Journal of Clinical Medicine

Clinical Challenges in Abdominal Infections Management: Dynamic Source Control and Adaptive Antibiotic Therapy

edited by

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: abdominal infections; source control failure; re-operation; antibiotic de-escalation; short-course antibiotic therapy; procalcitonin; multidrug-resistant organisms; enterococci; candida; empirical therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases)

Cutting-Edge Advances in Valvular Heart Diseases: Novel Repair & Replacement Strategies

edited by

Martín Ruíz-Ortiz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: valvular heart disease; echocardiography; transcatheter edge-to-edge repair; transcatheter aortic valve implantation; transcatheter mitral valve replacement; transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement; artificial intelligence; cardiac imaging; valvular heart surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Laser Techniques in Prostate Treatment Innovations

edited by Matteo Vittori and Valerio Iacovelli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: benign prostatic obstruction; laser prostate surgery; endoscopic enucleation; minimally invasive urology; surgical innovation

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

Transcatheter Strategies for Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Treatment

edited by

Ilaria Giambuzzi

, Magdalena Erlebach and Marco Gennari

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: TEER; tricuspid valve; mitral valve; remodeling; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Atrial Fibrillation Rhythm Management: Outcomes, Innovations, and Future Directions: 2nd Edition

edited by Roberto Scacciavillani and Gemma Pelargonio

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; radiofrequency; cryoablation; pulsed field ablation; cardioneuroablation; left bundle branch area pacing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Prostate Cancer: Clinical Progress, Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Giulio Francesco Reale,

Gianluigi Califano

and

Davide Campobasso

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: prostate cancer; robotic surgery; Fusion Biopsy; PET-PSMA; radical prostatectomy; nerve sparing surgery; artificial intelligence

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

Hearing Rehabilitation Through Implantable Devices and Cochlear Implants

edited by Mario Sanna

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: cochlear implant; implantable devices; hearing rehabilitation; otoneurosurgery; middle ear surgery; otoneurological rehabilitation; schwannoma; cochlear ossification; difficult cases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Robotic Surgery in Urology: Current Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Davide Campobasso

submission deadline 22 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open

Keywords: augmented reality; augmented sensations; artificial intelligence; single-port; reconstructive surgery; oncological surgery; image-guided surgery

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

Biostatistics in Real-World Clinical Research: From Big Data to Clinical Decision-Making

edited by

Taeyun Kim

and Chul-Ho Oak

submission deadline 22 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical biostatistics; epidemiology; real-world data; population-based cohort; survival analysis; clinical prediction models; prognostic modeling; risk stratification; translational clinical research; quantitative clinical data analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Research Methods)

Managements of Venous Thromboembolism

edited by

Anabel Franco Moreno

submission deadline 24 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7535 | Submission Open

Keywords: venous thromboembolism; deep vein thrombosis; pulmonary embolism; anticoagulation therapy; direct oral anticoagulants; risk stratification; bleeding risk; artificial intelligence; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vascular Medicine)

Recent Research Progress in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

edited by

Catharina Chiari

and Madeleine Willegger

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16078 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric orthopedics; deformity correction; pediatric hip; pediatric trauma; basic research in pediatric orthopedics; clubfoot; pediatric foot and ankle deformities; pediatric hand

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Current Advances and Future Directions

edited by Iwona Niedzielska

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13459 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral and maxillofacial surgery; reconstructive surgery; periodontitis; dental implants; maxillofacial deformities

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

Interstitial Lung Diseases: New Treatments and Future Directions

edited by Justyna Fijołek

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10914 | Submission Open

Keywords: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD); pulmonary fibrosis; orphan lung disease; AAV-ILD; occupational ILD; rheumatic lung disease; treatment strategies; emerging therapies; precision medicine; future directions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Clinical Advances in Radiation Therapy for Cancers

edited by

Rodica Maricela Anghel

,

Liviu Bîlteanu

and

Laura Florentina Rebegea

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9314 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiation oncology; radiotherapy; cancer radiotherapy; cancer radiation therapy; radiobiology; predictive and prognostic biomarkers; cancer treatment; heavy ions radiation oncology; protontherapy; cancer biolology

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

Anesthesia and Intensive Care in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery

edited by Liliana Mirea, Răzvan Ene and Cristian Cobilinschi

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7867 | Submission Open

Keywords: opioid sparing analgetic technique; pain management; perioperative medicine; perioperative cognitive disfunction; delirium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

New Insights into Skin Tumors: From Pathogenesis to Therapy

edited by Loredana Ungureanu and Simona C. Şenilǎ

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7170 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin tumors; pathogenesis; diagnosis; personalized medicine; therapeutic strategies; dermato-oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Advances and Innovations in Hand Surgery

edited by

David L. Colen

, Jason Wink and Anthony Archual

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4514 | Submission Open

Keywords: hand surgery; peripheral nerve surgery; shared decision making; microsurgery; arthritis; compression neuropathy; carpal tunnel; cubital tunnel

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

Advances in Diagnostic and Surgical Treatment in Lung Cancer and Related Pulmonary Disorders

edited by Natalia Motas and Veronica Manolache

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3781 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer; minimally invasive thoracic surgery (MITS); video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS); robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS); interventional pneumology; bronchoscopy; endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS); artificial intelligence (AI); lung nodule

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Clinical Updates on Valvular Heart Diseases: A New Era in Personalized Treatment

edited by Massimiliano Mariani

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3517 | Submission Open

Keywords: valvular heart disease; structural heart intervention; imaging in valve disease; interventional echocardiography; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; aortic valve intervention; tricuspid valve intervention; valve intervention in GUCH; patient-specific therapy; advanced diagnostic techniques; gutting-edge cardiac imaging; catheter-based interventions; innovative cardiac therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Current and Emerging Treatment Options in Colorectal Cancer

edited by Michael Osseis

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3214 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer (CRC); emerging treatment options; targeted therapies; new surgical technologies; precision medicine

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

Bariatric Surgery: Current Status and Emerging Clinical Trends

edited by Collin E. M. Brathwaite

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2034 | Submission Open

Keywords: bariatric surgery; metabolic surgery; obesity; GLP-1 receptor agonists; robotic surgery; revisional surgery; weight regain; metabolic mechanisms; enhanced recovery; surgical innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Congenital Heart Disease in Adults (ACHD): Diagnosis, Therapy, and Clinical Management

edited by Mirosław Kowalski

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1176 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital cardiac defect in adults; right ventricular failure; strain echocardiography; ventricular mechanics; cardiac resynchronizing therapy (CRT); Fontan operation; protein-losing enteropathy (PLE)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Current Progress and Clinical Challenges, 2nd Edition

edited by

Riccardo Lombardo

and Cosimo De Nunzio

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1063 | Submission Open

Keywords: pelvic organ prolapse (POP); postmenopausal; urinary dysfunction; minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopic sur-gery; robotic surgery; surgical mesh

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

Multidisciplinary Care in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Across the Continuum of Care: Acute, Rehabilitative, and Chronic Management

edited by Ryan Martin, Davin Quinn and Nicholas Race

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1040 | Submission Open

Keywords: severe traumatic brain injury; multidisciplinary; rehabilitation; advance practice providers; ancillary health; therapy; neuropsychology; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Brain Injury)

Advances in New Clinical Perspectives on Chronic Kidney Disease

edited by

Arkadiusz Lubas

and

Katarzyna Romejko

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 889 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; kidney injury; kidney perfusion; glomerulonephritis; cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome; systemic vasculitis; sarcopenia; nephroprotection

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

New Developments in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Clinical Practice

edited by Mattia Algeri

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 881 | Submission Open

Keywords: hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; graft-versus-host disease (GVHD); conditioning regimens; immune reconstitution; donor selection; post-transplant complications; long-term survivorship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Movement Disorders: Current Diagnostics, Management and Future Perspectives

edited by

Stefania Kalampokini

and Marianthi A. Arnaoutoglou

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 732 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroimaging; neuromodulation; cell and gene therapy; digital biomarkers; deep learning; artificial intelligence; movement disorders; hypokinetic; hyperkinetic; immune-mediated movement disorders; neurodegenerative movement disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francisco José Navarro-Triviño

and Ricardo Ruíz-Villaverde

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 598 | Submission Open

Keywords: atopic dermatitis; eczema; topical treatment; systemic treatment; biological therapy; JAK inhibitor; antipruritic treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Clinical Perspectives in Acne, Rosacea, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

edited by Marta Szepietowska and Lukasz Matusiak

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open

Keywords: acne; acneiform eruption; rosacea; hidradenitis suppurativa; clinical perspective; comorbidities; novel pharmacological options; procedural interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancers: Current Solutions and Future Perspectives

edited by

Vasile Șandru

and Cătălina Vlăduț

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreatic neoplasia; pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; cholangiocarcinoma; endosonography; ERCP; cholangioscopy

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

Innovations in ENT Surgical Procedures

edited by

Pietro Orlando

, Giuseppe Fancello and

Luca Giovanni Locatello

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: endoscopic sinus surgery; ear surgery; transoral robotic surgery; image-guided navigation; ENT minimally invasive techniques; ENT surgical innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Quantitative Surface Electromyography for Masticatory and Trigemino-Cervical Assessment: Novel Indices, Diagnostic Accuracy, and Clinical Applications

edited by

Michał Ginszt

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface electromyography; sEMG; masticatory system; trigemino-cervical assessment; clinical applications; cervico-craniofacial disorders; temporomandibular disorders; pain assessment; bruxism

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

Current Trends in Abdominal Surgery

edited by

Gianluca Costa

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: abdominal surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; artificial intelligence in surgery; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)

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

Hepatitis: Clinical Guide to Infection, Complications, and Management

edited by Tarek Saadi and

Rawi Hazzan

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute hepatitis; chronic hepatitis; liver inflammation; viral hepatitis; HBV reactivation; immunocompromised host; oncology-associated hepatitis; antiviral therapy; biomarkers; non-invasive fibrosis; HDV; CMV; EBV; HSV; VZV; coinfection

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

Innovations in Valve and Heart Failure Disease

edited by Andrea De Martino and Sandro Sponga

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; aortic diseases; mitral valve; aortic valve; tricuspid valve

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Urinary System Dysfunction: Focusing on Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction and Prostate Diseases

edited by

Charles Mazeaud

, Marie Aimée Perrouin Verbe and Xavier Biardeau

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurourology; neurogenic bladder; benign prostate hyperplasia; bladder obstruction; lower urinary tract dysfunction; bladder outlet obstruction; prostate cancer; lower urinary tract symptoms

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

Sjogren’s Syndrome: Clinical Updates and Perspectives

edited by Caterina Vacchi

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: Sjogren’s disease; extra-glandular involvement; interstitial lung disease; treatment approach; precision medicine; patient subgrouping; patient-reported outcomes

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

Robotic Cardiac Surgery–State of the Art

edited by Borut Geršak, Robert Phillip Gallegos and Michael E.K. Ibrahim

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotic cardiac surgery; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; cardiac robotics; mitral valve surgery; aortic valve surgery; surgical robotics; cardiac surgery training; minimally invasive techniques; robotic technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Neo-Adjuvnat Treatment and Tumor Microenvironment for Gastrointestinal Cancers

edited by

Shin Saito

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor microenviroment; chronic imflammation; gastrointestinal tumors; conversion surgery; target tumor chemotherapy; immunocheck point inhibitors

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

Emerging Trends in Athlete Health: Advanced Monitoring for Injury Prevention and Recovery

edited by

Ricardo Franco Lima

and

Bruno André Silva

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport medicine; sports injuries; injury prevention; rehabilitation; athletic performance; return to play; clinical bio-mechanics; sports physiotherapy; wearable technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine)

Multifactorial Causation and Therapies of Myopia: 2nd Edition

edited by

César Villa Collar

,

Cristina Alvarez-Peregrina

and

David Piñero

submission deadline 26 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2100 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology; genetics; premyopia; simple and pathological myopia; orthokeratology; lenses for myopia control; blue light and red light; binocular vision and ocular optics; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Harnessing the Power of Genomic Technologies for Personalized Medicine and Diagnosis

edited by

Elzbieta Kaja

and

Edyta Kawka

submission deadline 27 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; clinical genomics; next-generation sequencing (NGS); epigenomics; microbiome analysis; host–microbiome interactions

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

From Biology to Bedside: Novel Clinical Strategies in Obesity-Linked Cardiometabolic Disease

edited by Matilda Florentin and

Theocharis Koufakis

submission deadline 28 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1512 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; cardiometabolic disease; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular risk; adipose tissue dysfunction; inflammation; biomarkers; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Pediatric Ophthalmology: Current Progress and Future Options

edited by

Claudia Yahalom

and

Nir Erdinest

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2471 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric ophthalmology; genetic eye diseases; gene therapy; genetic counseling; telemedicine; diagnostic tools; blindness in childhood; congenital cataract; visual rehabilitation; myopia control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Clinical Updates in Robotic and Robot-Assisted Surgery

edited by

Daniel Caballero

,

Francisco M. Sanchez-Margallo

and

Juan A. Sánchez-Margallo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot-assisted surgery; minimally invasive surgery; single-site surgery; surgical robotics; haptic feedback; artificial intelligence; robotic platforms; surgical precision; surgical outcomes; innovative surgical techniques; innovative robotic solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Advances in Trauma Surgery: Resuscitation, Critical Care, and Surgical Interventions

edited by

Marcelo A. F. Ribeiro Jr.

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 454 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma surgery; damage control resuscitation; whole blood; critical care; hemorrhage control; endovascular resuscitation; hybrid operating room; acute care surgery; soft tissue infections; vascular trauma; hepatobiliary trauma; trauma systems; global surgery; resuscitation strategies; surgical education

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Local Treatments for Oligometastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

edited by Elena Prisciandaro and

Luca Bertolaccini

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer; NSCLC; oligometastatic cancer; lung resection; lung surgery; pulmonary radiotherapy; SBRT; local treatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Advances in Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery and Limb Salvage Reconstruction

edited by Alexander Christ and Brandon Gettleman

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal oncology; limb salvage; sarcoma surgery; metastatic bone disease; oncologic reconstruction; patho-logic fracture; endoprosthetic reconstruction; arthroplasty; surgical outcomes; complications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Current Challenges in Syringomyelia

edited by

Palma Ciaramitaro

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: syringomyelia; epidemiology; genetics; hydrodynamics; cerebro-spinal fluid; MRI; neurophysiology; surgery; outcome measures; natural history

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Challenges in Gynecologic Cancers

edited by

Marcin Mardas

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: ovarian cancer; endometrial cancer; uterine cancer; cervical cancer; vulvar cancer; nutrition in cancer; chemotherapy; immunotherapy; targeted therapies; surgery; mini-invasive surgery; robotic surgery

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

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