Personalized Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Otolaryngology

Dear Colleagues,

Advances in personalized medicine are transforming the landscape of modern healthcare, offering the potential to tailor diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies to each individual patient. In the field of otolaryngology, where clinical presentations and therapeutic responses can vary widely among individuals, the promise of precision medicine is particularly compelling.

This Special Issue, "Personalized Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Otolaryngology", invites high-quality contributions that highlight innovative approaches to individualized patient care across all subspecialties within the field. From the integration of clinical genomics, molecular diagnostics, and artificial intelligence to the development of targeted therapies and personalized rehabilitation protocols, we seek to explore how cutting-edge science is reshaping patient outcomes in disorders such as head and neck cancer, tinnitus, vestibular dysfunction, and sensorineural hearing loss.

We welcome original research articles, clinical studies, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives that address both clinical applications and foundational research. Particular interest will be given to work that explores:

• Stratified diagnostic models based on genetic, epigenetic, or biomarker profiles;
• AI-driven tools for individualized diagnosis or treatment planning;
• Personalized surgical protocols designed to optimize outcomes.

Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote research that advances the field toward truly personalized otolaryngologic care. We sincerely hope you will consider contributing your expertise to this timely and important collection.

We look forward to receiving your valuable submission.

Dr. Enrique Zapater-Latorre
Guest Editor

Dr. Natsuki Oishi
Guest Editor Assistant

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Personalized Medicine is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.