcoma: From Diagnosis to Prognosis
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5110 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft tissue; mesenchyme; bone; pathogenesis; miRNA; imaging; diagnosis; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging in Clinical Diagnostics
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4918 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal imaging; cancer imaging; textural analysis; radiomics; MRI; CT; PET
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Diagnostic Imaging in Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3949 | 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)
Advances in Inflammation and Infection Imaging
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3935 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging; infection; inflammation; radiology; nuclear medicine; molecular imaging; hybrid imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
New Trends in the Diagnosis of Gynecological and Obstetric Diseases
edited by and Laurentiu Pirtea
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3781 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstetrics and gynecology diagnostics; screening; artificial intelligence; test accuracy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnostics of Dental Diseases, 2nd Edition
edited by Hakan Turkkahraman
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3724 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; neural networks; dental diseases; clinical decision support systems; medical diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic Bone Diseases: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3644 | Submission Open
Keywords: inborn errors of metabolism; inherited metabolic diseases; bone metabolism/health; short stature; skeletal; disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism; hypophosphatemic rickets; hypophosphatasia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Integrative Approaches in Head and Neck Cancer Imaging
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3208 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck cancer; imaging technologies; multimodal imaging; image-guided therapy; artificial intelligence in imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Artificial Intelligence Application in Cornea and External Diseases
edited by and Mohammad Soleimani
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3203 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; cornea; ocular surface; ophthalmology; external eye diseases; mobile health; telemedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Recent Advances in Breast Cancer Imaging
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3198 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; neoadjuvant chemotherapy; axillary lymph nodes; molecular subtypes; hormonal receptor positive; medical oncology; breast surgery; breast cancer metastasis; pathological complete response; breast cancer recurrence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Modern Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment Technology submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3165 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; complications; diagnosis; diabetic retinopathy; diabetic neuropathy; diabetic nephropathy; technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Diagnosis and Management of Ophthalmic Disorders
edited by Assaf Kratz
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3066 | Submission Open
Keywords: ocular diseases; early diagnosis; advanced imaging; glaucoma; age-related macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Recent Advancements in the Diagnostics of Prostatitis submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2899 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostatitis; diagnostics; biomarkers; microbiology; imaging technologies; MRI; ultrasound; precision medicine; inflammatory proteins; genetic markers; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Latest Advances in Ophthalmic Imaging submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2861 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical coherence tomography (OCT); adaptive optics imaging; fundus photography; multimodal imaging; artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmic imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Radiomics in Oncology
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2843 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiomics; oncology; artificial intelligence; precision medicine; texture analysis; imaging
(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 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2753 | 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)
Rare Diseases: Diagnosis and Management
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2744 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare diseases; diagnosis; treatment; management; technology; therapeutics; patient outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Oral Disorders
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2723 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral disease; biomarker; prognosis; periodontal disease; machine learning; MRI; CBCT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Elastography for Applications in Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, and Sports Sciences submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2549 | Submission Open
Keywords: elastography; shear wave elastography; ultrasound imaging; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; musculoskeletal system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
DNA Sequencing of Infectious Diseases submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2285 | Submission Open
Keywords: DNA sequencing; infectious disease; diagnostics; screening; whole-genome sequencing; targeted amplicon sequencing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Diagnostic Imaging in Neurological Diseases
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 2248 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic imaging; neurological diseases/disorders; central nervous system; imaging techniques; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); positron emission tomography (PET); diagnostic modalities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
AI Transparency in Digital Pathology
edited by and Gavino Faa
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2246 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital pathology; artificial intelligence; explainability; reproducibility; whole-slide image; feature extraction; deep learning; machine learning; image analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Exploring the Role of Diagnostic Biochemistry, 2nd Edition
edited by Daria Pašalić and Lidija Bilic-Zulle
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1946 | Submission Open
Keywords:   laboratory tests in diagnosis; prognosis; monitoring; and treatment;   blood biomarkers in laboratory medicine;   extravascular body fluid biomarkers in laboratory medicine;   novel biomarkers in clinical biochemistry;   evidence-based laboratory medicine;   extra analytical phases and patient safety;   quality assurance and management in laboratory medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Diagnosis and Management of Postural Disorders
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1864 | Submission Open
Keywords: Scoliosis; Spinal deformity; Kyphosis; Faulty posture; Bad posture; Children; Adolescents; Adults; Screening; Prevention; Outcomes; Person-centred outcomes; Diagnostic imaging; Function; Functional tests
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Brain/Neuroimaging 2025
edited by Ronald Antulov
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1809 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced neuroimaging; dual-energy CT; photon-counting CT; perfusion MRI; MRI fingerprinting; brain lesions; neurodegenerative disorders; brain imaging; diagnosis; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
New Insights into the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Eye Diseases submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1704 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis; prognosis; eye diseases; markers; clinical practice and patient care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Advances in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Infectious Diseases
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; diagnostic advancements; therapeutic strategies; antimicrobial resistance; molecular diagnostics; clinical management; emerging pathogens; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Advanced Pathology and Diagnostics in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases 2025
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1216 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis; screening; marker; prognosis; machine learning; gastroenterology; hepatology; pathology; theranostics; endoscopic image
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in the Use of Artificial Intelligence for the Diagnosis and Management of Hand Conditions
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1141 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; hand conditions; preoperative diagnosis; postoperative prognosis; surgical outcomes; imaging techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Vulvovaginal Disorders: The Critical Role of Accurate Diagnosis to Effective Management Strategies
edited by Orna Reichman and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis; screening; marker; prognosis; vulvovaginal disorders; pathology; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Inflammatory and Infectious Skin Diseases: From Diagnostics to Management
edited by , and Valeria Gaspari
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 980 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory skin diseases; infectious skin diseases; dermatological diagnostics; therapeutic management; skin infection biomarkers; immune-mediated skin disorders; clinical dermatology; precision medicine in dermatology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Diagnosis and Management of Contemporary Issues in Maternal-Fetal Medicine submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstetrics; high-risk pregnancy; maternal medicine; fetal medicine; prenatal diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Innovations in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis: Recent Developments
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 665 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis; screening; marker; prognosis; hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer; pathology; theranostics; endoscopic image
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tools, and Vaccination Strategies for Emerging Infectious Diseases: Preparing for the Next Pandemic
edited by Luis Pablo Cruz-Hervert, and Renata Alejandra Báez Saldaña
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 609 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging infectious diseases; COVID-19; influenza; epidemiological surveillance; diagnostic innovations; vaccination strategies; vaccine-preventable diseases; drug resistance; infectious disease modeling; global health preparedness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease)
Clinical Applications of CT and MRI
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 583 | Submission Open
Keywords: CT; MRI; diagnosis; prognosis; oncology; neurology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Classification of Diseases Using Machine Learning Algorithms: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 581 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; classification of diseases; machine learning; medical image processing; deep learning; neural network; decision support systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Histopathology in Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 528 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; precision medicine; histopathology; diagnosis; prognostic/predictive markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advancements in Craniofacial Practices: Imaging, AI, Surgery, and Patient Care
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 411 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 379 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; artificial intelligence; machine learning; explainable AI; expert systems; computer vision; deep learning; diagnosis; cognition; brain informatics; neurodegenerative disorder
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Chronic Wounds: Diagnosis and Management
edited by and Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic wound; imaging; biomarker; point-of-care techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology
edited by Haron Obaid
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal; MRI; synchrotron; artificial intelligence; ultrasound; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
An Update on Molecular Diagnostics in Prostate Cancer submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging; molecular biomarkers; diagnosis; prognosis; risk stratification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Renal Cell Cancer
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal cell carcinoma; biomarkers; nephrectomy; diagnosis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Integration of Genomics and Diagnostics in AI-Driven Precision Oncology
edited by Wenjie Shi
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; genomics; precision oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Imaging Biomarkers for Pachychoroid Spectrum Disease
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open
Keywords: pachychoroid spectrum disease; peripapillary pachychoroid syndrome; central serous chorioretinopathy; pachychoroid neovasculopathy; polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy; pachychoroid pigment epitheliopathy; focal choroidal excavation; macular neovascularization; optical coherence tomography angiography; indocyanine green angiography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Coronary Artery Disease: Diagnosis and Management
edited by Joost F. ter Woorst
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronary artery disease; EKG (electrocardiogram); Echo (echocardiography); CXR (chest X-ray); stress test; cardiac catheterization; CABG (coronary artery bypass graft surgery); OPCAB (off-pump coronary artery bypass); Endo-CAB; Robo-CAB; female sex
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer
edited by Vittorio Fasulo
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostate cancer; biomarker; biopsy; diagnosis; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Biomarkers of Gynecological Cancers
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; gynecological cancer; cervical cancer; ovarian cancer; uterine cancer; endometrial cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
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