Announcements

On 17 April 2025, the global bleeding disorders community will come together to celebrate World Hemophilia Day. This year’s theme is “Access for all: Women and girls bleed too”.

Currently, women and girls with bleeding disorders (WGBDs) are still underdiagnosed and underserved. The global bleeding disorders community has the power—and the responsibility—to change this. Through recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and care, the quality of life of women and girls will improve, strengthening the community as a whole.

We would like to recommend some related articles, Special Issues, and MDPI journals as suitable communication platforms and believe that sharing research like this can help raise awareness of Hemophilia Day.

“Managing Surgical Risks in Hemophilic Elbow Arthropathy: An In-Depth Case Study and Literature Review”
by Gianluigi Pasta, Salvatore Annunziata, Roberta Ruggieri, Dario Abruzzi, Paolo Arrigoni, Eugenio Jannelli, Francesco Benazzo, Luisella Pedrotti, Erika Maria Viola, Emérito Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan and Mario Mosconi
Healthcare 2024, 12(17), 1776; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12171776

“Better Communication for Better Management of Persons with Hemophilia: Results from a Patients’-Clinicians’ Project to Address the New Therapeutic Landscape”
by Laura Banov, Silvia Linari, Luigi Ambroso, Enrico Ferri Grazzi, Samanta Gallo, Patrizio Pasqualetti and Maria Elisa Mancuso
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020568

“Six-Year, Real-World Use of Prophylaxis with Recombinant Factor IX–Albumin Fusion Protein (rIX-FP) in Persons with Hemophilia B: A Single-Center Retrospective–Prospective Study”
by Antonio Coppola, Gianna Franca Rivolta, Gabriele Quintavalle, Annalisa Matichecchia, Federica Riccardi, Rossana Rossi, Anna Benegiamo, Paola Ranalli, Valeria Coluccio and Annarita Tagliaferri
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1518; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051518

“Thalassemia: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Advances in Treatment”
by Idris Zubairu Sadiq, Fatima Sadiq Abubakar, Hauwa Salisu Usman, Aliyu Dantani Abdullahi, Bashiru Ibrahim, Babangida Sanusi Kastayal, Maryam Ibrahim and Hassan Aliyu Hassan
Thalass. Rep. 2024, 14(4), 81-102; https://doi.org/10.3390/thalassrep14040010

“Haemophilia A: A Review of Clinical Manifestations, Treatment, Mutations, and the Development of Inhibitors”
by Sarmiento Doncel, Samuel, Gina Alejandra Díaz Mosquera, Javier Mauricio Cortes, Carol Agudelo Rico, Francisco Javier Meza Cadavid and Ronald Guillermo Peláez
Hematol. Rep. 2023, 15(1), 130-150; https://doi.org/10.3390/hematolrep15010014

“Ultrasound Evaluation of Tendinopathy in Hemophiliac Patients for the Purpose of Rehabilitation Indications”
by Danilo Donati, Paolo Spinnato, Lelia Valdrè, Lydia Piscitelli, Giuseppina Mariagrazia Farella, Enrico Pagliarulo and Maria Grazia Benedetti
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4513; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134513

“Safe and Successful Surgical Outcome in Persons with Hemophilia A with and without Inhibitors Treated with Emicizumab: A Large, Single Center, Real-World Experience”
by Giancarlo Castaman, Silvia Linari, Lisa Pieri, Christian Carulli, Paolo Prosperi, Paolo Tonelli, Francesco Demartis, Rajmonda Fjerza, Monica Attanasio, Mirella Coppo and Francesca Salvianti
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2317; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062317

“A Retrospective Analysis of the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network Dataset Describing Outcomes of Dental Extractions in Persons with Hemophilia”
by Heather Messenger, Roshni Kulkarni, Michael Recht and Chunla He
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1839; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051839

“Laboratory Rat Thrombi Lose One-Third of Their Stiffness When Exposed to Large Oscillating Shear Stress Amplitudes: Contrasting Behavior to Human Clots”
by Ursula Windberger, Veronika Glanz and Leon Ploszczanski
Int. J. Transl. Med. 2022, 2(3), 332-344; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijtm2030026

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances at a rapid pace, clinical researchers are vigorously delving into diverse AI applications within clinical medicine. Their ultimate aim is to bring greater benefits to patients and chart new courses for the medical field.

We invite you to read the highly cited papers on artificial intelligence published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383). These papers present the latest insights and findings, and we trust they will infuse fresh inspiration and innovative thinking into your new research endeavors. Furthermore, several Special Issues centered around this topic are currently open for submissions.

1. “Face the Future—Artificial Intelligence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
by Maximilian F. Miragall, Samuel Knoedler, Martin Kauke-Navarro, Rakan Saadoun, Alex Grabenhorst, Florian D. Grill, Lucas M. Ritschl, Andreas M. Fichter, Ali-Farid Safi and Leonard Knoedler
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(21), 6843; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216843
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6843

2. “Evolving the Era of 5D Ultrasound? A Systematic Literature Review on the Applications for Artificial Intelligence Ultrasound Imaging in Obstetrics and Gynecology”
by Elena Jost, Philipp Kosian, Jorge Jimenez Cruz, Shadi Albarqouni, Ulrich Gembruch, Brigitte Strizek and Florian Recker
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(21), 6833; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216833
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6833

3. “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Diagnosis and Management of Stroke: A Narrative Review of United States Food and Drug Administration-Approved Technologies”
by Anirudha S. Chandrabhatla, Elyse A. Kuo, Jennifer D. Sokolowski, Ryan T. Kellogg, Min Park and Panagiotis Mastorakos
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(11), 3755; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12113755
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/11/3755

4. “Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools in Cosmetic Surgery: A Study on Rhinoplasty, Facelifts, and Blepharoplasty Procedures”
by Bryan Lim, Ishith Seth, Skyler Kah, Foti Sofiadellis, Richard J. Ross, Warren M. Rozen and Roberto Cuomo
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(20), 6524; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12206524
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/20/6524

5. “Revolutionizing Spinal Care: Current Applications and Future Directions of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning”
by Mitsuru Yagi, Kento Yamanouchi, Naruhito Fujita, Haruki Funao and Shigeto Ebata
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4188; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134188
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4188

6. “Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Success in Patients with Respiratory Failure, Including Those with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome”
by Tamar Stivi, Dan Padawer, Noor Dirini, Akiva Nachshon, Baruch M. Batzofin and Stephane Ledot
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1505; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051505
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1505

7. “Artificial Intelligence (AI) versus POCUS Expert: A Validation Study of Three Automatic AI-Based, Real-Time, Hemodynamic Echocardiographic Assessment Tools”
by Eyal Gohar, Amit Herling, Mor Mazuz, Gal Tsaban, Tomer Gat, Sergio Kobal and Lior Fuchs
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1352; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041352
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1352

8. “Development of Bleeding Artificial Intelligence Detector (BLAIR) System for Robotic Radical Prostatectomy”
by Enrico Checcucci, Pietro Piazzolla, Giorgia Marullo, Chiara Innocente, Federico Salerno, Luca Ulrich, Sandro Moos, Alberto Quarà, Gabriele Volpi, Daniele Amparore et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(23), 7355; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237355
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/23/7355

9. “An Artificial Intelligence-Enabled ECG Algorithm for Predicting the Risk of Recurrence in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation after Catheter Ablation”
by Junrong Jiang, Hai Deng, Hongtao Liao, Xianhong Fang, Xianzhang Zhan, Wei Wei, Shulin Wu and Yumei Xue
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1933; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051933
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1933

Special Issues:
“Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Diagnosis in Clinical Practice” Guest Editor: Dr. Takao Fujisawa Submission deadline: 24 July 2025	“Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Neurosurgery” Guest Editors: Dr. Jan Oliver Neumann and Dr. Paul Naser Submission deadline: 31 July 2025
“Surgical Precision: The Impact of AI and Robotics in General Surgery” Guest Editor: Dr. Tamara M. H. Gall Submission deadline: 25 August 2025	“Artificial Intelligence and Eye Disease” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Andrzej Grzybowski, Dr. Louis Arnould and Prof. Dr. Haoyu Chen Submission deadline: 30 September 2025

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers that were published in the Section “Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine” of the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2024. In addition, some Special Issues in this topic are currently open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you:

1. “Reduction of Post-Surgical Facial Edema Following Bromelain and Coumarin Intake in Traumatology: A Prospective Study with 100 Patients”
by Giuseppe Consorti, Gabriele Monarchi, Mariagrazia Paglianiti, Enrico Betti and Paolo Balercia
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 922; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13040922
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/922

2. “Prevention of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: An Up-to-Date Systematic Review of Different Surgical Approaches”
by Domenico Pagliara, Federica Grieco, Silvia Rampazzo, Nicola Pili, Pietro Luciano Serra, Roberto Cuomo and Corrado Rubino
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 555; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020555
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/555

3. “Needle-Free Jet Injection of Poly-(Lactic Acid) for Atrophic Acne Scars: Literature Review and Report of Clinical Cases”
by Nark-Kyoung Rho, Hyun-Jo Kim, Hyun-Seok Kim and Won Lee
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 440; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020440
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/440

4. “Three-Dimensional Printing in Breast Reconstruction: Current and Promising Applications”
by Horacio F. Mayer, Alejandro Coloccini and José F. Viñas
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(11), 3278; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113278
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/11/3278

5. “Reconstruction of Craniomaxillofacial Bone Defects with 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants: Scoping Review and Clinical Case Series”
by Maarten Verbist, Anne-Laure Vandevelde, Joris Geusens, Yi Sun, Eman Shaheen and Robin Willaert
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2805; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102805
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2805

6. “Bioactive Dressing: A New Algorithm in Wound Healing”
by Gianmarco Polverino, Francesca Russo and Francesco D’Andrea
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2488; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092488
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2488

7. “Our Experience in Diagnosing and Treating Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)”
by Gon Shoham, Oriana Haran, Roei Singolda, Ehab Madah, Ada Magen, Orit Golan, Tehillah Menes, Ehud Arad and Yoav Barnea
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020366
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/366

8. “A Multidisciplinary Approach to End-Stage Limb Salvage in the Highly Comorbid Atraumatic Population: An Observational Study”
by Karen R. Li, Christian X. Lava, Monique B. Neughebauer, Rachel N. Rohrich, Jayson Atves, John Steinberg, Cameron M. Akbari, Richard C. Youn, Christopher E. Attinger and Karen K. Evans
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(8), 2406; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13082406
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/8/2406

9. “Ultrasound in Microsurgery: Current Applications and New Frontiers”
by Rachel Cowan, Gursimran Mann and Ara A. Salibian
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(12), 3412; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13123412
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/12/3412

10. “Challenges in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Review of Recommendations”
by Lauren M. Sinik and Meredith S. Collins
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 971; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13040971
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/971

MDPI is pleased to announce our participation in the 62nd ERA Congress, which will be held from 4 to 7 June 2025 in Vienna, Austria.

The 62nd ERA Congress will revolve around the theme of “Game Changers in Nephrology”. The seven main tracks can be explored via the following link: https://www.era-online.org/events/vienna-2025/scientific-programme/.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Kidney and Dialysis;
• Journal of Personalized Medicine;
• Biomedicines;
• Cancers;
• Cells;
• Journal of Clinical Medicine;
• DNA;
• Journal of Molecular Pathology.

If you are attending the 62nd ERA Congress, we invite you to visit us at booth X3.380. Our representatives, Mr. Peter Roth and Dr. Jennie Xu, look forward to meeting you in person at the booth and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit its official website: https://www.era-online.org/events/vienna-2025/.

MDPI will be attending the 11th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology, which will be held in Helsinki, Finland, from 21 to 24 June 2025. The EAN Congress 2025 is organized by the European Academy of Neurology. Its exciting overarching theme of neurology within society sets the scene for an unforgettable congress and is highly relevant to our practice as neurologists, given our crucial role as clinicians—and in many cases neuroscientists—in addressing the huge burden of neurological disorders. To have an impact, we must work with many other stakeholders and specialties, and we look forward to welcoming many of them to the home of neurology in 2025. As usual, the overarching theme will serve as a common thread throughout all the invited content of our congress, from workshops to plenary sessions.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Brain Sciences;
• JCM;
• CTN;
• Neurology International;
• Neuroglia;
• Cells;
• Diagnostics;
• Neurosci;
• Psychiatry International;
• Antioxidants;
• Biomolecules;
• Genes;
• IJTM;
• Vaccines.

If you plan to attend the conference, please visit our booth #E48. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.ean.org/congress2025.

Recently, Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held the Editor-in-Chief and Section Editors-in-Chief Annual Meeting on 17 February 2025, 8:30–10:00 CET. This significant event was hosted by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Kent Doi, and fifteen Section Editors-in-Chief were in attendance, each bringing their unique expertise and insights. We are grateful for the support of all attendees. This meeting presented an opportunity for us to come together to review the journal’s past developments and look forward to a better year.

We reviewed and discussed the following topics with the attendees:

• An overview of the journal’s performance in 2024;
• The current Section status, a new Section established, and hot topic data;
• Marketing activities, virtual conferences, society cooperation, journal awards, and social media promotion.

The following information was covered in the discussion:

• Currently, the publication and citation data of the journal are satisfactory. In 2025, with the aim of enhancing the journal’s impact factor, the Editorial Board Members put forward suggestions regarding, for example, the types of submissions, the peer-review process, and setting goals for different Sections;
• Marketing promotion activities were discussed. Members showed their interest in the upcoming International Online Conference on Clinical Medicine (IOCCM) 2025. The registration for attendees is completely free of charge. We are calling for speakers and topic suggestions from attendees;
• The Editorial Board Members gave detailed suggestions on how to strengthen cooperation with societies to increase the exposure of the journal and promote wider scholarly communication.

Attendee list (Sections are ordered alphabetically, in no particular order):

• Prof. Dr. Kent Doi (Editor-in-Chief), Department of Acute Care Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan;
• Prof. Dr. Luis Garcia-Marcos (“Clinical Pediatrics” Section Editor-in-Chief), Respiratory and Allergy Units, Arrixaca Children’s University Hospital, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain;
• Dr. Stefanos Bonovas (“Clinical Research Methods” Section Editor-in-Chief), ¹ Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy; ² IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy;
• Prof. Dr. Gregory Y. H. Lip (“Cardiology” Section Editor-in-Chief), ¹ Price-Evans Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK; ² Distinguished Professor, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark;
• Prof. Dr. Mario Plebani (“Clinical Laboratory Medicine” Section Editor-in-Chief), Department of Laboratory Medicine, University-Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy;
• Prof. Dr. Francisco Guillen-Grima (“Epidemiology & Public Health” Section Editor-in-Chief), ¹ Department of Preventive Medicine, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; ² Navarra Medical Research Institute (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain; ³ Center for Biomedical Research Network Epidemiology and Public Health, Madrid, Spain; ⁴ Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain;
• Prof. Dr. Michael Christ (“Emergency Medicine” Section Editor-in-Chief), Emergency Department, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern, Switzerland;
• Prof. Dr. Hidekazu Suzuki (“Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine” Section Editor-in-Chief), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan;
• Dr. Carlo Finelli (“Hematology” Section Editor-in-Chief), ¹ Italian MDS Foundation (FISIM - ETS), Bologna, Italy; ² IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia “Seràgnoli”, Bologna, Italy;
• Prof. Dr. Karim Bendjelid (“Intensive Care” Section Editor-in-Chief), CardioVascular Unit, Intensive Care Division, Geneva University Hospitals, Switzerland;
• Prof. Dr. Robert Flisiak (“Infectous Diseases” Section Editor-in-Chief), Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland;
• Prof. Dr. Icro Maremmani (“Mental Health” Section Editor-in-Chief), Vincent P. Dole Dual Disorder Unit, Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Pisa, Italy;
• Prof. Dr. Alberto Signore (“Nucelar Medicine & Radiology” Section Editor-in-Chief), Department of Surgical-Medical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Sapienza”, Rome, Italy;
• Prof. Dr. Eyal Sheiner (“Obstetrics & Gynecology” Section Editor-in-Chief), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Beersheba, Israel;
• Dr. Nicholas David Clement (“Orthopedics” Section Editor-in-Chief), Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK;
• Dr. Sukhwinder Singh Sohal (“Pulmonology” Section Editor-in-Chief), Respiratory Translational Research Group, Department of Laboratory Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia.

The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current Impact Factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 59/329 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General, and Internal” category. To access more journal statistics, please click here.

Autistic individuals contribute uniquely to society, bringing diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation. Recognizing and valuing neurodiversity fosters more inclusive communities where individuals with autism can thrive. However, many face challenges in accessing education, employment, healthcare, and social support due to systemic barriers and misconceptions. By strengthening inclusive policies, support networks, and awareness efforts, we can create environments that empower autistic individuals to reach their full potential while ensuring their rights, dignity, and well-being. 

In recognition of the International Day of Autism Awareness, observed annually on 2 April, we celebrate the contributions of autistic individuals and reaffirm our commitment to promoting inclusion and acceptance. The theme for this year’s World Autism Awareness Day, “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, emphasizes the importance of integrating neurodiversity into global development efforts, ensuring that autistic individuals are included in the pursuit of the SDGs. We highlight a selection of relevant articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning disciplines such as psychology, education, public health, and social sciences. Through the dissemination of research, we aim to deepen understanding, promote acceptance, and encourage practical solutions that enhance the lives of autistic individuals. By fostering awareness and advocacy, we can work toward a more inclusive, supportive, and neurodiverse society.

 Invited speakers:

	Prof. Dr. Marios Adamou, University of Huddersfield, UK Presentation: “Enhancing Adult Autism Diagnostic Pathways: The Role of Clinical Triage in Efficient Service Provision”
	Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy, Boston University, USA Presentaion: “Fostering Syntactic Language Acquisition in Children with Autism”
	Dr. Roberto Canitano, Univeristy of L’Aquila, Italy Presentation: “Experimental Treatments in ASD”

Feel free to register for this webinar here. 

“Cognitive and Emotional Resilience in Parents with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19: The Role of Promoting Variables”
by Aziz Sarhani-Robles, Maria Guillot-Valdes, Maria Auxiliadora Robles-Bello and David Sanchez-Teruel
J. Intell. 2025, 13(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence13010006 

“International Perspectives on Assistive Technologies for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Findings from a Delphi Study”
by Paulina Tsvetkova, Carla Sousa, Daniel Beiderbeck, Aneta M. Kochanowciz, Branislav Gerazov, May Agius, Tomasz Przybyla, Merita Hoxha and Alan H. Tkacyz
Disabilities 2024, 4(4), 1138-1155; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4040071 

“Validity of the Greek Knowledge About Childhood Autism Among Health Workers (KCAHW) Questionnaire”
by Vasiliki Zarokanellou, Alexandros Gyparis, Evridiki Papagiannopoulou and Vassiliki Siafaka
Psychiatry. Int. 2024, 5(4), 962-974; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint5040066 

“The Feasibility of Whole-Body Vibration Training as an Approach to Improve Health in Autistic Adults”
by Amy Allnutt, Sara Pappa and Michael Nordvall
Disabilities 2024, 4(3), 429-443; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4030027 

“The Association between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Precocious Puberty: Considering Effect Modification by Sex and Neuropsychiatric Comorbidities“
by Yi-Chun Liu, Yin-To Liao, Mei-Hong Wan, Vincent Chin-Huang Chen and Yi-Lung Chen
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 632; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060632 

“Epidemiological Study of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Greece for 2021: Nationwide Prevalence in 2–17-Year-Old Children and Regional Disparities”
by Raissa Kouznetsov, Panagiotis Angelopoulos, Spyridon Moulinos, Ioannis Dimakos, Philippos Gourzis and Eleni Jelastopuly
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2510; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072510

“Mental Health, Innovative Therapies and Assessment in Adolescents and Young Adults and Related Contexts” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. David Sánchez-Teruel and Prof. Dr. Mª Auxiliadora Robles-Bello Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025

The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383, Impact Factor 3.0) successfully hosted the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Clinical Medicine from 13 to 15 November 2024. Following the event, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Hamzah Adwan, winner of one of the Best Oral Presentation Awards. Dr. Adwan is based at the Clinic for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany.

The following is an interview with Dr. Hamzah Adwan:

Personal and Research Background

1. Could you introduce yourself and share a bit about your research background and briefly describe the key focus and impact of your award-winning paper?
I am a medical doctor and am currently completing my residency in radiology in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. For the past few years, I have been conducting research at the University Hospital of Goethe University Frankfurt, focusing on interventional radiology. I have had the opportunity to present my work at several prestigious conferences and have published numerous studies. My research work has earned several awards and recognitions.
My award-winning paper focused on interventional treatments for liver metastases arising from colorectal cancer, utilizing minimally invasive techniques such as transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and microwave ablation (MWA). We compared the combination of TACE followed by MWA with MWA alone as a treatment for liver metastases. Our study demonstrated the superiority of the combination therapy, particularly in terms of improved overall survival, significantly longer hepatic progression-free survival, and notably larger ablation zones when compared to the monotherapy group.

Award and Recognition

2. How does it feel to receive this award at the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Clinical Medicine? What do you think made your research stand out among other submissions?
Winning the Best Oral Presentation Award is an incredible feeling! I believe it is crucial to present research in a thorough yet simple way to engage the audience. However, this can be challenging, as the audience often has varying levels of knowledge about the topic. It is essential to ensure that the presentation is clear and accessible to everyone and that is what I tried to do, and it was well received.

3. How do you see this recognition influencing your future research or career?
Receiving such an award and recognition is a great source of motivation for me to continue my research and pursue further studies in my area of interest.

Conference Experience

4. How was your overall experience participating in this conference?
It was a fantastic experience. The conference was excellently organized, featuring a wide range of engaging sessions and topics.

5. Were there any particular sessions, discussions, or networking opportunities that stood out to you?
All the sessions were exceptionally organized and had a significant scientific impact. My favorite sessions were on gastroenterology and hepatopancreatobiliary medicine, as well as oncology and hematology.

6. Did the conference provide you with any valuable feedback or insights that could enhance your research?
Yes, absolutely. I gained valuable insights from the engaging discussions during the sessions, which will be beneficial for my future research.

Future Collaboration and Engagement

7. Do you see potential for collaboration with other researchers or institutions you met at the conference?
Yes, definitely! Conferences provide excellent opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues from various countries and specialties.

8. Would you be interested in participating in future editions of the 3rd International Online Conference on Clinical Medicine, which is newly named IOCCM2025?
Certainly! I am very interested in participating in the upcoming edition of this conference and am already preparing abstracts for submission.

9. Are there any topics or formats you would like to see included in future conferences?
I would like to see more sessions focused on interventional radiology treatments, as these play a crucial role in managing both oncological and non-oncological diseases, offering minimally invasive procedures with high efficacy and safety.

Final Thoughts

10. What advice would you give to researchers looking to submit their work to this conference?
I strongly urge all colleagues, particularly young researchers, to seize the opportunity to participate in the upcoming conference and showcase their work. This is an incredible chance to present your research to a distinguished audience. There is nothing quite like the experience of sharing your work at such an event and receiving invaluable feedback from fellow researchers!

11. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience or your future research plans?
I am currently working on several ongoing studies and planning additional research on various aspects of interventional radiology. I am excited to submit these studies for publication in the near future.

Continuing from the success of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Clinical Medicine, we are delighted to invite you to join the 3rd International Online Conference on Clinical Medicine (IOCCM 2025).

Introduction of IOCCM 2025:

Conference date: 17–19 November 2025
Deadline for abstract submission: 8 August 2025
Deadline for registration: 3 November 2025

Conference chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Andrès;
• Prof. Dr. Kent Doi;
• Prof. Dr. Francisco Guillen-Grima.

For more details, please visit https://sciforum.net/event/IOCCM2025.

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact ioccm2025@mdpi.com.

Reflecting on the year 2024, we are reminded of the accomplishments that we made and the people who helped make them possible. Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) received a 2023 Impact Factor of 3.0 and ranked 59/329 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal Medicine” category. Our publications have been steadily increasing, and papers published in our journal have been cited frequently. The Editorial Board Members’ support and contributions have been crucial to the journal’s efficient running, whether you were handling Special Issues, assessing manuscripts, or offering quick and expert advice on ethical issues. We therefore would like to recognize the top 5% of Editorial Board Members for their positive and outstanding contributions to editorial activities in the journal. Your dedication and support have kept our publishing quality standards high and have motivated us to enhance the services we deliver to the scientific community.

We hope that this partnership will continue in 2025 and that our combined efforts will strengthen and increase the influence of our journal. The names of the honored Editorial Members are listed below in alphabetical order by first name and Section name: