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Diagnosis and Prognosis of Sepsis
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 24769 | 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 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16806 | 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 15645 | 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)
Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders
edited by and Fernando Ruiz Santiago
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9609 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorder; radiology; interventional procedure; surgery; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Disorders
edited by Rayleigh Ping Ying Chiang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9544 | 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 the Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory Diseases
edited by Elio Antonucci
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9250 | 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)
Exploring the Role of Diagnostic Biochemistry, 2nd Edition
edited by Daria Pašalić and Lidija Bilic-Zulle
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8084 | 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)
Medical Imaging in Diagnosis, Prevention and Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries
edited by , W. Catherine Cheung and Suguna Pappu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7596 | 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)
Advances in Elastography for Applications in Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, and Sports Sciences submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7317 | Submission Open
Keywords: elastography; shear wave elastography; ultrasound imaging; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; musculoskeletal system
(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 7306 | 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 7099 | 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)
Advanced Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Clinical Medicine
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4456 | 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)
Diagnosis and Management of Spinal Diseases
edited by Jwo-Luen Pao
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4114 | 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 Craniofacial Practices: Imaging, AI, Surgery, and Patient Care
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4095 | 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 Skin Disorders 2025
edited by Neil K. Jairath
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4047 | 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)
Brain MRI: Current Development and Applications
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3526 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroimaging; diagnostic MRI; artificial intelligence; neurological disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
AI-Powered Solutions for Personalized Healthcare Monitoring with Wearables
edited by Kuo-Chung Chu, and Ming-Chun Huang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3430 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; wearable technology; health monitoring; remote patient care; personalized healthcare
(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 2537 | 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)
Endoscopy in Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2320 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecology; endoscopy; operative gynecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Epigenetics and Epigenomics: Diagnosis and Prognosis
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2280 | Submission Open
Keywords: epigenetics; epigenomics; diagnosis; prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Advancements in Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2175 | 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)
Periodontal and Other Associated Oral Diseases: Diagnosis and Management in the Context of Systemic Pathology, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2093 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontitis; oral diseases; periimplantitis; biomarkers; cytokines; oxidative stress markers; PCR test; point-of-care test; CBCT; periodontal treatment; immunomodulatory therapy; local drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Diagnostic Radiology in Head and Neck Diseases
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1807 | Submission Open
Keywords: head  ; neck  ; imaging  ; radiology  ; magnetic resonance imaging  ; computed tomography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Echocardiography in the Intensive Care Unit
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1801 | Submission Open
Keywords: echocardiography; intensive care unit (ICU); critical care; cardiac function; coronary artery disease; sepsis; shock
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Diagnosis and Management of Dental Medicine and Surgery, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1738 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral surgery; oral medicine; implant dentistry; gerontology; bone regeneration; oral rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Artificial Intelligence and Computational Methods in Cardiology 2025
edited by Farhad Fathieh and Guennadi Saiko
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1563 | 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)
AI-Driven Precision Medicine: Innovations in Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management Response
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1492 | 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)
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) for Infectious Diseases
edited by Rongzhang Hao
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1012 | 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)
Advances in Interventional Pulmonology
edited by George A. Eapen
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 940 | 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)
Interventional Radiology in 2025–2026: From Technological Innovation to Clinical Optimization
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 893 | 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)
Advances in Diagnostic Techniques and Endoscopic Management for Gastrointestinal Diseases
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 857 | Submission Open
Keywords: endoscopy; gastrointestinal disease; diagnostic techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Artificial Intelligence in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging; artificial intelligence; diagnostic medicine; MRI data analysis; image processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics)
Advances in Non-Invasive Diagnostic Technologies for Heart Diseases
edited by Dentamaro Ilaria
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 689 | Submission Open
Keywords: transthoracic echocardiography; cardiac magnetic resonance; multimodality cardiovascular imaging; cardiac CT; transesophageal echocardiography; cardiovascular disease
(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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 632 | 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)
Advanced Cardiothoracic and Abdominal Imaging: From CT Innovations to AI Diagnostics
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 598 | 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)
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Multisystem Wilson’s Disease submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 592 | 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)
Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer
edited by Wing Lok Wendy Chan
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; diagnosis; treatment; personalized medicine; imaging techniques; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis)
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Diagnostics and Analysis 2025 submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 543 | 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)
Recent Advances in Microbiome-Based Diagnostics for Oncological Diseases: Innovations and Clinical Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome-based diagnostics; disease biomarkers; gut microbiota; cancer microbiome; metagenomics; multi-omics in diagnostics; machine learning in microbiome analysis; dysbiosis and disease; precision medicine; microbiome– host interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics)
Molecular Mechanisms in Ophthalmology
edited by Deepshikha Tewari
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 307 | 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 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: traumatology; injury; mortality; functional outcomes; prehospital care; triage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Advances in Imaging for Kidney Disease: Innovations in Diagnosis and Monitoring
edited by Abhilash Koratala
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal imaging; ultrasound innovations; precision diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging and Theranostics)
Recent Advances in Diagnosis of Hypertension
edited by Vasileios Kotsis
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypertension; diagnosis; biomarkers; digital health; early detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)
Artificial Intelligence in Epidemiological Diagnostics: Advances and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 168 | 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)
Biomarkers in Forensic Diagnosis
edited by Matteo Antonio Sacco and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 145 | 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)
The Use of Portable Devices in Emergency Medicine, Second Edition
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: portable devices; emergency medicine; smartphone applications; wearable technology; diagnostic accuracy; remote triage; real-time monitoring; emergency medicine education; point-of-care testing; telemedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Devices)
Advances in Liquid Biopsy for Early Detection and Monitoring of Cancer
edited by Nicola Normanno, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: ctDNA; circulating tumor cells; microRNAs; exosomes; methylation; fragmentomics; early detection; minimal residual disease; artificial intelligence
Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Low-Back Pain
edited by , and Daniele Giuseppe Romano
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 128 | 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)
Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Rheumatic Disease: Progress and Challenges
edited by Miguel Ángel González-Gay
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | 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 126 | 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)
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