Journal of Clinical Medicine

Current and Emerging Treatment Options in Colorectal Cancer

edited by Michael Osseis

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3687 | 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 2349 | 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 1308 | 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 1249 | 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 1211 | 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)

New Developments in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Clinical Practice

edited by Mattia Algeri

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1015 | 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)

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 1007 | 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)

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 832 | 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 751 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Innovations in ENT Surgical Procedures

edited by

Pietro Orlando

, Giuseppe Fancello and

Luca Giovanni Locatello

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 552 | 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)

Clinical Perspectives in Acne, Rosacea, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

edited by Marta Szepietowska and Lukasz Matusiak

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 503 | 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)

Robotic Cardiac Surgery–State of the Art

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

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 412 | 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)

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancers: Current Solutions and Future Perspectives

edited by

Vasile Șandru

and Cătălina Vlăduț

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

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

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

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 269 | 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 227 | 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)

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 208 | 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)

Hepatitis: Clinical Guide to Infection, Complications, and Management

edited by Tarek Saadi and

Rawi Hazzan

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 204 | 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 199 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Sjogren’s Syndrome: Clinical Updates and Perspectives

edited by Caterina Vacchi

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 183 | 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)

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

edited by

Shin Saito

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 175 | 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 133 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2636 | 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 167 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2016 | 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 3118 | 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)

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 768 | 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)

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 630 | 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)

Current Challenges in Syringomyelia

edited by

Palma Ciaramitaro

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 619 | 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)

Local Treatments for Oligometastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

edited by Elena Prisciandaro and

Luca Bertolaccini

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 260 | 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 238 | 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)

Challenges in Gynecologic Cancers

edited by

Marcin Mardas

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 227 | 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)

New Advances in Wound Healing and Skin Wound Treatment

edited by Hajime Matsumura

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 38300 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma wound; burns; chronic wound; DFU; VLU; ischemic wound; regenerative medicine in wound care; debridement; biofilm; wound dressing; antimicrobial treatment

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

Sequelae of COVID-19: Clinical to Prognostic Follow-Up

edited by

Mariana Tudoran

and

Cristina Tudoran

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 24799 | Submission Open

Keywords: COVID-19; post-COVID-19 syndromes; sequelae of COVID-19; pathophysiological pathways; multiorgan sequelae; long-term management of post-COVID-19 syndromes; quality of life; long-term prognosis of COVID-19

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vascular Medicine)

Clinical Research and Personalized Medicine in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

edited by

Alfredo Papa

and Loris Riccardo Lopetuso

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10191 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); personalized medicine; precision medicine; Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; targeted therapy; artificial intelligence

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

Advancing Clinical Medicine Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Technology: 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonio Jorge Forte

,

Syed Ali Haider

and

Mark Lifson

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9375 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; clinical medicine; medical imaging; precision medicine; clinical decision support systems; patient care; healthcare practices; early disease detection; patient outcomes

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

Progress in Clinical Diagnosis and Therapy in Ophthalmology

edited by

Edward Wylegala

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7568 | Submission Open

Keywords: ophthalmic imaging; artificial intelligence in ophthalmology; retinal diseases; corneal transplantation; glaucoma diagnostics; ocular therapeutics; personalized medicine; ocular genetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Early Prevention and Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis: From Clinical Progression to Patient Management

edited by

Anna Kabłak-Ziembicka

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6312 | Submission Open

Keywords: atherosclerosis; atherothrombotic molecular pathways; cardiovascular risk; monitoring of goals; pharmacological and non-pharmacological prevention; carotid and peripheral interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Drug-Related Problems: Clinical Pharmacy and Safety of Pharmacotherapy

edited by

Mariola Drozd

and

Jakub Pawlikowski

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6000 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse drug reaction; drug-related problems; drug formulation technology; safety of pharmacotherapy; clinical pharmacy; pharmaceutical care; pharmacology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)

Clinical Advancements in Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Methods

edited by

Christoph Martin Lwowski

and Thomas Kohnen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5613 | Submission Open

Keywords: emmetropia; IOL power calculation; effective lens position; refractive lens exchange; IOL; refractive surgery; biometry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Dental Care: Oral and Systemic Disease Prevention: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kacper Nijakowski

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5525 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; oral diseases; oral manifestations; systemic diseases; oral care; dental prevention; dental caries; periodontal disease; oral medicine; dentistry; oral microbiome; salivary diagnostics; AI-assisted tools

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

Cardiovascular Autonomic Function: From Bench to Bedside—2nd Edition

edited by

Vera Geraldes

and

Isabel Rocha

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2821 | Submission Open

Keywords: dysautonomia; heart rate variability; autonomic function testing; cardiovascular autonomic function; autonomic neuroscience; syncope; orthostatic hypotension; baroreflex; autonomic molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Anemia: Clinical Updates in Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment

edited by

Joan-Lluis Vives-Corrons

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2802 | Submission Open

Keywords: anemia; diagnostic tools; hematology; artificial intelligence; targeted therapy; hereditary hemolytic anemia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Acute and Chronic Hemodialysis: Clinical Updates and Advances

edited by

Gubensek Jakob

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2501 | Submission Open

Keywords: hemoadsorption; hemodiafiltration; medium cut-off membranes; expanded hemodialysis; vascular calcifications; renal anemia; vascular access; anticoagulation; ICU nephrology; acute kidney injury

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

How Clinicians See the Use of AI in Psychiatry

edited by

Georgios Floros

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1486 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; psychiatry; patient care; psychotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Challenges and Solutions in Geriatric Fracture

edited by Detlef Van der Velde and

Henk Jan Schuijt

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1450 | Submission Open

Keywords: geriatric; fracture; frailty; hip fracture; comorbidity; perioperative optimization; orthogeriatrics; rehabilitation; shared decision-making; postoperative outcomes; mortality and morbidity; functional recovery; multidisciplinary care; quality of life; recovery; mobility; palliative care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Medicine)

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

edited by

Oladipupo Olafiranye

and Rahul Chaudhary

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 900 | 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)

Innovations in Heart Failure: Clinical and Surgical Perspectives

edited by

Marco Gemelli

and Vincenzo Tarzia

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; heart transplantation; mechanical circulatory support; optimal medical therapy; LVAD; multidisciplinary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Critical Care Medicine: Innovation and Long-Term Patient Outcomes

edited by Charlie Corke

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical care innovation; patient-centred outcomes; goals-of-care decision-making; advanced organ sup-port; ethical and sustainable intensive care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Advances in Gynecological Cancers: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

edited by

Marek Murawski

, Dariusz Wydra and

Ewa Szuster

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: preinvasive cervical disease; cervical cancer; endometrial cancer; ovarian cancer; borderline ovarian tumors; rare tumors; uterine sarcoma; vulvar cancer; vaginal cancer; fertility sparing management; biomarkers; precision medicine; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; early detection

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

State of the Art of Corneal: Current Status and Prospects

edited by Justyna Izdebska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: corneal diseases; corneal transplantation; OCT; corneal imaging; refractive surgery; keratoconus; graft survival; immunosuppression

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

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