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Dental Research and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Oral Health

edited by

Mihai Rominu

and

Ioana Veja

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital dentistry; artificial intelligence in dentistry; biomaterials; orthodontics; endodontics; periodontics; oral– systemic health; dental public health; esthetic dentistry; implantology; prosthodontics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

Physical Activity as a Tool for Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Across Settings

edited by

Jorge Acebes-Sánchez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity interventions; mental health promotion; preventive and therapeutic tool; digital health; multidisciplinary approaches

Advances in Community Neurorehabilitation

edited by

Józef Opara

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: community neurorehabilitation; stroke; multiple sclerosis (MS); traumatic brain injury (TBI); Parkinson’ s disease (PD); spinal cord injury (SCI); architectural barriers; barriers that hinder physical activity; early home-supported discharge (EHSD); tele-rehabilitation; neuromodulation devices suitable for use at home

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

The Role of Physical Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Diseases—2nd Edition

edited by

Henrique P. Neiva

Ana Sofia Ruivo Alves

and

Diogo Marques

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; stroke; hypertension; pulmonary disease; diabetes; low back pain; dementia; depression; fibromyalgia; cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

Global Health and Health Care Services: Social Psychological Determinants of Health and Well-Being

edited by

Edita Fino

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: health and well-being; social psychological determinants; stigma of chronic disease; social identity and healthcare disparities; affective reactions and cognitive representation of illness

Central Sensitization Syndromes: Relevance of Psychological Factors in the Genesis, Maintenance and Intervention

edited by María Pilar Martínez,

Ana Isabel Sánchez Gómez

and Elena Mirõ

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: central sensitization syndromes; cognitive; emotional and behavioral variables; vulnerability or risk; maintenance factors; protective factors; assessment and psychological treatment

Nutrition Interventions for Chronic Disease Management

edited by Francine Overcash and

Ambria C. Crusan

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiometabolic disease; hypertension; diabetes; COPD; obesity; dietary intervention; eating patterns; community intervention; food security; food as medicine

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

Transforming Healthcare: Innovation, Economics, and Clinical Applications

edited by

Artur Turek

submission deadline 8 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: health policy; healthcare market; neurosciences; artificial intelligence; pharmacoeconomics; clinical trials; patient/consumer behaviors

Instrumental Assessment and Therapeutic Exercise in Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation

edited by

Orlando Fernandes

, Maria Dolores Apolo-Arenas and

Alejandro Caña-Pino

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: rehabilitation; therapeutic exercise; musculoskeletal disorders; neurological rehabilitation; instrumental assessment; strength measurement; inertial sensors; chronic pain; functional outcomes; physical therapy

Psychological Health and Social Wellbeing Among Older Adults: Second Edition

edited by Doreen Wing Han Au

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing; psychological health; social wellbeing; gerontechnology; environmental health; health economics

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies for Older Populations to Ensure Healthy Lifespans

edited by Mario Capunzo and

Silvana Mirella Aliberti

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6021 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthspan; preventive measures; cognitive decline; diabetes; hepatitis; cardiovascular diseases; cancer; respiratory diseases; longevity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Aging Population and Healthcare Utilization

edited by Skirmantė Sauliūnė, Mindaugas Stankūnas and Ramunė Kalėdienė

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5196 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging population; primary health care; preventive services; specialized care; long-term care; telehealth services; healthcare utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)

Shaping Futures: Health Policy Innovations for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children

edited by Ucheoma Nwaozuru and Florida Uzoaru

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 930 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs); policy implementation; policy frameworks; resource optimization; health equity; health system integration; cross-sector collaboration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)

Thyroid Hormones—The Global Players in Endocrinology

edited by

Eleonore Fröhlich

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open

Keywords: thyroid disorders; thyroid hormone interactions; hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism; thyroid hormone substitution

Emerging Technologies for Person-Centred Healthcare

edited by

Tania Stafinski

and Devidas Menon

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: person-centred healthcare; patient-centred healthcare; new technologies and programmes; quadruple-Aim Framework; impact of technologies on healthcare providers

Innovations in Primary and Community Care for Rehabilitation

edited by

Grace Pui Yuk Szeto

Rachel Lai Chu Kwan

and

Sabina Margaret Pinto

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; physical activity; self-management; health education; functional ability; physical performance; mental health; insomnia; community; pain; rehabilitation/intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Healthcare Resilience and Patient Adherence in Rehabilitation

edited by María-Dolores Cortés-Vega

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare resilience; patient adherence; innovative strategies; rehabilitation; cost-effectiveness; sociocultural factors

Psychosocial Aspects of Childhood and Adolescence Health

edited by

Sofia Koukouli

and Dimitrios Mimarakis

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical and mental health; children and adolescents; personal; family and social factors; quality of life and well-being; chronic diseases; pediatric healthcare personnel; psychopathology of childhood and adolescence; child psychology; child maltreatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)

Clinical Hypnosis as a Complementary Therapy in Modern Healthcare

edited by

Dorit Gamus

submission deadline 18 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypnosis; pain; autonomic nervous system; inflammation; neurophysiology

Pain Management in Biomechanical Pathologies of the Lower Limb throughout the Life Cycle: Multidisciplinary Approaches and Recent Advances

edited by

Manuel Coheña-Jimenez

, José Algaba-del-Castillo,

María Ruíz Muñoz

and Ana-Juana Perez-Belloso

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2491 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; foot pathologies; physical therapy interventions; multidisciplinary approach; diabetic foot; biomechanics of foot; gender perspectives; multidisciplinary care; healthcare outcomes; sport injuries; prevention; health education; literacy for health; population health; interdisciplinary research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pain Management)

Innovative Approaches in Pediatric Urinary Care

edited by

Dragana Živković

and

Dragana Milutinović

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1938 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric urology; urotherapy; pediatric nephrology; voiding disorders; pediatric radiology; pediatric urologic nursing; education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)

Sleep Disorders Management in Primary Care—Second Edition

edited by

Izolde Bouloukaki

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep disorders; insomnia; sleep quality; obstructive sleep apnea; restless legs syndrome; routine screening and assessment; sleep services; primary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)

Airway Management in Anesthesia: Progress, Precision, and the Path Forward

edited by

Andre van Zundert

and

Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: airway management; airway-related complications; videolaryngoscopy; videolaryngeal mask airways; airway visualisation; intubation; critical care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)

Digital Healthcare Innovation in Medical Imaging: The Past, the Present and the Future

edited by

Barbara Brogna

submission deadline 21 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1371 | Submission Open

Keywords: imaging innovation; teleradiology; radiomics; artificial intelligence; forensic medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare)

Focus on Maternal, Pregnancy and Child Health: Second Edition

edited by

Betine Pinto Moehlecke Iser

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: women health; maternal health; pregnancy; parturition infant; newborn; postpartum period; epidemiology; quality of health care; perinatology; reproductive health services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)

Chronic Disease Prevention and Risk Control

edited by

Teruhide Koyama

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; prevention strategies; risk control; evidence-based strategies; lifestyle interventions; early risk detection; health behavior change; community-based prevention programs; health equity in chronic disease management; digital health tools in risk control

Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Healthcare (IOCH2026)

edited by

Umair Majid

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; digital health; patient-centered care; connected care; clinical data management; AI

Sport and Nutrition: Interventions to Improve the Health of Children and Adolescents

edited by

Francisco Rivas García

, Rafael Francisco Caracuel-Cáliz and Maria del Mar Cepero-Gonzalez

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; education; physical activity; children; intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)

Tailored Lifestyle and Behaviour Change Interventions for Prevention of Diabetes

edited by

Jillian Hill

submission deadline 27 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1538 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes prevention; lifestyle intervention; nutrition; physical activity; behaviour change techniques; behaviour change theories

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

Screening, Prevention and Response Strategies for Chronic Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Diseases

edited by Camila Bianca Falasco Pantoni

submission deadline 27 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1053 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiopulmonary diseases; metabolic diseases; screening; prevention; response strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

The Impact of Digital Technologies and AI-Powered Personalized Lifestyle Interventions on Health-Related Outcomes

edited by James Philip Hobkirk

submission deadline 27 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital technologies; artificial intelligence; personalization; lifestyle and health outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)

Advancing Health Education: Integrating Education, Evaluation and Intervention for Population Well-Being in Healthcare and Sexuality

edited by Johannes Honekopp,

Laura Alonso-Martínez

and Simon Forrest

submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4939 | Submission Open

Keywords: health education; sanitary environment; educational environment; population health; intervention strategies; health disparities; evaluation methods; multidisciplinary approach; well-being; public health initiatives; healthcare intervention; well-being assessment; diversity in sexuality; community-based programs; interdisciplinary research; comprehensive sexual education; sexual health; sexuality scales

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)

Implementation of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in Health Care

edited by

Yongwan Chun

Daniel A. Griffith

and Amy E. Hughes

submission deadline 29 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5233 | Submission Open

Keywords: health care; GIS; spatial accessibility; spatial equity; location modeling; health screening; health monitoring; public health surveillance; health services planning; spatial big data; spatial analytics; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Informatics and Big Data)

Performance of Healthcare Systems During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

edited by

Dimitris Zavras

submission deadline 29 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3066 | Submission Open

Keywords: COVID-19; performance of health systems; healthcare delivery; performance indicators; health policy; decision making; healthcare management; crisis management; operations research; systems research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)

Psychological Well-Being and Coping in Healthcare Workplace Environments

edited by

Maria Totan

Elisabeta Antonescu

and

Lavinia Duică

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13756 | Submission Open

Keywords: well-being; coping; healthcare environments; burnout

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medics)

Health, Sport, Physical Activity and Education: Innovations in Improving the Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents

edited by

David Manzano-Sánchez

Manuel Gómez-López

and

Jorge Carlos-Vivas

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11272 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical education; health promotion; psychology; physical activity; pedagogical models; active methodologies; lifestyle

(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)

Updates on Oncology Rehabilitation

edited by Bárbara Oliván Blazquez,

María Nieves Muñoz-Alcaraz

and

Josefa González Santos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5612 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncology; cancer; rehabilitation; physical therapy; occupational therapy; physical activity; quality of life related to health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals

edited by

Ioanna V. Papathanasiou

Maria Malliarou

and Pavlos Sarafis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5443 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; healthcare professionals; psychological distress; resilience; depression; anxiety; compassion fatigue; quiet quitting; burnout; boreout; professional quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medics)

Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Diseases

edited by

José Luis Sánchez-Cervantes

Giner Alor-Hernández

and

Jezreel Mejía-Miranda

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3437 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; e-health; intelligent systems; m-health; machine learning; smart health; vision transformer architectures; data mining; fuzzy logic; natural language processing; robotics; expert systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)

Improving Care for People Living with ALS/MND

edited by Anne Vaughan Hogden

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3168 | Submission Open

Keywords: evidence-based practise; patient-centred care; patient-centred decision making; multidisciplinary care; interprofessional care; regional and rural ALS/MND care; e-health; virtual care; co-design; equity of access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)

Frailty and Resilience Across Aging: A Holistic Approach to Elderly Care

edited by

George Soulis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1797 | Submission Open

Keywords: resilience; holistic approach; frailty; multidisciplinary team; nutritional

Active Care for Patients with Endometrial Carcinoma

edited by

Carlo Ronsini

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometrial cancer; microsatellite instability; immunotherapy; gynaecological surgery; fertility sparing; palliative care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women's Health Care)

Advancing Quality of Life Research in Cancer Survivors: Methodologies, Instruments, and Practical Applications

edited by

Peizhong Peter Wang

and Weili Xu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1037 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer survivors; quality of life (QoL); health-related quality of life (HRQL); patient-reported outcomes; psychosocial factors; cancer care and rehabilitation; instrument validation; methodological approaches; survivorship care; health disparities

Understanding Mental Health Problems from a Trauma-Informed Perspective

edited by

Hong Wang Fung

and

Anson Kai Chun Chau

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 887 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; trauma-informed perspective; complex PTSD; dissociation; public mental health

Health and Education in Synergy: Strengthening Healthcare Through Educational Innovation and the Excellence of Professional Training

edited by

Jesús Molina-Mula

and Francisco Vicens Blanes

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; healthcare; and disease prevention; nutrition; health; and food security; healthcare and interculturality; physiotherapy and rehabilitation; clinical competences; occupational health; ICTs and artificial intelligence; telehealth and tele-education; health services management; continuous training; equity of healthcare

New Technologies and Musculoskeletal Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment

edited by

Gianluigi Pasta

and

Emerito Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal disease; technology; diagnosis; treatment; IA; tissue engineering; digital

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pain Management)

Recent Advances and Innovation in Telehealth Use Among Older Adults

edited by

Michael Joseph Dino

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: telehealth; telemedicine; ehealth; digital health; older adults; aging; remote monitoring; geriatric care; healthcare innovation; digital divide; chronic disease management; health technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare)

The Interplay Between Staff Wellbeing, Burnout, and Patient Safety in Healthcare

edited by

Anna Maria Cybulska

and

Marta Nowak

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare employee satisfaction; healthcare policy; healthcare staff wellbeing; healthcare worker burnout; occupational stress in healthcare; professional quality of life; resilience; staff motivation and engagement; working conditions; work– life balance in healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

Digital Health and AI for Chronic Disease Control and Management

edited by