Journal of Clinical Medicine

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submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4894 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometriosis; diagnosis; video laparoscopy with and without robotic assistance; chronic pelvic pain; fertility preservation; minimally invasive surgery; biomarkers; artificial intelligence in endometriosis, adenomyosis, and adenomyoma care; multidisciplinary care; personalized medicine

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

Advancements in Individualized Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Second Edition

edited by

Paul Immanuel Heidekrueger

, Peter Niclas Broer and Denis C. Ehrl

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4298 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-specific reconstructive procedures; microsurgical precision techniques; autologous tissue transplantation; digital imaging and customization; biomaterials in reconstructive surgery; tissue engineering for plastic reconstruction; flap surgery innovations; personalized cleft surgery; personalized aesthetic surgery

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

Revolutionizing Neurosurgery: Cutting-Edge Techniques and Innovations

edited by

Yoichi Morofuji

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4027 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroendovascular surgery; neuroimaging; neurosurgery; neuroendoscopic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Advances in Clinical Diagnosis and Management

edited by

Gonzalo Labarca

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3672 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; sleep disorder breathing; central apnea; apnea–hypopnea index; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Dissection: Experts' Views

edited by Marja K Hedman and Annastiina Husso

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3225 | Submission Open

Keywords: aortic diseases; aortic type A dissection; aortic growth rate; aortic length; aortic imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Innovations in Spine Care: Advancing Clinical Solutions and Emerging Technologies

edited by

Luca Ambrosio

,

Fabrizio Russo

, Gianluca Vadalà and Vincenzo Denaro

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3052 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; AI; minimally invasive spine surgery; MIS; endoscopic spine surgery; intervertebral disc regeneration; precision medicine; spine care; spine fusion; osteobiologics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia—Clinical Management and Challenges

edited by Marko Zdravković and

Vlatka Sotosek

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2946 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac anesthesia; thoracic anesthesia; vascular anesthesia; innovation; perioperative medicine; healthcare; outcomes; challenges

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Sleep Disorders: Current Research and Future Directions—Second Edition

edited by Martina Vendrame

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2636 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; parasomnia; idiopathic hypersomnia; periodic limb movement disorder; periodic limb move-ment of sleep

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Clinical Advances in Scleral Lenses: New Insights in Lens Fitting and Customization

edited by

Daddi Fadel

and

Chelsea Bray

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2179 | Submission Open

Keywords: scleral lenses; scleral lens customization; higher-order aberrations; scleral lens optics; corneoscleral profilometry; keratoconus; ocular surface diseases; dry eye; wavefront-guided correction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Recent Clinical Advances in Reconstructive Urology and Prosthetic Surgery

edited by Elisa Berdondini and

Esaú Fenández-Pascual

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2159 | Submission Open

Keywords: reconstructive urology; penile prosthesis; artificial urinary sphincter; urethral stricture; reconstructive surgery; minimally invasive procedures

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

New Advances in Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery: 2nd Edition

edited by Senthil Sambandam

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1474 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee; hip; joint arthroplasty; minimally invasive surgery; revision arthroplasty; periprosthetic joint infection; muscle injury; joint alignment; surgical advances; osteotomy; fracture; robotic-assisted surgery; perioperative optimization; telerehabilitation; aseptic loosening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Hearing Loss Management in Children: Guidelines and Interventions

edited by Lone Percy-Smith

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1248 | Submission Open

Keywords: early intervention for populations with HL; emerging new generations of persons with HL; quality assurance of interventions for populations with HL; self-assessments of quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

High-Risk Pregnancy Management: From Prenatal Care to Postpartum Outcomes

edited by

Angela Vinturache

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1178 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-risk pregnancy; prenatal care; postpartum outcomes; postpartum mental health; birth trauma; AI in obstetrics; medico-legal liability; equity & culturally safe care; indigenous and rural/remote care; EMR-enabled decision support; quality trend monitoring; maternal morbidity and mortality; perinatal morbidity; standardized care bundles & pathways

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

Further Advances in Electrocardiography, Cardiac Arrhythmias, and Arrhythmogenic Disorders: 2nd Edition

edited by

Paweł T. Matusik

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 977 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocardiography; cardiac arrhythmias; genetics; cardiac pacing; implantable cardioverter defibrillators; cardiac resynchronization therapy; magnetic resonance imaging; catheter ablation; arrhythmogenic disorders; channelopathy; cardiomyopathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Management and Update of Aortic Dissection and Aortic Aneurysm Diseases

edited by

Makoto Hibino

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 962 | Submission Open

Keywords: aortic aneurysm; aortic dissection; aortic surgery; endovascular procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Clinical Management Strategies for Coronary Artery Disease and Revascularization

edited by

Marco Spagnolo

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 957 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary artery disease; coronary revascularization; coronary physiology; coronary imaging; antithrombotic therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Novel Prognostic Risk Factors in Acute Coronary Syndrome

edited by

Nicola Cosentino

and

Andrea Baggiano

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 813 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; risk stratification; biomarkers; cardiovascular imaging; inflammation; genetics; heart–kidney interaction; cardio-pulmonary complications; neurological dysfunction; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Interaction Between Systemic Diseases and Oral Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Henk S. Brand

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical dental interaction; saliva; xerostomia; diagnostics; inflammatory bowel disease; cancer survivors; dental erosion; Sjögren’s disease; liver transplantation

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

Clinical Advances in Hysteroscopic Technology for Gynecological Diseases

edited by Aya Mohr-Sasson and Raanan Meyer

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open

Keywords: diagnostic hysteroscopy; operative hysteroscopy; uterine sampling; uterine polyp; submucosal fibroid; hysteroscopic dilatation and curettage; hysteroscopic niche repair

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

Clinical Updates on Transcatheter Structural Heart Disease Interventions

edited by Nazan Puluca and Hendrik Ruge

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

Keywords: interventional valve therapy; TAVR; TEER; TMVR; mitral valve; tricuspid valve; coronary access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Cardiac Electrophysiology: New Insights and Future Directions: 2nd Edition

edited by

Michael Spartalis

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open

Keywords: catheter ablation; pulsed-field ablation; conduction-system pacing; arrhythmias; implantable cardiac devices; leadless pacing; mapping technologies; digital health; artificial intelligence; sudden cardiac death

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Pleura and Lung: Clinical Advances in Intensive Care

edited by Alen Protić and

Vlatka Sotosek

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 329 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic drainage; lung recruitment; lung ultrasound; pleural effusion; pneumothrax; B-line; lung atelectasis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Complications Related to Coronary Artery Disease and Secondary Prevention Strategies

edited by Nazanin Rajai

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary artery disease; complications; secondary prevention; myocardial infarction; cardiovascular risk; heart failure; arrhythmias; imaging; biomarkers; cardiovascular pharmacotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Recent Advances in Bariatric Surgery

edited by

Lidia Castagneto Gissey

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: bariatric surgery; metabolic surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; endoscopic bariatric procedures; obesity management; type 2 diabetes remission; perioperative care; long-term outcomes; enhanced recovery

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

Clinical Application of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Malignant Gastrointestinal Tumors and Precursors—2nd Edition

edited by

Rainer Schöfl

and

Reinhold Függer

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: endoscopy; endoscopic submucosal dissection; endoscopic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive surgery

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

Current Advances and Future Perspectives in Cardiac Arrest and Cardiogenic Shock

edited by Giulia Maj

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiogenic shock; left ventricular unloading; biomarkers; recovery; cardiac arrest

(This special issue belongs to the Section Emergency Medicine)

Updates in the Diagnosis, Imaging, and Treatment of Retinal and Macular Diseases

edited by

Makoto Inoue

submission deadline 26 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3145 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal diseases; macular degeneration; diagnostic imaging; OCT/OCTA; artificial intelligence; deep learning; clinical ophthalmology; gene therapy; treatment innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility—2nd Edition

edited by Konstantinos A. Zikopoulos

submission deadline 27 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16775 | Submission Open

Keywords: fertility; regeneration; age-related infertility; preimplantation diagnosis; precision assessment; individualized fertility needs; clinical diagnosis; in vitro fertilization

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

Heart Valve Surgery: Recent Trends and Future Perspective

edited by Per Nils J.F. Wierup, Johan Sjögren and Nina Hakacova

submission deadline 27 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 867 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart valve; diagnostics; surgery; echocardiography; computer simulation; prediction models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Pathogenesis and Management Strategies

edited by

Jun Kato

submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4319 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel diseases; ulcerative colitis; Crohn’s disease; biomarkers; risk factors; pharmacology; advanced therapy; endoscopic evaluation and procedures; extraintestinal manifestations; IBD-associated neoplasm

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

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies in Sjogren's Disease (SjD)

edited by

Nancy L. Carteron

,

Ava Wu

and Nancy McNamara

submission deadline 29 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: Sjogren; Sjogren’s disease; lymphocytic tissue infiltration; interdisciplinary care; pathogenesis; caries; corneal erosions; autoimmunity; lymphoproliferative (or lymphoma)

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

Mind–Body Connection: The Impact of Mental Health on Physical Well-Being

edited by

Mario Pinto

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9009 | Submission Open

Keywords: mind–body connection; mental health; well-being; metabolic balance; immune system; chronic medical conditions; body perception; self-image; eating disorders; psychosomatic disorders; psychosomatic medicine; innovative thera-peutic approaches; mindfulness; mind-wandering; integrated healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Current Advances in General and Regional Anesthesia

edited by Eleni Laou, Eleana Garini and

Giolanda Varvarousi

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5575 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesiology; general anesthesia; regional anesthesia; pediatric anesthesia; perioperative medicine; surgery; postoperative outcome; monitoring; analgesia; safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Endoscopic Management of Pancreaticobiliary Diseases

edited by

Kamran Ayub

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1473 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreaticobiliary endoscopy; endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); biliary drainage; gallbladder drainage; lumen-opposing metal stents; cholangioscopy; pancreatoscopy; confocal laser endomicroscopy; pancreatic cysts; molecular diagnostics; lithotripsy (electrohydraulic and laser); radiofrequency ablation (RFA); photodynamic therapy (PDT); pancreatic and biliary tumors; interventional endoscopy; altered anatomy access; diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

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

Improving Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Latest Advances and Prospects in Relation to Comorbidity, Damage, and Quality of Life

edited by

Oshrat E. Tayer-Shifman

and Shaye Kivity

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1403 | Submission Open

Keywords: systemic lupus erythematosus; comorbidities; outcome measures; damage accrual; quality of life; cognitive im-pairment; infections and vaccination; treat-to-target; digital biomarkers

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

Effects of Exercise Training on Physiological and Functional Outcomes in Age and Frailty

edited by

Dihogo Gama de Matos

and

Rodrigo Villar

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 908 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise training ; older adults ; frailty ; cardiovascular system ; autonomic system ; quality of life ; healthy aging ; functional capacity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Medicine)

Clinical Insights in Preventive Cardiology

edited by

Lukasz Kuzma

and

Anna Kurasz

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 846 | Submission Open

Keywords: preventive cardiology; cardiovascular prevention; cardiovascular risk assessment; risk stratification; primary prevention; secondary prevention; exposome; environmental determinants of health; lifestyle modification; digital health; wearable technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical and Laboratory Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Haematology

edited by

Emmanuel Favaloro

and Bingwen Eugene Fan

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open

Keywords: hematology; artificial intelligence/AI; machine learning/ML; innovation; hemostasis; thrombosis; diagnostics; prog-nosis; laboratory automation; clinical decision support; precision medicine; big data; digital pathology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Medicine)

Clinical Insights and Applications in Cardiac Electrophysiology

edited by

Alberto Preda

and Fabrizio Guarracini

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; transvenous lead extraction; left atrial appendage occlusion; heart failure; subcutaneous ICD; extravascular ICD; conduction system pacing; cardiac electrophysiology; cardiac rhythm disorders; arrhythmia mapping; supraventricular arrhythmias; ventricular arrhythmias; cardiomyopathies; implantable cardiac devices; minimally invasive devices; left atrial appendage closure; personalized arrhythmia care; clinical management; innovative electrophysiological techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Innovations in Elbow and Shoulder Surgery: Techniques, Outcomes, and Rehabilitation

edited by Andrea Celli

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopedic; elbow surgery; shoulder surgery; infection; nonunion; malunion; ligaments injuries; tendon injuries; el-bow and shoulder replacement; arthroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Integrated Assessment and Management of Heart Failure Syndromes

edited by Damiano Magrì and Emiliano Fiori

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; functional capacity; multimodality assessment; advanced imaging; coronary and structural interventions; device therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Molecular Injection Therapy in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Conservative Approaches and Innovative Treatments

edited by

Niccola Funel

, Paolo Domenico Parchi and Andrea del Chiaro

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6406 | Submission Open

Keywords: injection therapy; conservative approaches; medical devices; collagen; polyribonucleotide; plasma-rich platelets; hyaluronic acids; anti-inflammatory therapy; tendinitis, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal disorder, pain reduction; regenerative medicine; new clinical approaches; physiotherapy; comparative studies: surgery vs. conservative approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Current Progress and New Challenges

edited by Sorin Stefan Popescu, Roland Richard Tilz and Karl-Heinz Kuck

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6067 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; novel technologies; pulmonary vein isolation; same-day discharge; pulsed field ablation; cryo-ablation; radiofrequency; safety; efficacy; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Application of Physical Therapy in Neurorehabilitation: 3rd Edition

edited by

Sofia Straudi

and

Roberto Cano de la Cuerda

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3705 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; technology-aided rehabilitation; exercise; neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; engagement; self-management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

The Future Direction of Medical Imaging in Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Oncology: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Nicolò Brandi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1694 | Submission Open

Keywords: MRI; CT; molecular imaging; radiomics; imaging; radiogenomics; precision medicine; outcome prediction; cholangiocarcinoma; pancreatic cancer; imaging biomarkers; treatment response

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

Neuro-Psychiatric Disorders: Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

Georgios Floros

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1324 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropsychiatric disorder; diagnosis; treatment; neurobiology; organic psychiatry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Pulmonary Hypertension: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Management

edited by

Dirk Bandorski

and

Lukas Ley

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary hypertension; pulmonary arterial hypertension; chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension; pulmonary endarterectomy; balloon pulmonary angioplasty; pharmacological treatment; pathophysiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Interventional Cardiology: Evolving Evidence and Emerging Horizons

edited by

Jacek Bil

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary artery disease; percutaneous coronary intervention; drug-coated balloon; intravascular imaging; fractional flow reserve; transcatheter aortic valve implantation; transcatheter mitral valve repair; clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Artificial Intelligence Applications for Invasive and Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Procedures

edited by

Oladipupo Olafiranye

and Rahul Chaudhary

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence and machine learning; interventional cardiology; electrophysiology; cardiovascular imaging; remote patient monitoring; digital biomarkers; clinical decision support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Breakthroughs in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer

edited by Laura Fortuna and

Andrea Bottari

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer; targeted therapy; minimally invasive surgery; immune–oncology integration; enhanced recovery protocols; multidisciplinary care

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

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