Journal of Clinical Medicine

Current Advances and Future Perspectives in Cardiothoracic Surgery

edited by Tomislav Kopjar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 28 | 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)

Optimizing Outcomes in Pancreato-Biliary Care: Integrating Technology, Technique, and Personalized Approaches

edited by

Andrea Tufo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreato-biliary care; pancreatic diseases; biliary diseases; hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery; interventional endoscopy; interventional radiology; minimally invasive surgery; EUS-guided procedures; ERCP; personalized care/personalized medicine; multidisciplinary care; clinical outcomes; robotics and AI in PB care

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

Clinical Outcomes in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment

edited by Rafał Staszkiewicz and

Beniamin Oskar Grabarek

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: lumbar spinal stenosis; clinical outcomes; decompression surgery; conservative management; molecular biomarkers; inflammation and fibrosis; neurotrophic factors; personalized medicine; siganling pathways; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

State of the Art in Spinal Cord Injuries: Clinical Rehabilitation and Management

edited by

Valerio Pisani

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurorehabilitation; assistive technologies; neuroplasticity; neuromodulation; spinal cord injury

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Pneumonia: From Diagnosis to Treatment

edited by

Marie Carmen Valenza

,

Laura López-López

and

María Granados Santiago

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: pneumonia; diagnosis; treatment; multidisciplinary care; pulmonary rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Acute Coronary Syndrome(ACS): From Emergency Intervention to Long-Term Prevention

edited by Marco Ciardetti and Alessio Mattesini

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; primary percutaneous coronary intervention; antithrombotic therapy; secondary prevention; risk stratification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Orthodontics: Current Management and Future Options

edited by Arūnas Vasiliauskas and Aistė Kavaliauskienė

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital orthodontics; clear aligner therapy; accelerated tooth movement; micro-implants; artificial intelligence; patient-centred outcomes; treatment efficiency

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

Contactless Magnetocardiography and Related Novel Methods for Non-Invasive Experimental and Clinical Functional Imaging of Normal and Abnormal Cardiac Electrophysiology

edited by

Riccardo Fenici

,

Donatella Brisinda

and

Peter Fenici

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetocardiography; non-invasive functional imaging of cardiac electrophysiology; arrhythmogenic mechanisms; atrial fibrillation; magnetoionography; antiarrhythmic drugs; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Advances in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Focus on Elderly Frail Patients

edited by Driss Chaoui

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: CLL; elderly; frailty; guidelines; quality of life; IBTK; BCL2; antiCD20

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Orthodontic Treatment in Clinical Practice: Strategies for Achieving Optimal Outcomes

edited by Adith Venugopal

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthodontics; biomechanics; tooth movement; bone remodeling; malocclusions; smile

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

Clinical Advances in Lower Limb Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery: From Bench to Bedside

edited by

Se Won Lee

and

Jihyo Hwang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: lower limb trauma; fracture fixation; arthroplasty; biomechanics; orthopaedic surgery; translational research; clin-ical outcomes; minimally invasive techniques; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery: Innovations, Challenges, and Clinical Application

edited by

Roberto Cuomo

and

Gianluca Marcaccini

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic; reconstructive; aesthetic surgery; artificial intelligence; AI in plastic surgery

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

New Perspective of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery：2nd Edition

edited by

Valentino Vellone

,

Umberto Committeri

and Alessandra Lucchese

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: maxillofacial surgery; esthetic surgery; orthognatic surgery; TMJ disorders; TMJ surgery; dental implant surgery; 3D imaging; printing applications; tissue engineering; personalized treatment planning; artificial intelligence; squamous cell carcinoma; skin tumors; plastic and reconstructive surgery; head and neck surgery; ENT surgery

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

Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of Head and Neck Cancer

edited by

Armando De Virgilio

and Elena Russo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck neoplasms; surgical procedures; minimally invasive surgical procedures; radiotherapy; immunotherapy; biomarkers; treatment outcome; early diagnosis; prognosis; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Updates on Reconstructive Urology

edited by

Fabio Campodonico

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: reconstructive urology; urethral stenosis; urethroplasty; urethral diverticulum; ureteral stenosis; male incontinence; urinary diversion; hypospadias; microsurgery; experimental microsurgery; bladder diverticulum; neobladder

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

Spine Surgery: Clinical Advances and Practice Updates

edited by

Junho Song

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine surgery; minimally invasive spine surgery; endoscopic spine surgery; robotics; artificial intelligence; spinal deformity; scoliosis; spinal trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Outcomes in Pediatric Neurosurgery

edited by

Petra Klinge

and Konstantina Svokos

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional outcomes; pediatric neurosurgery; quality of life; innovative technologies; global neurosurgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Clinical Updates on Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine

edited by Béla Fülesdi and

Sorin J. Brull

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesia; perioperative complications; residual neuromuscular block; postoperative pulmonary complications; intensive care unit acquired weakness; intensive care medicine; airway management; patient safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Therapeutics in Clinical Medicine: 2nd Edition

edited by

Carlos Escobar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; biometric sensors; deep learning; digital therapies; Internet of Things; machine learning; virtual reality; augmented reality

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

Gastroparesis: Emerging Insights and Endoscopic Therapeutic Strategies

edited by Sabrina Testoni

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastroparesis; gastric dismotility; gastric emptying; gastric per-oral miotomy; pyloromyotomy; gastric electric stim-ulation; botulinum toxin

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

Gynecologic Cancers: Current Clinical Management and Multidisciplinary Treatment Strategies

edited by

Iason Psilopatis

and

Christos Damaskos

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic; cancer; uterus; ovarian; endometrial; cervical

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

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: New Insights into Complications and Treatment

edited by Ilaria Dentamaro and Ciro Santoro

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; complications; risk stratification; multimodality imaging; myosin inhibitors; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Current Measures for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Outcome Assessment in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Hand Surgery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Paweł Reichert

and

Piotr Morasiewicz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical evaluation; hand surgery; orthopaedics; performance-based measures; physical examination; reliability; traumatology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Clinical Updates on Application of Echocardiography

edited by Aydan Ewers

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: echocardiography; heart failure; cardiomyopathies; cardiac echocardiography; interventional cardiology; cardiac imaging; pulmonary hypertension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

The Wide World of Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)-Associated Disorders: Patterns, Clinical Phenotypes, Comorbidities, and Impact

edited by

Daniela Opris-Belinski

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: antinuclear antibodies (ANA); ANA-associated disorders; clinical phenotypes; ANA patterns; lupus; Sjö gren’ s disease; systemic sclerosis; idiopathic inflammatory myopathies; comorbidities; connective tissue diseases; overlap syndromes; undifferentiated connective tissue disease; risk stratification; patient-centered management

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

Exploring Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances in Neurodegenerative Disorders

edited by

Stefania Kalampokini

and Effrosyni Koutsouraki

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative disease; Parkinson’ s disease; Alzheimer’ s disease; Friedreich’ s ataxia; Huntington’ s disease; Lewy body dementia; dementia; immunosenescence; inflammaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Clinical Challenges in Heart Failure Management: 2nd Edition

edited by Paolo Severino, Gaetano M. Ruocco and

Andrea D'Amato

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute heart failure; chronic heart failure; inotropic support; left ventricular assist device; cardiac contractility modulation; guanylate cyclase stimulators; quality of life; telemedicine; palliative care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Advances in Application of Echocardiography

edited by

Ramdas G. Pai

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: echocardiography; Doppler; transesophageal echocardiography; stain imaging; valvular hemodynamics; non valvular hemodynamics; interventional echocardiography; 3-dimensional echocardiography; tissue Doppler imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Targeting the Complement for the Treatment of Autoimmune and Neurodegenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

edited by Charalampos Skarlis,

Maria Anagnostouli

and Evangelia Liouta

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: complement; biologics; monoclonal antibodies; neurodegenerative diseases; CNS autoimmune diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Clinical Research on Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery and Lung Surgery

edited by Marco Scarci

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot-assisted thoracic surgery; robotic lung surgery; minimally invasive surgery; lobectomy; segmentectomy; thoracic oncology; surgical outcomes; learning curve; clinical research; robotic technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Pediatric Surgery—Current Hurdles and Future Perspectives—2nd Edition

edited by

Osnat Zmora

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: ongenital anomalies; esophageal atresia; anorectal malformations; pediatric trauma; necrotizing enterocolitis; pediatric oncology; biliary atresia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pediatrics)

Clinical Strategies for Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections

edited by

Monica Marilena Țânțu

,

Rogozea Liliana Marcela

and

Corneliu Ovidiu Vrancianu

submission deadline 24 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare-associated infections; multidrug resistance; prevention; screening scales; polymicrobial infections; oppor-tunistic infections; sepsis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases)

Recent Clinical Advances in Pelvic Organ Prolapse

edited by José Antonio García-Mejido and José Antonio Sainz-Bueno

submission deadline 24 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic floor dysfunction; urogynecology; pelvic reconstructive surgery; pathophysiology of POP; surgical techniques; conservative management; patient-reported outcomes; biomaterials in pelvic surgery; levator ani muscle

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

Clinical Advances in Spinal Neurosurgery

edited by Jang-Won Yoon

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1860 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive spine surgery; lateral lumbar interbody fusion; endoscopic spine surgery; patient-reported out-comes; functional assessment; perioperative care; surgical decision-making

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

High-Risk Pregnancy Management: From Prenatal Care to Postpartum Outcomes

edited by

Angela Vinturache

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-risk pregnancy; prenatal care; postpartum outcomes; postpartum mental health; birth trauma; AI in obstetrics; medico-legal liability; equity & culturally safe care; indigenous and rural/remote care; EMR-enabled decision support; quality trend monitoring; maternal morbidity and mortality; perinatal morbidity; standardized care bundles & pathways

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

Current Advances and Future Perspectives in Cardiac Arrest and Cardiogenic Shock

edited by Giulia Maj

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiogenic shock; left ventricular unloading; biomarkers; recovery; cardiac arrest

(This special issue belongs to the Section Emergency Medicine)

Clinical Updates on Transcatheter Structural Heart Disease Interventions

edited by Nazan Puluca and Hendrik Ruge

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: interventional valve therapy; TAVR; TEER; TMVR; mitral valve; tricuspid valve; coronary access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Recent Advance in Bariatric Surgery

edited by

Lidia Castagneto Gissey

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: bariatric surgery; metabolic surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; endoscopic bariatric procedures; obesity management; type 2 diabetes remission; perioperative care; long-term outcomes; enhanced recovery

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

Sleep Disorders: Current Research and Future Directions—Second Edition

edited by Martina Vendrame

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; parasomnia; idiopathic hypersomnia; periodic limb movement disorder; periodic limb move-ment of sleep

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Clinical Application of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Malignant Gastrointestinal Tumors and Precursors—2nd Edition

edited by

Rainer Schöfl

and

Reinhold Függer

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: endoscopy; endoscopic submucosal dissection; endoscopic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive surgery

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

Interaction Between Systemic Diseases and Oral Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Henk S. Brand

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical dental interaction; saliva; xerostomia; diagnostics; inflammatory bowel disease; cancer survivors; dental erosion; Sjö gren’ s disease; liver transplantation

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

Updates in the Diagnosis, Imaging, and Treatment of Retinal and Macular Diseases

edited by

Makoto Inoue

submission deadline 26 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal diseases; macular degeneration; diagnostic imaging; OCT/OCTA; artificial intelligence; deep learning; clinical ophthalmology; gene therapy; treatment innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Improving Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Latest Advances and Prospects in Relation to Comorbidity, Damage, and Quality of Life

edited by

Oshrat E. Tayer-Shifman

and Shaye Kivity

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: systemic lupus erythematosus; comorbidities; outcome measures; damage accrual; quality of life; cognitive im-pairment; infections and vaccination; treat-to-target; digital biomarkers

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

Endoscopic Management of Pancreaticobiliary Diseases

edited by

Kamran Ayub

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreaticobiliary endoscopy; endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); biliary drainage; gallbladder drainage; lumen-opposing metal stents; cholangioscopy; pancreatoscopy; confocal laser endomicroscopy; pancreatic cysts; molecular diagnostics; lithotripsy (electrohydraulic and laser); radiofrequency ablation (RFA); photodynamic therapy (PDT); pancreatic and biliary tumors; interventional endoscopy; altered anatomy access; diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

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

Clinical Insights and Applications in Cardiac Electrophysiology

edited by

Alberto Preda

and Fabrizio Guarracini

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; transvenous lead extraction; left atrial appendage occlusion; heart failure; subcutaneous ICD; extravascular ICD; conduction system pacing; cardiac electrophysiology; cardiac rhythm disorders; arrhythmia mapping; supraventricular arrhythmias; ventricular arrhythmias; cardiomyopathies; implantable cardiac devices; minimally invasive devices; left atrial appendage closure; personalized arrhythmia care; clinical management; innovative electrophysiological techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Application of Physical Therapy in Neurorehabilitation: 3rd Edition

edited by

Sofia Straudi

and

Roberto Cano de la Cuerda

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; technology-aided rehabilitation; exercise; neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; engagement; self-management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

The Future Direction of Medical Imaging in Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Oncology: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Nicolò Brandi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: MRI; CT; molecular imaging; radiomics; imaging; radiogenomics; precision medicine; outcome prediction; cholangiocarcinoma; pancreatic cancer; imaging biomarkers; treatment response

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

Neuro-Psychiatric Disorders: Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

Georgios Floros

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuropsychiatric disorder; diagnosis; treatment; neurobiology; organic psychiatry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Sports Cardiology: Current Clinical Status and Outlook into the Future

edited by Aakash Bavishi and Matthew W Martinez

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports cardiology; athletes; cardiac imaging; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; screening; electrocardiogram; electrophysiology; echocardiography; sudden cardiac death

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Neurovascular Canvas: From Basic Science to Clinical Breakthroughs

edited by

Ciro De Luca

, Nicola Giannini and

Alessandro Viganò

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurovascular unit (NVU); neurodegeneration; vascular biology; stroke; disease modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

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