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Contemporary Treatment and Management of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1129 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontology; peri-implant diseases; periodontal plastic surgery; oral surgery; oral implantology; oral medicine
Oral Medicine in Focus: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment Through Continued Education
edited by Pollianna Muniz Alves and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral medicine; diagnostic imaging; continued education; oral health education
Physical Activity in Childhood and Adolescence: Preventing Health Risks Through Sport and Diagnosis submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; childhood and adolescence; health prevention; fitness diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)
Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Health
edited by Juan Manuel Leyva-Moral, Sonsoles Hernández Iglesias and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 62 | 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
Effects of Physical Exercise on Cardiometabolic Disorders submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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 Health Assessments)
Advances in Physical Therapy for Sports-Related Injuries and Pain
edited by and Maciej Biały
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: sport; injury; acute pain; chronic pain; physical therapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; disability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Dysfunctions or Approaches of the Musculoskeletal System
edited by and Jorge Rodriguez
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal system; physical therapy; rehabilitation; orthopedics; manual therapy; exercise therapy; sports medicine; pain management; functional movement; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)
The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; food; nutrition; eating behaviours; diet quality; chronic disease; prevention; management; health; mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Surgery
edited by Ana Paula Tagliari
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; cardiovascular surgery; structural cardiac interventions; outcomes; decision-making process; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)
Occupational Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers
edited by Lambert Zixin Li
submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinician burnout; healthcare worker burnout; physician burnout; nurse burnout; healthcare professional burnout
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medics)
Advancements in Water-Based Exercises for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: water-based exercises; health; rehabilitation; training; technology
Nutritional Status: How Diet Impacts Your Physical Health and Well-Being? submission deadline 19 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 544 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; pathology; healthy food; quality of life; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Enhancing Patient Safety in Critical Care Settings
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2233 | 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 Critical Care)
Advances in Cardiac Imaging: Innovations, AI Integration, and Clinical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 21 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: echocardiography; artificial intelligence; digital cardiology; MRI; CT; cardiac catheterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)
Patient-Driven Grouping Model and Medicare Financed Home Health Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries
edited by
submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-driven grouping model; home health care use; Medicare payment model; functional outcomes
Global Health: Focus on Oral Care for People of All Ages submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 64 | 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 Chronic Care)
Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being in People with Disabilities
edited by
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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
Review Research on Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 29293 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare quality; patient safety; timely information exchange; efficiency of patient care/resident services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16243 | 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 Medicine)
Oral Health Care and Services for Patients
edited by Somy Azimi
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9880 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-centric care; preventive dentistry; technology and telehealth in dentistry; patient education; public health dentistry; interdisciplinary approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)
Women’s Health Care: State of the Art and New Challenges
edited by Yashuhiko Ebina
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9515 | 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 Health Care)
Role of Physiotherapy in Promoting Physical Activity and Well-Being
edited by Evdokia Billis
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6428 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiotherapy; physical activity; well-being (wellbeing); quality of life; exercise; physical health; mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Advances in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Therapy: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6281 | 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)
Educational Practices for Health in Physical Education and Psychomotricity
edited by Josune Rodríguez-Negro and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3170 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; psychomotricity; health; inclusion; motor skills; obesity; mental health; addiction; education; physical activity
Common Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 938 | Submission Open
Keywords: injury prevention; athletes; return to play; asymmetries; range of movement; strength and conditioning; sports; overhead athletes; recovery strategies; rehabilitation
Collaborative Practice: The Role of Research and Education in Shaping Modern Pharmacy Practice submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 506 | 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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medication Management)
Vascular Complications as a Leading Cause for Cardiovascular Diseases
edited by Andrea Iorga
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: vascular complications; pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases; angiosarcoma; atherosclerosis; thrombosis; aneurysm; embolism; vascular stenosis; hypertension; ischemia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Climate Change and Human Health: Resilient Healthcare Strategies for Disease Mitigation submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 132 | 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)
Advancing Healthcare with AI: Innovations in Patient Care and Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | 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)
Remote Interventions in Patients with Chronic Lung and Cardiovascular Diseases submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital health; virtual rehabilitation; cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation; telerehabilitation; telemonitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare)
Clinical Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoarthritis; surgery; therapy; regeneration; prevention; rehabilitation; drug development; biomechanics
New Approaches in Invasive and Non-Invasive Rehabilitation: From Basic Science to Clinical Intervention—Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; invasive techniques; manual therapy; exercise; minimally invasive surgery
Mental Health Interventions for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Caregivers
edited by and Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 2 | 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)
Psychotherapy and Counselling: Promoting Wellness and Recovery
edited by and Silvia Andreassi
submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological well-being; mental health promotion; counselling; psychotherapy; personal resources; resilience; intervention effectiveness
The Impact on Novel Technologies on Imaging Field
edited by Maria Ricci
submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging; nuclear medicine; AI; radiomics; radiology
One Life, One Health: Advances in Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Patients
edited by Ana Teixeira, , and Vera Almeida
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8310 | 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 | Viewed by 128 | 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)
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Child and Adolescent Resilience and Chronic Stress
edited by and Dilan Aksoy
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | 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)
Pelvic Floor Health and Care submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3975 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 848 | 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 2 | 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 7015 | 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)
Emerging Infectious Diseases: Challenges and Innovative Responses submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 26 | 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 23 | 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)
Surgical Innovations and New Technologies for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | 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 | Viewed by 48 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8157 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental health care; oral health; epidemiology; dental public health; oral hygiene
Research on Health-Related Quality of Life and Well-Being Among Older People submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3270 | 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)
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 1726 | 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)
Physical and Mental Health Interactions: An Integral Approach to a Bidirectional Relationship submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1661 | 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)
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