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New Approaches in Invasive and Non-Invasive Rehabilitation: From Basic Science to Clinical Intervention—Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; invasive techniques; manual therapy; exercise; minimally invasive surgery
Strategy for Reducing Avoidable Medication-Related Harm by Minimizing Inappropriate Medication Use: An International Perspective
edited by and Alpana Mair
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: medication harm; polypharmacy; adherence; medication review risk stratification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medication Management)
Suicide and Self-Injury: Prevention, Identification, and Patient Care
edited by Markus Stingl
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: suicidality; self harm; prevention; therapy; assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
Climate Change and Human Health: Resilient Healthcare Strategies for Disease Mitigation submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; healthcare systems; preventive strategies; adaptive policies; technological innovations; public health; community health; respiratory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; telemedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Factors and Global Health)
Enhancing Family and Community Health Through Salutogenic Approach submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; salutogenesis; community health; family health; community participation; participatory action research; health assets; empowerment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
Advancing Healthcare with AI: Innovations in Patient Care and Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); healthcare management; predictive analytics; precision medicine; resource optimization; patient safety; quality of care; patient monitoring; health professionals’ decision-making; ethical issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)
Promoting Health for Transgender and Gender Diverse People
edited by Whitney Linsenmeyer, Rabia S. Rahman, Michelle (Shelly) R. Dalton, Katie M. Heiden-Rootes and Theresa Drallmeier
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: transgender; gender identity; health equity; health promotion; health care access; health care utilization; gender euphoria
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
Remote Interventions in Patients with Chronic Lung and Cardiovascular Diseases submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital health; virtual rehabilitation; cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation; telerehabilitation; telemonitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare)
Mental Health Interventions for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Caregivers
edited by and Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; autism spectrum disorder; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; intellectual disability; mental health intervention; parental training; mental health services in neurodevelopmental disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Clinical Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoarthritis; surgery; therapy; regeneration; prevention; rehabilitation; drug development; biomechanics
Food Safety and Human Health: Tackling New Problems After the COVID-19 Pandemic submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; public health; COVID-19 pandemic; food insecurity; nutritional health; foodborne diseases; post-pandemic recovery; health inequities; supply chain disruption; risk communication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Healthy Nutrition for Children and Adolescents: Risks and Health Consequences
edited by Oskar Kowalski, and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 57 | 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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Current Advances in Oral Health Promotion submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health promotion; caries; periodontitis; fluoride; oral health literacy; oral health prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Advanced Treatment of Gynecological Cancers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecology; female health; oncology; ovary; uterus; cervix; vulva and vagina; oncofertility; diagnostics; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women's Health Care)
Transforming Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery with Data: From Claims Analysis to AI-Driven Insights
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthopedic surgery; big data analytics; artificial intelligence; health services research; claims databases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)
Psychotherapy and Counselling: Promoting Wellness and Recovery
edited by and Silvia Andreassi
submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological well-being; mental health promotion; counselling; psychotherapy; personal resources; resilience; intervention effectiveness
The Impact of Novel Technologies on Imaging Field
edited by Maria Ricci
submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging; nuclear medicine; AI; radiomics; radiology
Promoting the Health of Caregivers: Addressing Physical, Psychosocial, and Spiritual Well-Being Across Acute and Chronic Care Settings
edited by Thalia Bellali
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: formal and informal caregiving; caregiver health and resilience; holistic well-being; burnout; compassion fatigue; and physical fatigue; palliative and acute care; neuromuscular disorders and disabilities; caregiver support interventions; nursing; allied health; and family caregivers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
One Life, One Health: Advances in Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Patients
edited by Ana Teixeira, , and Vera Almeida
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12631 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; psychosocial factors; mental health; economic impact; intervention; therapeutic strategies; multidisciplinary treatment; therapeutic adherence; polymedication; adverse events
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Epidemiology and Public Health Surveillance: Exploring New Perspectives and Improving Healthcare Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 857 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; infectious diseases; noncommunicable diseases; public health; surveillance; risk factors; disease etiology; disease control; prevention strategy; policy impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Factors and Global Health)
Healthcare for Migrants and Minorities
edited by Hideomi Yamada and
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open
Keywords: language barriers; emigrants and immigrants; migrant health; minority health; global health; non-national patients; foreigners; social determinants of health; health equity; racial disparities
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Child and Adolescent Resilience and Chronic Stress
edited by and Dilan Aksoy
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: resilience; chronic stress; children and adolescents; biopsychosocial adaptation; multidisciplinary approaches; socio-emotional development; chronic stress in childhood
(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)
Understanding the Mental Health Burden of Trauma and Chronic Stress
edited by
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: trauma; chronic stress; PTSD; depression; anxiety disorder
Pelvic Floor Health and Care submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6262 | Submission Open
Keywords: anal incontinence; pelvic floor dysfunction; urogynecology; pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic floor surgery; obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI); overactive bladder; urinary incontinence; pelvic pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women's Health Care)
Health and Social Care Policy—2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2461 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality improvement strategies in health and social care; health and social care needs assessments; health; safety; and wellbeing; quality of care; transformational leadership in healthcare services; vulnerable social groups; health literacy and health education; mental health; empowerment strategies; IT in health and social care; self-management; evidence-based practice and policies; policy making in health and social care services; evaluation of services; deep learning and evaluation strategies; advanced learning and teaching in health and social care sciences; transformational education; technological advancements and healthcare innovation; technological initiatives and digital health tools; technological challenges in health and social care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)
Yoga and Mindfulness Interventions for Health and Well-Being in Different Populations
edited by
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotions; mental health; yoga-based strategies; mindfulness-based strategies; well-being
Management and Nursing Strategy for Patients with Pain submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10200 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain assessment; nursing interventions; multidisciplinary care; chronic pain management; acute pain management; patient-centered care; pharmacological techniques; non-pharmacological techniques; emotional support; psychosocial aspects; gender disparities; quality of life; pain intensity scales; complementary therapies; healthcare outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)
Contemporary Surgical Trends and Management submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6042 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgery; pediatric surgery; urology; biomarkers and prognostic factors; surgical infections; surgical techniques; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; transplant surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Perioperative Care)
Adherence in Health and Rehabilitation Interventions: Advances, Innovations, and Outcomes
edited by Julie J. Keysor
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1226 | Submission Open
Keywords: adherence; rehabilitation; health and wellness; behavior change; compliance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)
Novel Therapeutic and Diagnostic Strategies for Oral Diseases submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1140 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodynamic therapy; intraoral ultrasound; fractal analysis; liquid biopsy; the oral microbiome; optical coherence tomography; reflectance confocal microscopy
Emerging Infectious Diseases: Challenges and Innovative Responses submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; epidemics; bacterial infections; viral infections; antimicrobial treatment; antibiotics; antiviral drugs
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Chronic Disease Management
edited by Ana Fernandez-Araque and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease management; pain control; interprofessional interventions; quality of life; patient-reported outcomes; multidisciplinary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Veteran and Family Mental Health
edited by Kimberly Ritchie and
submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: veteran mental health; military families; PTSD; moral injury; caregiver burden; culturally responsive care; health service delivery; trauma-informed care; suicide prevention; equity-deserving populations
Surgical Innovations and New Technologies for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1580 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep apnea; snoring; sleep-related breathing disorders; new technologies; surgical innovations; myofunctional therapy; positional therapy; mandibular advancement device and multimodality treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Integrated Care Services for Cerebral Palsy: Multidisciplinary Approaches, Challenges, and Emerging Solutions
edited by , and André Oliveira
submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 632 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebral palsy; multidisciplinary care; healthcare systems and services
Contemporary Oral and Dental Health Care: Issues and Challenges submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11969 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental health care; oral health; epidemiology; dental public health; oral hygiene
Health Promotion to Improve Health Outcomes and Health Quality submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7106 | Submission Open
Keywords: hope; health vulnerability; uncertainty; health promotion; healthy people programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Impact of Social Connections on Well-Being of Older Adults
edited by and Kateryna Metersky
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6037 | Submission Open
Keywords: social connection; social engagement; social support; wellbeing; health; aging; older adults
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
Research on Health-Related Quality of Life and Well-Being Among Older People submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5837 | 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 Community Care)
Depression: Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Challenges
edited by , and Elisabete Alves
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3726 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic diseases; depression; interventions; health-related outcomes; mental health; nursing; life course; patient-centered care; quality of life; psychotherapy
Physical and Mental Health Interactions: An Integral Approach to a Bidirectional Relationship submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3061 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; physical health; psychiatric disorders; physical illness; physical and mental health comorbidity; behavioral medicine; psychological well-being; health behaviors; health psychology; consultation-liaison psychiatry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)
Medication Therapy Management in Healthcare submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2748 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; medication appropriateness index; medication regimen complexity index; the elderly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medication Management)
Exploring the Burden on the Healthcare Service Sector Arising from Occupational Injury and Psychological Distress Caused by Poor Work Environments
edited by Kimberly J. Jinnett
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2588 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational injury; psychological distress; occupational health and safety; healthcare management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)
Virtual Reality in Mental Health
edited by Harry Qin and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2518 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual reality; mental health; assessment; treatment; rehabilitation; social work; nursing; qualitative studies; randomized controlled trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)
Health Education and Prevention: New Healthcare Perspectives for Emerging Challenges
edited by Juliana Cassol Spanemberg
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2172 | 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 Preventive Medicine)
Smart Medicine for Older Adults
edited by Zhe He
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1828 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart medicine; aging; older adults; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; telemedicine; remote monitoring; wearable technology; assistive technology; big data analytics; predictive modeling; electronic health records (EHR); digital health; cognitive health; patient engagement; independence; smart home technologies; geriatric care; health informatics; personalized medicine; chronic disease management; aging population; health outcomes; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)
Comprehensive Health for the LGBTQ+ Community submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1763 | 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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
The Influence of Social Media on Health Behavior
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 966 | Submission Open
Keywords: social media; behavior change; adolescents; adults; interventions
Stress, Traumatic Events and Political Violence: Implications for Mental Health Care
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 675 | 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 Health Assessments)
Diabetes Care and Weight Control: Challenges and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 411 | 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)
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