Journal of Clinical Medicine

Next-Generation Abdominal Surgery: Personalized, Minimally Invasive, and Data-Driven Care

edited by

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: abdominal surgery; minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopy; robotic surgery; precision surgery; artificial intelli-gence; machine learning; surgical imaging; fluorescence-guided surgery (ICG); image-guided navigation; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS); prehabilitation; postoperative complications; risk stratification; outcomes research

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Plasma Cell Dyscrasias in the Clinic: Refining Screening, Diagnosis, and Laboratory Monitoring

edited by Gurmukh Singh

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple myeloma; monoclonal gammopathies; plasma cell neoplastic disorders; hematology; hematological malignant tumors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Laboratory Medicine)

Emerging Trends and Innovative Strategies in Lumbar Spine Surgery

edited by

Giuseppe La Rocca

submission deadline 26 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 475 | Submission Open

Keywords: lumbar spine surgery; minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS); spinal instrumentation and fusion; robotic-assisted surgery; navigation in spine surgery; interbody fusion techniques; perioperative management; surgical outcomes and complications; degenerative disc disease; spinal stenosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Sports Cardiology: Current Status and Future Challenges

edited by Giuseppe Di Gioia

submission deadline 27 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2248 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports cardiology; athlete’s heart; cardiac remodeling; sudden cardiac death prevention; advanced cardiac imaging; cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET); myocardial and atrial strain; arrhythmia risk stratification; wearable technologies and digital health; precision medicine in sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

New Insights into Head and Neck Surgery—2nd Edition

edited by

Gábor Dénes Répássy

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9112 | Submission Open

Keywords: otorhinolaryngology; head and neck surgery; ear surgery; sinonasal surgery; skull base surgery; salivary gland surgery; thyroid gland surgery; head and neck cancer surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Clinical Novel Research in the Management of Cardiac Arrest

edited by Giovanni Babini and

Alberto Cucino

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2051 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac arrest; post-cardiac arrest syndrome; resuscitation; temperature control; target temperature management; neuroprotection; neuroprognostication; defibrillation; extracorporeal life support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Advances in Cardiovascular Interventions: Second Edition

edited by

Tomasz Tokarek

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1636 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary artery disease; myocardial infarction; cardiovascular imaging; microvascular disease; heart failure; atrial fibrillation; ventricular arrhythmias; cardiac implantable electronic device; valvular heart disease and treatment; peripheral arterial disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Preoperative Optimization in Cardiac Surgery

edited by

Jason M. Ali

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8121 | Submission Open

Keywords: preoperative optimization; cardiac surgery; risk assessment; comorbid conditions; multidisciplinary collaboration; perioperative risks; cardiovascular evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT)

edited by

David C. Rotzinger

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4957 | Submission Open

Keywords: computed tomography angiography; cardiovascular imaging; contrast media; spectral computed tomography; quantitative imaging; coronary artery disease; aortic disease; pulmonary embolism; structural heart disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Clinical Management for Anesthesia Critical Care

edited by Gianluca Zani

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2162 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesia; critical care medicine; clinical management; critically ill patients; organ failure; organ dysfunction; per-sonalized therapy; outcome; technical skills; non-technical skills

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Therapeutic Strategies for Obesity–Metabolic Syndrome–Diabetes Continuum

edited by Jana Makuc and

Miodrag Janić

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1153 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic syndrome; type 2 diabetes mellitus; multi-receptor agonists; adipose tissue dysfunction; metabolic surgery; chrononutrition; gut-metabolism axis; metabolic phenotyping; MASLD

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

Personalized Medicine in Dermatology: Current Status and Challenges

edited by

Lidia Sacchelli

and

Michelangelo La Placa

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2671 | Submission Open

Keywords: psoriasis; quality of life; acne; hidradenitis suppurativa; biotechnological therapies; personalized medicine; autoimmune skin diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Innovations in Geriatric Care: Managing Chronic Diseases and Emerging Challenges in an Aging World

edited by

Francesco Giallauria

and Gianluigi Cuomo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2096 | Submission Open

Keywords: geriatric; frailty; integrated care; digital health; rehabilitation; comprehensive geriatric assessment; functional capacity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Medicine)

New Insights in Diagnosis, Symptomatology, and Therapy in Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders

edited by Felix-Martin Werner and Arturo Mangas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 526 | Submission Open

Keywords: schizophrenia; schizoaffective disorder; paranoia; acoustic hallucinations; positive schizophrenia symptoms; negative schizophrenia symptoms; second-generation antipsychotic drugs; risperidone; clozapine; cariprazine; xanomeline combined with trospium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

The Hidden Threat: Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease in Cardiovascular Health

edited by

Antonio De Vita

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-obstructive coronary artery disease; coronary microvascular dysfunction; endothelial dysfunction; vasospastic angina; ischemic heart disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Clinical Perspectives and Advances in Pharmacology in Pregnancy and Lactation

edited by Gregory W. Kirschen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; pharmacovigilance; clinical trials; drug safety monitoring; breastfeeding; placental transfer; fetal development; neonatal outcomes

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

Pioneering the Future: AI and Innovation in Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and Adenomyoma Care

edited by

Camran R. Nezhat

, Alan DeCherney and Jeannette Lager

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometriosis; adenomyosis; adenomyoma; artificial intelligence in medicine; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; surgical innovation; biomarkers and molecular diagnostics; fertility and reproductive outcomes; chronic pelvic pain

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

Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Concomitant Illnesses: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications

edited by Kamran Qureshi and Lewis Frey

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6424 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH); chronic liver diseases; metabolic syndrome; viral hepatitis; autoimmune liver diseases

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

Insights into Pediatric Rheumatology

edited by

Roberta Naddei

and Maria Alessio

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatology; pediatric autoimmune diseases; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; macrophage activation syndrome; autoinflammatory syndromes; juvenile dermatomyositis; childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus; juvenile systemic and localized sclerosis; pediatric vasculitides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Musculoskeletal Pain: Clinical Management Updates

edited by

Carmen Ridao-Fernandez

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6555 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal pain; chronic pain; gait assessment; musculoskeletal disorders; patellofemoral pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

COVID-19 and Endocrine Complications

edited by

Kamyar Asadipooya

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6233 | Submission Open

Keywords: adrenal; ACE2; diabetes; gonads; pituitary; SARS-CoV-2; thyroid

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

New Clinical Advances in Depressive Disorders and Treatment-Resistant Depression

edited by Giacomo d'Andrea and

Miriam Olivola

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5110 | Submission Open

Keywords: treatment-resistant depression; MDD; ketamine; esketamine; rTMS; psylocibin; bipolar depression; clinical pheno-typing; precision psychiatry; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Precision and Innovation in Spine Surgery: Advanced Techniques for Spinal Disorders

edited by

Jung-Woo Hur

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2274 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive spine surgery; endoscopic spine surgery; motion preservation; disc arthroplasty; anterior lumbar interbody fusion; robotic spine surgery; spinal navigation; spinal deformity correction; degenerative disc disease; enhanced recovery after spine surgery; artificial intelligence in spine surgery; dynamic stabilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Revolutionizing Arrhythmia Therapy: Novel Approaches in Pacing and Defibrillation

edited by

Amato Santoro

and

Alberto Palazzuoli

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1125 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac resynchronization therapy; conduction system pacing; left bundle branch area pacing; S-ICD; EV-ICD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Latest Updates on Liver Surgery, Liver Regeneration, and Liver Transplantation

edited by Ivan Romic and Goran Pavlek

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1121 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver surgery; transplant; regeneration; oncology; liver regeneration

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

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Functional Rehabilitation: Innovations, Challenges and Future Directions

edited by

Mohammad Al-Amri

and

Tomasz Cudejko

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; functional rehabilitation; biomechanics; artificial intelligence; wearable sensors; digital biomarkers; personalised rehabilitation; digital health; mobility outcome; gait

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Innovations in Knee Arthroplasty: Implants, Alignment, and Technology

edited by

Vicente J. León-Muñoz

and

Joaquín Moya-Angeler

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 751 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee arthroplasty; implant design; implant materials; alignment strategies; robotics in arthroplasty; soft tissue balancing; computer-assisted surgery; tribology; patient-reported outcomes; revision knee arthroplasty; survivorship and registry data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances and Emerging Trends in Maternal–Fetal Medicine: From Diagnostics to Fetal Therapy

edited by Isabella Fabietti

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 619 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal–fetal medicine; high-risk pregnancy; prenatal diagnosis; fetal therapy and surgery; fetal growth restriction; placental disorders; preterm birth; biomarkers; genomics; precision medicine; artificial intelligence in obstetrics

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

Innovative Therapies for Neurological Disorders

edited by Natalia Szejko

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurological disorders; innovative therapies; neuromodulation; digital therapeutics; precision medicine; neuroreha-bilitation; movement disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; functional neurological disorders; translational neuro-science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Targeted Therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

edited by Annemarie Hübers

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; targeted therapy; motor neuron disease; neurodegeneration; disease-modifying therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Decoding Male Reproductive Health: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

edited by

Rocío Núñez-Calonge

and Ana Segura

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: male reproductive health; male infertility; andrology; laboratory diagnosis; semen analysis

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

Clinical Advancements and Breakthroughs in Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

edited by David Snipelisky

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; cardiac transplantation; mechanical circulatory support; advanced heart failure; left ventricular assist devices; cardiomyopathies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Perioperative and Glycemic Control in General Surgery

edited by

Baudolino Mussa

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: perioperative glycemic control; hypoglycemia prevention; continuous glucose monitoring; ERAS; GLP-1 receptor agonists; SGLT-2 inhibitors; surgical stress response; insulin therapy; patient quality of life; metabolic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Occupational Health: Current Status and Future Challenges

edited by

Guillermo Moreno Muñoz

,

Manuel Romero Saldaña

and

Alfonso Meneses Monroy

submission deadline 12 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1831 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; future challenges; work-related diseases; workplace prevention; psychosocial risks; workers’ well-being; occupational safety; digitalization at work

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)

Cardiac Amyloidosis and Heart Failure: Clinical Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by Ilaria Dentamaro and

Laura Fusini

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5352 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiology; cardiac heart failure; cardiac amyloidosis; cardiac imaging; cardiomyopathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Progress in Cardiovascular Surgery

edited by

Georgios P. Georghiou

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1304 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular surgery; CABG; valvular surgery; aortic surgery; postoperative atrial fibrillation; cardio-oncology; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; mechanical circulatory support; outcomes research; ESC-aligned cardiovascular care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Endometrial Disorders and Pregnant Outcome: Clinical Insights and Perspectives

edited by Raffaella Di Girolamo

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometrial microbiome; fertility preservation; pregnancy outcome; reproductive medicine, ART

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

Clinical Interventions for Cognitive Impairment and Neurological Disorders

edited by

Agustín Aibar Almazán

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 900 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; mental disorders; mental health; physical function; depression; anxiety; cognitive function; lifespan; physical activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Pediatric Pulmonology: Recent Developments and Emerging Trends—Second Edition

edited by Athina L. Papadopoulou

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 731 | Submission Open

Keywords: definition of breath sounds; lung–gut axis pathophysiology; disease endotypes and phenotypes; asthma management in children; bronchiolitis spectrum; pediatric bronchopulmonary dysplasia; pulmonary function testing in pediatric patients; pediatric sleep-disordered breathing; neonatal respiratory distress syndrome; childhood interstitial lung diseases; pulmonary hypertension in children; biomarkers in pediatric lung diseases; allergy and the lungs; diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in bronchoscopy; gene therapy in cystic fibrosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Non-Operating Room Anesthesia

edited by Basavana Goudra

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesia; oxygenation; sedative agents; ventilation; airway management; hemodynamic monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Recent Management and Future Perspectives on Knee Arthroplasty

edited by

Georgios Komnos

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee arthroplasty; individualized approach; implant designs; robotic-assisted; knee alignment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Emergency Ultrasound: Rapid Diagnosis and Clinical Applications

edited by

Dorota Sobczyk

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency ultrasound; point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS); rapid diagnostic; acute care; bedside imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Emergency Medicine)

Cognitive and Emotional Health in Older Adults: Recent Clinical Advances

edited by Milan Chang

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: activities of daily living (ADL); sarcopenia; mobility; physical activity; fall prevention; fear of falling (FOF); depres-sive symptoms; cognitive reserve; self-efficacy; life satisfaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Medicine)

Clinical Advances in Pain Management: 2nd Edition

edited by Jamal Hasoon and Omar Viswanath

submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: postoperative pain; acute pain; chronic pain; nociceptive; analgesia; analgesics; interventional pain procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Fibromyalgia: Diagnostic Progress and Therapeutic Advances

edited by

Casandra Isabel Montoro Aguilar

submission deadline 17 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3127 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibromyalgia; chronic pain; central sensitization; diagnostic biomarkers; advanced imaging; molecular markers; autonomic nervous system; cardiovascular regulation; emotional processing; cognitive dysfunction; fatigue; pain modulation; neuromodulation; tDCS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Advancing the Clinical Management of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)

edited by

Priya Sriskandarajah

and

Natalia Curto-Garcia

submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1591 | Submission Open

Keywords: myeloproliferative neoplasms; targeted therapies; emerging therapies; outcomes; thrombosis; thrombosis prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Perioperative Care and Anaesthesia: Clinical Challenges and Future Perspectives

edited by

Mihai Stefan

submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open

Keywords: perioperative hemodynamic monitoring; patient blood management; perioperative bleeding and coagulopathy; cardiac anesthesia and critical care; mechanical circulatory support; goal-directed therapy; viscoelastic testing; perioperative anemia; transfusion; iron deficiency; perioperative shock

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Pediatric Dentistry: Recent Advances, Current Issues and Future Challenges

edited by

Liliana Szyszka-Sommerfeld

and

Krzysztof Woźniak

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 31067 | 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)

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

edited by Nikos Nikolettos and

Angeliki Tiptiri-Kourpeti

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13269 | Submission Open

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

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

Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Updates and Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges, 2nd Edition

edited by Botond Csiky

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12332 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease progression; cardiovascular risk factors; diabetes mellitus; obesity; kidney transplantation; survival; pathophysiology of CKD; hemodialysis; peritoneal dialysis; metabolic and mineral bone disease

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

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