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Interventional Cardiology: Clinical Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by Antonio Landi and

Andrea Milzi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 655 | Submission Open

Keywords: percutaneous coronary intervention; myocardial infarction; interventional cardiology; cardiac catheterization; coronary artery disease; antithrombotic therapy; intravascular imaging; acute coronary syndrome; chronic coronary syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Audiology and Phoniatrics in Head and Neck Surgery: Functional Assessment, Rehabilitation Strategies, and Quality of Life Outcomes

edited by

Claudia Cassandro

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 646 | Submission Open

Keywords: audiology; phoniatrics; voice disorders; hearing preservation; speech rehabilitation; head and neck surgery; functional outcomes; quality of life; voice analysis; audiometry; cochlear implants; dysphagia; laryngeal surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Clinical Research in Vascular Access Devices

edited by

Antonio Gidaro

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open

Keywords: short peripheral catheters; long peripheral catheters; midline; peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs); femoral-inserted central catheters (FICCs); centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs); totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAD); catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI); catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CABSI); central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI); catheter-related thrombosis (CRT); fibroblastic sleeve; infiltration; extravasation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vascular Medicine)

Novel Approaches in Cataract and Refractive Surgery

edited by Stephen T. Armenti

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: cataract surgery; complex cataract surgery; secondary intraocular lens surgery; refractive surgery (LASIK; PRK; SMILE); astigmatism correction; multifocal intraocular lenses; femtosecond laser; dropless cataract surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Key Quality Indicators in Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Diseases

edited by

Fotios Sampsonas

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open

Keywords: key quality indicators; respiratory disorders; audit; quality improvement; real-life data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Ventricular Assist Devices: Clinical Advances in Practice and Future Perspectives

edited by Balakrishnan M. Mahesh

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: ventricular assist device; mechanical circulatory support; pulsatile pneumatic devices; microaxial intraventricular de-vices; magnetically levitated devices; cardiac transplantation; donor circulatory death; normothermic regional perfusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Treatment of Myocardial Infarction: 2nd Edition

edited by

Elad Asher

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: myocardial infarction; diagnosis; monitoring; treatment; acute MI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiovascular Medicine)

Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Scoliosis

edited by

Peter G. Passias

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: scoliosis; spinal deformities; therapeutic strategies; personalized care; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Contemporary Advances in Joint Arthroplasty: Optimizing Outcomes and Expanding Indications

edited by

Ashim Gupta

and

Hugo C. Rodriguez

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: joint arthroplasty; total joint replacement; revision arthroplasty; robotic-assisted surgery; periprosthetic joint infection (PJI); enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS); machine learning; artifical intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Surgery in the Era of Neoadjuvant Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Therapy for Thoracic Oncology

edited by

Mohsen Ibrahim

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: neoadjuvant therapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; unresectable disease; lung cancer; locally advanced lung cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Clinical Research Progress in Atrial Fibrillation

edited by

Roddy Hiram

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; atrial arrhythmias; cardiac fibrosis; inflammation; electrical remodeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Prevention, Treatment, and Prognosis of Cerebral Aneurysms

edited by

Murai Yasuo

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral aneurysm; subarachnoid hemorrhage; clipping; interventional surgery; mortarity; long-term; surgical com-plication; bypass

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Clinical Advances in Hemodialysis: 2nd Edition

edited by Maurizio Bossola

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: hemodialysis; interdialytic weight gain; symptom burden and quality of life; impaired cognitive function; fatigue; dietary restrictions; depression; anxiety; frailty; polypharmacy

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

Cardiomyopathies: A Contemporary Review of Advances and Clinical Strategies

edited by Carla Contaldi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiomyopathies; heart failure; genetic mutations; molecular mechanisms; advanced cardiac imaging; cardiac MRI; precision medicine; risk stratification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Challenges in Pancreatitis Management

edited by

Yusuke Tando

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute pancreatitis; chronic pancreatitis; medical management; surgical management; nutritional support; pancreatic diabetes; clinical research; reviews

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

Strategies in Complex Hand Trauma: Bridging Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation

edited by Clarisa Simón-Pérez and

Pedro Hernandez-Cortes

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex hand trauma; orthopedics; plastic surgery; microsurgery; rehabilitation; functional reconstruction; multidis-ciplinary management

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Clinical Advances in Venous Thrombosis

edited by Nicola Mumoli

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs); cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT); venous thromboembolism (VTE); thrombolytic therapy; post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS); artificial intelligence in VTE prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vascular Medicine)

Current Understanding and Management of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

edited by Josuel Ora

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); personalized medicine; exacerbations; biomarkers; inhalation therapy; digital health; artificial intelligence; pulmonary rehabilitation; comorbidities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Valvular Heart Disease: Current Knowledge and Therapeutic Prospects

edited by Simona Mega

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: valvular heart disease; echocardiographic assessment; cardiovascular imaging; valvular regurgitation; valvular stenosis; structural heart intervention; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; catheter-based interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

The Application of Mechanical Circulatory Support Within Cardiology Practice

edited by

Takami Yoshiyuki

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical circulatory support (MCS); cardiogenic shock; intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP); extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO); Impella; ventricular assist device (VAD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Challenges in Uterus Transplant Management

edited by Giuliano Testa

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: uterus transplant; absolute uterine infertility; fertility treatment; immunosuppression in uterus transplant; pregnancy complications; uterine donor evaluation

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

Clinical Features and Management of Psychosis

edited by

Maria Margariti

George Konstantakopoulos

and Michael Hadjulis

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19473 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychosis; clinical features of psychosis; diagnosis of psychosis; schizophrenia; psychotic depression; affective disorder with psychotic features; psychosis in substance use disorders; psychosis in neurological disorders; psychosis in medical conditions; management of psychosis; treatment of psychosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Multiparametric Ultrasound Techniques for Liver Disease Assessments

edited by Francesco Giangregorio

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6221 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasound; multiparametric ultrasound; hepatic ultrasound; contrast-enhanced ultrasound; contrast agents; diffuse hepatic diseases; focal liver lesions; hepatic elastography; liver stiffness; hepatic endosonography; hepatic EUS

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

Clinical Updates on Rheumatoid Arthritis: 2nd Edition

edited by Francesca Bandinelli

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4968 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; rheumatology; treatment; diagnosis; biomarkers; rheumatic disease

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

Takotsubo Syndrome: Insights into Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

edited by

Andreas Mitsis

and

Nikolaos Kadoglou

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4968 | Submission Open

Keywords: takotsubo syndrome; stress cardiomyopathy; acute heart failure; cardiac imaging; catecholamine surge; myocardial dysfunction; echocardiography; biomarker discovery; cardiovascular risk; clinical management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Thoracic Surgery: Recent Developments and Future Challenges

edited by

Marco Andolfi

and Lucio Cagini

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3352 | Submission Open

Keywords: VATS; RATS; ERAS; sublobar resection; minimally invasive thoracic surgery; target therapy; nodule localization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Thrombotic Risk and Its Management Across Diverse Clinical Settings

edited by Samuel Bogdan Todor and Ana Maria Vlǎdǎreanu

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2921 | Submission Open

Keywords: thrombosis; thrombotic risk; hematologic disorders; thrombophilia; myeloproliferative neoplasms; antithrombotic therapy; cardiovascular diseases; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Role of Platelet in Inflammation, Infection, and Immune Response

edited by

Amir Houshang Shemirani

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | Viewed by 733 | Submission Open

Keywords: platelets; platelet count; dual antiplatelet therapy; inflammation; thrombosis; inflammation; hemostasis; immune response

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

Clinical Pharmacology: Adverse Drug Reactions

edited by

Andrej Belančić

and Ivana Mudnić

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 61714 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacology; adverse drug reactions; drug interactions; pharmacovigilance; drug safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)

Neurovascular Diseases: Clinical Advances and Challenges

edited by

Roberto Colasanti

, Silky Chotai, Alessandro Di Rienzo and Joham Choque-Velasquez

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 43681 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurovascular diseases; ischemic stroke; hemorrhagic stroke; aneurysms; vascular malformations; diagnostic imaging; minimally invasive approaches; surgical techniques; endovascular interventions; treatment algorithms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

The Association Between Sleep Disorders and Metabolic and Mental Health

edited by

Filip Franciszek Karuga

Piotr Bialasiewicz

and

Marcin Sochal

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 25989 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep medicine; sleep apnea; hypoxia; metabolism; mental health; women’ s health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health)

Ventilation in Critical Care Medicine: 2nd Edition

edited by Gianluca Zani

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 25409 | Submission Open

Keywords: invasive ventilation; non-invasive ventilation; acute respiratory failure; best PEEP; respiratory weaning; respiratory mechanics; ventilation and perfusion; personalized ventilation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care)

Maxillo-Facial Surgery: New Insights and Technologies in Head and Neck

edited by Federica Ruggiero

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16804 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral and maxilla-facial surgery; orthognathic surgery; cranio-facial surgery; head and neck surgery; augmented reality; navigation; finite element modeling; virtual surgical planning; patient-specific implants

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

Recent Progress in Rehabilitation Medicine—3rd Edition

edited by

Masahiro Kohzuki

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14359 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuro-rehabilitation; cognitive rehabilitation; spinal rehabilitation; orthopedic rehabilitation; pediatric rehabilitation; cancer rehabilitation; visceral rehabilitation; cardiac rehabilitation; pulmonary rehabilitation; renal rehabilitation; hepatic rehabilitation; rehabilitation for transplantation; fitness; peak VO2; multimorbidity and multiple disabilities (MMD); adding life to years and years to life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Rehabilitation)

Preventive, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Abdominal Surgery Complications (Second Edition)

edited by

Orestis Ioannidis

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13264 | Submission Open

Keywords: complications; diagnosis; treatment; management; morbidity; abdomen; abdominal surgery; outcome; postoperative

(This special issue belongs to the Section General Surgery)

Clinical Utility of Optical Coherence Tomography in Ophthalmology: 2nd Edition

edited by

Jose Ignacio Fernandez-Vigo

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12903 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical coherence tomography; ophthalmology; intraoperative OCT; en face OCT; wide-field OCT; retinal diseases; glaucoma; cornea; strabismus; cataract

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Diagnosis, Management and Future Opportunities

edited by

Federico Gelpi

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11722 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck oncology; free flaps; oral surgery; malformative surgery; traumatology; endoscopy; preprosthetic surgery; reconstructive surgery; vascular malformations; osteonecrosis

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

Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Vestibular Disorders

edited by

Sinisa Maslovara

, Mario Habek and

Andro Košec

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11643 | Submission Open

Keywords: vertigo; dizziness; epidemiology; genetics; diagnostics; management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Otolaryngology)

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Infertility Treatment: Current Updates and Perspectives—2nd Edition

edited by Nikos Nikolettos and

Angeliki Tiptiri-Kourpeti

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9708 | Submission Open

Keywords: assisted reproduction technology (ART); infertility; treatment; reproduction; IVF

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

Future Opportunities in Thoracic Surgery: The Cutting Edge: 2nd Edition

edited by

Giulio Maurizi

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7893 | Submission Open

Keywords: surgical resection; immunotherapy; target therapy; thoracic surgery; thoracic oncology; lung cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Respiratory Medicine)

Advances in Maxillofacial Surgery—Historical and Future Perspectives and Controversies

edited by

Kamil Nelke

Maciej Dobrzyński

and

Michał Gontarz

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6995 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral oncology; facial skeleton; oral cavity; surgical approaches; head and neck; parotid tumors; jaw cysts and tumors; bone healing; patient-specific solutions; surgery planning; artificial intelligence; soft tissues; cancers and tumors of the oral cavity; microsurgery perspectives; open surgery; endoscopic surgery; trauma surgery; facial traumatology; bone and soft tissues healing after trauma; jaw deformities; orthognathic surgery today and tomorrow

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

Autoimmune-Induced Alopecia and Emerging Therapies in Hair Loss—2nd Edition

edited by David Saceda-Corralo

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6166 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmune-induced alopecia; alopecia areata; cicatricial alopecia; occurs; hair loss; frontal fibrosing alopecia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Novel Insights into the Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

edited by

Alina Ioana Tantau

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6086 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; non-invasive biomarkers; abdominal ultrasonography; colonoscopy; biologic therapy; small molecules; mucosal healing; brain-gut axis; dysbiosis; colorectal dysplasia

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

The Rebirth of Ventral Skull Base Surgery through Multiportal Approaches: Endonasal, Transorbital, Transmaxillary and Transoral Routes

edited by Matteo de Notaris and Francesco Corrivetti

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5490 | Submission Open

Keywords: skull base surgery; neuroendoscopy; neuroanatomy; multiportal approaches; technical advancements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Neurology)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Recent Advances in Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Cesare Guida

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4957 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel screening tool; cancer biomarkers; predictive marker of immunotherapy; targeted therapy; radiotherapy; non-small cell lung cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Advances in Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation: Innovations and Clinical Applications

edited by Ioanna Koniari

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4750 | Submission Open

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; ablation; PFA; PVI; non-thermal energy; mapping system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in the Clinical Management of Perioperative Anesthesia: 2nd Edition

edited by Alessia Mattei, Rita Cataldo and

Alessandro Strumia

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4043 | Submission Open

Keywords: perioperative outcomes (surgical; anesthetic; medical); evidence-based care; perioperative guidelines and consensus statements; preoperative evaluation and risk scores; preoperative testing; surgical optimization and enhanced surgical recovery programs; intensive care unit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Anesthesiology)

Clinical Advances of Breast Surgery and Reconstruction

edited by

Glenda Giorgia Caputo

and

Emanuele Cigna

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3967 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast reconstruction; autologous breast reconstruction; implant-based breast reconstruction; DIEP; LICAP; breast implant infection

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

Advanced Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery: Clinical Innovations and Improved Outcomes

edited by Ahmad Mahamid and Riad Haddad

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3650 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver surgery; pancreas surgery; biliary surgery; robotic HPB surgery; single incision surgery; prognostic biomarkers; perioperative clinical care; postoperative complications

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

Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion in Clinical Practice: Second Edition

edited by

Pilar Solves

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3592 | Submission Open

Keywords: blood transfusion therapy; patient blood management; restrictive transfusion; cell therapy; platelet transfusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology)

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