Medical Research
A section of Life (ISSN 2075-1729).
Section Information
Contributions to the Medical Research section include original papers covering a broad spectrum of biomedical and clinical research, as well as epidemiological studies. We welcome basic and translational science, clinical case and public health reports on topics, including but not limited to:
- Dermatological research;
- Cancer research;
- Cardiovascular research;
- General medicine;
- Gastroenterological research;
- Hematological research;
- Immunological research;
- Infectious diseases research;
- Metabolism and endocrinology;
- Nervous system research;
- Nursing;
- Pediatrics;
- Pulmonary research;
- Psychiatric research;
- Rehabilitation;
- Renal and urinary research;
- Reproductive research and women health;
- Rheumatological research;
- Skeletal and muscular research;
- Vision research.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Current Views on Knee Osteoarthritis: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 December 2025)
- Cystic Fibrosis: A Disease with a New Face (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- New Insights into Breast Cancer: Current Controversies and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- New Trends in Otorhinolaryngology (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Radiological Diagnosis of Cervical Spondylosis and Carotid Artery Disease (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advances in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Emerging Therapies (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Gastrointestinal Health: Clinical Research and Therapeutic Innovations (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Developments in Eye and Systemic Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- The Emerging Clinical Relevance of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Wearable Devices in Headache (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Trends in Clinical Research 2025 (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advances in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Molecular Biomarkers in Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advances in Research on Motor Deficits Caused by Neurological Disorders: From Mechanism to Treatment (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Mechanism, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Novelties in Dermatology: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Diseases: Research, Technology and Clinical Practice (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Medicine: From Bench to Bedside—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advancing Cancer Radiodiagnostics Through Artificial Intelligence: Techniques, Applications, and Challenges (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- The Biology and Functions of Platelets: Emerging Challenges (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Effects of Exercise and Functional Interventions on Musculoskeletal Health (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Language Models in Lab Coats: AI-Powered Biomedical Interpretation (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Medical Image Analysis: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Recent Advances in Left Ventricular Unloading Therapy (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Topographical Anatomy and Physiological Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Blood Rheology: Insights & Innovations (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
- New Insights into Allergic Eye Diseases (Deadline: 16 January 2026)
- Advances in Vascular Health and Metabolism (Deadline: 18 January 2026)
- Knee Bracing in Human Movement: Biomechanics, Artificial Intelligence, and Optimization (Deadline: 20 January 2026)
- Nutritional Supplements and Cardiovascular Function in Athletes and Sedentary People (Deadline: 23 January 2026)
- 3D Imaging and Facial Reconstruction (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Advancing Nanotechnology in Cancer Theranostics (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Targeting Hormonal Regulation in Prostate Cancer (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Advances in Cardiac Arrest: Prognostic Performance and Management (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Pain and Therapy: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Recent Advances in Valve Therapy: Clinical and Molecular Perspectives (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Gestational Diseases (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Natural Products and Modern Drug Discovery: Emerging Strategies Targeting Cancer- and Disease-Related Molecular Mechanisms (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Liver Disease: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatments (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Brain Health for All Ages: Leave No One Behind (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in the Rehabilitation of Stroke (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in Imaging for Female Patients: Breast and Gynecological Diagnostics (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advanced Machine Learning for Bio-Signal Processing and Health Monitoring (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in Endoscopic, Surgical, and Interventional Radiological Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases (Deadline: 6 February 2026)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis-Plus: From Molecular Defects to Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Musculoskeletal Function and Exercise Physiology: Integrative Approaches and Emerging Insights (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of Prostate Cancer (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
- Skin Aging and Dermatosis (Deadline: 26 February 2026)
- Conservative Management of Chronic Disease—2nd Edition (Deadline: 26 February 2026)
- Gynecology Update: Modern Diagnostic Approaches and Innovative Therapies (Deadline: 26 February 2026)
- Acute Kidney Events in Intensive Care (Deadline: 27 February 2026)
- Novel Therapies for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 27 February 2026)
- Advances in Vascular Medicine: From Endovascular Innovations to Pathophysiological Insights (Deadline: 27 February 2026)
- Recent Insights in the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment of Glomerular Disorders (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Advances in Novel Biomarkers and Emerging Immune/Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Atherosclerosis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Advances and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Clinical Manifestations and Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Decoding Hematologic Malignancies by Clinical Cytometry: From Diagnosis to Precision Medicine (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Osteoarthritis: New Insights into Mechanisms, Diagnosis, Therapy and Management (Deadline: 1 March 2026)
- Immune Reset and Renal Recovery: Novel Insights into Kidney Inflammation and Repair (Deadline: 13 March 2026)
- Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation and Acute Stroke: Prevention and Management (Deadline: 18 March 2026)
- Novel Therapeutics for Musculoskeletal Disorders (Deadline: 26 March 2026)
- Advances in the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Recent Advances in Non-Invasive Diagnosis Based on Volatile Metabolites (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Innovative Perspectives in Physical Therapy and Health (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical, Epidemiological, and Molecular Bases (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- The Other Pediatric Primary Headaches: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Critical Issues in Intensive Care Medicine (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Eye Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Space Medicine Advancements: From Human Health to Biomedical System Design (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Enhancements in Screening Pathways for Early Detection of Lung Cancer (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Advances in the Epidemiology, Physiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Vision Science and Optometry: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases: Advances in Molecular Imaging (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- New Horizons of Adipose Tissue Disorders: From Hormonal Issues to Loose Connective Disease: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Fatty Liver Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Novel Therapeutics (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- New Treatment Options for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Gastrointestinal Cancer (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Innovation and Translation in Cardiovascular Interventions (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Allergies and Allergic Diseases—Perspectives in Diagnosis and Management: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Advanced Machine Learning for Disease Prediction and Prevention (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Neurological Disorders: Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Translational Breakthroughs, and Therapeutic Horizons (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Innovation in Rheumatology: Advances in Diagnostics, Therapeutics and AI Applications (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Therapeutic Potential of Natural Products in Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Spinal Neuromodulation: From Basic and Translational Research to Clinical Practice (Deadline: 18 April 2026)
- Advances in Endovascular Therapies and Acute Stroke Management (Deadline: 18 April 2026)
- Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance: From Mechanisms to Strategies for Restoring Antibiotic Efficacy (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Body Fluid-Based Biomarkers for Cognitive Impairment (Deadline: 24 April 2026)
- Cardiovascular Diseases: From Basic Research to Clinical Application—3rd Edition (Deadline: 24 April 2026)
- Gynecological Cancer: Etiologic, Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Research (Deadline: 27 April 2026)
- Clinical Update for Resuscitation Science: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 27 April 2026)
- Current Trends in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Deadline: 28 April 2026)
- Cardiorenal Disease: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatments (Deadline: 28 April 2026)
- Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Risk Factors to Treatments (Deadline: 28 April 2026)
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Minimally Invasive Neuroendoscopy (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Kidney Transplantation: What’s Hot and What’s New—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- An Update on Diabetic Kidney Disease: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Cortical Development and Neurotransmission (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Updates in Pancreas and Colorectal Adenocarcinoma (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Ophthalmic Diseases (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Research and Management of Endocrine Tumors (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Research and Management in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Targeting DEK and TGF-β Signaling in Gynecologic Disease and Cancer: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Perspectives (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advances in Binocular Vision Assessment and Management: From Anomalies to Oculomotor Norms (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advances in Disease Mechanisms and Treatment Innovations in Rhinology and Allergy (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Diabetes, Microbiome, and Inflammation: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Current Challenges in Prognostic Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Acute and Critical Care (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Ultrasound-Guided Interventions and Advances in Musculoskeletal Disorders (Deadline: 5 May 2026)
- Exploration of Gene Regulation and Therapeutic Targets in Refractory Cancers (Deadline: 6 May 2026)
- Vestibular Disorders: Pathogenesis and Modern Diagnostic Approaches (Deadline: 18 May 2026)
- Emerging Applications of Nanobiotechnology in Medicine and Health (Deadline: 19 May 2026)
- Diagnosis and Management of Maternal Medical Diseases in Pregnancy: Current Practice and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Clinical and Radiological Perspectives in Rhinosinusal Pathology (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advances in Cardiac Arrhythmias: Mechanisms, Diagnostics and Therapeutics (Deadline: 22 May 2026)
- Progress and Challenges in Emerging Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Comorbidities (Deadline: 22 May 2026)
- Current Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Molecular Signatures and Biomarkers in Human Diseases (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Advances in Endoscopy for Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Diseases (Deadline: 26 May 2026)
- Coronary Artery Disease: Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Imaging Modalities and Therapeutic Implications (Deadline: 26 May 2026)
- Pediatric Cardiology Frontiers: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment (Deadline: 26 May 2026)
- Metabolic Health: The Interplay Between NAFLD, MAFLD, MASLD and Cardiovascular Disease (Deadline: 28 May 2026)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Orthopedic Diseases: Advancing Arthroscopy (Deadline: 28 May 2026)
- Advances in Pulmonology: Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Diseases (Deadline: 28 May 2026)
- Musculoskeletal Disorders: Integrative Insights into Pathophysiology, Therapeutic Strategies, and Rehabilitation (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Current Approaches and Future Directions in the Treatment of Gynecologic Tumors: Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Advancements and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Prognosis and Management of Dry Eye Disease (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- New Insights into Pediatric Rheumatic and Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Recent Advances in Lymphomas (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Biofluid Mechanics and Medical Diagnostic Simulations (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- New Screening Methods for Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Comorbidities of Migraine: Clinical and Research Perspectives (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Biomedical Diagnostics and Prognostics (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Objective Tools to Aid the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Dive into Myopia (Deadline: 19 June 2026)
- An Integrated Approach on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebral Veins and Intracranial Dural Sinuses Thrombosis (CVT) (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Reconstruction of Bone Defects (Deadline: 23 June 2026)
- Recent Advances in Vascular Biology and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (Deadline: 26 June 2026)
- Advances in Anesthesia and Critical Care (Deadline: 26 June 2026)
- Feature Papers in Medical Research: 4th Edition (Deadline: 26 June 2026)
- Application of Mass Spectrometry-Based Multi-Omics in Biomedical Research (Deadline: 26 June 2026)
- Innovations in Thoracic Medicine: Advancements and Challenges—2nd Edition (Deadline: 26 June 2026)
- Musculoskeletal Imaging: Innovations in Diagnostics and Interventional Therapies (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Current Advances in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Pathological and Clinical Updates on Eye Diseases (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Research on Gastrointestinal Cancer and Nutritional Health (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Placental Spectrum Disorders and Gynecological Oncology (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- New Advances in the Treatment and Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Applications of Dermatoscopy in Skin Diseases: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Post-Concussion Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Transplant Medicine: Updates and Current Challenges (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Comprehensive Treatment and Precision Medicine Strategies for Heart Disease (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances and Challenges in Urothelial and Prostate Cancer: Toward Precision Urologic Oncology (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Cranial Base Tumors: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatments (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Physical Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Disorders: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Neurodegeneration Across Mechanisms, Epidemiology, and Emerging Therapies: Inflammation, Metabolism, Aging, and Neuromodulation (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- New Insights into Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Liver Diseases (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Emerging Knowledge on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Deadline: 22 July 2026)
- Contemporary Therapeutic Strategies for Solid Tumors (Deadline: 26 July 2026)
- New Insights into Parkinson’s Disease: From Molecular Basis to Therapy—2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 July 2026)
- Migraine and Headache: From Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Prostate Cancer: 4th Edition (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Treatment and Prognosis of Thoracic Diseases (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Mechanisms and Treatment of Eye and Vision Conditions (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Precision Oncology Through Diagnostic Imaging and Theranostics (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Black Holes in Atrial Fibrillation Therapy (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Precision Medicine in Heart Failure: From Biomarkers to Targeted Therapies (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Novel Insights for Spinal Pain Management: From Physical Therapies to Ultrasound-Guided Procedures (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Recent Advances in Head and Neck Disorders (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Spotlight on Cardiovascular Physiology and Related Diseases: Impact of Sex Differences (Deadline: 21 August 2026)
- Oral Health and Systemic Conditions: From Biological Insights to Multidimensional Interventions (Deadline: 27 August 2026)
- Airway Management in Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Global Burden of Chronic Pain: Advances and Challenges in Pain Management and Clinical Practice (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Effects of Drugs in Cancer—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Biomedical Frontier Technologies and Disease Diagnosis (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Molecular Pathways Shaping Head and Neck Cancer Care (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Progress in Rehabilitation Interventions for Heart Failure (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Intensive Care Medicine: Current Concepts and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of Head and Neck Disorders (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Vascular Disease: Etiologic, Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Research—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Chronic Kidney Diseases: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- A Paradigm Shift in Airway and Pain Management—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Research on Glaucoma Diseases (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Translational Advances in Postoperative Pain: From Mechanisms to Clinical Application (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Mucosal Immunity and Immune Memory: The New Frontier in Vaccination and Immunopathology (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Molecular Underpinnings of Cancer: Pathways to Targeted Therapy (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Women's Health and Well-Being: A Focus on Obstetrics and Gynecologic Medicine (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Neurorehabilitation: Technology-Driven Recovery and Functional Rewiring (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Ocular Diseases: Mechanisms, Diagnostics, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Optical Imaging for Tissue and Tumour Characterization (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Cognitive and Imaging Mechanisms in Neurological Disorders (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Biomarkers in Ischemic Stroke: From Discovery to Clinical Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- The Oral-Systemic Link in Chronic Mucosal Diseases (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Latest Research Updates on Laparoscopy (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Pathology, Diagnosis, and Treatments of Airway Diseases (Deadline: 1 October 2026)
- Innovations in Critical Care and Anesthesiology (Deadline: 2 October 2026)
- Novel Liquid Biopsy Biomarkers and Multi-Omic Integration in Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence in Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy and Imaging (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Pharmacotherapy in Critical Care: Clinical Insight and Emerging Strategy (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Precision Approaches in Solid Tumor Oncology: From Molecular Pathways to Therapy Response (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine: From Precision Diagnosis to Advanced Therapeutics (Deadline: 28 November 2026)
- Advances in Diagnostic Management of Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Global Health in a Changing Climate: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Well-Being (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Advances on Physiotherapy and Functional Rehabilitation in Chronic Conditions (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Pathogenesis, Biomarkers, and Treatments of Skin Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Targeting Myeloid Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Mechanisms and Novel Biomarkers in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment of Ophthalmic Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
