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Surgical Innovations and New Technologies for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

edited by

Antonio Moffa

and

Manuele Casale

submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4143 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep apnea; snoring; sleep-related breathing disorders; new technologies; surgical innovations; myofunctional therapy; positional therapy; mandibular advancement device and multimodality treatment

Integrated Care Services for Cerebral Palsy: Multidisciplinary Approaches, Challenges, and Emerging Solutions

edited by

Sofia Santos

Martim Santos

and André Oliveira

submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4590 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; multidisciplinary care; healthcare systems and services

Contemporary Oral and Dental Health Care: Issues and Challenges

edited by

Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães de Abreu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 34704 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental health care; oral health; epidemiology; dental public health; oral hygiene

The Influence of Social Media on Health Behavior

edited by

Amar Kanekar

and

Manoj Sharma

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 31290 | Submission Open

Keywords: social media; behavior change; adolescents; adults; interventions

Research on Health-Related Quality of Life and Well-Being Among Older People

edited by

Victor Manuel Mendoza-Nuñez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19537 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing and older people; ageism and quality of life; gender and well-being; social support networks and well-being; self-perception of health and well-being; reasons for living and well-being; healthy lifestyle and quality of life; menopause/andropause and quality of life; ICTs and quality of life; public politics and well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)

Impact of Social Connections on Well-Being of Older Adults

edited by

Lixia Yang

and Kateryna Metersky

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13915 | Submission Open

Keywords: social connection; social engagement; social support; wellbeing; health; aging; older adults

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Health Education and Prevention: New Healthcare Perspectives for Emerging Challenges

edited by

Juliana Cassol Spanemberg

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12668 | Submission Open

Keywords: community health promotion; health equity; digital health technologies; health literacy; patient-centered care; disease prevention; pandemic preparedness; multidisciplinary approaches; preventive strategies; sustainable health systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer Prevention

edited by Andreia Cristina de Melo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10988 | Submission Open

Keywords: HPV vaccination; screening; cervical cancer; prevention

Depression: Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Challenges

edited by

Lara Guedes de Pinho

Manuel José Lopes

and Elisabete Alves

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10249 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; depression; interventions; health-related outcomes; mental health; nursing; life course; patient-centered care; quality of life; psychotherapy

Stress, Traumatic Events and Political Violence: Implications for Mental Health Care

edited by

Alean Al-Krenawi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8600 | Submission Open

Keywords: political violence; armed conflict; mental health; stress; displacement and refugees; conflict-affected populations; torture; detention; or imprisonment; help-seeking behavior and stigma; traumatic events; post-traumatic stress (PTSD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Medication Therapy Management in Healthcare

edited by

Wubshet Tesfaye

and

Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8229 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; medication appropriateness index; medication regimen complexity index; the elderly

Applied Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice—an Approach Consisting of More than Molecular Biology and Gene Therapy

edited by

Märta Sund Levander

and Ewa Grodzinsky

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6750 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical decision making; decision support tools; habitual condition; individualized assessment; interprofessional collaboration; measurement uncertainty; vital parameters

Physical Activity, Healthy Lifestyle and Well-Being Across the Lifespan: Second Edition

edited by

Teresa Bento

and

Nuno Couto

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5638 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; health; healthy lifestyle; well-being; quality of life; sedentary behaviour; behaviour regulation

Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Healthcare

edited by Antonio Giulio De Belvis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3012 | Submission Open

Keywords: continuous quality improvement; patient safety; value-based healthcare; outcome measurement; clinical performance evaluation; patient satisfaction

Comprehensive Health for the LGBTQ+ Community

edited by

Piotr Karniej

Michał Czapla

and

Łukasz Pietrzykowski

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2823 | Submission Open

Keywords: LGBTQ+; health disparities; mental health of the LGBTQ+ community; somatic health of the LGBTQ+ community; health inequalities; HIV/AIDS; sexual orientation; gender identity; stigma; access to healthcare

Social Functioning Determinants of the Clinical Course and Outcomes of Autism Spectrum Disorder

edited by Lacey Chetcuti and Mirko Uljarevic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2007 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism; social functioning; social-communication; social understanding; social motivation; heterogeneity; clinical prediction

Diabetes Care and Weight Control: Challenges and Prospects

edited by

Deiana Roman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diabetes care; weight control; diet and nutrition; physical activity; obesity; patient-centered care; insulin resistance; adipose tissue; lean muscle mass; body composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

New Tools and Technologies in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

edited by

Daniele Orso

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1919 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency medicine; emergency critical care; new medical technologies; telemedicine; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Bridging the Gap in Nephrology Nursing: Addressing the Growing Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease

edited by

Gillie Gabay

and

Iddo Ben-Dov

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1911 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; nephrology nursing; nephrology and value-based healthcare; patient-centered care for renal patients; multidisciplinary models of care

Advances in Ageing Care: Spotlight on the Role of Physical Activity

edited by

Duarte Henriques-Neto

and

Alex Barreto de Lima

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1644 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; physical exercise; physical fitness; ageing

From Occupational Exposure to Personalised Healthcare: Risk Assessment, Prevention and Patient Management

edited by

Marina Ruxandra Otelea

and

Florina Georgeta Popescu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergent risk factors; ergonomics; occupational diseases; occupational cancers; pneumoconiosis; biomarkers; muscular-skeletal disorders; occupational poisoning; AI; nanoparticles

Data Analytics in the Context of Value-Based Healthcare

edited by

Jonas Wolf

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | Submission Open

Keywords: value-based healthcare; data analytics; health outcomes; performance measurement; predictive modeling; patient-centered care; big data; health informatics; clinical decision-making; real-world evidence

HIV and Aging

edited by Eugenia Negredo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 776 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV and aging; people with HIV; social and psychological aspects; Innovations in care delivery models; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Health and Wellbeing in Long-Term Care Facilities: Multidimensional Strategies for Quality Care

edited by

Stefano Capolongo

and

Silvia Mangili

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 557 | Submission Open

Keywords: long-term care facilities (LTCFs); healthcare facilities; safety; well-being; patient-centered; strategies; built environment

Health Care Ethics Research

edited by Benjamín Herreros Ruiz-Valdepeñas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 468 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical ethics; research ethics; research ethics committee; empirical bioethics; ethical principles research

Interventions and Strategies to Address Pain- and Injury-Related Morbidity and Mortality

edited by Themistoklis Tsatalas and Anthi Xenofondos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open

Keywords: intervention; pain; disability; clinical trials; biomechanics; gait analysis; injury prevention; rehabilitation; moderators; mediators

Outdoor and Nature Therapy

edited by

Jesper Dahlgaard

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 42447 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical and mental health; wellbeing; social wellbeing and connectedness; flourishing in childhood; healthy aging; stress; mental fatigue; restoration; mechanisms of action (physical; psychological; social; physiological; immunological; molecular; neurological; and environmental); lifestyle and neurodegenerative diseases; prevention and rehabilitation; nursing; epidemiology of health benefits; ethics; technology; environmental design and access to nature

The Impact of Physical Inactivity on Children’s Health: The Current Status of Children’s Physical Condition, Influencing Variables and Future Implications

edited by

Marco Alexandre Silva Batista

and

Miguel Rebelo

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11982 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood physical inactivity; child health motor development; overweight; motor competence; risk factors; child prevention; psychosocial development; healthy habits; child health interventions

Promoting Children’s Health Through Movement Behavior

edited by

Hyunshik Kim

and

Jiameng Ma

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6199 | Submission Open

Keywords: lifestyle; physical fitness; fundamental movement skills; physical activity; sleep duration; screen time; sedentary behavior; 24-hour movement behaviors; health‑related quality

Innovative Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Chronic Pain: Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Well-Being

edited by José Vicente León-Hernández

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; patient safety; clinical outcomes; breathing techniques/apnea protocols; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; non-pharmacological interventions; physical therapy; laser therapy; exercise and well-being; physiological adaptations

Artificial Intelligence and Multimodal Technologies for Mental Health Monitoring and Intervention

edited by

Ghazal Bargshady

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in mental healthcare; affective computing; biosignal processing in healthcare; facial expression; wearable sensors; brain– computer interface; human– computer interactions

Diagnosis and Therapeutic Advances in Endometriosis

edited by

Carmen Bianca Crivii

and

Roxana-Denisa Capraș

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4811 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathophysiology; diagnosis; therapeutic strategies; reproductive health; chronic pelvic pain; minimally invasive surgery; fertility preservation; quality of life; women’ s health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)

Recurrent and Emerging Diseases—a Challenge for Prevention and Healthcare

edited by

Anna Garus-Pakowska

and

Joanna Chrobak-Bień

submission deadline 9 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3380 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging diseases; epidemiology; transmission; prophylaxis; epidemic

Caring for the Mental Health of Higher Education Students: Coping Strategies and Well-Being Support

edited by Patrício Costa, Lídia Susana Mendes Moutinho and

Olga Maria Martins de Sousa Valentim

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 62516 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; coping strategies; resilience; psychological; psychological support; stress management; student health; emotional intelligence; student welfare; humor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Nursing Care in the ICU—2nd Edition

edited by

Christina Alexopoulou

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13752 | Submission Open

Keywords: ICU nursing; critical care; intensive care; delirium; sleep; infections; pressure ulcers mobilization; recording; relatives; oncology ICU patient; elderly patient

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Intensive Care in Oncologic Surgery

edited by

Ángel Becerra-Bolaños

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6689 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncology; cancer recurrence; surgery; radiotherapy; anesthesia; analgesia; enhanced recovery after surgery; outpatient; chronic pain; intensive care unit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Integrating Forensic Science in Clinical Medicine: Enhancing Diagnosis and Patient Safety

edited by

Francesco De Micco

Roberto Scendoni

and Davide Ferorelli

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2310 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare risk management; patient safety; quality in healthcare; medical malpractice; adverse events; forensic pathology; innovative technologies for patient safety; forensic imaging in healthcare; forensic genetics; ethical and legal aspects of forensic medicine

Accessing Treatment and Rehabilitation for Underserved Survivors of Brain Injury

edited by Eve M. Valera

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1395 | Submission Open

Keywords: TBI; brain injury; partner violence; incarcerated; homeless; rehabilitation; strangulation; criminal justice system; barriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)

Research on Health Literacy and Health Promotion in Healthcare

edited by

Jovana Todorović

submission deadline 11 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3425 | Submission Open

Keywords: health literacy; health promotion; vulnerable population; mental health; health promotion programs; health promotion activities

Interdisciplinary Advances: Bridging Clinical Medicine and Clinical Psychology

edited by

Gabriella Martino

Carmelo M. Vicario

, Chiara Spatola and Concetto Giorgianni

submission deadline 12 May 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical psychology; health psychology; chronic diseases; QoL; osteoporosis; asthma; cardiovascular; gastrointestinal; IBD; diabetes

Advancing Mental Well-Being and Health Equity in Marginalized Communities

edited by

Yok-Fong Paat

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15422 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health promotion; psychological disorders; mental health disparities; social determinants of mental health; at-risk and vulnerable populations; marginalized communities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Health, Social Problems and Well-Being of Patients with Chronic Diseases, Quality of Life, and the Need for Emotional and Social Support: Second Edition

edited by

Grażyna Bączyk

and

Dorota Formanowicz

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2457 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; health related quality of life; psychosocial health; well-being; health problems; social problems; emotional problems; social support; emotional support; problems in healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Socio-Economic Burden, Gender and Country-Specific Differences Leading to Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Ljupcho Efremov

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1835 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular risk factors; social determinants of health; personalized prevention for CVD; precision medicine for CVD; social and environmental interactions; early life interventions; gender differences in CVD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Bullying in the Workplace, Gender Inequality: Challenges for the Quality and Safety of Health Care

edited by Pedro Bernardes Lucas,

Patricia Costa

, Maria Filomena Mendes Gaspar and César Fonseca

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20693 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace bullying; work environment; workplace violence; bullying; gender inequality; gender discrimination; mental health; quality of health care; patient safety; workplace safety; health workforce

Exercise Science and Health Promotion

edited by

Weiyun Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9952 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise intervention; physical activity; physical and cardiometabolic health; cognitive functions; physical functions; mental health and wellbeing; feasibility; acceptability; sustainability of an intervention; physiological

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Contemporary Perspectives in Women's and Maternal Health: Systems, Prevention, Nutrition and Midwifery-Led Innovation

edited by

Georgios Iatrakis

and

Kokkinari Artemisia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4498 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal health; women’ s health; midwifery; nutrition; health systems; prevention; pregnancy; postpartum; social determinants; policy barriers; health equity; antenatal care; digital health; climate and health; interdisciplinary research

New Advances in Liver Disease Treatment and Care—a Holistic and Patient-Centered Approach

edited by

Lea Ladegaard Grønkjaer

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1899 | Submission Open

Keywords: cirrhosis; liver diseases; mental health; nursing; palliative and supportive care; patient education; rehabilitation; stigmatization; technology; quality of life

Speech and Language Disorders and Mental Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk, Resilience, and Support

edited by

Weifeng Han

and Shane Pill

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7254 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental language disorder (DLD); speech– language pathology; communication disorders; mental health comorbidity; psychosocial development; interdisciplinary care; equity in healthcare access; internalising and externalising symptoms; language and emotional regulation; cultural and linguistic diversity

Ensuring Health Equity: Cultural Competence and Social Determinants in Migrant Care

edited by

Maria Idoia Ugarte-Gurruxaga

and

Fernando Jesús Plaza Del Pino

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: health equity; cultural competence; social determinants of health; migration and health; cultural diversity; healthcare; intercultural care; social justice; structural barriers

Physical Activity and Body Composition in Healthy Aging

edited by