Journal of Clinical Medicine

Neurological Injury After Cardiac Arrest: Mechanisms, Prognostication, and Emerging Therapies

edited by

and Nikos Gorgoraptis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2323 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac arrest; hypoxic–ischaemic brain injury; neuroprognostication; neuroprotection; biomarkers; targeted tem-perature management; multimodal monitoring; neurorehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Emergency Medicine)

Clinical Research and Application of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

edited by

Babak Saravi

,

Julian Lommen

and Lara Katharina Franziska Schorn

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2248 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; machine learning; oral and maxillofacial surgery; dentistry; medical imaging; clinical decision support

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

Management of Dyslipidemias: Enhancing Lipid Modification to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk: 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniel Gaudet

and Etienne Khoury

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2178 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; dyslipidemia; lipoprotein remnant; emerging lipid-lowering therapies; rare and severe causes of atherogenic lipid disorders; cardiovascular risk-related biomarkers; drug safety and efficacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Current Challenges and Approaches to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

edited by

Aron Tendler

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2098 | Submission Open

Keywords: PTSD treatment; implementation; prevention; prevalence; risk factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Uveitis

edited by

Nenad Vukojević

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1867 | Submission Open

Keywords: uveitis; intraocular tumors; medical retina; pediatric retina

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Current Clinical Research in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

edited by

Krzysztof Dowgierd

, Marcin Kozakiewicz, Łukasz J. Krakowczyk and Tadeusz Morawiec

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1808 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral and maxillofacial surgery; craniofacial surgery; orthognathic surgery; maxillofacial trauma; head and neck oncology; microsurgical reconstruction; temporomandibular joint (TMJ); virtual surgical planning (VSP); patient-specific implants (PSI); complications and outcomes

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

Clinical Advances in Autism Management

edited by

Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1790 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; diagnosis; child; adult; youth; early intervention; therapy; epidemiology; relatives; resources; limitations; problems; health; epidemiology; perspectives; organization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Cardiometabolic Insights into Metabolic Dysfunction: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Strategies

edited by Alessandro Andreis,

Guglielmo Beccuti

and

Angelo Armandi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1770 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular complications; pharmacological; interventional strategies; cardiology; endocrinology; hepatology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Atrial Fibrillation: Screening, Management and Outcomes

edited by Ahmed AlTurki and Vidal Essebag

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1700 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; ablation; pulmonary vein isolation; atrial fibrillation screening; wearable devices; anti-arrhythmic drugs; cardiovascular outcomes; subclinical atrial fibrillation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Rehabilitation in Musculoskeletal Disease

edited by

Youngsook Bae

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1695 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal disease; stroke rehabilitation; physical therapy; rehabilitation; chronic pain; manual therapy; exercise intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Digestive Disorders: Updates on Disease Monitoring, Prediction Models and Management

edited by

Georgiana-Emmanuela Gîlcă-Blanariu

and

Catalina Mihai

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1664 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease; liver disease; alcohol related liver disease; infection; Clostridioides difficile infection

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

Pediatric Oral Health: Developmental, Functional, and Special Care Perspectives

edited by

Vanessa Machado

and

Luísa Bandeira Lopes

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1600 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oral health; early childhood oral health; malocclusion; oral habits; craniofacial growth and development; dental development defects; dental trauma in children; orofacial functions; oral–systemic health; preventive and community dentistry; early oral intervention

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

Advances in Managing High-Risk Pregnancies: Innovations in Diagnosis, Prevention and Clinical Care

edited by

Dominique A. Badr

, Vivien Dütemeyer and Jacques Jani

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1491 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-risk pregnancy; maternal–fetal medicine; prenatal diagnosis; fetal growth restriction; preeclampsia; preterm birth; biomarkers; maternal comorbidities; clinical imaging; precision obstetrics

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

Current Advances in Artificial Intelligence in Oral Cancer Research, Early Diagnosis, and Personalized Therapy

edited by Aminollah Khormali

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1475 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; precision oncology; digital pathology; deep learning; early cancer detection; predic-tive modeling; oral cancer diagnostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Recent Progress and Future Perspectives in Orthodontics

edited by

Vanessa Paredes-Gallardo

and

Sara Camañes-Gonzalvo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1417 | Submission Open

Keywords: skeletal anchorage; temporary anchorage devices; multidisciplinary orthodontic treatment; digital orthodontics; clear aligner therapy; 3D imaging and virtual treatment planning; airway-focused orthodontics

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

Recent Advances in Vitreoretinal Surgery: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lihteh Wu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1348 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitrectomy; retinal detachment; macular holes; pediatric vitreoretinal surgery; vitrectomy instrumentation; macular surgery; complex retinal detachments; vitreoretinal surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Clinical Challenges and Future Directions of Interstitial Lung Disease

edited by

Yoshiaki Zaizen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1346 | Submission Open

Keywords: interstitial lung disease; progressive pulmonary fibrosis; early detection; clinical diagnosis; multidisciplinary discussion; treatment; non-pharmacological therapy; end-of-life care; patient-centered management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Vertigo and Dizziness in Children: Clinical Updates

edited by

Eduardo Martin Sanz

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1305 | Submission Open

Keywords: vertigo; dizziness; children; vestibular disorders; otorhinolaryngology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Updates in the Use of Pharmacogenetics in Clinical Practice

edited by Rocío Morón Romero and Xando Díaz-Villamarín

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1238 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacogenetics; personalized medicine; clinical implementation; drug response; pharmacogenomics; precision medicine; healthcare integration; decision support; clinical implications of genetic testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)

Treatment and Clinical Management of Necrotizing Pancreatitis

edited by

Apostolos Gaitanidis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1215 | Submission Open

Keywords: necrotizing pancreatitis; infected necrosis; step-up approach; necrosectomy; minimally invasive surgery; artificial intelligence; lumen-apposing metal stent; pancreatic necrosis

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

Clinical Applications of Echocardiographic Techniques in Cardiovascular Diagnostics

edited by Gianpiero Italiano and

Laura Fusini

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1207 | Submission Open

Keywords: echocardiography; cardiovascular diagnostics; 3D echocardiography; strain imaging; speckle-tracking echocardi-ography; valvular heart disease; heart failure; interventional echocardiography; stress echocardiography; car-dio-oncology; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health: State of the Art

edited by Adriana Mihai

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1207 | Submission Open

Keywords: peripartum depression; post-partum depression; parental–infant well-being; early detection; perinatal mental health; postnatal mental health; psychotherapy interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Emerging Trends in Atrial Fibrillation Management

edited by Guy Rozen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiology; atrial fibrillation; left atrial appendage occlusion; echocardiography; pulse field ablation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis

edited by

Radoslaw Maksym

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1143 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometriosis; infertility; pregnancy; hysterosalpingography; deep lesions; medical imaging; diagnostic techniques; ultrasonography; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); laparoscopy; pelvic imaging; fertility assessment; imaging modalities; gynecological imaging; radiological approaches; reproductive medicine; immunotherapy; inflammation; antioxidants

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

Beyond Efficacy and Trials: Real-World Value and Effectiveness in Autoimmune Rheumatic Joint Diseases

edited by

Carlos Alves

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1115 | Submission Open

Keywords: effectiveness; efficacy; autoimmune rheumatic joint diseases; patient-reported outcomes; quality of life

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

Innovations and Clinical Advances in CMR and Echocardiography

edited by Raluca Tomoaia and

Sebastian Onciul

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac magnetic resonance; echocardiography; cardiomyopathy; ischaemic heart disease; valvular heart disease; risk stratification; clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Physical Therapy for Healthy Aging: Innovative and Functional Rehabilitation Approaches

edited by

Isabel Escobio-Prieto

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1015 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; healthy aging; functional rehabilitation; therapeutic exercise; motor control; pelvic floor rehabilitation; preventive interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Management in Dry Eye Disease: Current Strategies and Emerging Protocols

edited by Sunil Shah and Raquel Gil-Cazorla

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 976 | Submission Open

Keywords: dry eye disease; ocular surface; diagnostics; inflammation; biomarkers; emerging therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Diagnosis, Treatment and Comorbidities in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): 3rd Edition

edited by Juan Luis Rodriguez Hermosa, José Luis Álvarez-Sala Walther and Myriam Calle Rubio

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open

Keywords: COPD; diagnosis; comorbidities; respiratory rehabilitation; inhaled therapy; biological therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Diabetic Foot: From Prevention to Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Chris A. Manu

,

Erika Vainieri

and Michael Edmonds

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetic foot ulcer; peripheral arterial disease; diabetic foot infection; Charcot foot; diabetic foot mortality

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

Diabetes and Its Complications: New Perspectives and Clinical Updates

edited by Prashanth Vas and

Erika Vainieri

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 853 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diabetic retinopathy; cardiovascular disease; chronic kidney disease; diabetic foot; cardiorenal metabolic syndrome; integrated diabetes care

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

Challenges and Innovations in Thrombosis and Haemostasis

edited by Vasiliki Danilatou and Fotios I. Girtovitis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 761 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution and thrombosis; antiphospholipid syndrome; antithrombotic therapy; arterial thrombosis; artificial intelligence in thrombosis and haemostasis; biology of arterial thrombosis; biomarkers in thrombosis and haemostasis; cancer-associated thrombosis; clinical decision support; current concepts and novel targets for antiplatelet treatments; digital health in heamostasis and thrombosis; endotheliopathy and thrombosis; ethical challenges in thrombosis care; hemophilia and von willebrand disease; innovative therapies in thrombosis and haemostasis; pediatric thrombosis; platelet biology and function: new concepts and clinical perspectives; rare blood disorders; thrombophilia; thrombosis and hemostasis guidelines; thrombosis in pregnancy; thrombo-inflammation; trauma-induced coagulopathy; venous thromboembolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vascular Medicine)

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Guidelines and Implementation Methods

edited by Ilda Hoxhaj and

Ugo Grossi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 739 | Submission Open

Keywords: enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS); surgical outcomes; perioperative care; clinical guidelines; patient-centered care

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Cardiac Intensive Care: Clinical Insights and Advances

edited by

Jacopo D’Andria Ursoleo

,

Elena G. Bignami

and Valentina Bellini

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 736 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute heart failure; artificial intelligence; cardiac intensive care; cardiogenic shock; cardiac surgery; extracorporeal life support; hemodynamic monitoring; machine learning; mechanical circulatory support; outcomes and prognostication; palliative care; postcardiotomy care; precision medicine; resuscitation science; shock management; ventricular assist devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Understanding, Treatment, and New Directions in Psychotherapy

edited by Franziska Sophia Miegel

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 729 | Submission Open

Keywords: obsessive–compulsive disorder; clinical psychopathology; mechanisms of change; psychotherapeutic interventions; treatment delivery; accessibility of care; innovative treatment approaches; technology-supported interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Multifactorial Causation and Therapy of Sleep Disorders

edited by

Anna Szûcs

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 667 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep disorders; narcolepsy; sleep-neurology; REM sleep behavior disorder; sleep apneas

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

New Perspectives in the Diagnosis and Management of Skin Cancer

edited by Emily Avitan-Hersh

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin cancer; melanoma; cutaneous lymphoma; Kaposi; Merkel cell carcinoma; basal cell carcinoma; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Advances in Systemic Therapy for Cholangiocarcinoma: Current Evidence and Emerging Approaches

edited by

Hyunho Kim

and

Se Jun Park

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open

Keywords: cholangiocarcinoma; systemic therapy; targeted therapy; biomarkers; precision medicine; translational oncology

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: From Disease Diagnosis and Treatment to Functional and Esthetic Reconstruction

edited by Sho Mitsugi, Manabu Habu and Masahiro Watanabe

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: jaw deformity; orthognathic surgery; oral cancer; reconstructive surgery; temporomandibular joint; jaw fracture; AI; simulation

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

Clinical Challenges and Prognosis of Hemodialysis

edited by Guido Gembillo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: hemodialysis; uremic toxins; inflammation; fluid management; vascular access; chronic kidney disease

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

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): Clinical Application and Advances

edited by

Raphael Giraud

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); venoarterial ECMO; venovenous ECMO; extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR); cardiogenic shock; acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); mechanical circulatory support; ECMELLA; ECCO2R; cannulation techniques; anticoagulation; mobile ECMO; donation after circulatory death (DCD); normothermic regional perfusion (NRP); organ donation; organ preservation; transplantation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Acute Cardiovascular Care in Cardio-Oncology: Present Challenges and Future Pathways

edited by

Raffaele Bugiardini

and Maria Bergami

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiotoxicity; cardio-oncology; acute cardiovascular care; acute cardiovascular complications; disparities in care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Recent Advances on Imaging-Guided Cancer Treatment

edited by

Eugen Osiac

, Dragoș-Ovidiu Alexandru and Daniela Dumitrescu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: imaging-guided cancer treatment; oncologic imaging; quantitative medical imaging; imaging-based algorithms; innovative medical software; computational oncology; multimodality imaging; image-guided clinical decision-making; precision oncology

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

Clinical Strategies in Structural Heart and Cardiothoracic Interventions

edited by

Adam Rdzanek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural heart disease; heart team; valvular heart disease; cardiac surgery; transcatheter interventions; patient selection; real-world outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Human Microbiota Analysis: Focus on Pediatric Clinical Applications

edited by

Angela Quirino

,

Nadia Marascio

and

Grazia Pavia

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiota; diet; lifestyle; eubiosis; dysbiosis; omics approach; pediatric

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Clinical Challenges in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Interactions Between Gynecological and Obstetric Disorders, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Women—2nd Edition

edited by

Ernesto González-Mesa

and Daniel María Lubián López

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 297 | 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)

Mitral Valve Surgery: Current Status and Future Challenges—2nd Edition

edited by Antonio Lio and Marco Russo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitral valve; mitral valve repair; mitral valve replacement; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Exercise and Chronic Pain

edited by Nuria Marín-Jiménez and Milkana Borges-Cosic

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; exercise therapy; physical activity; fitness; pain management; quality of life; non-pharmacological interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine)

PET/CT Imaging in Oncology: Clinical Applications and Updates

edited by

Nikolaos Papathanasiou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT); molecular imaging; oncology; Fluoro-Deoxy-Glucose (FDG); novel tracers (PSMA, FAPI, radiolabeled peptides); quantitative PET

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

Novel Clinical Applications of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

edited by Bobby Heydari

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac magnetic resonance; CMR; cardiovascular imaging; tissue characterization; cardiomyopathy; myocardial ischemia; advanced imaging techniques; artificial intelligence; tissue mapping; quantitative stress perfusion; 4D flow; spectroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

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