Journal of Clinical Medicine

Treatment and Digital Outcome Assessment in Orthopaedic Trauma

edited by Benedikt Johannes Braun and

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopaedic trauma; digital outcome assessment; wearable sensors; patient-reported outcomes; machine learning (or artificial intelligence)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

New Approaches in Open and Minimally Invasive Surgery for Abdominal Oncologic Surgery

edited by

Alessandro Coppola

and Immacolata Iannone

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: surgical oncology; early diagnosis; minimally invasive surgery; personalized medicine; combined therapy; gastrointestinal cancer; oligometastatic cancer; peritoneal disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Clinical Innovation in Endoscopic Sinus and Anterior Skull Base Surgery

edited by

Samiul Muquit

and

Marios Stavrakas

submission deadline 27 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: rhinology; endoscopic anterior skull base surgery; anterior skull base surgery; endoscopic sinus surgery; chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS); otolaryngology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Management of Complex Infective Endocarditis

edited by Shekhar Saha, Tulio Caldonazo and Mateo Marin-Cuartas

submission deadline 27 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: infective endocarditis; imaging; diagnosis; cardiac surgery; pathogens; antibiotic treatment; risk estimation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 2nd Edition

edited by Tsutomu Yasukawa

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10742 | Submission Open

Keywords: age-related macular degeneration; angiography; antivascular endothelial growth factor therapy; choroidal neovascularization; geographic atrophy; multimodal imaging; ophthalmology; optical coherence tomography; photodynamic therapy; retinal pigment epithelium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

New Trends in Mechanical Ventilation

edited by

Jan P. Mulier

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7270 | Submission Open

Keywords: positive pressure ventilation; negative pressure ventilation; constant flow ventilation; PEEP; lung recruitment; obesity; laparoscopy; ARDS; atelectasis; total lung compliance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Advances in Spine Surgery: Best Practices and Future Directions

edited by Martin N. Stienen and

Stefan Motov

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6637 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive spine surgery; spinal endoscopy; spinal robotics; spinal navigation; ERAS; machine learning; artificial intelligence; complication management; revision surgery; spinal deformity; innovation; future direction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Current Practices in Cardiovascular Perfusion and Recovery

edited by

Irbaz Hameed

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2642 | Submission Open

Keywords: organ perfusion; ex vivo perfusion; ischemia– reperfusion injury; organ recovery; transplantation; machine perfusion; organ preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advancements in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: From Diagnosis to the Return-to-Sports: 2nd Edition

edited by Alexandre Hardy and Nicolas Bouguennec

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2323 | Submission Open

Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR); timing of ACLR; ramp lesion; meniscal lesion; lateral extra-articular procedure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine)

Clinical Updates in Heart Transplantation

edited by

Giacomo Bianchi

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1524 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart transplantation; ex vivo heart preservation; immunosuppression; xenotransplantation; pre-clinical models; dilated cardiomyopathy; amyloidosis; congenital heart disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Innovations in Thoracic Surgery and Disease Management: Integrating Genomics, Technology, and Multidisciplinary Care

edited by

Marco Scarci

and

Savvas Lampridis

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic surgery; thoracic disease; genomic medicine; artificial intelligence; advanced imaging; multidisciplinary care; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Novel Treatments for Vestibular Migraine

edited by

Teru Kamogashira

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromodulation therapy; sympathetic nerve stimulation; CGRP-targeted therapy; dietary interventions; elimination diets; ketogenic diet; low-glycemic index diet; nutritional supplements; pathophysiology of vestibular migraine; clinical adoption of VM therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

State of the Art in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery

edited by

Pantelis Antonakis

and Konstantinos Bramis

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery; robotic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; liver resection; liver transplantation; pancreatectomy; liver thermoablation; extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; benign biliary disease; pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; non-colorectal/non-neuroendocrine oligometastatic liver disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine)

Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Opportunities in Inflammatory and Oncological Diseases in the Gastrointestinal Tract

edited by

Adam Fabisiak

and Hubert Zatorski

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; inflammation; diagnosis; treatment; microbiota; gastrointestinal tract; gastroenterology; immunology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine)

New Challenges in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

edited by Marzena Laskowska

submission deadline 29 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16099 | Submission Open

Keywords: thrombocytopenia in pregnancy; multiple pregnancies; placental abruption; DIC; sepsis; chorioamnionitis; cholestasis; postpartum hemorrhage; emergency cervical cerclage; problems in pregnancy and labor; pregnancy complications; spina bifida; fetal well-being evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics & Gynecology)

Clinical Advances in Critical Care Medicine

edited by Pietro Caironi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 48289 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical care; artificial intelligence; extra-corporeal life support; mechanical ventilation; sepsis; infection; airway management; acute kidney injury; biomarkers; trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders: Current Advances and Future Challenges

edited by

Grzegorz Zieliński

and

Eiji Tanaka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 22 articles | Viewed by 43749 | Submission Open

Keywords: TMDs; TMJ; rehabilitation; physiotherapy; craniofacial disorder; oral health; biomechanics; masticatory muscles; electromyography; parafunction; nocturnal bruxism; tooth contact habit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)

Recent Advances in Reconstructive Urology and Prosthetic Surgery

edited by Francisco E. Martins, Maurice Garcia and Jay Simhan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15221 | Submission Open

Keywords: male and female urogenital reconstruction; urologic trauma; urologic prosthetics; erectile dysfunction; urinary incontinence; artificial urinary sphincter; gender-affirming surgery; transgender; phalloplasty; vaginoplasty

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nephrology & Urology)

What’s New in Cardiomyopathies: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

edited by

Cinzia Forleo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14644 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiomyopathies; multimodality imaging; cardiac magnetic resonance; genetic testing; cardiogenetics; genetic cardiovascular disease; rare cardiovascular diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advancements in Cornea Transplantation

edited by Giulia Coco and Davide Romano

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11408 | Submission Open

Keywords: corneal transplant; keratoplasty; DMEK; DSAEK; PK; cornea

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Pediatric Dentistry: Recent Advances, Current Issues and Future Challenges

edited by

Liliana Szyszka-Sommerfeld

and

Krzysztof Woźniak

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11233 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; recent advances; current issues; future challenges; orthodontic issues; preventive strategies; access to care disparities; behavioral management; multidisciplinary collaboration; oral health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)

Personalized Risk Stratification with Diagnostic and Prognostic Relevance for Coronary Artery Disease: New Challenges and Opportunities in a New Era

edited by

Georgios I. Tagarakis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9166 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary artery disease; cardiovascular prevention; risk stratification; cardiovascular pathology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Diagnosis, Management and Future Opportunities

edited by

Federico Gelpi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7844 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck oncology; free flaps; oral surgery; malformative surgery; traumatology; endoscopy; preprosthetic surgery; reconstructive surgery; vascular malformations; osteonecrosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)

Clinical Advances in Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care

edited by Rabail Chaudhry and George W. Williams

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7641 | Submission Open

Keywords: regional anesthesia; critical care; trauma resuscitation; transfusion strategies; thermal injury; obstetric critical care; epitheliopathy; metabolomics; ICU pain management; trauma care subpopulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Recent Progress in Rehabilitation Medicine—3rd Edition

edited by

Masahiro Kohzuki

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7395 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuro-rehabilitation; cognitive rehabilitation; spinal rehabilitation; orthopedic rehabilitation; pediatric rehabilitation; cancer rehabilitation; visceral rehabilitation; cardiac rehabilitation; pulmonary rehabilitation; renal rehabilitation; hepatic rehabilitation; rehabilitation for transplantation; fitness; peak VO2; multimorbidity and multiple disabilities (MMD); adding life to years and years to life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

New Insights into Cardiovascular and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

edited by Parwis Massoudy and Hilmar C. Dörge

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7132 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary artery bypass grafting; aortic valve surgery; mitral valve surgery; aortic surgery; minimally invasive cardiac surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Ischemic Stroke: Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Theodoros Karapanayiotides

and

Ioanna Koutroulou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6899 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke; reperfusion therapies; neuroimaging; brain ischemia; intracerebral hemorrhage; intravenous thrombolysis; mechanical thrombectomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Cardiac Arrhythmias: Recent Advances in Underlying Mechanisms, Diagnostic Options and Therapeutic Approaches

edited by Elisabeth M.J.P. Mouws and

Natasja de Groot

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6433 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac arrhythmia; atrial fibrillation; congenital heart disease; underlying mechanisms; therapeutic options

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ocular Surface Tumors and Diseases

edited by Sotiria Palioura, Carolina L. Mercado and

Jaime D. Martinez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5108 | Submission Open

Keywords: ocular surface diseases; anterior segment imaging; chemotherapeutics; immunomodulatory agents; minimally invasive surgical techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Clinical Research and Personalized Medicine in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

edited by

Alfredo Papa

and Loris Riccardo Lopetuso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4056 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); personalized medicine; precision medicine; Crohn’ s disease; ulcerative colitis; targeted therapy; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine)

Integrated Clinical Approaches to Managing Multimorbidity and Multiple Disabilities: Advances in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Masahiro Kohzuki

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3361 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart; lung; kidney; liver; bone; brain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Infertility Treatment: Current Updates and Perspectives—2nd Edition

edited by Nikos Nikolettos and

Angeliki Tiptiri-Kourpeti

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2665 | Submission Open

Keywords: assisted reproduction technology (ART); infertility; treatment; reproduction; IVF

(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive Medicine & Andrology)

Clinical Updates on Prosthodontics

edited by

Rubén Agustín Panadero

and Carla Fons-Badal

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2477 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental prosthesis; dental implants; gingival treatment; gingival aesthetics; gingival treatment; dental aesthetics; dental ceramics; BOPT; surgical periodontal treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)

Clinical Advances of Breast Surgery and Reconstruction

edited by

Glenda Giorgia Caputo

and Emanuele Cigna

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2003 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast reconstruction; autologous breast reconstruction; implant-based breast reconstruction; DIEP; LICAP; breast implant infection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine)

Novel Aspects of Endocrine Care: From Patient-Centred Management of Endocrine Diseases to Guidelines Standards

edited by

Mara Carsote

and

Claudiu Nistor

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1849 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrine tumour; hormone; biomarker; neuroendocrine tumour; thyroidectomy; parathyroidectomy; bone; ad-renal gland; osteoporosis; pituitary gland; autoimmune; antibody; clinical study; computed tomography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology & Metabolism)

Novel Developments on Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancer

edited by Bhaumik Patel

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1607 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer; gastric cancer; biomarker; novel therapy; immune microenvironment; gut microbiota; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine)

Clinical Updates on Rheumatoid Arthritis: 2nd Edition

edited by Francesca Bandinelli

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1489 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; rheumatology; treatment; diagnosis; biomarkers; rheumatic disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology & Rheumatology)

Orthodontics: State of the Art and Prospects

edited by Beatriz Tarazona-Álvarez and

Natalia Zamora-Martínez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1461 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital orthodontics; clear aligners; 3D printing; accelerated orthodontics; digital treatment plan; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)

Thrombotic Risk and Its Management Across Diverse Clinical Settings

edited by Samuel Bogdan Todor and Ana Maria Vlǎdǎreanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open

Keywords: thrombosis; thrombotic risk; hematologic disorders; thrombophilia; myeloproliferative neoplasms; antithrombotic therapy; cardiovascular diseases; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Thoracic Surgery Between Tradition and Innovations

edited by Jacopo Vannucci

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1310 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic surgery; lung cancer; pulmonary resections; pleural disease; perioperative medicine; mesothelioma; lung transplantation; chest wall resection and reconstruction; esophageal cancer; thoracic trauma; emergency; pulmonary metastasectomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Orthopedic Surgery: Latest Advances and Perspectives

edited by

Mitchell K. Ng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1081 | Submission Open

Keywords: motion preservation; pain management; robotics/computer navigation; degenerative disc disease; orthobiologics; arthroplasty; trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Multiparametric Ultrasound Techniques for Liver Disease Assessments

edited by Francesco Giangregorio

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1013 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasound; multiparametric ultrasound; hepatic ultrasound; contrast-enhanced ultrasound; contrast agents; diffuse hepatic diseases; focal liver lesions; hepatic elastography; liver stiffness; hepatic endosonography; hepatic EUS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nuclear Medicine & Radiology)

Current Advances and Future Perspectives in Interventional Cardiology

edited by

Jacob Zeitani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 974 | Submission Open

Keywords: trans-catheter valve repair and replacement; advanced coronary intervention; AI in decision making for trans-catheter aortic root and arch replacement; LAA occlusion; anti-arrhythmic therapy; right side of the heart

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Current Challenges in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

edited by Pietro Maniscalco and Fabrizio Quattrini

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open

Keywords: hip replacement; knee replacement; shoulder replacement; ankle replacement; trauma surgery; femur; future chal-lenges; surgical innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Challenges and Opportunities in Application of Laparoscopic, Robotic and Other Technological Advances in Gastrointestinal Surgery

edited by

Gianluca Cassese

and Fabrizio Panaro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; artificial intelligence; technological advances

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Spine Surgery Innovations: Clinically Advanced Treatment and Technologies

edited by Jang W. Yoon

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 912 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive spine surgery; artificial intelligence; wearable biometrics; big data; smartphone accelerometer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

New Updates in Pediatric Gastroenterology

edited by

Laura Trandafir

, Alina Stanescu-Popp and Oana Belei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 848 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology; inflammatory bowel disease; celiac disease; gastrointestinal diseases; esophageal diseases; endoscopy; gut microbiome; inflammatory bowel disease; functional GI disorders; nutritional management; precision medicine; gut– brain axis; transitional care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine)

Surgical Management of Maxillofacial Fractures and Reconstruction of Facial Deformities

edited by

Gian Marco Prucher

,

Andrea Cassoni

and Francesco Arcuri

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck reconstruction; facial fractures; minimally invasive treatments; facial reconstruction; bioengineering in head and neck disorders; CAD/CAM in maxillo facial trauma and deformities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine)

Exploring Cardiomyopathy: Comprehensive Guide to Causes, Symptoms and Care

edited by

Keiichi Hirono

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiomyopathy; heart failure; genetics; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; dilated cardiomyopathy; left ventricular noncompaction; pediatric cardiomyopathies; cardiac imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Anesthesia and Perioperative Management of Organ Transplants

edited by

Uzung Yoon

and Ji-Hye Kwon

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver transplantation; coagulation; reperfusion syndrome; perioperative evaluation; coronary artery disease; CDC; DBD; living donor liver transplant; pulmonary evaluation; hepatorenal syndrome; portopulmonary hypertension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

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