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Innovations in Perioperative Anesthesia: Advancing Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) and Regional Techniques
edited by Francesco Coppolino and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: perioperative medicine; non-operating room anesthesia (NORA); ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia; fascial plane blocks; postoperative pain management
Advancing Health Through a Multidisciplinary Lens: Integrating Exercise, Nutrition and Pain Management
edited by Hermann Zbinden-Foncea and Alberto Roldan Ruiz
submission deadline 24 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 879 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; nutrition; pain; physiotherapy; multidisciplinary; health
Artificial Intelligence in Health Services Research and Organizations
edited by Marie-Pierre Gagnon
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10521 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; electronic health record; telemedicine; disease diagnosis; decision making; mobile health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Community Healthcare in the New Era
edited by Orly Toren
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: community healthcare; community-based care; community programs; community services
Biological and Clinical Aspects of the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders: Second Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 30174 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosis; neurobiology; clinical phenotypes; treatment outcomes
Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport in People with Disabilities: Strategies for Health Promotion submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16830 | Submission Open
Keywords: adapted physical activity; disabilities; exercise; human behavior; motivation; adapted sports
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Research on Wellbeing and Health for Vulnerable Populations submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12751 | Submission Open
Keywords: indigenous healthhealthy agingwomen and childrens’ healthchronic diseasesacute healthcarehealthcare systemhealth policy and regulationhealth equity and social justicehealth industryhealth technology
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Beyond 2030 Agenda: The Role of International Partnerships and Alliances Towards Equitable Access to Care
edited by Silvia Ussai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11083 | Submission Open
Keywords: treatment and comprehensive strategies; health policy; disease prevention; medication management; international partnerships
Advancing Cultural Competence in Health Care submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6920 | Submission Open
Keywords: diversity and inclusion in healthcare; culturally responsive care; cross-cultural training; health equity and disparities; culturally tailored interventions; health workforce diversity; patient-centered care; social determinants of health; migrant and refugee health; patient– provider communication; health literacy and culture; linguistic diversity
Oral Medicine in Focus: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment Through Continued Education
edited by Pollianna Muniz Alves and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6499 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral medicine; diagnostic imaging; continued education; oral health education
Evaluating Health and Wellness in Schools: Assessment, Predictors, and Interventions
edited by and Kosuke Kawai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5988 | Submission Open
Keywords: student health; school safety; teacher satisfaction; student aberrant responding; bullying and victimization; teacher burnout; school-based interventions; disability; validity; reliability; evaluations
Advances in Physical Therapy for Sports-Related Injuries and Pain
edited by and Maciej Biały
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5953 | Submission Open
Keywords: sport; injury; acute pain; chronic pain; physical therapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; disability
The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5747 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; food; nutrition; eating behaviours; diet quality; chronic disease; prevention; management; health; mental health
Dysfunctions or Approaches of the Musculoskeletal System
edited by and Jorge Rodriguez
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5699 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal system; physical therapy; rehabilitation; orthopedics; manual therapy; exercise therapy; sports medicine; pain management; functional movement; quality of life
Health Risks, Health Service, and Healthcare Supports for Vulnerable Populations
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5257 | Submission Open
Keywords: health care; health services; health equity; health management for vulnerable groups; maternal and child health; digital health; elder care services; elder security; intergenerational support for the elderly
Contemporary Treatment and Management of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4718 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontology; peri-implant diseases; periodontal plastic surgery; oral surgery; oral implantology; oral medicine
Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Health
edited by , Sonsoles Hernández Iglesias and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3591 | Submission Open
Keywords: sexual and reproductive health; intersectionality; multidisciplinary research; healthcare inequities; marginalized populations; LGBTQIA+ health; gender-based violence; digital health innovations; family planning; maternal and child health; humanization in healthcare; sexual education
Physical Activity in Childhood and Adolescence: Preventing Health Risks Through Sport and Diagnosis submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 749 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; childhood and adolescence; health prevention; fitness diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Promoting Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers: Individual and Organizational Factors in Designing Psychological Interventions
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare workers; psychological interventions; occupational stress; burnout; mental health promotion; coping strategies; work– life balance; job satisfaction; workload; training
Global Strategy on Digital Health: Challenges and Perspectives
edited by and Bhone Myint Kyaw
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital health; digital health governance; health information systems; digital equity and policy implementation
Effects of Physical Exercise on Cardiometabolic Disorders submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; physical conditioning; cardiovascular system; metabolism; disease; cardiometabolic risk factors; cardiovascular diseases; autonomic nervous system; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Effective Strategies for Promoting Mental Health: Global Perspectives and Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 999 | Submission Open
Keywords: global health strategies; innovative therapy methods; digital intervention tools; preventive psychology; political frameworks for mental health; interdisciplinary treatment approaches; resilience research; mental health awareness
Bioethics, Food and Nutrition at the End of Life: Basic Care or Treatment?
edited by , Rafael Jesús Giménez Martínez and Rafael Junquera de Estefani
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional support; bioethics; palliative care; end of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative Care)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Surgery
edited by Ana Paula Tagliari
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; cardiovascular surgery; structural cardiac interventions; outcomes; decision-making process; risk assessment
Occupational Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers
edited by
submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2334 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinician burnout; healthcare worker burnout; physician burnout; nurse burnout; healthcare professional burnout
Understanding Lifestyle Indicators Throughout the Life Course: Determinants, Correlates and Paths to Intervention
edited by Diego Augusto Santos Silva
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 883 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle behaviors; physical activity; sedentary behavior; sleep patterns; dietary habits; substance use; health promotion; chronic disease prevention; life course; behavioral interventions
Advancements in Water-Based Exercises for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: water-based exercises; health; rehabilitation; training; technology
Innovative Approaches to Healthcare Worker Wellbeing submission deadline 16 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1115 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing administration research; nursing staff; nursing education research; nursing students; depression; anxiety; burnout; occupational health
Nutritional Status: How Diet Impacts Your Physical Health and Well-Being? submission deadline 19 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2363 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; pathology; healthy food; quality of life; health
Enhancing Patient Safety in Critical Care Settings
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20188 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical guidelines; critical care; delirium; emergency department; error prevention; ICU; pain; patient safety; psychological support; stress management/resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Advances in Cardiac Imaging: Innovations, AI Integration, and Clinical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 21 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: echocardiography; artificial intelligence; digital cardiology; MRI; CT; cardiac catheterization
Patient-Driven Grouping Model and Medicare Financed Home Health Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries
edited by
submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-driven grouping model; home health care use; Medicare payment model; functional outcomes
Disability Studies and Disability Evaluation
edited by Debra Harley and Siyi Chao
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7176 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability studies; disability evaluation; disability education; healthcare; health outcomes; health professionals; mental health; chronic illness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being in People with Disabilities
edited by and Yumi Kim
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability health; physical health; mental health; health disparities; accessibility; rehabilitation; adaptive physical activity; inclusive healthcare; health promotion; psychosocial well-being; integrated care; quality of life
Global Health: Focus on Oral Care for People of All Ages submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental public health; oral health promotion; community-based programs; medical legislation; determinants of oral health; prevention; dentist-patient relationship; healthcare management; education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 65007 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; big data; neural network model; natural language processing; chatbot; decision trees; healthcare; clinical trial; medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Review Research on Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 52469 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare quality; patient safety; timely information exchange; efficiency of patient care/resident services
Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Maternal Health: Integrating Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 31174 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal health; public health; interdisciplinary approach; health policy; pregnancy and childbirth; women’ s health; socioeconomic factors; health interventions; mental health in pregnancy; cultural competency in healthcare; AI in perinatal healthcare
Women’s Health Care: State of the Art and New Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 25174 | Submission Open
Keywords: women’ s health; mental health; high-risk pregnancy; postpartum depression; perimenstrual syndrome; menopausal disorders; cancer prevention; HPV vaccine; puberty; sex education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Oral Health Care and Services for Patients
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 22913 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-centric care; preventive dentistry; technology and telehealth in dentistry; patient education; public health dentistry; interdisciplinary approaches
Exercise Interventions and Testing for Effective Health Promotion submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16478 | Submission Open
Keywords: testing and prescription; prevention; rehabilitation; physical activity; exercise; health; quality of life; occupational wellness; ageing
Common Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14740 | Submission Open
Keywords: injury prevention; athletes; return to play; asymmetries; range of movement; strength and conditioning; sports; overhead athletes; recovery strategies; rehabilitation
Role of Physiotherapy in Promoting Physical Activity and Well-Being
edited by Evdokia Billis
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12483 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiotherapy; physical activity; well-being (wellbeing); quality of life; exercise; physical health; mental health
Advances in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Therapy: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11523 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; wearable sensing technology in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; robotics in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal disorders; artificial intelligence in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; ergonomics; application of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; sports injury and rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Collaborative Practice: The Role of Research and Education in Shaping Modern Pharmacy Practice submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10857 | Submission Open
Keywords: collaborative pharmaceutical practice; interdisciplinary healthcare; pharmacy education; evidence-based pharmacy; pharmaceutical research; clinical pharmacy services; healthcare innovation; pharmaceutical policy and regulation; digital health in pharmacy; pharmacists’ professional development
Educational Practices for Health in Physical Education and Psychomotricity
edited by Josune Rodríguez-Negro and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6855 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; psychomotricity; health; inclusion; motor skills; obesity; mental health; addiction; education; physical activity
The Role of Physical Activity and Sports in Enhancing Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4622 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity  ; amateur sport  ; elite sport  ; youth sport  ; inclusive sport  ; adapted sport  ; sport and gender  ; psychological well-being; quality of life  ; psychological health
Healthy Nutrition for Children and Adolescents: Risks and Health Consequences
edited by Oskar Kowalski, and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2814 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; dietary habits; nutritional education; dietetics; health behavior; body composition; children and adolescents’ health; food neophobia; ARFID; eating disorders; obesity; functional foods; bioactive components; health prevention
High-Risk Behavior: Impacts on the Health and Wellness of Young People
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2257 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health; health promotion; adolescent health; youth health; psychosocial health; sexual health; eating disorders; overweight and obesity; internet addiction
New Approaches in Invasive and Non-Invasive Rehabilitation: From Basic Science to Clinical Intervention—Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1964 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; invasive techniques; manual therapy; exercise; minimally invasive surgery
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