Journal of Clinical 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 8624 | 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 7341 | 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)

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 6843 | 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)

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 6824 | 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 6414 | 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)

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 5955 | Submission Open

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

(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 5897 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

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 4401 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3228 | 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 2879 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2295 | 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 2246 | 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 1903 | 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)

Cirrhosis and Its Complications: Prognosis and Clinical Management

edited by

Ana-Maria Singeap

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1865 | Submission Open

Keywords: cirrhosis; complications; spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; portal hypertension; ascites; hepatorenal syndrome; hepatic encephalopathy; liver transplantation; acute-on-chronic liver failure; hepatocellular carcinoma; quality of life; prognosis; clinical management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary 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 1622 | 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 1429 | 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 1401 | 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 1317 | 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)

Clinical Application of Knee Arthroscopy

edited by

Francesco Bosco

and Alessandro Carrozzo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1299 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee surgery; arthroscopy; orthopedics; sport medicine; clinical outcomes; ligament reconstruction; meniscal repair; cartilage; postoperative rehabilitation; knee joint; tissue repair; joint preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Innovative Technologies and Approaches in Eye Disease Management and Refractive Surgery

edited by

Hidenaga Kobashi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifocal intraocular lenses; femtosecond lasers; artificial intelligence; imaging; eye surgery; refractive surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Thoracic Surgery Between Tradition and Innovations

edited by Jacopo Vannucci

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1201 | 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)

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 1197 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Orthopedic Surgery: Latest Advances and Perspectives

edited by

Mitchell K. Ng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 997 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Current Advances and Future Perspectives in Interventional Cardiology

edited by

Jacob Zeitani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 900 | 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)

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 862 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Multiparametric Ultrasound Techniques for Liver Disease Assessments

edited by Francesco Giangregorio

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 850 | 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)

Spine Surgery Innovations: Clinically Advanced Treatment and Technologies

edited by Jang W. Yoon

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 839 | 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 751 | 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)

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation- Clinical Management and Future Challenges

edited by Mohamed Farag

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: transcatheter aortic valve implantation; TAVI; bicuspid aortic valve; small annulus; prosthesis– patient mismatch; coronary reaccess; valve-in-valve TAVI; leaflet modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular 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 358 | 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)

Current Challenges in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

edited by Pietro Maniscalco and Fabrizio Quattrini

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 302 | 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)

Exploring Cardiomyopathy: Comprehensive Guide to Causes, Symptoms and Care

edited by

Keiichi Hirono

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 275 | 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 261 | 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)

Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Glaucoma

edited by

Abdelaziz Abdelaal

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: glaucoma diagnosis; glaucoma progression; glaucoma biomarkers; intraocular pressure (IOP) management; corneal hysteresis; machine learning in glaucoma detection; neuroprotection in glaucoma; surgery and laser therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

New Insights into Acne Vulgaris Treatment and Management Strategies

edited by Jo Linda Maria Sinagra

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: acne; hormonal treatments; isotretinoin; laser therapy; antibiotic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Clinical Research in Vascular Access Devices

edited by

Antonio Gidaro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: short peripheral catheters; long peripheral catheters; midline; peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs); femoral-inserted central catheters (FICCs); centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs); totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAD); catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI); catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CABSI); central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI); catheter-related thrombosis (CRT); fibroblastic sleeve; infiltration; extravasation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vascular Medicine)

Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery: Clinical Advances and Prospects

edited by Jun Suh Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; laparoscopic surgery; robotic surgery; surgical innovation

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

Clinical Advances in Neuroprognostication and Outcome Prediction After Cardiac Arrest

edited by

Erik Roman-Pognuz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroprognostication; cardiac arrest; neurological outcome prediction; biomarkers in brain injury; multimodal prog-nostic tools; EEG monitoring; somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in prognos-tication; post-cardiac arrest care; hypoxic– ischemic brain injury; withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment (WLST); inten-sive care prognostic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Key Quality Indicators in Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Diseases

edited by

Fotios Sampsonas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: key quality indicators; respiratory disorders; audit; quality improvement; real-life data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Role of Platelet in Inflammation, Infection, and Immune Response

edited by

Amir Houshang Shemirani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: platelets; platelet count; dual antiplatelet therapy; inflammation; thrombosis; inflammation; hemostasis; immune response

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Technology and Innovations in Microsurgical Reconstruction: Bridging Challenges in Breast, Lymphatic, and Limb Reconstruction

edited by Gordon K. Lee,

Dung Nguyen

and

Sik Namgoong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: microsurgery; breast reconstruction; limb reconstruction; perforator flaps; super microsurgery; surgical innovation; reconstructive surgery; lymphedema; tissue engineering; diabetic foot reconstruction; wound healing; cell therapy

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

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Latest Advances and Future Prospects

edited by

Alessandro Mandurino-Mirizzi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: percutaneous coronary intervention; coronary artery disease; intravascular imaging; intracoronary physiology; high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention; calcified coronary stenosis; chronic total occlusion; bifurcation disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Interventional Cardiology: Clinical Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by Antonio Landi and

Andrea Milzi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: percutaneous coronary intervention; myocardial infarction; interventional cardiology; cardiac catheterization; coronary artery disease; antithrombotic therapy; intravascular imaging; acute coronary syndrome; chronic coronary syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Novel Insights into the Clinical Management of Retinal Detachment

edited by Francesco Sabatino

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal detachment; oil toxicity; gas tamponade; pars plana vitrectomy; scleral buckle; pneumatic retinopexy; surgical techniques; retinal imaging; retinal displacement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Kidney Transplantation: Recent Advances and Challenges

edited by Jose Torrealba

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney allograft; pathology; HLA and antibodies; management

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

Clinical Advances in the Management and Treatment of Obesity

edited by

Francesca Battista

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4102 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; therapy; weight loss; diet; surgery; exercise; personalized medicine

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

AI in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatal Management

edited by Ariel Many

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2522 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal fetal medicine; high-risk pregnancy; perinatal management; artificial intelligence (AI) in obstetrics; fetal growth abnormalities; preterm labor prediction

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

Comprehensive Approaches in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

edited by Michael Alfertshofer

submission deadline 7 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5462 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic surgery; reconstructive surgery; regenerative medicine; advanced surgical planning; trauma reconstruction; patient-specific solutions; multidisciplinary care

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

Clinical Challenges in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Interactions Between Gynecological and Obstetric Disorders, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Women

edited by

Ernesto González-Mesa

and Daniel María Lubián López

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8829 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal mental health; gynecological disorders; sexual disorders; women’ s quality of life; obstetric complications; women’ s health; women’ s psychological well-being

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

State of the Art: Updates in Preterm Labor and Preterm Birth

edited by

Eran Bornstein

and Moti Gulersen

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7377 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; preterm birth; antenatal corticosteroids; cerclage; multiple gestations

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

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