Announcements

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: 29 June 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 28 July 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!

Our “Clinical Pediatrics” Section of Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) was established in 2023, and a total of 394 papers have been published since its launch. The aim of this Section is to offer a platform to pediatric clinicians, physicians, and healthcare professionals to present cutting-edge basic and applied health research, as well as quality clinical services in general and specialty pediatrics. We invite you to explore the highly cited articles of 2024 and discover the latest research via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/search?journal=jcm&section=2471.

Our “Clinical Pediatrics” Section’s subject areas, including but not limited to the following:

• Neonatal medicine;
• Genetic and congenital conditions;
• Developmental–behavioral medicine;
• Pediatric surgery;
• Pediatric cardiology;
• Pediatric nephrology;
• Pediatric dermatology;
• Pediatric orthopedics;
• Pediatric stomatology;
• Pediatric infectious diseases;
• Pediatric pulmonary;
• Child and adolescent psychiatry;
• Pediatric neurology;
• Pediatric ophthalmology;
• Childhood cancer;
• Pediatric allergy and immunology;
• Pediatric endocrinology;
• Pediatric gastroenterology.

In addition, some Special Issues in the “Clinical Pediatrics” Section are currently open for submissions. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may interest you:

1. “Candida auris Infection, a Rapidly Emerging Threat in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review”
by Rozeta Sokou, Alexia Eleftheria Palioura, Paschalia Kopanou Taliaka, Aikaterini Konstantinidi, Andreas G. Tsantes, Daniele Piovani, Konstantina A. Tsante, Eleni A. Gounari, Zoi Iliodromiti, Theodora Boutsikou et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(6), 1586; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13061586
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/6/1586

2. “Occlusal Caries Detection with Intraoral Scanners in Pediatric Dentistry: A Comparative Clinical Study”
by Nelly Schulz-Weidner, Marina Gruber, Bernd Wöstmann, Constanze Friederike Uebereck, Norbert Krämer and Maximiliane Amelie Schlenz
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 925; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13040925
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/925

3. “Dermatologic Effects of Selumetinib in Pediatric Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Clinical Challenges and Therapeutic Management”
by Paola Borgia, Gianluca Piccolo, Andrea Santangelo, Cristina Chelleri, Gianmaria Viglizzo, Corrado Occella, Carlo Minetti, Pasquale Striano and Maria Cristina Diana
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(6), 1792; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13061792
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/6/1792

4. “Ultrasonic Scalpel vs. Polymeric Clip Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy in Adolescents with Symptomatic Varicocele”
by Zenon Pogorelić, Karlo Poljak, Miro Jukić and Katarina Vukojević
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(15), 4322; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13154322
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/15/4322

5. “Acute Kidney Injury in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Risk Factors”
by Valeria Chirico, Antonio Lacquaniti, Filippo Tripodi, Giovanni Conti, Lucia Marseglia, Paolo Monardo, Eloisa Gitto and Roberto Chimenz
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(12), 3446; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13123446
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/12/3446

6. “Malnutrition and Allergies: Tipping the Immune Balance towards Health”
by Emilia Vassilopoulou, Carina Venter and Franziska Roth-Walter
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(16), 4713; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13164713
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/16/4713

7. “High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry as a Screening Tool for Hirschsprung’s Disease: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis”
by Oliver Sowulewski, Magdalena Bubińska, Agnieszka Zagierska, Maciej Zagierski and Agnieszka Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1268; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051268
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1268

8. “Artificial Intelligence-Based Diagnostic Support System for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Premature Infants”
by Seoyeon Park, Junhyung Moon, Hoseon Eun, Jin-Hyuk Hong and Kyoungwoo Lee
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 2089; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13072089
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/2089

9. “Barriers to Type 1 Diabetes Adherence in Adolescents”
by Sarah Azar, Noa Maroun Abou Jaoude, Andrzej Kędzia and Elżbieta Niechciał
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(19), 5669; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195669
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/19/5669

Special Issues:
“Risk Factors in Neonatal Intensive Care” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Gabriela C. Zaharie and Dr. Melinda Matyas Submission deadline: 20 December 2025	“Pediatric Neurosurgery: Clinical Advances in Diagnostics and Perioperative Management” Guest Editors: Dr. Kara Leigh Krajewski and Prof. Dr. Ulrich-Wilhelm Thomale Submission deadline: 29 December 2025
“Cardiac and Pulmonary Involvements in High-Risk Neonatal Cohorts: Short- and Long-Term Issues” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Arvind Sehgal Submission deadline: 20 January 2026	“Endocrine Disorders in Children: 2nd Edition” Guest Editor: Dr. Juan Pedro López-Siguero Submission deadline: 20 February 2026

Conference: European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology (EADV) 2025
Date: 17–20 September 2025
Location: Paris, France 

MDPI will attend the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology (EADV) 2025, which will be held from 17 to 20 September 2025, as an exhibitor (booth position—A24). We welcome researchers from various backgrounds to visit our booth and share their latest ideas with us.

It is with great pride and anticipation that we welcome you to the EADV Congress 2025, set against the vibrant backdrop of Paris—a city synonymous with elegance, culture, and innovation. As we gather at the Paris Convention Centre, we unite once again to celebrate the very best in dermatology and venereology.

This year’s Congress promises to be our most dynamic yet. With over 180 scientific sessions, 600+ expert speakers, 25+ dedicated subspecialty tracks, and 10 powerful plenary lectures, our programme reflects the incredible depth and breadth of our field. We are especially excited to host abstract-based free communications, late-breaking research highlights, and a residents-targeted session, ensuring opportunities for every level of expertise and interest.

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

• JCM;
• Dermatopathology;
• Cosmetics;
• Diseases;
• Allergies;
• Diagnostics;
• Medicines;
• Venereology;
• Dermato;
• Medicina;
• Reports.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at the booth and answering any questions that you may have.

Chronic liver disease is a major global health challenge and has long posed a serious threat to the quality of human life. We sincerely recommend the highly cited papers on liver diseases selected in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in the past two years. Each of them is the result of the hard work and wisdom of elite scientific researchers. These selected papers cover multiple dimensions, such as liver transplantation technology innovation, liver fibrosis, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Medical practitioners and enthusiasts are welcome to read for free. At the same time, the channel for soliciting papers on liver diseases in JCM has been opened. We recommend four hot Special Issues for you, and we look forward to your cutting-edge research and innovative results. For more research on liver diseases, please check: https://www.mdpi.com/search?advanced=(@(title)liver.

1. “Introducing Machine Perfusion into Routine Clinical Practice for Liver Transplantation in the United States: The Moment Has Finally Come”
Kristopher P. Croome
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 909; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030909
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/909

2. “Metabolic Disorders in Liver Transplant Recipients: The State of the Art”
by Filippo Gabrielli, Lucia Golfieri, Fabio Nascimbeni, Pietro Andreone and Stefano Gitto
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1014; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041014
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/1014

3. “The Interplay between Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells, Platelets, and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in the Development and Progression of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease”
by Iulia Minciuna, Madalina Gabriela Taru, Bogdan Procopet and Horia Stefanescu
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1406; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051406
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1406

4. “Efficacy and Safety of a Probiotic Containing Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 in the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Decompensated Cirrhosis: Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study”
by Irina Efremova, Roman Maslennikov, Maria Zharkova, Elena Poluektova, Nona Benuni, Aleksandr Kotusov, Tatyana Demina, Aleksandra Ivleva, Farida Adzhieva, Taisiya Krylova et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 919; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030919
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/919

5. “Non-Invasive Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis B Patients”
by Chinmay Bera, Nashla Hamdan-Perez and Keyur Patel
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1046; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041046
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/1046

6. “Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation with Immunosuppression: A Hidden Threat?”
by Sama Anvari and Keith Tsoi
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 393; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020393
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/393

7. “Steatotic Liver Disease and Sepsis Outcomes—A Prospective Cohort Study (SepsisFAT)”
by Juraj Krznaric, Neven Papic, Nina Vrsaljko, Branimir Gjurasin, Marko Kutlesa and Adriana Vince
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 798; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030798
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/798

8. “Beneficial Effects of the Ketogenic Diet on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/MAFLD)”
by Damian Dyńka, Łukasz Rodzeń, Mateusz Rodzeń, Dorota Łojko, Sebastian Kraszewski, Ali Ibrahim, Maria Hussey, Adam Deptuła, Żaneta Grzywacz, Alexandre Ternianov et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(16), 4857; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13164857
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/16/4857

9. “Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection: Pathogenesis, Oral Manifestations, and the Role of Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy: A Narrative Review”
by Dario Di Stasio, Agostino Guida, Antonio Romano, Massimo Petruzzi, Aldo Marrone, Fausto Fiori and Alberta Lucchese
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(14), 4012; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144012
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/14/4012

10. “The Prognostic Value of a Liver Function Test Using Indocyanine Green (ICG) Clearance in Patients with Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)”
by Franz Haertel, Sebastian Nuding, Diana Reisberg, Martin Peters, Karl Werdan, P. Christian Schulze and Henning Ebelt
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1039; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041039
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/1039

Special Issues
“Clinical Advances in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease” Guest Editor: Dr. Hirsh D. Trivedi Submission deadline: 20 December 2025	“Advances in Hepatitis: Prevention, Treatment, and Global Health Impact” Guest Editors: Dr. Michał Brzdęk, Prof. Dr. Dorota Zarębska-Michaluk and Dr. Krystyna Dobrowolska Submission deadline: 28 January 2026
“Clinical Updates and Personalized Medicine in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver Transplantation” Guest Editor: Dr. Adriano Pellicelli Submission deadline: 20 February 2026	“Current and Emerging Treatment Options in Chronic Liver Diseases” Guest Editor: Dr. Chandana B. Herath Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

Six new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in June 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access. We are pleased to present the latest research and to make it accessible to all.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Chang-Pu Sun, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing, China; Computational Science Research Center, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	quantum information and phenomena; condensed matter physics and statistical physics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics and mathematical methods View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Hualiang Lin, Sun Yat-sen University, China; Prof. Dr. Jose L. Domingo, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue	green and organic food; green infrastructures; green exercise; environmental impact of the healthcare sector; effects of climate change on human health | View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Francesco Veglio, University of L’Aquila, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue	ultra-pure substances; water purification; air purification; gas purification; inorganic chemical purification; purification technologies View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Junxing Zheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	computer-aided design and engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins; robotics and automation in construction; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent control systems and facilities management View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Assunta Di Vaio, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue	sustainability, managerial, and biodiversity accounting; carbon management accounting; corporate social responsibility; artificial intelligence and disclosure View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Changjun Liu, Sichuan University, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	bioeffects of electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic science and engineering; microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz technologies; metamaterials and metasurfaces; communication, sensing, and networks; energy, power, and sustainable applications; quantum and emerging technologies; artificial intelligence and advanced fabrication View journal scope | Submit an article

Dr. Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi is a scientist at the University Health Network (UHN) in Canada, with a research focus on implementation of patient education interventions across different chronic disease settings and global access to chronic disease management. Dr. Ghisi has led global initiatives to enhance cardiac health education, including developing and evaluating evidence-based patient education curricula in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs across 10 countries. Dr. Ghisi’s proven ability to translate research into practical tools and best practices has shaped CR delivery worldwide, positioning her as a global leader in the field and a key contributor to the success of this project.

We would like to congratulate Dr. Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi for winning the JCM 2024 Young Investigator Award. The following is an interview with Dr. Ghisi:

You can access more Journal Awards information via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/awards.

JCM Editorial Office

We are pleased to present the list of selected feature papers in Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2024. JCM received its 2024 Impact Factor (2.9), ranked 65/332 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional individuals and teams who worked on these papers. These articles are from multiple fields within the scope of JCM, and we hope they can provide insights and references for scholars in related fields.

To learn more about the latest research; please check: https://www.mdpi.com/search?q=&journal=jcm&sort=pubdate&page_count=50.

1. “Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Oxidant Properties of N-Acetylcysteine: A Fresh Perspective”
by Pierachille Santus, Juan Camilo Signorello, Fiammetta Danzo, Giada Lazzaroni, Marina Saad and Dejan Radovanovic
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(14), 4127; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144127
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/14/4127

2. ”Pituitary Apoplexy: An Updated Review”
by Pedro Iglesias
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2508; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092508
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2508

3. ”Switching to Vortioxetine in Patients with Poorly Tolerated Antidepressant-Related Sexual Dysfunction in Clinical Practice: A 3-Month Prospective Real-Life Study”
by Angel L Montejo, Froilán Sánchez-Sánchez, Rubén De Alarcón, Juan Matías, Benjamin Cortés, Claudia Matos, Tomás Martín-Pinto, Peñitas Ríos, Nerea González-García and José María Acosta
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 546; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020546
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/546

4. ”The Prognostic Value of Right Ventricular Function in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure—A Prospective Study”
by Nora Schwegel, David Zach, Alexander Peikert, Viktoria Santner, Viktoria Höller, Johannes Gollmer, Johannes Späth, Hermann Riepl, Peter P. Rainer, Markus Wallner et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 1930; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13071930
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/1930

5. ”Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Are Neuroendocrine Tumors or Adenocarcinomas the Culprit? Analysis of the Largest U.S. Cancer Incidence Database, 2001–2020”
by Yazan Abboud, Madison Fraser, Imran Qureshi and Kaveh Hajifathalian
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1098; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041098
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/1098

6. ”A Cohort of 469 Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser Syndrome Patients—Associated Malformations, Syndromes, and Heterogeneity of the Phenotype”
by Martin Pietzsch, Birgitt Schönfisch, Alice Höller, André Koch, Annette Staebler, Katharina Dreser, Kristina Bettecken, Lisa Schaak, Sara Yvonne Brucker and Katharina Rall
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 607; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020607
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/607

7. ”Entero-Cutaneous and Entero-Atmospheric Fistulas: Insights into Management Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy”
by Gilda Pepe, Maria Michela Chiarello, Valentina Bianchi, Valeria Fico, Gaia Altieri, Silvia Tedesco, Giuseppe Tropeano, Perla Molica, Marta Di Grezia and Giuseppe Brisinda
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1279; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051279
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1279

8. ”Novel Therapeutic Strategies in Alzheimer’s Disease: Pitfalls and Challenges of Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond”
by Giacomo Tondo, Fabiola De Marchi, Francesca Bonardi, Federico Menegon, Gaia Verrini, Davide Aprile, Matteo Anselmi, Letizia Mazzini and Cristoforo Comi
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(11), 3098; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113098
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/11/3098

9. ”Pulsed Field Energy in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: From Physical Principles to Clinical Applications”
by Nicola Pierucci, Marco Valerio Mariani, Domenico Laviola, Giacomo Silvetti, Pietro Cipollone, Antonio Vernile, Sara Trivigno, Vincenzo Mirco La Fazia, Agostino Piro, Fabio Miraldi et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2980; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102980
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2980

10. ”Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: A Review of Evidence-Based Approaches”
by Sneha E. Thomas, Ido Weinberg, Robert M. Schainfeld, Kenneth Rosenfield and Gaurav M. Parmar
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(13), 3722; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13133722
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/13/3722

11. ”Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations for Referral and Multidisciplinary Continuity of Care”
by Javier De Miguel-Díez, Alberto Fernández-Villar, Esperanza Doña Díaz, Marta Padilla Bernáldez, Eva Trillo-Calvo, Jesús Molina París, Miriam Barrecheguren, José Miguel Valero Pérez and María Teresa Ramírez Prieto
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 303; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020303
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/303

12. ”Multi-Modal Prehabilitation in Thoracic Surgery: From Basic Concepts to Practical Modalities”
by Marc Licker, Diae El Manser, Eline Bonnardel, Sylvain Massias, Islem Mohamed Soualhi, Charlotte Saint-Leger and Adrien Koeltz
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2765; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102765
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2765

The complexity of asthma as a chronic respiratory disease makes achieving a cure challenging, but medical researchers are continuously exploring new avenues for treatment. We invite you to explore the esteemed collection of highly cited articles on asthma that have been published in Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) over the past two years, and we hope that they can provide you with new insights. We are currently accepting submissions for Special Issues focusing on asthma, and we look forward to your contributions.

1. “A Real-World Study of Achievement Rate and Predictive Factors of Clinical and Deep Remission to Biologics in Patients with Severe Asthma”
by Keiji Oishi, Kazuki Hamada, Yoriyuki Murata, Kazuki Matsuda, Syuichiro Ohata, Yoshikazu Yamaji, Maki Asami-Noyama, Nobutaka Edakuni, Tomoyuki Kakugawa, Tsunahiko Hirano et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(8), 2900; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12082900
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/8/2900

2. “Pathobiology of Type 2 Inflammation in Asthma and Nasal Polyposis”
by Corrado Pelaia, Giulia Pelaia, Angelantonio Maglio, Caterina Tinello, Luca Gallelli, Nicola Lombardo, Rosa Terracciano and Alessandro Vatrella
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(10), 3371; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12103371
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3371

3. “Unlocking the Long-Term Effectiveness of Benralizumab in Severe Eosinophilic Asthma: A Three-Year Real-Life Study”
by Laura Diego Bagnasco Pini, Bianca Beghè, Fulvio Braido, Paolo Cameli, Marco Caminati, Cristiano Caruso, Claudia Crimi, Gabriella Guarnieri, Manuela Latorre et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 3013; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13103013
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/3013

4. “Severe Asthma and Biological Therapies: Now and the Future”
by Olaia Sardon-Prado, Carolina Diaz-Garcia, Paula Corcuera-Elosegui, Javier Korta-Murua, Jose Valverde-Molina and Manuel Sanchez-Solis
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5846; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185846
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5846

5. “Reliability of Total Serum IgE Levels to Define Type 2 High and Low Asthma Phenotypes
by Giuseppe Guida, Francesca Bertolini, Vitina Carriero, Stefano Levra, Andrea Elio Sprio, Martina Sciolla, Giulia Orpheu, Elisa Arrigo, Stefano Pizzimenti, Giorgio Ciprandi et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(17), 5447; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12175447
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/17/5447

6. “Asthma Phenotypes in the Era of Personalized Medicine”
by Victor Gonzalez-Uribe, Sergio J. Romero-Tapia and Jose A. Castro-Rodriguez
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(19), 6207; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12196207
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/19/6207

7. “Managing Small Airway Disease in Patients with Severe Asthma: Transitioning from the “Silent Zone” to Achieving “Quiet Asthma””
by Giovanna Elisiana Carpagnano, Andrea Portacci, Silvano Dragonieri, Francesca Montagnolo, Ilaria Iorillo, Ernesto Lulaj, Leonardo Maselli, Enrico Buonamico and Vitaliano Nicola Quaranta
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(8), 2320; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13082320
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/8/2320

8. “Baseline Characteristics of Patients Enrolled in Clinical Trials of Biologics for Severe Asthma as Potential Predictors of Outcomes”
by Francesco Menzella
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1546; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041546
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1546

9. “Switching to Dupilumab from Other Biologics without a Treatment Interval in Patients with Severe Asthma: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study”
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J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(16), 5174; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12165174
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10. “Effectiveness of Benralizumab in OCS-Dependent Severe Asthma: The Impact of 2 Years of Therapy in a Real-Life Setting”
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J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 985; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030985
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Special Issues
“Advances in Allergic Diseases and Asthma: Clinical Insights and Emerging Therapies” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Zenon Brzoza Submission deadline: 20 October 2025	“Respiratory Medicine in the Oldest-Old” Guest Editor: Dr. Takae Ebihara Submission deadline: 25 October 2025
“New Clinical Advances in Pediatric Asthma” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Davor Plavec Submission deadline: 15 December 2025	“Advances in Pulmonary Disease Management and Innovation in Treatment” Guest Editors: Dr. Monica Steluța Marc and Prof. Dr. Florin Mihaltan Submission deadline: 15 January 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) will be granting a Travel Award to two junior scientists for the year 2026. The applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee consisting of senior scholars from the JCM Editorial Board. 

This award provides financial support for the winners to attend an international conference in the field of clinical medicine to be held in 2026, in order to hold a presentation, present a poster, or both.

Candidate requirements:

• Postdoctoral fellows or Ph.D. students;
• Plans to attend an international conference in 2026 (oral presentation or poster). 

Required application documents:

• Information about the conference the applicant is planning to attend and the abstract that will be submitted;
• Curriculum vitae and list of publications;
• Justification letter describing the focus of the research (max. 800 words);
• Letter of recommendation from the supervisor, research director, or department head, which also confirms the applicant’s status as a postdoctoral fellow/Ph.D. student.

The winners (two awardees) will each be awarded CHF 800 and an electronic certificate. 

Please submit your applications for the JCM 2026 Travel Award online by 31 December 2025. Prizes will be awarded at the end of January 2026 and announced on the JCM website.

You can find more information about this award and how to nominate here. To request further information, please contact the JCM Editorial Office.

Journal of Clinical Medicine Editorial Office