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Updates in Genetic Susceptibility to Cancers
edited by Chia-Wen Tsai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer genomics; genome-wide association study (GWAS); single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP); genotype-phenotype correlation; prognosis; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Epidemiology of Cancer
edited by Francesco Addabbo
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer epidemiology; medical statistics; cancer risk factors; cancer health disparities; environmental impact; behavioural risk factors; biomarkers and systems biology; public health intervention research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Human-Specific RNA Metabolism: Mechanisms, Dysregulation, and Disease Implications
edited by Xiangbo Ruan
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-specific RNA metabolism; mechanisms; dysregulation; disease implications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)
Latest Advances in Dermatology: From Molecular Insights into Clinical Applications
edited by and Pablo Pardo Coto-Segura
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: dermatology; personalized medicine; molecular diagnostic techniques; targeted therapies; skin cancer; inflammatory skin diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Honeybees: Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: phenomics; genetics; genomics; functional genomics; metabolomics; functional genes identification; genetics editing; genome selection; genetic evaluation; hybrid breeding; egg-laying; honey production; queen breeding; varroa resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)
Physical Activity in People with Cognitive Impairment submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognition; mild cognitive impairment; Alzheimer’ s disease; dementia; physical activity; sport; athletes with disabilities; para-athletes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Laparoscopy and Treatment. An All-Encompassing Solution for Surgeons
edited by Niculae Iordache and Claudiu-Octavian Ungureanu
submission deadline 5 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncological; staging laparoscopy; tool; radical surgery; diagnostic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Interdisciplinarity in Cardiovascular Pathology submission deadline 10 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; atherosclerosis; cardio-reno-metabolic syndrome; diabetes; obesity; obstructive pulmonary disease; sleep apnea syndrome; low-grade inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Etiology, Prediction and Prognosis of Ischemic Stroke
edited by , and Jiang Li
submission deadline 11 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1442 | Submission Open
Keywords: ischemic stroke; recurrent stroke; etiology; machine learning; artificial intelligence; subtyping; prediction; prognosis; genetic risk factors; lifestyle factors; environmental factors; biomarkers; cerebrovascular diseases; prevention; treatment strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Musculoskeletal Medicine in Rheumatic Diseases
edited by Florentin Ananu Vreju and Emilio Filippucci
submission deadline 26 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatic disease; rheumatoid arthritis; spondylarthritis; microcrystal arthritis; musculoskeletal ultrasonography; biologic treatment; disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; imagining techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Sialic Acid and Sialic Acid Derivatives in Biomedicine
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: sialic acid; drug development; sialidase inhibitors; sialylation; sialidase; biomarker
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Prevention Data Collecting Technology or Methodology to Live a Safe, Secure, Comfortable, Healthy and Sustainable Life submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Skin Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology
edited by Mohamad Goldust
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: skin technology; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Trends and Applications—3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical physical medicine and rehabilitation; neurorehabilitation; cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; orthopedic rehabilitation; pediatric rehabilitation; geriatric rehabilitation; cancer rehabilitation; musculoskeletal pain management; physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech and swallowing therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive and Developmental Biology)
Bone and Cartilage Fractures: Types, Diagnosis, Complications, Prevention and Treatment
edited by Massimiliano Leigheb, Gabriele Colò and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: fracture; traumatology; diagnosis; surgery; osteosynthesis; reduction; cartilage; chondral; lesion; injury; rehabilitation; complication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Current Updates in Pharmacoepidemiology
edited by Payam Peymani
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmacoepidemiology; real-world data; medication safety; machine learning; big data analytics; personalized medicine; drug efficacy; population health; pharmacovigilance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)
Implications of Bioactive Compounds in Lifelong Disorders submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; functional food; oxidative stress; metabolic syndrome; neuroinflammation; antioxidant; polyphenols; diabetes; inflammatory bowel disease; natural products; neurodegenerative disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)
Gastrointestinal Health: Clinical Research and Therapeutic Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; inflammatory bowel diseases; irritable bowel syndrome; gastroesophageal reflux disease; fatty liver disease; liver cirrhosis; probiotics; mediterranean diet; epidemiology; diagnosis; treatment; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
The Role of Stem Cells in Retinal Conditions
edited by , Theo Empeslidis and Lorenzo Motta
submission deadline 15 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: stem cells; retinal conditions; regenerative medicine; age-related macular degeneration (AMD); retinitis pigmentosa; diabetic retinopathy; induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs); cell differentiation; vision restoration; clinical trials
Muscle Wasting, Aging, and Cancer: The Effects of Physical Exercise
edited by
submission deadline 22 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: sarcopenia; aging; cancer; muscle wasting; physical exercise; resistance training; satellite cells; inflammation; metabolic health; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Radiological Diagnosis of Cervical Spondylosis and Carotid Artery Disease
edited by Anusha Vaddi
submission deadline 22 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: carotid artery disease; atherosclerosis; cervical spondylosis; c-spine; radiological diagnosis; diagnostic accuracy; AI in radiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)
Advances in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Emerging Therapies
edited by
submission deadline 26 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD); steatohepatitis; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; apoptosis/cell death
From Muscle to Fascia: Current Trends and Future Perspectives submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: connective tissue; deep fascia; superficial fascia; retinacula; muscle stiffness; hyaluronan; densification; biomechanics; therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Sports and Advanced Physical Exercise: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep; sport; performance; physical exercise; sleep disorders; sleep regimens; fractured sleep; sleep at altitude; sleep medications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Plant Biotic and Abiotic Stresses 2024
edited by and
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2534 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant stress; abiotic stress; biotic stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)
Musculoskeletal Pain and Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain; connective tissue; musculoskeletal disorders; fascia; muscles; tendons; ligaments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
Biological Insights into Drug Safety for Vulnerable Populations submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug safety; vulnerable populations; pharmacotherapy; drug metabolism and efficacy; pediatric medication safety; drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)
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