Journal of Clinical Medicine

Novel Biomarkers and Treatment Strategies for Gastrointestinal Malignancies: From the Bench to the Bedside

edited by

Ramon Andrade de Mello

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies; medical oncology; immunotherapy; biomarkers; target therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Life-Threatening Conditions in Pediatric Patients: Clinical Challenges and Emergency Management Strategies

edited by

Slawomir Dariusz Szajda

, Piotr Konrad Leszczyński, Alina Minarowska and

Krzysztof Mitura

submission deadline 27 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 1365 | Submission Open

Keywords: child; pediatrics; pediatric emergencies; injuries; illnesses; clinical intervention; emergency treatment; acute care; life-threatening condition; therapeutic outcome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Emergency Medicine)

Rehabilitation Strategies for Neurological Disorders: Advances and Insights

edited by Delia Cinteză and Mihai Berteanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16906 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurorehabilitation; physical medicine; virtual reality; AI in rehabilitation medicine; robotic rehabilitation; telerehabilitation; advanced technologies; upper neuromotor lesions; peripheral neuropathies; wearable sensor devices; assessment; goal-setting; individual rehabilitation plan

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Periodontal and Other Associated Oral Diseases: Diagnosis and Management in the Context of Systemic Pathology, 2nd Edition

edited by

Silvia Martu

,

Liliana-Georgeta Foia

and

Maria Alexandra Mârțu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14648 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontitis; oral diseases; periimplantitis; biomarkers; cytokines; oxidative stress markers; PCR test; point-of-care test; CBCT; periodontal treatment; immunomodulatory therapy; local drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Reducing Modifiable Risk Factors to Prevent and Control Non-Communicable Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniele Piovani

and

Gisella Figlioli

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3659 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-communicable disease; chronic disease; cardiovascular disease; cancer; chronic respiratory disease; diabetes; mental health; tobacco use; physical inactivity; unhealthy diet; alcohol use; disease prevention

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

Current Challenges and Updates in Therapeutic Advancements of Prostatectomy

edited by

Luca Lambertini

and

Francesco Lasorsa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1535 | Submission Open

Keywords: radical prostatectomy; robot-assisted surgery; single port; artificial intelligence; complications; same day discharge; learning curve; training models; outcomes

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

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Beyond Second-Line Treatment

edited by Jacopo Giuliani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1461 | Submission Open

Keywords: metastatic colorectal cancer; subsequent lines; chemotherapy; targeted agents; radiotherapy; local therapy

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

Recent Advances in Clinical Therapeutic Methods of Kidney Stone

edited by

Krzysztof Balawender

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1230 | Submission Open

Keywords: retrograde intrarenal surgery; ureteroscopy; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; laser lithotripsy; minimally invasive techniques

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

Current Advances and Future Perspectives in Cardiothoracic Surgery

edited by Tomislav Kopjar

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1218 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiothoracic surgery; minimally invasive techniques; robotic-assisted surgery; personalized therapy; surgical innovation; prosthetic devices; perioperative management; transplantation; technological advances; postoperative care; surgical outcomes; future perspectives; healthcare disparities

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

From Imaging to Impact: Improving Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Outcomes

edited by Dana Samir Al-Mousa and Kelly Bentley-Spuur

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer diagnosis; breast imaging; breast cancer screening; screening mammography; diagnostic breast imag-ing; breast density assessment; early detection of breast cancer; breast imaging innovation; diagnostic accuracy in breast imaging; artificial intelligence in breast imaging; radiation dose optimisation in breast imaging; image quality in breast imaging; clinical implementation of breast imaging technologies; patient outcomes in breast cancer care; health system efficiency in breast imaging

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

Interventional Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease: Clinical Insights and Current Practice

edited by

Emilia Solinas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 967 | Submission Open

Keywords: percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); coronary artery disease (CAD); complex coronary intervention; physiology-guided revascularization (FFR/iFR); post-PCI Integrated non-pharmacological therapies; intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT); severe coronary calcification; personalized antiplatelet therapy; spontaneous coronary artery dissection; high bleeding risk; drug-coated balloons; artificial intelligence in interventional cardiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

New Insights into Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation: From Injury to Performance

edited by

Stefano Palermi

,

Matteo Guzzini

and

Alice Patrignani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 938 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports medicine; sports injuries; orthopedic rehabilitation; upper limb injuries; tendon and ligament injuries; return to sport; injury prevention; regenerative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine)

The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research, Diagnosis, and Care

edited by

Daniele Giansanti

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; oncology; cancer diagnosis; prognostic modeling; clinical validation; digital twins

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

Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Sport Medicines: Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation

edited by

Rafal Kamiński

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open

Keywords: cruciate ligament; sport medicine; trauma; meniscus; knee instability; anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; posterior cruciate ligament; rehabilitation; return to sport; injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine)

Targeted Management and Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

edited by

Małgorzata Wisłowska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis; erosive arthritis; JAK inhibitors; biological drugs; window-of-opportunity

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

Sjogren’s Syndrome: Clinical Advances and Insights

edited by David A. Isenberg

submission deadline 7 Dec 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16903 | Submission Open

Keywords: xerostomia; xerophthalmia; non-Hodgkins lymphoma; autoimmune rheumatic diseases; Sjogren’s syndrome

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

Placental Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Maternal Risk-Timing Assessment and Postpartum Challenges

edited by

Eva Meler

, Anca Huniadi and

Rotar Ioana

submission deadline 8 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular risk; pre-eclampsia; fetal growth restriction; placental dysfunction; cardiac function; biomarkers

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

The Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation After Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, and in Other Cardiac Diseases

edited by

Aneta Aleksova

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13457 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac rehabilitation; coronary artery disease; myocardial infarction; coronary artery bypass surgery; heart failure; ventricular assist device; heart transplantation; cardiomyopathies; cardiac remodeling; illness perception; treatment adherence; gender difference; biomarkers; endothelial function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management: Mastering Clinical Art for Optimal Patient Satisfaction

edited by

Min Suk Chae

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11012 | Submission Open

Keywords: regional anesthesia; pain management; ultrasound-guided nerve blocks; fascial plane blocks; multimodal analgesia; postoperative analgesia; chronic pain management; opioid-sparing strategies; non-opioid analgesics; patient satisfaction; anesthesia techniques; perioperative care; pain interventions; nerve block techniques; clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Advances and Challenges in Diagnosis, Phenotyping, and Clinical Impact

edited by

Muhammad A. Rishi

, Muna Irfan and Andrew Namen

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4361 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; sleep diagnostics; screening tools; pulse oximetry; polysomnography; home sleep apnea testing; diagnostic accuracy; phenotyping; cardiometabolic comorbidity; neuropsychiatric outcomes; sleep -disordered breathing; real-world implementation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

New Clinical Advances in Pediatric Asthma

edited by

Davor Plavec

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4140 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric asthma; clinical management; treatment advances; diagnostic advances; biologic therapy; inhaled steroids; control of asthma; exacerbation prevention; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Prevention and Management of Sexual Dysfunction

edited by

Grażyna Jarząbek-Bielecka

and

Katarzyna Plagens-Rotman

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3134 | Submission Open

Keywords: sexual health; sexual dysfunction; reproductive health; general sexuology; sexological care

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

Translational Immunology in Clinical Medicine: From Preclinical Insights to Therapeutic Impact

edited by

Soheil Tavakolpour

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2396 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational immunology; autoimmune disease; autoinflammatory disease; immune-mediated diseases; oncology; preclinical models; immune efficacy and safety; mechanism of action; immunotoxicity assessment

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

Breaking Barriers in Respiratory Conditions: From Clinical Pathophysiology to Treatment Across the Spectrum of Severity

edited by

Antenor Rodrigues

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1277 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary rehabilitation; skeletal muscle; exercise physiology; exercise intolerance; physical activity; respiratory conditions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Clinical Rehabilitation and Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions

edited by

Umut Varol

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 830 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproducibility of results; rehabilitation; physical therapy; artificial intelligence; machine learning; musculoskeletal system; treatment outcome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Advances in Cosmetic Dermatology: From Health to Aesthetics and Restoring Confidence

edited by

Hye Sung Han

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open

Keywords: aesthetic dermatology; cosmetic dermatology; energy-based devices; dermal fillers; botulinum toxin; biostimulators; skin rejuvenation; regenerative medicine; scar treatment; hair disorders; pigmentary disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Cesarean Section Versus Vaginal Delivery

edited by

Demetra Gabriela Socolov

,

Angela Vinturache

and

Liana Ples

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 558 | Submission Open

Keywords: cesarean section; vaginal delivery; birth outcomes; birth complications; delivery mode; labor process; obstetric care; trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC); intrapartum care; obstetric decision-making

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

The Current Trend in the Management of Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luís Eduardo Almeida

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open

Keywords: bruxism; temporomandibular disorders (TMDs); dental health; treatment modalities; diagnosis; clinical interventions

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

Contemporary Advances in Esophageal and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

edited by

Giovanni Maria Garbarino

and Carlo Castoro

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open

Keywords: esophageal surgery; gastric surgery; upper gastrointestinal cancer; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; artificial intelligence; radiomics; neoadjuvant therapy; surgical quality assessment; fluorescence-guided surgery

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

Optimizing Management of Advanced Ovarian Cancer: From Cytoreduction to Targeted Treatment

edited by Dimitrios Zouzoulas and Dimitrios Tsolakidis

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: ovarian cancer; cytoreduction; HIPEC; targeted therapies; post-operative complications

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

Hospital-Acquired Infections: Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment, and Organizational and Clinical Challenges

edited by

Robert Susło

and Jarosław Drobnik

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: hospital-acquired infections; healthcare-associated infections; nosocomial infections; epidemiology; infection prevention and control; antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial stewardship; patient safety

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

Updates in Gynecologic Surgery

edited by

Giuseppe Cucinella

and Giulio Sozzi

submission deadline 13 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic surgery; minimally invasive surgery (MIS); robotic-assisted surgery; vNOTES; endometriosis; pelvic organ prolapses

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

Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies for Endometriosis: Evidence and Practice

edited by

Giuseppe Gabriele Iorio

and Carlo Alviggi

submission deadline 14 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometriosis; ultrasound; fertility preservation; ovarian stimulation; cryopreservation

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

Current Trends and Future Prospects in Autoantibodies in Liver Diseases

edited by Takashi Himoto

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10068 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver-specific autoantibodies; non-organ-specific autoantibodies; autoimmune liver disease; diagnosis; disease activity; treatment outcome; prognosis; virus-induced autoimmunity; drug-induced autoimmunity

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

Root Canal Treatment and Healing Outcomes: Clinical Application of Endodontic Biomaterials and Postoperative Management

edited by

Fausto Zamparini

,

Carlo Prati

and

Andrea Spinelli

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4351 | Submission Open

Keywords: root canal treatment; healing outcomes; endodontic biomaterials; bioceramic sealers; postoperative management; clinical evidence; periapical healing; post operative pain; dentistry

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

Interventional Cardiology: Recent Developments and Future Challenges

edited by

Andreas Mitsis

and George Kassimis

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3301 | Submission Open

Keywords: percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); drug-eluting stents (DES); high risk percutaneous coronary intervention (CHIP); chronic total occlusions (CTO); intravascular imaging (IVUS, OCT); coronary physiology (FFR, iFR); antiplatelet therapy; complex coronary interventions; mechanical circulatory support (MCS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Advances in Cancer Imaging

edited by

Paul-Andrei Ștefan

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3296 | Submission Open

Keywords: pelvic oncology; cancer imaging; CT; MRI; tumor staging; treatment response; morphological criteria; gynecologic cancer; bladder cancer; rectal cancer; artificial intelligence; radiomics; texture analysis; image biomarkers; clinical imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Surgical Treatment for Lung Cancer—2nd Edition

edited by

Piotr Gabryel

, Cezary Piwkowski and Marek Ochman

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung cancer; surgery; minimally invasive surgery; immunotherapy; enhanced recovery after surgery; segmentectomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Clinical Outcomes and Emerging Strategies in Neovascualr Age-Related Macular Degeneration

edited by

Raziyeh Mahmoudzadeh

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open

Keywords: neovascular age-related macular degeneration; exudative retinal disease; anti-VEGF therapy; tyrosine kinase inhibitors; angiopoietin/Tie-2 modulation; gene therapy; sustained-release platforms; complement pathway inhibition; real-world clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Integrating Mental Health Into Chronic Illness Care: Interdisciplinary Clinical Strategies

edited by

Emanuele Maria Merlo

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical psychology; psychosomatic medicine; assessment; chronic illness; mental health; patient-centred care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Coronary CT Angiography, Cardiac MRI and PET/CT Scan: Advancing Cardiac Imaging and Clinical Decision Making in Cardiomyopathies

edited by

Alexios S. Antonopoulos

and

Spyridon Simantiris

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary CT angiography; cardiac magnetic resonance imaging; cardiac positron emission tomography; cardiac imaging; cardiomyopathies; cardiac amyloidosis; cardiac sarcoidosis; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; dilated cardiomyopathy; non-dilated left ventricular cardiomyopathy; arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy; restrictive cardiomyopathy; risk stratification; clinical decision making; artificial intelligence; radiomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Inherited Cardiac Disorders in Pediatrics: Present Challenges and Future Innovations

edited by Sara Moscatelli,

Giovanni Di Salvo

and

Gian Luca Ragazzoni

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric cardiomyopathy; inherited cardiac diseases; cardiomyopathies; cardiovascular genetics; arthropathies; channelopathies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors: Risk, Mechanisms, and Clinical Intervention

edited by

Sami Hamdan

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-injurious thoughts and behaviors; suicide; suicidal ideation; suicide attempts; non-suicidal self-injury; NSSI; self-harm; emotion dysregulation; trauma; risk factors; resilience; prevention; clinical intervention; adolescents; young adults

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Clinical Advances in Cardiac Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology

edited by Giovanni Volpato and

Paolo Compagnucci

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; conduction system pacing; ablation; ventricular tachycardia; electroanatomical mapping; endomyocardial biopsy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Monitoring and Optimization of Non-Invasive Respiratory Support in Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure

edited by

Luca Novelli

and Teresa Renda

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute and chronic respiratory failure; acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF); acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); respiratory monitoring; respiratory drive; inspiratory effort; non-invasive ventilation (NIV); high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); home ventilation; telemonitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Beyond Survival: Precision, Innovation, and Lifelong Care in Congenital Heart Disease

edited by

Sérgio Laranjo

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital heart disease; adult congenital heart disease; lifespan care; precision medicine; advanced cardiac imaging; transcatheter interventions; neurodevelopmental outcomes; arrhythmia management; digital health and artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Gynecologic Oncology: Current Therapies and New Frontiers

edited by Laura Paleari and Mariangela Rutigliani

submission deadline 18 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: ovarian cancers; gynecological cancer; drug delivery; AI; screening; new therapies

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

Clinical Advances in Rhinitis and Sinusitis: Diagnosis, Therapy and Multimorbidity Management

edited by

Claudio Montuori

,

Eugenio De Corso

and Veronica Seccia

submission deadline 18 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1359 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergy; asthma; biologics; chronic rhinosinusitis; chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps; endoscopic sinus surgery; NSAID-ERD; olfaction; personalized treatment; precision medicine; quality of life; respiratory disease; rhinitis; sinusitis; type-2 inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Low Back Pain

edited by

William J. Hanney

and

Michael Masaracchio

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14084 | Submission Open

Keywords: low back pain; classification systems; risk stratification; health services research; management strategies; timing and sequencing; prognosis; predictor; clinical decision making; primary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Scoliosis: Advances in Diagnosis and Management

edited by Michal Latalski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13100 | Submission Open

Keywords: scoliosis; adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; adult scoliosis; congenital scoliosis; neuromuscular scoliosis; diagnosis; imaging; treatment; surgery; bracing; rehabilitation; patient-reported outcomes; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

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