Journal of Clinical Medicine

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 1330 | 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 13975 | 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 12931 | 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)

Advances in Clinical Approaches to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Lorenzo Scardina

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12571 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer; diagnosis; precision medicine; molecular profiling; targeted therapy; breast-conserving surgery; minimally invasive techniques; artificial intelligence; personalized medicine; radiation therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Spine Surgery: Current Practice and Future Directions

edited by Claudio Bernucci and Francesco Costa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9340 | Submission Open

Keywords: degenerative; spinal trauma; spine tumors; neurosurgery; spine surgery; spinal deformity; scoliosis; robotics surgery; spinal cord injury; clinical practices; regenerative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Imaging and Surgery in Endometriosis—Recent Advances

edited by

Harald Krentel

and

Rudy Leon De Wilde

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9125 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotic-assisted surgery; MR imaging; radiomics; transvaginal ultrasound; deep endometriosis; ovarian endometriosis; fluorescence-guided surgery; artificial intelligence; adhesions in endometriosis; infertility; classification systems

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

Imaging and Molecular Biomarkers: The New Approach to Degenerative Retinal Diseases

edited by

Giulia Midena

and

Elisabetta Pilotto

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9071 | Submission Open

Keywords: ophthalmology; degenerative retinal diseases; imaging biomarkers; multimodal imaging; OCT; OCT angiography; molecular biomarkers; precision medicine; translational ophthalmic research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Autoimmune Diseases and Multisystem Inflammation: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Tsuyoshi Shirai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8749 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmune diseases; cardiovascular diseases; cutaneous diseases; gastrointestinal diseases; pulmonary diseases; renal diseases; systemic manifestation; rheumatoid arthritis; systemic lupus erythematosus; vasculitis

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

Updates on the Clinical Applications of Dental Restorative Materials

edited by

Vittorio Checchi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6707 | Submission Open

Keywords: restorative dentistry; restorations; adhesive dentistry; resin composites; ceramics; aesthetics; dental materials; direct restorations; indirect restorations; conservative dentistry; prosthetic dentistry; partial restorations; total restorations

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

Advances in Clinical Rheumatology—2nd Edition

edited by

Jacopo Ciaffi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5515 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; spondylarthritis; interventional; osteoporosis; complex regional pain syndrome

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

Heart Failure Management Innovations, Evidence, and the Patient Perspective

edited by

Cristina Vacarescu

and

Simina Crisan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 5156 | Submission Open

Keywords: Pharmacological advances across HFrEF, HFmrEF, and HFpEF;; SGLT2 inhibitors and emerging drug classes;; Devices, resynchronization therapy, and mechanical circulatory support;; Digital health, telemedicine, and remote monitoring;; AI and machine learning in HF diagnosis and prognosis;; Biomarkers and imaging for risk stratification;; Multidisciplinary and integrated care models;; HF in special populations;; Acute decompensated HF management;; Cardiac rehabilitation and exercise interventions.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Physiotherapy in Clinical Practice: From Assessment to Rehabilitation

edited by

Inés Llamas Ramos

and

Rocío Llamas-Ramos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4998 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical assessment; rehabilitation; clinical practice; patient-centered care; physiotherapy innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Current Perspectives and Innovations in Urogynecology

edited by

Stavros Athanasiou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4598 | Submission Open

Keywords: urogynecology; pelvic organ prolapse; urinary incontinence; overactive bladder; pelvic floor surgery; reconstructive surgery; minimally invasive surgery; pelvic floor disorders; innovative surgical techniques; quality of life

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

New Perspectives in Maternal–Fetal Medicine

edited by Catalina de Paco-Matallana

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4392 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal–fetal medicine; prenatal diagnostics; fetal therapy; precision medicine; neonatal outcomes; maternal health

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

State of the Art in Cardiac Surgery: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Tomasz Plonek and Sleiman Sebastian Aboul-Hassan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4306 | Submission Open

Keywords: aorta ascendens; minimally invasive surgery; aortic arch surgery; off pump coronary surgery; arterial grafts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances and Innovations in Reconstructive Microsurgery: Techniques, Outcomes, and Future Directions

edited by Youn Hwan Kim

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4141 | Submission Open

Keywords: microsurgery; free flap; perforator flap; supermicrosurgery; reconstructive surgery; lymphatic surgery; chimeric flap; flow-through flap; surgical innovation; functional outcomes

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

Diagnosis and Treatment of Connective Tissue Diseases: A Clinician's Perspective: 2nd Edition

edited by

Agnieszka Żebrowska

,

Adam Reich

and Aleksandra Dańczak-Pazdrowska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3989 | Submission Open

Keywords: connective tissue diseases; lupus erythematosus; scleroderma; dermatomyositis; MCTD; clinical picture; spectrum of clinical symptoms; treatment; complications; clinical follow-up

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

Acute Endocarditis: Clinical Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management

edited by

Pasquale Totaro

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3822 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute endocarditis; disease natural history; surgical treatment; postoperative outcome; long term follow up

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Clinical Progress, Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Janet Hayes Southerland and Leslie Robin Halpern

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3767 | Submission Open

Keywords: OMFS; surgery; research; innovation; interdisciplinary; cosmetic; pharmacology; cancer; repair; nerve; TMJ; rehabilitation; orthognathic; disorder; bleeding

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

Children and Adolescent Mood Disorders: Risks and Treatment

edited by

Angelo Fraschetti

and

Emanuela Mari

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3625 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotional dysregulation; mood disorders; adolescence; anxiety; depression; addiction; psychotherapy; pharmacological treatments; prevention programs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Novel Technologies to Assist Emergency Medical Care

edited by

Sangsoo Han

and Young Soon Cho

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3479 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency medical services; artificial intelligence in emergency medicine; telemedicine and remote patient monitoring; wearable health technologies; point-of-care diagnostics; automated decision support systems; robotics in emergency medicine; pre-hospital care innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Emergency Medicine)

Advances in Anterior Segment Surgery: Second Edition

edited by

Mayank A. Nanavaty

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3444 | Submission Open

Keywords: lenticule-based surgery; surface ablations; blended vision treatments with laser refractive surgery; corneal inlay procedures; presbyopia management with monovision laser vision correction; refractive lens exchange; premium presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens; refractive solutions for keratoconics; cataract surgery; corneal transplant; biometry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly: Cardiogeriatric Assessment, Prevention, Treatment Outcomes and Perspectives

edited by Georgia Vamvakou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3209 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; elderly patients; cardiogeriatric assessment; diagnosis and therapeutic planning; healthy aging; digital medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Joint Repair and Replacement: Current Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Bartosz Gonera and Kacper Ruzik

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3166 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopedic biomechanics; knee injuries; joint replacement; anterior cruciate ligament; arthroscopy; sports medicine; prosthetic implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Carotid Artery Disease (CAD) and Its Complications: A Comprehensive Update

edited by Yacob G. Tedla

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2922 | Submission Open

Keywords: carotid artery disease; ischemic stroke; vascular dementia; transient ischemic attack; vascular imaging; carotid endarterectomy; carotid stent placement; risk stratification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vascular Medicine)

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Replacement: Prospects and Challenges—2nd Edition

edited by Konstantinos Toutouzas and

Panayotis Vlachakis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2806 | Submission Open

Keywords: TAVI; aortic stenosis; valve-in-valve; structural heart disease; TAVI-in-TAVI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Advances in Risk Minimization Through Robot-Assisted Surgery

edited by Radko Komadina

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 2772 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot-assisted technology; robotic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; spinal surgery; robot-assisted gynecological operations; robot-assisted operations in urology; robot-assisted prostatectomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology: New Tools to Transform Care

edited by

Constantinos Bakogiannis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2585 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in cardiology; machine learning; deep learning; AI-driven ECG analysis; cardiovas-cular imaging and AI; predictive analytics in cardiology; mHealth and wearables; clinical decision support systems; ethics and AI in healthcare; digital health and remote monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Recent Advancements in Nuclear Medicine and Radiology: 2nd Edition

edited by Adriaan A. Lammertsma

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2540 | Submission Open

Keywords: PET; SPECT; CT; MRI; AI; image analysis; kinetic analysis

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

Advanced Applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Clinical Diagnosis

edited by Francescamaria Donati

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2515 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); clinical diagnosis; high-field MRI; diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI); perfusion MRI (pMRI); artificial intelligence in imaging; diagnostic imaging; early disease detection; disease monitoring; treatment planning

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

Clinical Cardiac Rehabilitation: Integrating Multidimensional Approaches for Enhanced Cardiovascular Health

edited by

Gaia Cattadori

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2417 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac rehabilitation; multidimensional approach; integrating approach; cardiovascular health; primary and secondary prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

State-of-the-Art Advances in Bloodstream Infections

edited by

Paraskevi Mantzana

and

Lemonia Skoura

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2295 | Submission Open

Keywords: bloodstream infections; sepsis; antimicrobial resistance; rapid diagnostics; metagenomics; antimicrobial treatment; antimicrobial stewardship; artificial intelligence; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases)

The New Era of Urological Surgery: Technology-Enhanced Clinical Outcomes

edited by

Razvan-George Rahota

and

Guillaume Ploussard

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2052 | Submission Open

Keywords: urology; surgery; robotic surgery; artificial intelligence; urological cancer

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

Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Diagnosis and Therapy

edited by Christian Salvatore, Valentina Chiappa and Gennaro D’Anna

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1998 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in clinical medicine; machine learning in clinical medicine; medical imaging analysis; digital biomarkers; explainable artificial intelligence (XAI); precision medicine; human–AI interaction in healthcare

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

Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure: Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Clinical Management

edited by Christian Grebmer

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1861 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; heart failure; clinical management; risk stratification; anticoagulation; catheter ablation; guide-line-directed therapy; clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Pharmacotherapy of Mental Diseases: Latest Developments

edited by

Lavinia Maria Hogea

and

Laura Alexandra Nussbaum

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1821 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain stimulation; mental health; novel intervention; pharmacotherapy; psychotherapy; quality of life; psychologi-cal well-being; treatment personalization in mental diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Advances in Spinal Deformity: Current Challenges and Future Directions

edited by

Dong-Gune Chang

and Sam Yeol Chang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1769 | Submission Open

Keywords: spinal deformity; adult spinal deformity; pediatric scoliosis; minimally invasive spine surgery; navigation and robotics; spinal alignment; surgical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Perioperative Management in Thoracic Surgery: Current Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Roberto Cascone

and

Alfonso Fiorelli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1664 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic surgery; perioperative care; ERAS; minimally invasive surgery; interventional pulmonology; preoperative assessment; postoperative management; surgical outcomes; multidisciplinary approach; technology in surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

New Insights into Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management

edited by

Małgorzata Reysner

and

Szymon Bialka

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1554 | Submission Open

Keywords: regional anesthesia; pain management; ultrasound-guided techniques; erector spinae plane block; pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block; interfascial plane blocks; multimodal analgesia; opioid-sparing analgesia; postoperative pain; inflammatory response; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS); pediatric anesthesia; geriatric anesthesia; orthopedic anesthesia; randomized controlled trials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Advancements in Diagnosing, Management and Treatment of Gynecologic Oncology

edited by

Katerina Papakonstantinou

and

Dimitrios Papageorgiou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1547 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic oncology; ovarian cancer; endometrial cancer; cervical cancer; breast cancer; peritoneal metastasis; biomarkers; cytoreductive surgery; HIPEC; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; artificial intelligence

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

Advancing Personalized and Precision Medicine with Large Language Models

edited by

Daniel B. Hier

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1420 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models; precision medicine; clinical decision support; electronic health records; phenotyping; multimodal data integration; explainable artificial intelligence; clinical summarization; biomedical data interpretation; digital health

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

Innovations in Infertility Treatment and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs)

edited by Diana Alecsandru

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1224 | Submission Open

Keywords: infertility; assisted reproductive technology (ARTs); fertility preservation; in vitro fertilization (IVF); reproductive endocrinology

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

Advances in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery

edited by

Alin Mihai Vasilescu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1219 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopy; robotic surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; surgical innovation; patient outcomes; enhanced recovery; clinical research

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

Beyond Full Weight-Bearing Alone: Innovative, Individualized and Holistic Rehabilitation in Geriatric Orthopedic Trauma

edited by

Johannes Dominik Bastian

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 1128 | Submission Open

Keywords: geriatric trauma; orthogeriatrics; rehabilitation; weight-bearing; partial weight-bearing; full weight-bearing; fracture healing; frailty; sarcopenia; mobilization; tele-rehabilitation; digital health; wearable sensors; biofeedback; exoskeleton; robotics; neuromuscular electrical stimulation; multimodal rehabilitation; individualized care; postoperative aftercare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders: Clinical Updates

edited by

Octavian Vasiliu

and

Adela Magdalena Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1059 | Submission Open

Keywords: schizophrenia spectrum disorder; mobile health apps; antipsychotics; repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; augmented reality; neuroimaging; treatment resistance; quality of life; comorbidities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Demyelinating Diseases

edited by

Dimitrios Tzanetakos

and John S. Tzartos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1041 | Submission Open

Keywords: demyelinating diseases of the CNS; demyelinating diseases of the PNS; multiple sclerosis; neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD); myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD); clinical diagnosis; biomarkers; therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Moving Forward to New Trends in Pulmonary Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ramona Cioboata

and

Costin Teodor Streba

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 858 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary tuberculosis; chronic obstructive airway diseases; bronchiectasis; COVID-19; sleep apnea; ultrasound; lung cancer; pulmonary rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Clinical Advances in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

edited by

João Luiz Monteiro

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 824 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; sleep apnea syndromes; precision medicine; treatment outcome; diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Advances in Endoscopy for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases

edited by

Ernesto Fasulo

and

Francesco Vito Mandarino

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 799 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal endoscopy; early gastrointestinal neoplasia; endoscopic imaging; endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR); pancreatic and biliary diseas-es; endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); small bowel pathology; video capsule endoscopy (VCE); artificial intelligence (AI)

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

Advances in Critical Care Cardiology

edited by Marc-Olivier Fischer

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 790 | Submission Open

Keywords: antiplatelets drugs; arrhythmia ablations; cardiology; catecholamines; sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors; critical care; cardiogenic shock; echocardiography; ECLS; ECMO; inotropic drugs; vasopressors drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

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