Announcements
13 August 2025
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024 and Hot Topic Special Issues in the “Emergency Medicine” Section
We are pleased to introduce the highly cited papers and hot Special Issues in the “Emergency Medicine” Section of Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383). Our “Emergency Medicine” Section’s goal is to improve the quality of care by publishing high-quality research for emergency medicine and related specialties by publishing original research related to the practice and research of emergency medicine. The subject areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Triage;
- Disposition;
- Risk-stratification;
- General emergency medicine;
- Acute pain;
- Out-of-hospital emergency medical services;
- Pediatric emergency medicine;
- Geriatric emergency medicine;
- Emerging new diseases;
- Injury and disease prevention.
For more details about this section and to access the latest publications, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Emergency_Med.
1. “Acute Lung Injury after Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Narrative Review”
by Giuseppe Marchese, Elisabetta Bungaro, Aurora Magliocca, Francesca Fumagalli, Giulia Merigo, Federico Semeraro, Elisa Mereto, Giovanni Babini, Erik Roman-Pognuz, Giuseppe Stirparo et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2498; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092498
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2498
2. “Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy: A Review for Clinical Practitioners”
by Agata Makowska, Thomas Treumann, Stefan Venturini and Michael Christ
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2863; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102863
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2863
3. “Improved Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) Outcomes are Associated with a Restrictive Patient Selection Algorithm”
by Benjamin Assouline, Nathalie Mentha, Hannah Wozniak, Viviane Donner, Carole Looyens, Laurent Suppan, Robert Larribau, Carlo Banfi, Karim Bendjelid and Raphaël Giraud
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 497; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020497
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/497
4. “The Use of Thrombectomy during Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Resurrecting an Old Concept in Contemporary Practice”
by Zahir Satti, Muntaser Omari, Bilal Bawamia, Timothy Cartlidge, Mohaned Egred, Mohamed Farag and Mohammad Alkhalil
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(8), 2291; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13082291
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/8/2291
5. “Traumatic Brain Injury in Patients under Anticoagulant Therapy: Review of Management in Emergency Department”
by Vincenzo G. Menditto, Giulia Rossetti, Mattia Sampaolesi, Marta Buzzo and Giovanni Pomponio
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(13), 3669; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13133669
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/13/3669
6. “Evaluation of New Cardiac Damage Biomarkers in Polytrauma: GDF-15, HFABP and uPAR for Predicting Patient Outcomes”
by Aileen Ritter, Lorenz Lötterle, Jiaoyan Han, Miriam Kalbitz, Dirk Henrich, Ingo Marzi, Liudmila Leppik and Birte Weber
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 961; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13040961
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/961
7. “Cardiac Arrest Mortality and Disposition Patterns in United States Emergency Departments”
by Kenneth M. Zabel, Mohammed A. Quazi, Katarina Leyba, Alexandra C. Millhuff, Mikel Madi, Wilfredo Henriquez Madrid, Aman Goyal, Muhammad Ibraiz Bilal, Amir H. Sohail, Shazib Sagheer et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(18), 5585; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13185585
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/18/5585
8. “Evolution of Cardiogenic Shock Management and Development of a Multidisciplinary Team-Based Approach: Ten Years Experience of a Single Center”
by Leonardo Belfioretti, Matteo Francioni, Ilaria Battistoni, Luca Angelini, Maria Vittoria Matassini, Giulia Pongetti, Matilda Shkoza, Luca Piangerelli, Tommaso Piva, Elisa Nicolini et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 2101; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13072101
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/2101
9. “Vasopressor Therapy”
by Jean-Louis Vincent and Filippo Annoni
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(23), 7372; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13237372
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/23/7372
10. “The Multidisciplinary Mobile Unit (MMU) Program Bringing Hospital Specialist Geriatric Competencies at Home: A Feasible Alternative to Admission in Older Patients with Urgent Complaints”
by Antonio Nouvenne, Andrea Ticinesi, Carmine Siniscalchi, Martina Rendo, Nicoletta Cerundolo, Alberto Parise, Giampiero Castaldo, Giulia Chiussi, Richard Carrassi, Angela Guerra et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2720; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092720
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2720
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| “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation—from Research to Clinical Implementation” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Endre Zima Submission deadline: 20 November 2025 |
“Recent Advances in Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care ” Guest Editor: Dr. Rita Galeiras Submission deadline: 20 December 2025 |
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| “New Advances in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) ” Guest Editor: Dr. Camilla L’Acqua Submission deadline: 20 December 2025 |
“New Insights in Trauma and Emergency Surgery” Guest Editors: Dr. Kai Oliver Jensen and Prof. Dr. Valentin Neuhaus Submission deadline: 20 February 2026 |
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5 August 2025
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Highly Cited Papers and Hot Topic Special Issues on Stroke
Stroke is an acute nervous system disease caused by a variety of factors, such as cerebral vascular damage and focal or whole brain damage, and it has become a threat to global health. At present, medical research is deeply involved in the fields of early detection and timely intervention of stroke, prognosis management, and rehabilitation intervention, which injects new impetus into helping patients recover their functions, reduce recurrence, and improve their quality of life. We welcome you to read the following highly cited papers published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383), and hope that these articles can bring new ideas for stroke research. In addition, some Special Issues on this topic are currently open for submission.
1. “The Impact of Anti-Amyloid Immunotherapies on Stroke Care”
by Philippe A. Bilodeau, John R. Dickson and Mariel G. Kozberg
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1245; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051245
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1245
2. “Sex-Related Differences in Mortality, Delayed Cerebral Ischemia, and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Sarah Berli, Massimo Barbagallo, Emanuela Keller, Giuseppe Esposito, Alberto Pagnamenta and Giovanna Brandi
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2781; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102781
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2781
3. “Benefits of Robot-Assisted Upper-Limb Rehabilitation from the Subacute Stage after a Stroke of Varying Severity: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial”
by So Young Ahn, Soo-Kyung Bok, Ji Young Lee, Hyeon Woo Ryoo, Hoo Young Lee, Hye Jung Park, Hyun Mi Oh and Tae-Woo Kim
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 808; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030808
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/808
4. “Blood Pressure Variability in Acute Stroke: A Narrative Review”
by Christina Zompola, Lina Palaiodimou, Konstantinos Voumvourakis, Leonidas Stefanis, Aristeidis H. Katsanos, Else C. Sandset, Estathios Boviatsis and Georgios Tsivgoulis
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 1981; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13071981
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/1981
5. “Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Occupational Therapy for Post-Stroke Adults: A Systematic Review”
by Síbila Floriano Landim, Roberto López, Antonia Caris, Constanza Castro, Ramon D. Castillo, Daniela Avello, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Pablo Valdés-Badilla, Florencia Carmine, Cristian Sandoval et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(16), 4615; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13164615
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/16/4615
6. “Flow Diversion for Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms: Past, Present, and Future Directions”
by Michael Gaub, Greg Murtha, Molly Lafuente, Matthew Webb, Anqi Luo, Lee A. Birnbaum, Justin R. Mascitelli and Fadi Al Saiegh
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(14), 4167; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144167
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/14/4167
7. “A Long-Term Comparative Analysis of Endovascular Coiling and Clipping for Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms: An Individual Patient-Level Meta-Analysis Assessing Rerupture Rates”
by Johannes Wach, Martin Vychopen, Agi Güresir, Alexandru Guranda, Ulf Nestler and Erdem Güresir
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(6), 1778; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13061778
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/6/1778
8. “Influence of High-Intensity Interval Training on Neuroplasticity Markers in Post-Stroke Patients: Systematic Review”
by Gines Montero-Almagro, Carlos Bernal-Utrera, Noelia Geribaldi-Doldán, Pedro Nunez-Abades, Carmen Castro and Cleofas Rodriguez-Blanco
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 1985; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13071985
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/1985
9. “Stroke in Young Adults”
by Syed Bukhari, Shadi Yaghi and Zubair Bashir
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(15), 4999; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12154999
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/4999
10. “Age Stratification and Stroke Severity in the Telestroke Network”
by Cassie A. Simmons, Nicolas Poupore and Thomas I. Nathaniel
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1519; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041519
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1519
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“Neurovascular Diseases: Clinical Advances and Challenges” |
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“Current Situation and Challenges of Endovascular Treatment Strategies for Acute Ischemic Stroke ” |
“Revolutionizing Neurosurgery: Cutting-Edge Techniques and Innovations” |
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31 July 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #25 - 8,000 Staff Worldwide, Korea Visit, 100,000 Preprints, Malaysia Roundtable, Canada Consortium Deal
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
Talent Drives Our Progress
For the first time in MDPI’s history, we now have over 8,000 colleagues across the company. I would like to take a moment to celebrate this milestone and acknowledge the driving force behind our growth and success: our people.
As the world’s leading fully open access publisher, MDPI has grown thanks to the dedication, talent, and teamwork of colleagues across the company. Already halfway through 2025, we’ve welcomed nearly 2,000 new colleagues.
“Our achievements are also about the people behind them”
We now manage over 475 journals, with 298 receiving an Impact Factor, and hundreds more indexed in major databases, including 343 in Scopus, and 92 by PubMed. As the reach and impact of our journals continues to grow, so does the need for dedicated and qualified teams to support that growth. Thus, attracting and retaining exceptional talent remains a cornerstone of our success.
Our achievements are not just about the results of journal expansion, however: they’re about the people behind them. From our hardworking editors to our meticulous English editing and production teams – from our journal relationship specialists, public relations, marketing and communications professionals to our conference teams and the project teams behind Preprints, Scilit, SciProfiles, JAMS and more. Our success reflects the work of thousands of people showing up each day, taking pride in their work, and committed to excellence and service.
What we’re doing to support talent:
- Investing in onboarding and training to help new colleagues feel welcomed and empowered to thrive.
- Creating clearer career paths across all functions, from editorial to communications and beyond.
- Launching mentorship programs and internal knowledge-sharing sessions to promote growth and collaboration.
- Evolving our recognition and rewards programs to better celebrate your contributions.
- Expanding our training systems and platforms.
MDPI’s in-house training department offers over 215 training courses, covering topics from editorial development to cross-cultural collaboration. In 2024 alone, we had 44 full-time trainers and 196 part-time training assistants supporting the learning and development needs of colleagues worldwide. These efforts ensure our teams are equipped with the skills and confidence to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully.
Over two-thirds of our workforce is editorial, and of our more than 5,400 editors, 87% hold a Master’s degree and 6% a PhD. Their collective contributions are central to delivering a high-quality publishing experience and supporting global academic communication.
As we celebrate this milestone, we also aim to continue on a path of steady and sustainable growth, one that balances journal expansion with investment in people, outreach, processes, and innovation. Together, we are shaping the future of open access and academic publishing. Thank you for your hard work, your ideas, and your commitment to serving the global research community.
Let’s continue working together to create a culture where great talent grows and every colleague feels valued.
Impactful Research
Visiting South Korea: Building Connections and Supporting the MDPI Seoul Office
In July, I had the opportunity to visit our team in Seoul and engage directly with academic communities in South Korea. The visit focused on deepening MDPI’s relationships with local universities, institutions, and partners, and supporting the great work of our colleagues at the MDPI Seoul office.
Korea Association of Private University Libraries (KAPUL) Conference
A highlight of the visit was our participation in the Korea Association of Private University Libraries (KAPUL) Conference, where we presented to over 100 academic librarians. I delivered a keynote speech titled “The Evolving Publishing Landscape: Open Access and Beyond,” while my colleague Dr. Jisuk Kang (Public Affairs Specialist) shared insights in her presentation, “Inside MDPI: Editorial Practices & Research Integrity.”
Our participation received media coverage, including:
NEWS1: “Publishing Open Access Papers' MDPI...Supporting the Expansion of Korean Research Influence”
UNN (University News Network): “MDPI Announces ‘Seoul Declaration’... “Presenting Standards for Authenticity and Transparency in Korea”
Beyond Post: MDPI CEO Visits Korea to 'Support for the Development of Domestic Knowledge Ecosystem'
Facts & Figures: South Korea
- South Korea is MDPI’s sixth-largest publishing country by article volume (over 90,000 MDPI papers published to date).
- In 2024, Korea ranked 16th globally by total publications, and 6th (among these top 20 countries) by citation impact.
- 52% of Korean publications in 2024 were OA – and 73% of those were Gold OA.
- MDPI published about 20% of all OA papers from Korea in 2024.
- Over 2,000 active Editorial Board Members from South Korea contribute to MDPI journals, with 11 Section Editors-in-Chief.
- We currently have 11 Institutional Open Access Program agreements and two society partnerships in Korea:
- Korean Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology (with MDPI journal Pharmaceutics)
- Korean Tribology Society (with MDPI journal Coatings)
MDPI Seoul Office and the First Korea Salon
Our Seoul office serves as a regional hub for marketing, communications, and community engagement. It continues to grow in size and influence, prioritizing supporting scholar visits, conference sponsorships, and outreach events such as the recent MDPI Korea Salon.
The inaugural Salon, themed “Exploring Research Trends in Medical Publishing, Ethics, and AI,” brought together over 20 scholars and Editorial Board members serving MDPI journals.
Thank you to our guest speakers including Professors Young-Joon Surh of Seoul National University, Kwang-Sig Lee of Korea University, and Jin-Won Noh of Yonsei University who presented on the landscape of medicine in South Korea and across the globe. The Salon also included presentations from MDPI colleagues on Open Access, ethics, and how the IOAP can support researchers in this field.
“Our Seoul office continues to grow in size and influence”
Looking Ahead
MDPI is already the leading OA publisher in South Korea, yet challenges and misconceptions around OA and APCs remain. Visits like this one, along with the ongoing efforts of our Seoul office, are important to building understanding, trust, and long-term relationships with the local academic community.
A big thank-you to our colleagues in Seoul for their warm hospitality, professionalism, and energy! Our new office is well situated, staffed, and ready to grow. This visit marked an important step forward in our continued mission to support global research communities and advance Open Science.
Inside MDPI
Preprints.org Reaches 100,000 Preprints: A Major Milestone for MDPI and Open Science
In case you missed it, Preprints.org recently surpassed 100,000 preprints posted. This is a major milestone for our platform and one worth celebrating.
Preprints are a key pillar of the Open Science movement, which promotes transparency, equity, and faster knowledge-sharing through initiatives such as Open Access, Open Data, Open Source, and Open Peer Review. The benefits of Open Science extend beyond researchers, as they support funders, educators, policymakers, and the public in advancing discovery and innovation.
What is behind the 100,000 preprints milestone?
Since its launch in 2016, Preprints.org has grown into one of the world’s leading preprint platforms, now ranked fifth globally by publication volume.
More than 350,000 researchers have contributed, helping shape this dynamic and collaborative space for sharing early-stage research across all disciplines.
Read the full announcement here:
https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/12202
“Preprints.org has grown into one of the world’s leading preprint platforms”
Some quick facts worth noting:
- About 56% of the preprints on Preprints.org are later published in peer-reviewed journals.
- The platform is now indexed in Web of Science (Preprint Citation Index), Europe PMC, and Crossref, helping improve visibility and trust in the preprints shared.
- Recent upgrades – including a revamped website, new features such as search subscriptions, curated reading lists, and community feedback tools (PREreview) – show our commitment to developing Preprints.org in line with researchers’ needs.
This growth and progress would not be possible without the dedication of the Preprints.org team, our Advisory Board members, screeners, and colleagues across MDPI who support the platform’s development. This milestone is a reminder of our shared mission: to accelerate scientific communication and build a more open, transparent, and inclusive research ecosystem.
I’m excited to see what’s ahead as we approach Preprints.org’s 10-year anniversary in 2026!
Coming Together for Science
Malaysia Media Roundtable: Educating on Open Access and MDPI’s Presence in Southeast Asia
At the end of June, I had the opportunity to participate in a strategic media roundtable in Kuala Lumpur, focused on raising awareness about the importance of Open Access (OA) and on MDPI’s growing presence in Southeast Asia.
We welcomed five Malaysian media outlets for an engaging private session that included presentations and open discussion.
I gave an overview of the benefits of Open Access, MDPI’s global developments, and our collaborations in Malaysia.
My colleague Yu Nwe Soe (Public Relations Specialist), presented on our editorial process, helping to clarify how MDPI supports authors and maintains research quality.
We were also joined by two local Editorial Board Members (EBMs) who offered first-hand insights into their experiences working with MDPI and how OA has shaped their publishing choices.
The discussion covered a range of questions from the press, from OA publishing models to editorial standards, and highlighted MDPI’s unique contribution to accelerating scientific communication in the region.
As the leading fully OA publisher, we see it as our responsibility to continue educating research communities and the broader public on the impact of OA, especially in emerging and high-growth academic markets.
Spotlight on Malaysia
Malaysia continues to rise as a regional research hub, with five universities ranked in the global top 200 and 11 subjects in the global top 50. In 2024, Malaysia ranked 2nd in Southeast Asia in total publication output, 10th in Asia, and 25th globally.
MDPI’s presence in Malaysia:
- Over 21,000 research articles published to date from Malaysian institutions
- More than 1,100 articles published in 2024 alone
- In the period 2020–2024, 54% of Malaysia’s total publications were OA
- 36 EBMs from Malaysia, across 27 MDPI journals
- Around 100 conferences sponsored in Malaysia in the past five years
- MDPI is hosting the 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers in Kuala Lumpur (29 July- 3 August 2025)
Media Coverage & Editorial Voices
Following the roundtable, we saw positive coverage across several local outlets, with articles highlighting MDPI’s role in empowering Malaysian researchers. Notable pieces included:
- Open-Access Empowers Malaysia’s Research Future
- Empowering Malaysian Researchers to Meet the Nation’s Innovation Ambitions
- MDPI and empowering Malaysian researchers
Our local EBMs also shared their perspectives:
Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum (Sunway University, EBM of MDPI journal Processes) and Prof. Lee (EBM of MDPI journal Bacteria) share their experiences with MDPI and the role Open Access plays in their publication decisions.
“We see it as our responsibility to continue educating research communities on the impact of OA”
“I didn’t want my work stuck behind a paywall.”
— Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum, Sunway University, Processes Editorial Board Member
“Open Access opens doors for collaboration and visibility, especially in fast-developing regions like ours.”
— Prof. Lee, Bacteria Editorial Board Member
This roundtable marked another step in building trust, understanding, and collaboration in Southeast Asia. A big thank-you to the MDPI Malaysia team and all those who contributed to the event’s success.
Closing Thoughts
MDPI Signs First North American Agreement with Canadian Consortium
We are proud to announce a major milestone for MDPI Canada and an important step forward for OA in North America.
In July, our Toronto office finalized MDPI’s first North American consortium agreement with the Federal Science Libraries Network (FSLN). This is a significant achievement that strengthens our expansion in Canada and reinforces our global commitment to supporting Open Science.
This two-year agreement gives Canadian federal agencies access to MDPI’s IOAP, including discounted article processing charges for affiliated researchers across our portfolio of over 475 OA journals. It lowers barriers for Canadian scientists to share their work more openly and reach a global audience.
Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI.
“The Open Science landscape in Canada is rapidly evolving, with the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy set for renewal by the end of 2025. This reflects ongoing efforts to foster greater scientific transparency and accessibility at a national policy level,” says Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI.
“Our new agreement with FSLN represents our shared commitment to further these efforts and foster wider readership. By aligning with these initiatives, we make progress towards research that’s both inclusive and impactful, benefiting local and global communities alike.”
Participating FSLN institutions include:
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Health Canada
- National Research Council Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
By partnering with some of Canada’s largest science-based agencies, we reaffirm our goal of advancing OA across continents. We look forward to developing our support for Canadian researchers and continuing to drive progress in Open Science across North America and beyond.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
30 July 2025
Meet Us at the United European Gastroenterology Week Berlin 2025, 4–7 October 2025, Berlin, Germany
30 July 2025
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Title Story Articles for the First Half of 2025
29 July 2025
Meet Us at the 61st Annual Meeting European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD 2025), 15–19 September 2025, Vienna, Austria
28 July 2025
World Hepatitis Day—“Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”, 28 July 2025
World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, a type of inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer.
The theme for 2025—“Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”—calls for urgent action to dismantle the financial, social and systemic barriers, including stigma, that stand in the way of hepatitis elimination and liver cancer prevention.
Chronic hepatitis B and C silently cause liver damage and cancer—despite them being preventable, treatable, and, in the case of hepatitis C, curable. The theme emphasizes the need to simplify, scale up, and integrate hepatitis services—vaccination, safe injection practices, harm reduction and especially testing and treatment—into national health systems.
The campaign is a reminder that we must act now to expand access, integrate care, and end hepatitis as a public health problem by 2030.
In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine. We believe that promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness and a greater understanding of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer.
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“Curcumin Nanocarriers in the Protection Against Iron- and Alcohol-Induced Oxidative Stress in a Cellular Model of Liver Disease”
by Lucy Petagine, Mohammed G. Zariwala, Satyanarayana Somavarapu, Stefanie Ho Yi Chan and Vinood B. Patel
Biology 2025, 14(5), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14050455
“Hepatic Estrogen Receptor Alpha Overexpression Protects Against Hepatic Insulin Resistance and MASLD”
by Ester S. Alves, Jessica D. M. Santos, Alessandra G. Cruz, Felipe N. Camargo, Carlos H. Z. Talarico, Anne R. M. Santos, Carlos A. A. Silva, Henrique J. N. Morgan, Sandro L. Matos, Layanne C. C. Araujo et al.
Pathophysiology 2025, 32(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology32010001
“Change in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate After Direct-Acting Antiviral Treatment in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients”
by Gantogtokh Dashjamts, Amin-Erdene Ganzorig, Yumchinsuren Tsedendorj, Dolgion Daramjav, Enkhmend Khayankhyarvaa, Bolor Ulziitsogt, Otgongerel Nergui, Ganchimeg Dondov, Tegshjargal Badamjav, Tulgaa Lonjid et al.
Diseases 2025, 13(2), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13020026
“Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Spike S1 Subunit on the Interplay Between Hepatitis B and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Related Molecular Processes in Human Liver”
by Giovanni Colonna
Livers 2025, 5(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/livers5010001
“Liver Cancer Neuroscience: Regulating Liver Tumors via Selective Hepatic Vagotomy”
by Kylynda C. Bauer, Shadin Ghabra, Chi Ma Lee Chedester and Tim F. Greten
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(6), 99; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7060099
“Role of Circulating microRNAs in Liver Disease and HCC: Focus on miR-122”
by Francesco Colaianni, Veronica Zelli, Chiara Compagnoni, Martina Sara Miscione, Mario Rossi, Davide Vecchiotti, Monica Di Padova, Edoardo Alesse, Francesca Zazzeroni and Alessandra Tessitore
Genes 2024, 15(10), 1313; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15101313
“Impact of Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection on the Selection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Mutations”
by Kabo Baruti,Wonderful T. Choga, Bonolo B. Phinius, Basetsana Phakedi, Lynnette Bhebhe, Gorata G. A. Mpebe, Patience C. Motshosi, Tsholofelo Ratsoma, Sikhulile Moyo, Mosimanegape Jongman et al.
Genes 2024, 15(8), 982; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15080982
“NAFLD/MASLD and the Gut–Liver Axis: From Pathogenesis to Treatment Options”
by Natalia G. Vallianou, Dimitris Kounatidis, Sotiria Psallida, Nikolaos Vythoulkas-Biotis, Andreas Adamou, Tatiana Zachariadou, Sofia Kargioti, Irene Karampela and Maria Dalamaga
Metabolites 2024, 14(7), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14070366
“miRNA Expression and HCC Occurrence in HCV Cirrhotic Patients Treated with Direct Acting Antivirals”
by Antonietta Romano, Alessandra Brocca, Zoe Mariño, Sofía Pérez-del-Pulgar, Sabela Lens, Loreto Boix, María Reig, Jordi Bruix, Giulio Ceolotto, Valeria Calvino et al.
Livers 2024, 4(2), 275-286; https://doi.org/10.3390/livers4020020
“The Full-Genome Analysis and Generation of an Infectious cDNA Clone of a Genotype 6 Hepatitis E Virus Variant Obtained from a Japanese Wild Boar: In Vitro Cultivation in Human Cell Lines”
by Putu Prathiwi Primadharsini, Masaharu Takahashi, Tsutomu Nishizawa, Yukihiro Sato, Shigeo Nagashima, Kazumoto Murata and Hiroaki Okamoto
Viruses 2024, 16(6), 842; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16060842
“Hepatitis C Prevalence and Birth Outcomes among Pregnant Women in the United States: A 2010–2020 Population Study”
by Paul Wasuwanich, Songyos Rajborirug, Robert S. Egerman, Tony S. Wen and Wikrom Karnsakul
Pathogens 2024, 13(4), 321; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13040321
“Prospects for Controlling Hepatitis B Globally”
by Vicente Soriano, Víctor Moreno-Torres, Ana Treviño, Fernando de Jesús, Octavio Corral and Carmen de Mendoza
Pathogens 2024, 13(4), 291; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13040291
“Longterm Outcome of Therapeutic Vaccination with a Third Generation Pre-S/S HBV Vaccine (PreHevbrioR) of Chronically HBV Infected Patients”
by Hedwig Roggendorf, Daniel Shouval, Michael Roggendorf and Guido Gerken
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040364
“NAFLD Fibrosis Progression and Type 2 Diabetes: The Hepatic–Metabolic Interplay”
by Simona Cernea
Life 2024, 14(2), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14020272
“Updated Clinical Guidelines on the Management of Hepatitis C Infection in Children”
by Chaowapong Jarasvaraparn, Christopher Hartley and Wikrom Karnsakul
Pathogens 2024, 13(2), 180; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13020180
“Non-Invasive Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis B Patients”
by Chinmay Bera, Nashla Hamdan-Perez and Keyur Patel
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“Real-World Utilization of Corticosteroids in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis: Eligibility, Response, and Outcomes”
by Ana-Maria Singeap, Horia Minea, Oana Petrea, Madalina-Andreea Robea, Ioana-Miruna Balmuș, Raluca Duta, Ovidiu-Dumitru Ilie, Carmen Diana Cimpoesu, Carol Stanciu and Anca Trifan
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“Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Overview”
by Lydia A. Mercado, Fernando Gil-Lopez, Razvan M. Chirila and Denise M. Harnois
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“Viral Hepatitis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management” |
“New Insights into Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Liver Diseases” |
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“The Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis: Looking Forward to Global Elimination” |
“Viral Hepatitis and Therapeutic Strategies” |
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“Genetic Analysis of Hepatitis Virus Infection” |
“Oxidative Stress in Hepatic Diseases” |
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“Viral Hepatitis Among Specific Populations: Epidemiology, Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention” |
“Biology of Liver Diseases” |
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“Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Infection Among Humans and Animals: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, Treatment and Prevention—2nd Edition” |
“Human Hepatitis Viruses and Their Animal Homologues” |
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“Advances in Hepatitis: Prevention, Treatment, and Global Health Impact” |
“Pathogenesis of Viral Hepatitis” |
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“Liver Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment in the Era of Personalized Medicine” |
“Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases: New Advances in Diagnosis and Prognosis” |
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28 July 2025
Journal of Clinical Medicine Editor of Distinction Award—Winners Announced
The editorial team of Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) would like to congratulate the winners of the JCM 2024 Editor of Distinction Award, who were chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Editors-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Andrès and Prof. Dr. Kent Doi. Following a formal review process by the Award Evaluation Committee, six Editorial Board Members were selected as winners. The recipients are as follows:
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Name: Prof. Dr. Teruhiko Imamura |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Andrzej Grzybowski |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Makoto Inoue |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Etsuo Chihara |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Andrew Day |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Indre Bileviciute-Ljungar |
You can find more information about this award and how to nominate individuals here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/awards. To request further information, please contact the JCM Editorial Office.
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