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14 July 2025
Meet Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Hematology, 28–30 October 2026


We cordially invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Hematology organized by the MDPI journals Hematology Reports (ISSN: 2038-8330, Impact Factor 1.2), Hemato (ISSN: 2673-6357, Impact Factor 1.0), and Thalassemia Reports (ISSN: 2039-4365, Impact Factor 1.2). It will take place online from 28 to 30 October 2026, and it is free of charge for all participants.

Conference Chair:

  • Prof. Dr. Claudio Cerchione, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola, Italy.

The topics of interest:

S1. Multiple Myeloma;
S2. Acute Myeloid Leukemia;
S3. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia;
S4. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma;
S5. Hodgkin Lymphoma;
S6. CML and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms;
S7. Stem Cell Transplantation and New Cellular Therapies;
S8. Rare diseases.

Important dates:
Deadline for abstract submission:
3 August 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 1 September 2026;
Deadline for registration: 22 November 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1493.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCHE2026?subscribe&section=#registration.

Note: We only accept abstracts for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper for free and submit a full manuscript to the organizing journals Hematology Reports (ISSN: 2038-8330, Impact Factor 1.2), Hemato (ISSN: 2673-6357, Impact Factor 1.0) and Thalassemia Reports (ISSN: 2039-4365, Impact Factor 1.2), please refer to the Publication Opportunities section.

Best Presentation Award and Best Poster Award:

  • Six winners;
  • Each winner will receive a certificate;
  • CHF 200 each.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact ioche2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Hematology!

7 September 2026
Meet Us at the Wrocław Cytology Days, 22–24 October 2026, Wrocław, Poland


Conference:
Wrocław Cytology
Date: 22−24 October 2026
Place: Wrocław, Poland
Conference website: https://wroclawskiednicytologiczne.syskonf.pl/

We are pleased to announce that MDPI will be participating as an exhibitor at the Wrocław Cytology Days, which will be held from 22 to 24 October 2026 in Wrocław, Poland.

We invite you to join us at the Hotel Mercure Wrocław Centrum to explore topics in cytology. The Scientific Committee has prepared a balanced and engaging program covering various aspects of the field. The three-day event—which includes one day dedicated exclusively to workshops—will feature lectures and microscopy workshops. The full program is available in the tab above.

As part of our commitment to supporting high-quality research in these fields, MDPI is proud to sponsor the event through the participation of the following journals:

Our editorial team will be available on site and would be delighted to meet with attendees. If you are attending the conference, feel free to stop by our booth to learn more about our open access publishing opportunities, ongoing Special Issues, and how we support researchers in advancing their work.

We look forward to meeting you in Wrocław!

5 September 2026
MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at the University of Toronto–Faculty of Dentistry, 23 September 2026


In collaboration with the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN 2077-0383), Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767), Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283), and Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144) are jointly hosting an Academic Publishing Workshop designed to educate attendees on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on scholarly publishing, with a focus on both current applications and emerging challenges. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how AI is transforming publishing workflows, editorial practices, and research integrity standards.

Through practical examples and case studies, the workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the evolving AI landscape in scholarly publishing. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing the critical judgment needed to assess when and how AI can be used ethically, responsibly, and effectively in academic publishing.

Date: 23 September 2026
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: University of Toronto, Department of Cell & Systems Biology; Rm 140, Ramsay Wright Laboratories

Schedule:

Speaker

Program

Time

Dr. Antigona Ulndreaj

AI in Publishing

  • The AI Landscape in Scholarly Publishing
  • Responsible AI Use in Scholarly Publishing
  • Case Studies
  • Q&A Session

2:00–3:00 p.m.

Speakers:

Dr. Antigona Ulndreaj holds a PhD in medical science from the University of Toronto and has completed three postdoctoral fellowships specializing in regenerative medicine and clinical diagnostics. She currently serves as an Assistant Editor for Pharmaceuticals and as a Regional Engagement Editor. With extensive experience in academic publishing, Antigona has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, reviewed more than 25 manuscripts, and, in her editorial role, has processed over 160 manuscripts. Her multifaceted perspective on research and publishing allows her to guide authors in effectively translating their data and ideas into clear, impactful manuscripts.

2 September 2026
Interview with Dr. Allison B. Reiss—Winner of the Journal of Clinical Medicine Best Paper Award


We are delighted to have a conversation with one of the winners of the Best Paper Award, Dr. Allison B. Reiss from NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, to share insights from her research and experience. In this interview, Dr. Reiss introduces the core content and academic value of the paper, shares personal insights and practical tips for manuscript writing, elaborates on her research directions and future priorities on fibrotic kidney disease and the inflammatory mechanisms underlying organ damage, discusses the current challenges and future directions in anti-fibrotic therapy, and offers practical advice for early-career researchers.

Award-winning article:
Fibrosis in Chronic Kidney Disease: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Targets
by Allison B. Reiss, Berlin Jacob, Aarij Zubair, Ankita Srivastava, Maryann Johnson and Joshua De Leon
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 1881; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13071881

1. Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us the core question that this review paper addresses?
I am an internal medicine physician, educator and molecular biologist who studies the immune and inflammatory mechanisms that promote organ damage in disease states such as Alzheimer’s disease and atherosclerosis. The broad scope of my medical background has also led me to an interest in fibrotic states such as those found in renal disease and pulmonary fibrosis. My research is translational, human-based and directed toward finding effective therapies for these disease states. I am Head of The Inflammation Laboratory and Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. I received my MD from the State University of New York, Downstate College of Medicine and completed an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Rutgers. I am certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. I am a member of the Medical, Scientific & Memory Screening Advisory Board of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. I am Section Editor-in-Chief of Neurology for Medicina. I am passionate about community outreach and dedicated to improving healthcare, especially for older populations.
The core focus of our paper is to define the current state of our ability to treat fibrotic kidney disease and to call attention to the need for progress in this field. I believe that a breakthrough in disease-modifying therapy for one type of fibrotic disorder will benefit the whole gamut of illnesses that result from uncontrolled fibrosis.

2. Given the number of papers published in this field, as a review article, what was your core criterion for selecting which studies to cite and which to leave out? How did you ensure that a balanced and forward-looking selection of the vast literature from this field was included in this article?
In general, our process is to look broadly and obtain the most recent information while minimizing bias and leaving out any preconceived opinions. We conduct a comprehensive literature search to capture current relevant evidence pertaining to kidney fibrosis. We utilize peer-reviewed literature in English from PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar and do our best to stay within the past 15 years with the most recent papers prioritized. Our paper has 314 references and that helps not only to bring balance, but also to give the reader an encapsulation of a lot of information with accompanying resources for them to explore as they wish.

3. Was there any mechanism or therapeutic direction that you did not pay much attention to before writing this review, but changed your view about after systematically conducting the literature?
I think that the siRNA approach has been overlooked and offers a lot of possibilities. With siRNA, we may be able to stop or possibly reverse fibrosis by blocking profibrotic signals and halting the production of crucial extracellular matrix protein components. This highly targeted type of therapy is very appealing and lends itself to precision treatment tailored to the pathologic fibrotic pathways of the individual patient.  I believe siRNA-based therapies will complement existing and emerging treatments as part of a multifaceted strategy to address the complex, progressive, and destructive processes underlying fibrosis. Of course, there are major roadblocks to overcome to ensure localized delivery and sustained activity.

4. What do you see as the biggest barrier to translating TGF-β-targeted strategies into clinical therapies?
TGF-β is active in so many pathways that toxic off-target effects are highly likely and might manifest as unrestrained tissue inflammation and poor tissue repair. We need to aim further downstream and direct inhibition at fibrosis-specific mediators to achieve a better risk–benefit ratio.
Cancer-related effects also merit careful consideration. TGF-β signaling can act as a tumor suppressor in normal tissue and early-stage cancer but may switch to a tumor promoter in established malignancy, fostering progression, invasion, immune evasion, and metastasis. Consequently, the oncologic implications of inhibition should not be overlooked, particularly with sustained systemic therapy.

5. What are your next steps or future research directions building on these findings?
Effective treatment of kidney fibrosis will require a more precise, human-relevant understanding of the cellular and molecular events that initiate and sustain injury. Single-cell and spatial multi-omic approaches can identify the specific renal cell populations, injury states, and signaling pathways that become dysregulated during fibrosis, allowing us to distinguish pathogenic mechanisms from essential homeostatic and reparative responses. Kidney organoids and related human tissue models can then be used to study how injured tubular cells, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and immune cells communicate during fibrotic remodeling. These systems provide an important platform for testing candidate therapies, including targeted RNA-based approaches, in a controlled and clinically relevant setting. The goal should be to develop targeted combination therapies that slow or halt progression while preserving renal function and regenerative capacity.

6. What single piece of advice would you give to early-career researchers?
Find a great mentor. Guidance from a person with knowledge and experience who is genuinely invested in your growth and development as a scientist can pave the way to a bright future. An accomplished expert can give you constructive feedback and encouragement during difficult periods. This type of wonderful mentor can be hard to find so you need to be intentional, observant and engaged. Scientific meetings and professional organizations are among the best places to find mentors. In fact, MDPI offers opportunities that can help early-career researchers meet experienced scientists, develop editorial skills, and build professional networks.

2 September 2026
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Selected Notable Papers in Q2 of 2026


We invite you to review a selection of notable papers from Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN 2077-0383) that have achieved notable Altmetric Attention Scores in Q2 2026. The Altmetric Attention Score appears on the right‑hand side of each article’s webpage and reports engagement metrics from online platforms and media coverage. Covering a wide spectrum of clinical topics, these papers span fields such as sleep disturbance, menopause, skin cancer, type 2 diabetes, vestibular migraine, and critical care. These contributions may be of interest to you.

In addition, 435 new articles are now available in Volume 15, Issue 14. We invite you to explore the latest advances in clinical research at: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/14.

1. “Sleep Disturbance and Perimenopause: A Narrative Review”
by Libera Troìa, Martina Garassino, Agnese Immacolata Volpicelli, Arianna Fornara, Alessandro Libretti, Daniela Surico and Valentino Remorgida
J. Clin. Med. 202514(5), 1479; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14051479
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/5/1479

2. “An Updated Review of Topical Tretinoin in Dermatology: From Acne and Photoaging to Skin Cancer”
by Pablo Balado-Simó, Daniel Morgado-Carrasco, Sara Gómez-Armayones, Anna López-Ferrer, Didac Barco, Carla Ferrándiz-Pulido and Sebastian Podlipnik
J. Clin. Med. 202514(22), 7958; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14227958
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/22/7958

3. “Central Venous Pressure Revisited: Physiology, Pitfalls, Misconceptions, and Modern Clinical Interpretation in Critical Care”
by Cesare Biuzzi, Elena Modica, Lucrezia Pondrelli, Alexander Raimondi, Margherita Cavenago, Daniele Marianello, Filippo Annoni, Fabio Silvio Taccone, Federico Franchi and Sabino Scolletta
J. Clin. Med. 202615(11), 4227; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15114227
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/11/4227

4. “Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Aural Symptoms in Vestibular Migraine with and Without Ménière’s Disease”
by Seungmin Kwak, Seong Hoon Bae, Sung Huhn Kim, Sang Hyun Kwak and Bo Gyung Kim
J. Clin. Med. 202615(5), 1687; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15051687
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/5/1687

5. “Inhaling Peppermint Essential Oil as a Promising Complementary Therapy in the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting”
by Dorottya Gergő, Gantsetseg Garmaa, Andrea Tóth-Mészáros, Uyen Nguyen Do To, Péter Fehérvári, Andrea Harnos, Péter Hegyi, Rita Nagy, András Bánvölgyi, Attila Ványolós et al. 
J. Clin. Med. 202514(14), 5069; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14145069
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/14/5069

6. “The Development of a Framework to Classify Medication Deprescribing Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care Practices”
by Puja B. Gandhi, Yoav Jacob, Joeita F. MacField, Gia Merlo, Stefanie M. Meyer, Shivani S. Patel, Caroline Rhéaume, Kara L. Staffier, Madeline Watson and Micaela C. Karlsen
J. Clin. Med. 202615(7), 2524; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15072524
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/7/2524

7. “Deprescribing Following Access to Lifestyle Treatment: A Retrospective Chart Review of Primary Care Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes”
by Yoav Jacob, Kara L. Staffier, Samveda Menon, Puja B. Gandhi, Joeita F. MacField, Gia Merlo, Stefanie M. Meyer, Shivani S. Patel, Caroline Rhéaume, Madeline Watson et al.
J. Clin. Med. 202615(7), 2561; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15072561
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/7/2561

8. “Effects of Mind–Muscle Connection on Muscle Activity During Machine-Based Shoulder Press in Untrained Individuals”
by Donghee Kim, Jonggeun Woo, Seungryeol Lee, Jungu Jung, Dongyeop Lee, Jiheon Hong, Jaeho Yu, Jinseop Kim, Yeongyo Nam and Jeongwoo Jeon
J. Clin. Med. 202615(10), 3925; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15103925
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/10/3925

9. “Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women with Menopause”
by María Fasero and Pluvio J. Coronado
J. Clin. Med. 202514(11), 3663; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14113663
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/11/3663

1 September 2026
Meet Us at the 2026 Annual Congress of Chinese Thoracic Society, 16–20 September 2026, Guangzhou, China


MDPI will be attending the 2026 Annual Congress of Chinese Thoracic Society in Guangzhou, China, which will take place from 16 to 20 September 2026. This conference, hosted by the Chinese Medical Association and its Respiratory Diseases Branch, will focus on advancements in the prevention, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, and basic research of respiratory diseases. It will facilitate extensive and in-depth exchanges on the latest developments in clinical and basic medicine across various fields, including respiratory failure and critical care, respiratory infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism and pulmonary vascular disease, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pleural and mediastinal diseases, sleep-disordered breathing, respiratory genetics and rare diseases, tobacco medicine, respiratory health and comorbidities, interventional pulmonology, pulmonary function and respiratory physiology, respiratory therapy, respiratory rehabilitation, respiratory nursing, pediatric respiratory medicine, primary care respiratory medicine, and medical humanities and social sciences. If you are attending the conference, please visit our booth (# B14); our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have.

The following open access journals will be represented at the conference:

  • Advances in Respiratory Medicine (ARM, leading);
  • Healthcare (leading);
  • Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, leading);
  • Diagnostics.

1 September 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #38 – 2 Million Published Articles, Outstanding Reviewers, Michele Parrinello Award, AIS 2026 & WSF-12

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

MDPI Reaches 2 million Published Articles

This month, MDPI reached an important milestone: the publication of our two-millionth article.

It is a number that would have been difficult to imagine in 1996, when MDPI’s first journal, Molecules, published its first volume of 74 papers. It took 25 years to reach our first million published articles in December 2022, and less than four years to reach the second million in August 2026.

From 74 Papers to Two Million Articles

The milestone also comes during our 30th anniversary year, providing another opportunity to reflect on how both MDPI and Open Access publishing have developed over the past three decades. Today, more than half of the world’s published research is Open Access, while MDPI has grown into a portfolio of journals supported by more than 70,000 Editorial Board Members. In 2025 alone, articles published in MDPI journals received 1.9 billion views and downloads.

While two million is an impressive number, what matters most is what sits behind it. Every article represents research conducted and shared by authors, editorial decisions made by academic editors, expertise contributed by reviewers, and the work of colleagues across MDPI supporting the publication and dissemination of research.

Many of the stories in this month’s CEO Letter reflect these communities. We recognize the contributions of the more than 209,000 reviewers who supported MDPI journals in 2025, celebrate scientific excellence through the inaugural Michele Parrinello Award, and look at how communities continue to develop through AIS 2026 and the 12th World Sustainability Forum.

“In 2025 alone, articles published in MDPI journals received 1.9 billion views and downloads”

Publishing at Scale, with Purpose

Reaching two million articles is an important milestone in MDPI’s history, but it is also a reminder of the responsibility that comes with publishing at this scale. As we look ahead, our focus remains on quality, research integrity, strong editorial standards, and providing researchers with reliable and efficient ways to share their work openly with the world.

Thank you to our authors, editors, reviewers, institutional partners, and colleagues around the world who have contributed to this journey.

Impactful Research

Recognizing Scientific Excellence: The Michele Parrinello Award

Supporting researchers means more than publishing and disseminating scientific work. It also means recognizing the researchers, editors, reviewers, and scholars whose contributions advance their fields.

I’m pleased to highlight the inaugural Michele Parrinello Award, which has been awarded to Prof. Ursula Röthlisberger of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. Prof. Röthlisberger was recognized for her contributions to computational chemistry and molecular simulation, particularly her pioneering work in ab initio molecular dynamics and quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical (QM/MM) multiscale simulation methods. 

Prof. Röthlisberger leads the Laboratory of Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry at EPFL, developing computational approaches to understand complex chemical, biological, and materials systems at the atomic level. Her work also extends to next-generation photovoltaic materials, demonstrating the interdisciplinary reach of computational science.

The Michele Parrinello Award was established in 2025 to honor Prof. Michele Parrinello's pioneering contributions to atomistic simulation and computational science. Presented biennially, it recognizes senior researchers who have made significant contributions across physics, chemistry, and materials science. The recipient receives a EUR 50,000 prize, commemorative medal, and certificate.

Awarding Scientific Excellence

The selection was overseen by an international Award Committee, chaired by Prof. Dr. Xin-Gao Gong of Fudan University and a group of researchers from institutions in China, Italy, the UK, and the USA. Nominations were evaluated based on rigor, integrity, and academic excellence. In announcing the winner, Prof. Gong highlighted the impact of Prof. Röthlisberger’s research across multiple scientific disciplines, alongside her contributions to education and leadership within the international research community.

Recognizing Contributions Across the Research Community

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of MDPI’s broader commitment to recognizing excellence across different disciplines, contributions, and career stages.

Our journal awards include:

  • Best Paper Awards – recognizing outstanding published research
  • Young Investigator Awards – supporting exceptional early-career researchers
  • Best PhD Thesis Awards – recognizing promising emerging scholars
  • Outstanding Reviewer Awards – acknowledging the essential contribution of peer reviewers
  • Travel Awards – helping early-career researchers participate in international conferences
  • Editor of Distinction Awards – recognizing exceptional contributions from Editorial Board Members.

Alongside these journal awards, MDPI supports flagship initiatives including the Tu Youyou Award, the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and now the Michele Parrinello Award.

Learn More: 

Inside MDPI

Recognizing the People Behind Peer Review: MDPI’s 2025 Outstanding Reviewer Awards

Behind every published article is a network of people contributing their expertise to the scholarly record. Among them, reviewers play an essential role, providing independent assessment, feedback, and subject expertise that help editors make informed decisions and authors build on their research.

In 2025, more than 209,000 individuals contributed their expertise as reviewers for MDPI journals. This represents an enormous contribution of time and knowledge from researchers around the world, occurring often alongside their own research, teaching, and professional responsibilities.

I’m pleased to share the recipients of MDPI’s 2025 Outstanding Reviewer Awards, recognizing reviewers who have shown great dedication, expertise, and responsiveness throughout the peer-review process.

Outstanding Reviewers

As at July 2026, 181 MDPI journals have presented Outstanding Reviewer Awards to 412 recipients, highlighting their work across disciplines ranging from biology, chemistry, engineering, and medicine to environmental sciences, public health, and the social sciences. To learn more about the list of outstanding reviewers, please visit the following pages:

While these awards highlight a select group of outstanding contributors, they also create an opportunity to acknowledge our entire reviewer community. Peer review depends on researchers sharing their knowledge and experience with others. Their feedback can improve manuscripts, support editors in making informed decisions, and contribute to maintaining the quality and integrity of the scientific record.

“Reviewers play an essential role, providing independent assessment, feedback, and subject expertise”

Supporting the Academic Community

The Outstanding Reviewer Awards are part of MDPI’s awards program, through which our journals recognize contributions across the academic community, including those from researchers, early-career scholars, reviewers, and Editorial Board Members.

Bringing these contributions to the forefront is important because much of the work that supports scholarly publishing happens behind the scenes. The time, expertise, and critical feedback provided by reviewers are essential to a rigorous and constructive peer-review process.

As MDPI celebrates its 30th anniversary, I would like to thank the more than 209,000 reviewers who contributed to our journals in 2025 and to congratulate the 412 Outstanding Reviewer Award recipients recognized for going above and beyond in supporting their respective research communities.

Coming Together for Science 

AIS 2026: Growing a Community Around AI and Sensor Research

One of the most rewarding aspects of our conference program is seeing scientific communities develop over time. A conference may begin by bringing together researchers around an emerging field, but with each edition it can create new relationships, collaborations, and opportunities for researchers to reconnect and exchange ideas.

The 3rd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers (AIS 2026) is a good example of this growth.

“What stands out is the community developing around AIS”

This year’s conference took place from 2 to 7 August in Jeju, South Korea, welcoming over 560 participants – an increase of 225 attendees compared with 2025 and 160 compared with the inaugural conference of 2024. Across the program, participants contributed 373 presentations and 109 poster displays, including four plenary presentations, 52 keynote speeches, 192 invited talks, and 125 oral presentations.

Building an International Research Community

Beyond the numbers, what stands out is the community developing around AIS. Many researchers have now participated in all three editions of the conference, with delegates already expressing their intention to return for AIS 2027. The program also brought together established researchers from across the field for discussions on AI sensors and emerging sensing technologies.

Building Engagement in South Korea

This year’s conference reflects our continued engagement with the research community in South Korea. AIS 2026 welcomed 150 participants from the Korean academic community and strengthened our cooperation with the Korean Sensors Society.

This is an important part of what our conferences can achieve. By bringing researchers together in person, we create opportunities to present the latest research and build relationships between scholars, institutions, societies, and at MDPI that can continue after an event concludes.

Looking Ahead

With this momentum, AIS 2027 is planned for 29 July to 3 August 2027 in Kunming, Yunnan, China, with the participation of an international group of Conference Chairs already confirmed from institutions in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

Three editions into AIS, the continued growth of this conference shows what is possible when we invest consistently in scientific communities. The objective is not simply to organize larger conferences each year but to create spaces where researchers return, new collaborations develop, and scientific communities become stronger.

Many thanks to the Conference Chairs, speakers, sponsors, supporting organizations, participants, and all MDPI colleagues who contributed to AIS 2026. Growing an international event takes years of relationship-building and considerable work behind the scenes, and this year’s conference reflects that collective effort.

Closing Thoughts

World Sustainability Forum 12: Coming Together for a More Sustainable Future

Sustainability challenges rarely sit within a single discipline, institution, or country. Addressing them requires researchers, policymakers, industry, and communities to exchange ideas and work across traditional boundaries.

This is one of the ideas behind the World Sustainability Forum (WSF), which has now reached its 12th edition.

From 21 to 24 August, the 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-12) took place in Hong Kong, bringing together more than 300 experts, scholars, policymakers, and industry representatives from over 100 universities and research institutions across 53 countries and regions. The Forum received 543 abstract submissions, showcasing international interest in sustainability research.

Connecting Research, Policy, and Industry

Across four days, the scientific program featured 230 onsite presentations, including plenary, keynote, invited and oral presentations, together with 53 poster presentations. The program also included a plenary panel discussion, Connecting Sustainability Solutions Across Sectors, presenting perspectives from academia, government, and industry.

This interdisciplinary exchange is particularly important in sustainability research. Challenges relating to our cities, environment, energy systems, economies, and societies are increasingly interconnected, and progress depends on creating opportunities for different disciplines and sectors to learn from one another.

WSF-12 also generated opportunities for industry participation. As a Strategic Partner, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) E-Light International Communication Brand contributed to industry engagement throughout the Forum.

MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards

Another highlight of WSF-12 was the presentation of three MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards, celebrating the 2025 and 2026 winners of the World Sustainability Award and the 2026 winner of the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award.

Recognizing researchers and emerging leaders in their fields is an important part of supporting scientific communities. These awards are an opportunity to celebrate individual achievements and highlight research that contributes to a more sustainable future.

Looking Ahead to WSF-13

After twelve editions, WSF is a great example of how a scientific community can develop over time. This is also what we hope to achieve through MDPI’s broader conference program. Scientific meetings should be more than individual events: by investing consistently in research communities, we can create spaces where people return, new relationships develop, different perspectives meet, and collaboration continues beyond the conference itself.

The next chapter is already taking shape. The 13th World Sustainability Forum(WSF-13) will take place from 8 to 11 June 2027 in Nice, France. Chaired by Prof. Dr. Adel Ben Youssef and organized by MDPI and the journal Sustainability in collaboration with Université Côte d’Azur, WSF-13 will continue the Forum’s interdisciplinary approach across the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences.

Thank You

Many thanks to the Conference Chairs, speakers, strategic partners, sponsors, supporting organizations, participants, and all MDPI colleagues who contributed to WSF-12. Events of this scale require considerable coordination and collaboration behind the scenes, and the continued growth of WSF reflects the collective efforts of the MDPI Conference Department and a global community committed to sustainability research, innovation, and collaboration.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

25 August 2026
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Recommended Articles with Graphical Abstracts in 2025–2026 (I)


We are delighted to share our collection of papers with graphical abstracts published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN 2077-0383) since 2025. Graphical abstracts present the key innovations of scientific papers intuitively, allowing readers to obtain core research information at a glance. These 16 selected papers have received impressive average numbers of views and citation counts, reflecting their broad influence in the clinical field. We hope that they provide useful insights to support your research.

For our graphical abstract requirements, click here for more details: https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/13976.

1. “Membranous Nephropathy”
by Claudio Ponticelli
J. Clin. Med. 202514(3), 761; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14030761
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/3/761

2. “Unveiling the Role of Selenium in Child Development: Impacts on Growth, Neurodevelopment and Immunity”
by Gulnara Batyrova, Gulaim Taskozhina, Gulmira Umarova, Yeskendir Umarov, Marina Morenko, Bakhtiyar Iriskulov, Khatimya Kudabayeva and Yerlan Bazargaliyev
J. Clin. Med. 202514(4), 1274; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14041274
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/4/1274

3. “Atrial Fibrillation and Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review of Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Therapeutic Strategies, and Digital Health Technologies in Neuroprotection”
by Amparo Santamaria, Cristina Antón, Nataly Ibarra, María Fernández, Pedro González and Rafael Carrasco
J. Clin. Med. 202615(5), 1744; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15051744
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/5/1744

4. “Therapeutic Management of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Existing and Prospective Approaches”
by Horia-Dan Lișcu, Nicolae Verga, Dimitrie-Ionuț Atasiei, Andreea-Teodora Ilie, Maria Vrabie, Laura Roșu, Alexandra Poștaru, Stefania Glăvan, Adriana Lucaș, Maria Dinulescu et al. 
J. Clin. Med. 202514(3), 912; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14030912
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/3/912

5. “Frailty in Geriatrics: A Critical Review with Content Analysis of Instruments, Overlapping Constructs, and Challenges in Diagnosis and Prognostic Precision”
by José Fierro-Marrero, Álvaro Reina-Varona, Alba Paris-Alemany and Roy La Touche
J. Clin. Med. 202514(6), 1808; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14061808
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/6/1808

6. “Diagnostic Accuracy of Deep Learning for Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection in Non-Contrast Brain CT Scans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Armin Karamian and Ali Seifi
J. Clin. Med. 202514(7), 2377; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14072377
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/7/2377

7. “Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk and Maternal History of Pre-Eclampsia”
by Pasquale Palmiero, Pierpaolo Caretto, Marco Matteo Ciccone, Maria Maiello and on behalf of the I.C.I.S.C.U. (Italian Chapter of International Society Cardiovascular Ultrasound)
J. Clin. Med. 202514(9), 3121; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14093121
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/9/3121

8. “Challenges and Opportunities of Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Therapy in Complex Clinical Scenarios: A Comprehensive Review and Practical Guide”
by Giuseppe Miceli, Anna Maria Ciaccio and Antonino Tuttolomondo
J. Clin. Med. 202514(9), 2914; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14092914
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/9/2914

9. “Mechanical Complications After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Shock-Stage and Timing-Based Management Framework”
by Caius Glad Streian, Ramona Cristina Novaconi, Iulia Raluca Munteanu, Andrei Raul Manzur, Adrian Grigore Merce, Marciana Ionela Boca, Lucian Silviu Falnita, Ciprian Nicusor Dima, Adrian Petru Merce, Silvius Alexandru Pescariu et al.
J. Clin. Med. 202615(6), 2399; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062399
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/6/2399

10. “Advancements in Diagnostic Methods and Imaging Technologies in Dentistry: A Literature Review of Emerging Approaches”
by Ana Amélia de Magalhães and Ana Teresa Santos
J. Clin. Med. 202514(4), 1277; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14041277
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/4/1277

11. “Beyond the Lungs: Cardiovascular Risk in COPD Patients with a History of Tuberculosis—A Narrative Review”
by Ramona Cioboata, Mihai Olteanu, Denisa Maria Mitroi, Simona-Maria Roșu, Maria-Loredana Tieranu, Silviu Gabriel Vlasceanu, Simona Daniela Neamtu, Eugen Nicolae Tieranu, Rodica Padureanu and Mara Amalia Balteanu
J. Clin. Med. 202615(2), 661; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15020661
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/2/661

12. “Impact of Lipoprotein(a) on Residual Cardiovascular Risk After an Acute Coronary Syndrome”
by Nelsa González-Aguado, Rafael Franco-Hita, Jose Ignacio Larrubia-Valle, Fernando Puyol-Ruiz, Ainhoa Robles-Mezcua, José Manuel García-Pinilla, María Jiménez-Salva, Alberto Piserra-López, Francisco Javier Pavon-Moron, Alejandro Pérez-Cabeza et al.
J. Clin. Med. 202615(5), 1688; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15051688
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/5/1688

13. “The Interplay Between Neuromodulation and Stem Cell Therapy for Sensory-Motor Neuroplasticity After Spinal Cord Injury: A Perspective View”
by Anthony Yousak, Kaci Ann Jose and Ashraf S. Gorgey
J. Clin. Med. 202615(2), 879; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15020879
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/2/879

14. “Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Public-Access Defibrillation and System Approaches to Minimize Avoidable Delay”
by Gianluca Pagnoni, Maria Giulia Bolognesi, Serena Bricoli, Luca Rossi, Allegra Arata and Daniela Aschieri
J. Clin. Med. 202615(6), 2141; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062141
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/6/2141

15. “Asymptomatic Aortic Regurgitation: Evolving Imaging Markers and Contemporary Intervention Strategies”
by Chieh-Mei Tsai, Kuan-Yu Lai, Yu-Chien Su, Chi-Han Wu, Casper H. H. Tsai, Shivam Singh and Li-Tan Yang
J. Clin. Med. 202615(1), 339; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15010339
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/1/339

16. “Candida Esophagitis in Patients with Solid Organ Cancers”
by Ahmed Telbany, Hannah Farfour, Krista Gomez, Youssef Soliman and Toufic A. Kachaamy
J. Clin. Med. 202615(4), 1474; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15041474
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/4/1474

19 August 2026
MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Surgery


Surgery is a multidisciplinary field and a core pillar of modern healthcare, continually evolving through technological innovation. Recent breakthroughs in robotic and computer-assisted surgery, artificial intelligence, digital health technologies, advanced imaging, and personalized surgical approaches are transforming how procedures are planned, performed and monitored. These advances reduce invasiveness, accelerate recovery and expand treatment possibilities for patients worldwide.

MDPI’s journal cluster of surgery has a mission to publish the latest developments across the surgical spectrum, from fundamental research and technological innovation to clinical applications and outcomes studies. By connecting journals that address diverse surgical disciplines, MDPI’s journal cluster of surgery will promote the exchange of knowledge, multidisciplinary collaborations and the dissemination of impactful discoveries.

The 12 participating journals include:

  • Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN 2077-0383)Focuses on clinical and pre-clinical research. It publishes article types including Research Papers, Reviews, Editorials, Communications, etc. JCM is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Andrès (Internal Medicine Department, University Hospital Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France) and Prof. Dr. Kent Doi (Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan);
  • Surgical Techniques Development (STD, ISSN 2038-9582)Focuses on the latest progressive techniques and advanced technologies in the field of surgeries. Surgical Techniques Development is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Egidio Riggio (Plastic Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy);
  • Reports — Clinical Practice and Surgical Cases (ISSN 2571-841X)—Focuses on medical reports such as case reports, articles, and reviews related to the elucidation of human diseases. Reports is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Toshio Hattori (Emeritus Professor, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan);
  • Surgeries (ISSN 2673-4095)—Focuses on studies related to original theoretical, clinical, and experimental research and advances in all fields of surgery. Surgeries is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Salomone Di Saverio (Department of General Surgery, Madonna del Soccorso Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy);
  • Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283)—Focuses on patients, procedures, and treatments with a particular emphasis on the clinical aspects. Clinics and Practice is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Athanassios A. Kyrgidis (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece);
  • European Burn Journal (ISSN 2673-1991)—Focuses on publishing the latest scientific developments in burn care and burn prevention. Apart from traditional areas of burn care and burn research, other topics also covered by the journal include wound care, scar treatment and wound healing, and regenerative medicine, as well as preclinical and experimental research, including molecular, cellular, and animal studies. European Burn Journal is led by Editors-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Naiem Moiemen (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK) and Prof. Dr. Peter M. Vogt (Department Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medizinsche Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany). It is the official journal of the European Burns Association (EBA);
  • Complications (ISSN 2813-4966)—Focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, etiology, and management of complications in basic, translational, and clinical research, as well as epidemiology. Complications is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Giovanni E. Cacciamani (Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA);
  • Osteology (ISSN 2673-4036)—Focuses on bone-related diseases and their molecular mechanisms, biological and physiological research on bone, interactions of bone with other organ systems, bone biomaterials, as well as methodological advances in osteology. Osteology is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Umile Giuseppe Longo (Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy);
  • Transplantology (ISSN 2673-3943)—Focuses on all aspects of transplantation research and clinical practice, including solid organ and tissue transplantation, immunology and immunosuppression, transplant surgery, donor and recipient management, organ preservation, regenerative medicine, complications after transplantation, long-term outcomes, as well as patient care. Transplantology is led by Editor-in-Chief Maurizio Salvadori (Department of Transplantation—Renal Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy);
  • Anesthesia Research (ISSN 2813-5806)—Focuses on all aspects of research on Anesthesiology, including anesthesia physiology, medical physics, pharmacology, invasive and non-invasive organ support techniques used in the field, related patient care and patient education methods, lay communication, public health outcomes, and results of surgical and invasive procedures. Anesthesia Research is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Bruce D. Spiess (Departments of Anesthesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA);
  • Emergency Care and Medicine (ISSN 2813-7914)—Focuses on advancements and developments in emergency medical services, emergency medicine, acute internal medicine, and acute care surgery practice, theory, nursing, training, and education. Emergency Care and Medicine is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Raimundas Lunevicius (Department of General Surgery, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK);
  • Journal of Aesthetic Medicine (ISSN 3042-6774)—Focuses on research improving aesthetics through dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic procedures and a combination of all three. Journal of Aesthetic Medicine is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Steven Paul Nistico (Department of Clinical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy).
 

Launch Year

Impact Factor (2025)

CiteScore (2025)

First Decision (Median Days)

Acceptance to Publication (Median Days)

APC (CHF)

2012

3.3

5.2

16.6

2.8

2600

2011

0.5

-

23

3.8

1400

2018

0.5

-

23.2

2.9

1400

2020

1.5

1.8

26.8

4.6

1400

2011

2.8

3.5

24

2.8

1800

2020

1.0

1.9

18.8

3.6

1000

2024

-

-

31.3

8.6

1000

2021

-

-

49.3

7.2

1000

2020

-

1.2

21.1

6.6

1200

2024

-

-

23

14.7

1000

2024

-

-

24.1

4.5

1000

2025

-

-

18

7

1000

MDPI’s Mission and Values:
As a pioneer of academic open access publishing, MDPI has been serving the scientific community since 1996. Our aim is to foster scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. MDPI's guidelines for disseminating open science are based on the following values and guiding principles:

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Selected Topics:
Innovations in Brain Tumor Surgery: Techniques and Outcomes
Topic Editors: Prof. Dr. Maria Caffo and Prof. Dr. Teresa Somma
Manuscript submission deadline: 20 July 2027

Innovations in Plastic Surgery and Regenerative Medicine—2nd Edition
Topic Editors: Prof. Dr. Francesco D’Andrea, Prof. Dr. Jean Paul Meningaud, Prof. Dr. Barbara Hersant and Prof. Dr. Simone La Padula
Manuscript submission deadline: 30 November 2026

Evolving Role of Endoscopy in Adult and Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders
Topic Editors: Dr. Valerio Balassone, Dr. Dominique Schluckebier, Dr. Matteo Tacelli and Prof. Dr. Luigi Dall'Oglio
Manuscript submission deadline: 30 June 2027

Selected Articles:

Journal of Clinical Medicine
Redefining Success in Hernia Surgery: The Case for Patient-Reported Outcomes
by Jacob Rosenberg, Anders Gram-Hanssen, Hugin Reistrup and Jason Joe Baker
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(17), 6131; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14176131

Surgical Techniques Development
3D-Printed Models Are an Innovation Becoming Standard in Surgical Practice—Review
by Jakub Kopeć, Justyna Kukulska and Magdalena Lewandowska
Surg. Tech. Dev. 2025, 14(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/std14030033

Reports
Left Atrial Myxoma Surgery in Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis Associated with Hepatitis B: A Clinical Case Report
by Iustina Maria Andrieș, Radu Sebastian Gavril, Cristina Andreea Adam, Grigore Tinica and Florin Mitu
Reports 2026, 9(2), 101; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports9020101

Surgeries
Comprehensive Overview of Current Pleural Drainage Practice: A Tactical Guide for Surgeons and Clinicians
by Paolo Albino Ferrari, Cosimo Bruno Salis, Elisabetta Pusceddu, Massimiliano Santoru, Gianluca Canu, Antonio Ferrari, Alessandro Giuseppe Fois and Antonio Maccio
Surgeries 2025, 6(4), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries6040108

Clinics and Practice
Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Surgery: Transforming Outcomes and Shaping the Future
by Vasileios Leivaditis, Eleftherios Beltsios, Athanasios Papatriantafyllou, Konstantinos Grapatsas, Francesk Mulita, Nikolaos Kontodimopoulos, Nikolaos G. Baikoussis, Levan Tchabashvili, Konstantinos Tasios, Ioannis Maroulis et al.
Clin. Pract. 2025, 15(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract15010017

European Burn Journal
Effectiveness and Safety of Topically Applied Tranexamic Acid with Epinephrine in Surgical Procedures: A Systematic Review
by Hedieh Keshavarz, Weber Wei Chiang Lin, Shawn Dodd, Janice Y. Kung and Joshua N. Wong
Eur. Burn J. 2025, 6(3), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/ebj6030052

Complications
Factors Influencing Major Amputation and Death Following Limb Salvage Surgery in a Diabetic Population: Systematic Review and Real-World Comparison
by Kit Ferguson, Sifat M. Alam, Connor Phillips, Lia Spencer, Michelle Goodeve, Selina Begum, Harrison Travis, Jade Tang, Richard Feinn, Douglas McHugh et al.
Complications 2025, 2(4), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/complications2040026

Osteology
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Vertebral Bone Disorders: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives
by Umberto Aldo Arcidiacono, Camilla Riva and Amedeo Piazza
Osteology 2026, 6(2), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/osteology6020011

Transplantology
Risk Factors for Incisional Hernia After Kidney Transplantation: Impact of Fascial Closure Suture Type
by Jorge de la Mata, Oleksandr Boiko, Sofia Zarraga, Jorge Garcia-Olaverri, Ana Llorente, Sergio Prieto and David Lecumberri
Transplantology 2026, 7(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/transplantology7010004

Anesthesia Research
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Surgery with General Anesthesia
by Kayla Cayton, Nadina Mrkaljevic, Matthew Lumsden, Joseph Colorafi, Abdulla Mamun, Braden Hemingway, Kenneth Daratha and Karen Colorafi
Anesth. Res. 2026, 3(2), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/anesthres3020016

Emergency Care and Medicine
Coronary CT Angiography for Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review of Clinical Utility
by Kyvan Irannejad, Logan Hubbard, Aditya Narashim, Ruben Mora, Beshoy Iskander, Natdanai Punnanithinont, Keishi Ichikawa, April Kinninger, Suvasini Lakshmanan, Sion Roy et al.
Emerg. Care Med. 2025, 2(3), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/ecm2030046

Journal of Aesthetic Medicine
Tranexamic Acid and Postoperative Bleeding in Rhinoplasty: Insights from a Nationwide EHR Study
by Mattie Rosi-Schumacher, Nicole Favre, Ariel Harsinay, Gaayathri Varavenkataraman and Michele Carr
J. Aesthetic Med. 2026, 2(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/jaestheticmed2010001

19 August 2026
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Title Story Articles for the First Half of 2026


We are pleased to share these selected title story articles, which have been displayed at the top of the homepage of the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN 2077-0383) for the first half of 2026. These articles cover a wide range of topics in medical research, including, but not limited to, transcatheter aortic valve implantation, androgenetic alopecia, neurorehabilitation, breast reconstruction, and rheumatoid arthritis. All these articles can be freely accessed and downloaded via their links. We hope that medical practitioners, researchers, and those who are curious about medical knowledge will be inspired by these articles.

1. “Breast Imaging Findings in Women with Lipedema: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study”
by Elettra Fiengo and Andrea Sbarbati
J. Clin. Med. 202514(24), 8940; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14248940
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/24/8940

2. “Non-Surgical Correction of Facial Asymmetry: A Narrative Review of Non-Surgical Modalities and Clinical Case Examples”
by Clara Lee, Sumin Chae, Han-Jin Kwon, Wonwoo Jeong, Kyung Kwan Lee and Minsuk Chae
J. Clin. Med. 202514(24), 8828; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14248828
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/24/8828

3. “Effectiveness of Pharmacological Treatments for Adult ADHD on Psychiatric Comorbidity: A Systematic Review”
by Beniamino Tripodi, Manuel Glauco Carbone, Irene Matarese, Roberta Rizzato, Filippo Della Rocca, Francesco De Dominicis and Camilla Callegari
J. Clin. Med. 202514(24), 8848; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14248848
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/24/8848

4. “In the Mouth or in the Gut? Innovation Through Implementing Oral and Gastrointestinal Health Science in Chronic Pain Management”
by Jo Nijs, Ishtiaq Ahmed, Doris Vandeputte, Burel R. Goodin, Tolulope Adetayo, Sébastien Kindt, Matteo Vanroose, Ömer Elma, Elin Johansson and Tine Logghe et al. 
J. Clin. Med. 202514(24), 8812; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14248812
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/24/8812

5. “Navigating the Hemostatic Balance: Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Thrombocytopenia”
by María-Eva Mingot-Castellano, María Teresa Álvarez Román, Jose María Bastida, Nora Butta, Gonzalo Caballero Navarro, Mariana Canaro Hirnyk, Laura Entrena Ureña, Maria del Carmen Gómez del Castillo Solano, Andres Ramirez Lopez, Blanca Sánchez González et al.
J. Clin. Med. 202615(6), 2273; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062273
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/6/2273

6. “Adherence to CPAP in Randomized Controlled Trials in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea—A Meta-Analysis and Investigation of Predictors”
by Lara Benning, Zoe Bousraou, Matteo Bradicich, Silvia Ulrich and Esther Irene Schwarz
J. Clin. Med. 202615(9), 3264; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15093264
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/9/3264

7. “Cardiac Involvement in Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, from Arrhythmias to Heart Failure and Sudden Death: A Contemporary Review”
by Lucio Giuseppe Granata, Maria Claudia Lo Nigro, Fabiana Cipolla, Nicola Ferrara, Anna Rosa Napoli, Marcello Marchetta, Simona Giubilato, Pasquale Crea, Giuseppe Dattilo, Olimpia Trio et al. 
J. Clin. Med. 202615(9), 3286; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15093286
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/9/3286

8. “Preclinical Rheumatoid Arthritis: Pathogenesis, Risk Stratification, and Therapeutic Interception”
by Yukina Mizuno Yokoyama, Ryu Watanabe, Mayu Shiomi, Ryuhei Ishihara, Yuya Fujita, Masao Katsushima, Kazuo Fukumoto, Yoichiro Haji, Shinsuke Yamada and Motomu Hashimoto
J. Clin. Med. 202615(9), 3283; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15093283
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/9/3283

9. “Soft Tissue Scaffolds in Breast Reconstruction: Evolution from Acellular Dermal Matrices to Synthetic Polymers”
by Rebecca Lisk, Thomas J. Sorenson, Carter J. Boyd and Nolan S. Karp
J. Clin. Med. 202615(9), 3323; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15093323
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/9/3323

10. “The History of the Precordial Early Repolarization and Sudden Death Syndrome, Lately Named Brugada Syndrome”
by Bortolo Martini
J. Clin. Med. 202615(10), 3903; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15103903
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/10/3903

11. “A Sensorimotor Framework for the Neurorehabilitation of Oculomotor Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease”
by Tiong Peng Yap
J. Clin. Med. 202615(12), 4639; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15124639
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/12/4639

12. “Novel Combination Scalp Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Preliminary Retrospective Case Series with an Illustrative Four-Year Case”
by Jong-Hee Lee and Hyung Min Hahn
J. Clin. Med. 202615(13), 5055; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15135055
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/13/5055

13. “Current Trends and Future Challenges in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI): A Narrative Review”
by Hani Karameh, Prerna Garg, Carla Lucarelli, Mostafa Elguindy, Iqbal Malik and Neil Ruparelia
J. Clin. Med. 202615(13), 4850; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15134850
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/13/4850

14. “Central Venous Pressure Revisited: Physiology, Pitfalls, Misconceptions, and Modern Clinical Interpretation in Critical Care”
by Cesare Biuzzi, Elena Modica, Lucrezia Pondrelli, Alexander Raimondi, Margherita Cavenago, Daniele Marianello, Filippo Annoni, Fabio Silvio Taccone, Federico Franchi and Sabino Scolletta
J. Clin. Med. 202615(11), 4227; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15114227
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/11/4227

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