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Bariatric Surgery: Challenges and Future Trends

edited by Hugo Santos-Sousa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4708 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic and bariatric surgery; sleeve gastrectomy; metabolic syndrome; novel surgical procedures; Nissen-sleeve fundoplication; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass distalization; single-anastomosis procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Breakthroughs in Spine Biomechanics: Diagnostics and Treatment Approaches for Body Posture, Scoliosis and Chronic Back Pain

edited by

Maciej Rachwał

and

Joanna Baran

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4317 | Submission Open

Keywords: spinal biomechanics; spinal pathologies; idiopathic scoliosis; postural abnormalities; spinal pain syndromes; spinal deformities; chronic spinal pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Integrating Psychological Science into Chronic Pain Management: Emerging Approaches and Insights

edited by Scott G. Ravyts and Margot De Kooning

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4165 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic primary pain; nociplastic pain; coping strategies; depression; anxiety; trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Surgical Oncology: Clinical Application of Translational Medicine

edited by Domenico Parmeggiani

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4030 | Submission Open

Keywords: surgical oncology; drug safety; adverse events; nanovesicles; targeted drug delivery; cancer biomarkers; precision oncology; tumor microenvironment; nanomedicine; personalized medicine; diagnostics; prognosis; innovative therapies; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

New Clinical Advances in Chronic Asthma—2nd Edition

edited by Vitaliano Nicola Quaranta

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3884 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic asthma; breathlessness; coughing; inhaled corticosteroids (ICS); long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs); personalized treatment; chronic rhinosinusitis; nasal polyps; bronchiectasis; endotypes; oral corticosteroids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Myocarditis and Pericarditis: Clinical Advances and Current Challenges

edited by

Ankit Agrawal

and

Tom Kai Ming Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3804 | Submission Open

Keywords: pericarditis; myocarditis; pericardial effusion; cardiac tamponade; interleukin-1 inhibitors; pericardium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Non-Pharmacological Therapies and Exercise Interventions in Clinical Populations

edited by

Jorge Sánchez-Infante

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3696 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-pharmacological interventions; physiotherapy approaches; physical activity; acute and chronic diseases; acute and chronic pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Clinical Applications of Cardiac Imaging: 2nd Edition

edited by Maria Concetta Pastore

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3603 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac imaging; echocardiography; magnetic resonance imaging; computed tomography; nuclear imaging; heart failure; valvular heart disease; congenital heart disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Cancer Immunotherapy: Recent Advances and Clinical Challenges

edited by

Antonello Veccia

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3561 | Submission Open

Keywords: immune checkpoint inhibitors; solid tumors; early-stage disease; metastatic disease; prognostic factors; biomarkers; resistance mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Sepsis and Septic Shock: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

edited by Luigi Carbone and Daniela Pugliese

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3246 | Submission Open

Keywords: sepsis; septic shock; diagnosis and screening tools; risk stratification; machine learning; advanced therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Anesthesia and Intensive Care: Clinical Practices and Prospects

edited by

Jungchan Park

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3167 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; clinical decision support; perioperative risk stratification; perioperative patient safety; hemodynamic optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

edited by Min-Jeong Cho and Sara Myers

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3164 | Submission Open

Keywords: ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS); breast cancer; breast cancer prevention; minimally invasive surgery; innovative imaging technologies

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

Rehabilitation and Treatment of Post-COVID-19 Condition

edited by

Indre Bileviciute-Ljungar

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2875 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-COVID-19 condition; myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS); comorbidities; interdisciplinary; multimodal; digital medicine; rehabilitation; treatment; health-related quality of life; disability; return to work

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 3rd Edition

edited by Tsutomu Yasukawa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2828 | Submission Open

Keywords: age-related macular degeneration; angiography; anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy; geographic atrophy; macular neovascularization; multimodal imaging; ophthalmology; optical coherence tomography; photodynamic therapy; retinal pigment epithelium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Cardiovascular Prevention and Epidemiology: Innovations and Insights Bridging Research and Practice for Effective Risk Reduction

edited by

Pasquale Palmiero

and Maria Maiello

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2815 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular prevention; risk reduction; epidemiology; innovations; risk stratification; population health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Enhancing and Rehabilitation of Gait and Mobility in Chronic Stroke

edited by

Maria-Arantzazu Ruescas-Nicolau

Marco Iosa

and

María Luz Sánchez-Sánchez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2804 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic stroke; gait rehabilitation; mobility; physical therapy; technology-assisted interventions; assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Clinical Perspectives on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

edited by

Alexander Hermann

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2313 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); extracorporeal life support (ECLS); extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR); extracorporeal gas exchange; extracorporeal circulation; acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); cardiogenic shock (CS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Updates on Neuromuscular Diseases

edited by

Menachem Sadeh

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2280 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromuscualr disorders; myopathies; neuropathies; neuromuscualr junction disorders; neurogenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Orthopaedic Trauma and Bone Healing: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by Gheorghe Tomoaia and Daniel Oltean-Dan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2229 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopaedic trauma; fractures; minimally invasive fixation; bone healing; biomaterials; periprosthetic fractures; artificial intelligence; rehabilitation; complications; orthopaedic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances in the Management of Cervical Spine Trauma

edited by

Jong-Beom Park

and

Sung-kyu Kim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2164 | Submission Open

Keywords: cervical spine trauma; cervical fracture; high cervical injury; subaxial injury; surgical management; occipitocervical fusion; C1 fracture; C2 fracture; spinal stability; trauma imaging; spinal cord injury; neurological outcome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Clinical Advances in Geriatric Acute Care: Multimorbidity, Frailty, and Integrated Diagnostics

edited by

Nicoletta Cerundolo

and

Carmine Siniscalchi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2119 | Submission Open

Keywords: geriatric medicine; frailty; multidimensional assessment; lung ultrasound; point-of-care ultrasound; acute care of older adults; transitional care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Medicine)

Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders: Prevention, Diagnosis, Clinical Management and Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2078 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; musculoskeletal disorders; prevention; diagnosis; clinical management; treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

New Perspectives and Innovations in Critical Illness

edited by

Francesco Alessandri

and

Giovanni Giordano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2074 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical illness; intensive care; ECMO; hemodynamic management; shock physiology; cardiovascular support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Endocrine Surgery: Current Treatment and Future Options

edited by Pietro Princi and

Julia Staubitz-Vernazza

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2060 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrine surgery; thyroid surgery; parathyroid surgery; adrenal gland surgery; neuroendocrine neoplasms; thyroid cancer; thyroid cancer treatment; surgical endocrinology; robotic endocrine surgery; laparoscopic adrenalectomy; ret-roperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy; parathyroidectomy; benign thyroid disease; thyroid ablation

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

From Clinical Diagnosis to Effective Treatment of Cardiomyopathy

edited by

Sanjay Sivalokanathan

and

Łukasz A. Małek

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1879 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; dilated cardiomyopathy; non-ischemic cardiomyopathy; cardiac MRI; PET/CT; PET/MRI; cardiac imaging; sudden cardiac death

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery: 3rd Edition

edited by

Christian von Rüden

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1761 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; fracture; fracture fixation; osteosynthesis; biomechanics; bone; approach; nonunion; joint replacement; outcome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances in Maternal–Fetal Medicine

edited by

C. Andrew Combs

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1670 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal–fetal medicine; obstetric ultrasound; preterm birth; preeclampsia; pregnancy complications; artificial intelligence

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

Clinical Updates on Acromegaly

edited by

Marek Bolanowski

, Jowita Halupczok-Żyła, Aleksandra Gilis-Januszewska and Przemysław Witek

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1659 | Submission Open

Keywords: acromegaly; GH; IGH-1; growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma; pituitary adenoma

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

Recent Advances in Refractive Surgery and Intraocular Lens Implantation

edited by Antonio Leccisotti

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1577 | Submission Open

Keywords: refractive surgery; intraocular lens implantation; keratectomy; cornea; ocular surgery; optical coherence tomography; laser surgery; KLEx (keratorefractive lenticule extraction); femtolasik

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

New Insights into Orthodontic Treatment

edited by Federico Brugnami and Simonetta Meuli

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1570 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital orthodontics; clear aligners; artificial intelligence; digital superimpositions; cone beam computed tomography; growing patients; periodontal patients; maxillofacial surgery; long-term stability; prediction of orthodontic movements

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

Optimizing Blood Management in Perioperative Cardiac Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach

edited by

Paul Abraham

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1526 | Submission Open

Keywords: perioperative cardiac care; patient blood management; cardiac surgery; blood transfusion; transfusion thresholds; bleeding management; hemostatic therapy; anticoagulation management; point‑of‑care coagulation testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

New Developments and Challenges in Assisted Reproductive Technology

edited by

Shuqin Wei

and

Justin Tan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1441 | Submission Open

Keywords: assisted reproductive technology; in vitro fertilization; clinical protocols and innovations; embryo selection and evaluation; ethnicity and reproductive outcomes; live birth; cryopreservation and fertility preservation; maternal and offspring health outcomes; global perspectives in reproductive medicine

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

Clinical Applications and Surgical Integration of Advanced Ophthalmic Imaging

edited by Katarzyna Nowomiejska

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1422 | Submission Open

Keywords: ophthalmic imaging; retina; intraoperative OCT; personalized treatment; clinical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Coronary Artery Disease in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Clinical Insights and Therapeutic Challenges

edited by Konstantinos Mourouzis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1410 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary artery disease; myocardial ischemia; coronary imaging; revascularization; cardiometabolic risk; biomarkers; artificial intelligence; endothelial dysfunction; inflammation; arterial stiffness; antiplatelet therapy; heart failure; intraoperative graft verification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Diagnosis and Clinical Management in Hematologic Oncology

edited by Sunil Lakhwani and José María Raya-Sánchez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1286 | Submission Open

Keywords: hematologic malignancies; lymphoma; multiple myeloma; acute leukemia; myeloproliferative neoplasms; molecular diagnostics; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; prognostic biomarkers; clinical management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by Monika Budnik

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1237 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart failure; heart transplantation; bridge to transplant; mechanical circulatory support; cardiomyopathies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Endometriosis: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by

Francesco Martire

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1186 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometriosis; diagnosis and biomarkers; medical and surgical treatment; fertility and reproductive outcomes; pain management; quality of life; long-term follow-up

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

Clinical Update on Prenatal Diagnosis and Maternal Fetal Medicine

edited by Gianluca Campobasso

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1177 | Submission Open

Keywords: fetal medicine; malformations; obstetric; prenatal diagnosis; artificial intelligence

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

Maxillofacial Surgery in the Modern Era: Surgical Advances and Clinical Innovation

edited by

Jeremie Oliver Piña

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1130 | Submission Open

Keywords: maxillofacial surgery; oral surgery; craniofacial surgery; plastic surgery; bone

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

Spine Neurosurgery: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by Jun Jae Shin, Bong Ju Moon and Chang Kyu Lee

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1062 | Submission Open

Keywords: cervical spine; cervical myelopathy; ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL); endoscopic spine surgery; minimally invasive spine surgery; spinal deformity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Future-Proof Care for Patients with Kidney Stones

edited by

Stijn Roemeling

and Oliver Wiseman

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1041 | Submission Open

Keywords: effectiveness; resilience; prevention; care pathways; urolithiasis; kidney stones; PCNL; URS; ESWL; quality of life

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

Endoscopic Imaging for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases

edited by Mariana Jinga and

Daniel Vasile Balaban

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 954 | Submission Open

Keywords: endoscopy; endoscopic ultrasound; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; artificial intelligence; diagnosis; therapy; decision making; endobiopsy

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

Innovations and Challenges in the Burden and Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by

Carla Sílvia Fernandes

and

Marta Campos Ferreira

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases; rehabilitation; physical therapy modalities; telemedicine; mobile applications; health information technology; patient-centered care; quality of life; health care innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Contemporary Coronary Intervention: Innovation, Evidence, and Patient-Centred Outcomes

edited by Kevin Liou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open

Keywords: percutaneous coronary interventions; coronary imaging; coronary physiology; precision medicine; CHIP PCI; stent-less technologies; clinical outcomes; pharmacotherapy in PCI; biomarkers; artificial intelligence in PCI; sustainability in PCI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Current Trends and Progress in Eating Disorders and Obesity Management

edited by Davide Gravina,

Claudia Carmassi

and

Maria Livanou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 795 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; ARFID; obesity; neuromodulation; biomarkers; gut microbiome; pharmacological interventions; incretin receptor agonists; GLP-1; metreleptin; psychedelics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Spine Surgery: Clinical Advances and Future Directions—2nd Edition

edited by Eun-Sang Kim and

Seung-Kook Kim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 756 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine surgery; back pain; endoscopic spine surgery; cage implantation; neck pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Physiotherapy: Multidisciplinary Interventions and Digital Health

edited by

Esteban Obrero-Gaitán

and

Irene Cortés Pérez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 719 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiotherapy; rehabilitation; physical medicine; digital health; telemedicine; virtual reality; augmented reality; artifi-cial intelligence; robotic rehabilitation; wearable sensors; VR for educative goals; musculoskeletal, neurological, cognitive, pediatric, pulmonary, cardiac and gyneco-obstetric disorders; fibromyalgia syndrome; chronic pain; older adults

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Clinical Advances in Hearing Loss: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management

edited by

Wojciech Gawȩcki

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 718 | Submission Open

Keywords: hearing loss; deafness; bone conduction implants; middle ear implants; cochlear implants; myringoplasty; tympanoplasty; stapedotomy; ossicular chain reconstruction; imaging; audiological diagnostic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Retinal Diseases: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by Dario Giorgio and Dario Pasquale Mucciolo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal diseases; retinal degeneration; macular degeneration; OCT; retinal imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Anterior Segment Disorders

edited by Itay Lavy and

Nir Erdinest

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open

Keywords: anterior segment disorders; corneal disease; cataract surgery; ocular surface disease; surgical outcomes; surgical techniques; artificial intelligence in diagnosis; diagnostic imaging; pharmacological and surgical interventions; refractive errors; anterior uveitis; keratitis; corneal ectasia; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

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