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MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.

The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.

About Professor Michele Parrinello

"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”

——Professor Michele Parrinello

Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies.

For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.

Award Committee

The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award.

"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."

——Professor Xin-Gao Gong

The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.

About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields. 

In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.

Find more information on awards here.

We are honored to recognize the 2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers—scholars whose exemplary commitment to rigorous and constructive peer review is vital in upholding the highest standards of academic publishing.

Selected from a distinguished pool of 215,000 reviewers from 65 countries and regions worldwide, these honorees stand out for their exceptional expertise, diligence, and dedication to advancing research through timely and thoughtful reviews. Their constructive and impartial feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research, while their timely reviews facilitate swift revisions and faster publication of innovative work.

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. With gratitude and respect, we celebrate these 1000 scholars who made that foundation stronger in 2024. We respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

We would like to share with you some highly cited papers from the “Orthopedics” Section that were published in Medicina (ISSN: 1648-9144) in 2024, which you are welcome to read. You can also find the journal’s latest publications via the following website: https://www.mdpi.com/search?journal=medicina&section=2512

Additionally, some Special Issues in the “Orthopedics” Section are currently open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you:

1. “Factors Influencing Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Patients”
by Sang Heon Lee, Sung Hwan Kim, Kyung Bum Kim, Ho Sung Kim and Young Koo Lee
Medicina 2024, 60(5), 723; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60050723
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/5/723  

2. “The Evolution of Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Journey from Past to Present”
by Anthony Xi Jie Wong, Derek Haowen Tang, Arun-Kumar Kaliya-Perumal and Jacob Yoong-Leong Oh
Medicina 2024, 60(3), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030378
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/378  

3. “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Optimal Timing of Surgery for Acute Symptomatic Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression”
by Nicola Bresolin, Luca Sartori, Giacomo Drago, Giulia Pastorello, Paolo Gallinaro, Jacopo Del Verme, Roberto Zanata and Enrico Giordan
Medicina 2024, 60(4), 631; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040631
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/4/631

4. “Osteoarthritis Development Following Meniscectomy vs. Meniscal Repair for Posterior Medial Meniscus Injuries: A Systematic Review”
by Mihai Hurmuz, Mihai Ionac, Bogdan Hogea, Catalin Adrian Miu and Fabian Tatu
Medicina 2024, 60(4), 569; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040569
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/4/569

5. “Treatment Modalities for Refractory-Recurrent Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT): An Update”
by Vasiliki Dania, Nikolaos A. Stavropoulos, Panayiotis Gavriil, Ioannis Trikoupis, Panagiotis Koulouvaris, Olga D. Savvidou, Andreas F. Mavrogenis and Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos
Medicina 2024, 60(10), 1675; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60101675
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/10/1675

6. “Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Postoperative Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Seok Ho Hong, Seung Cheol Kwon, Jong Hwa Lee, Shinje Moon and Joong Il Kim
Medicina 2024, 60(11), 1757; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60111757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/11/1757

7. “Effectiveness of the Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Genicular Nerves in Patients with Chronic Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study”
by Hyun-Jung Kwon, Chan-Sik Kim, Doo-Hwan Kim, Jin-Woo Shin, Daeyun Choi and Seong-Soo Choi
Medicina 2024, 60(6), 857; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060857
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/6/857

8. “Annual Trends of High Tibial Osteotomy: Analysis of an Official Registry in Italy”
by Umile Giuseppe Longo, Alessandro Mazzola, Stefano Campi, Giuseppe Salvatore, Vincenzo Candela, Carlo Casciaro, Diana Giannarelli, Margaux D’Hooghe and Rocco Papalia
Medicina 2024, 60(7), 1168; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60071168
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/7/1168

9. “The Distribution of Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee Classification in a Sample of Spanish Southeast Osteoarthritic Population: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Observational Study”
by Vicente J. León-Muñoz, José Hurtado-Avilés, Mirian López-López, Fernando Santonja-Medina and Joaquín Moya-Angeler
Medicina 2024, 60(10), 1612; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60101612
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/10/1612

10. “Avascular Necrosis of the Talus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Modern Reconstructive Options”
by Michał Jan Kubisa, Marta Gabriela Kubisa, Karol Pałka, Jakub Sobczyk, Filip Bubieńczyk and Paweł Łęgosz
Medicina 2024, 60(10), 1692; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60101692
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/10/1692

Special Issues:

“New Frontiers in Spine Surgery and Spine Disorders”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Shinjiro Kaneko
Submission deadline: 31 March 2026

“The Role of Arthroscopy in Modern Orthopedics”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Jae-Sung Yoo
Submission deadline: 30 April 2026

“Tendon Injury and Reconstruction”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Marisa Megna, Dr. Maurizio Ranieri and Dr. Riccardo Marvulli
Submission deadline: 30 April 2026

“Clinical Research in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery”
Guest Editors: Dr. Nikolai Ramadanov and Dr. Robert Prill
Submission deadline: 15 June 2026

The AD/PD™ Conference has become the leading event in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, attracting leading medical and scientific professionals from around the world. AD/PD™ now stands as an annual meeting, with a continuing focus on advances in research on and treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases and related neurological disorders.

The forthcoming AD/PD™ 2026 meeting will take place as a hybrid conference in the wonderful city of Copenhagen, Denmark, and online. The continuing success of the AD/PD™ meetings is the result of several key aspects:

A high-quality scientific program covering the most recent research, developments, and treatments, with emphasis on overlaps and congruent results among AD, PD, and related neurological disorders. A multidisciplinary mix of participants representing both clinical investigators and basic scientists, in addition to both established investigators and young upcoming talents. An International Scientific Advisory Board covering a broad range of expertise in AD, PD, and related neurological disorders.

An attempt to provide an environment at the conference that encourages interaction, exchange of ideas, and networking opportunities among all participants. Junior Faculty Awards are intended to encourage attendance by young scientists at the Conference.

AD/PD™ remains unique in its academic quality, combined with an interactive and collegial environment. We believe that there is no other conference in the world that offers scientific content of this rigor in a condensed manner while concurrently providing an exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable environment. We invite you to join us at the AD/PD™ 2026 International Conference on AD and PD, and we hope to welcome you in spring 2026, either in Copenhagen or online.

International Universal Health Coverage Day, observed annually on 12 December, is a global response to the rallying cry: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!” This day confronts the stark reality that millions are excluded from essential care due to financial barriers and mobilizes the world to transform health systems from privileges into universal rights.

Aligned with this year’s theme and Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, MDPI underscores that research is not an academic exercise—it is a vital tool for diagnosing system failures and prescribing equitable solutions. From health economics studies that expose catastrophic spending, to innovations in low-cost diagnostics and community-based insurance models, researchers are providing the evidence and innovations to turn public frustration into actionable policy.

Join us in observing International Universal Health Coverage Day and supporting efforts to turn the promise of health for all into a tangible reality.

“Trends, Challenges, and Socioeconomic Impacts of HIV in Bangladesh: A Data-Driven Analysis (2000–2024)”
by Awnon Bhowmik, Mahmudul Hasan, Mrinal Saha and Goutam Saha
Sexes 2025, 6(3), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes6030034

“Development and Metrological Characterization of Low-Cost Wearable Pulse Oximeter”
by Andrea Cataldo, Enrico Cataldo, Antonio Masciullo and Raissa Schiavoni
Bioengineering 2025, 12(3), 314; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12030314

“Consequences of Hospital Closures for the Health Insurance Industry in the United States”
by Rainer W. G. Gruessner
Hospitals 2025, 2(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/hospitals2010002

“Enhancing Therapy Adherence: Impact on Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare Costs, and Patient Quality of Life”
by Urszula Religioni, Rocío Barrios-Rodríguez, Pilar Requena, Mariola Borowska and Janusz Ostrowski
Medicina 2025, 61(1), 153; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61010153

“Human Rights and Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups in Health and Well-Being Policy Documents Relevant to Children and Young People in Ireland”
by Megan Lambert and Joanne McVeigh
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(9), 1252; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091252

“Multidimensional Impact of Dupilumab on Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Complete Health Technology Assessment of Clinical, Economic, and Non-Clinical Domains”
by Ignazio La Mantia, Giancarlo Ottaviano, Martina Ragusa, Matteo Trimarchi, Emanuela Foglia, Fabrizio Schettini, Daniele Bellavia and Elena Cantone
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040347

“Factors in Immigrant Children’s Use of Physician and Dentist Visits, Hospital Care, and Prescribed Medication in the United States”
by Tyrone C. Cheng and Celia C. Lo
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(10), 2251-2261; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13100159

“Cost Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography in Cardiology: A Case Study of a University Hospital Complex in the Euro Region”
by Francisco Reyes-Santias, Carlos García-García, Beatriz Aibar-Guzmán, Ana García-Campos, Octavio Cordova-Arevalo, Margarita Mendoza-Pintos, Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo, Manuel Portela-Romero, Pilar Mazón-Ramos and Jose Ramon Gonzalez-Juanatey
Healthcare 2023, 11(14), 2084; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11142084

“Financial Toxicity and Out-of-Pocket Costs for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer”
by Justin Smith, Justin Yu, Louisa G. Gordon and Madhavi Chilkuri
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(5), 4922-4935; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30050371

“Disentangling the Cost of Orphan Drugs Marketed in the United States”
by Hana Althobaiti, Enrique Seoane-Vazquez, Lawrence M. Brown, Marc L. Fleming and Rosa Rodriguez-Monguio
Healthcare 2023, 11(4), 558; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11040558

“3D Printing in LMICs: Functional Design for Upper Limb Prosthetics in Uganda”
by Ali Hussaini, Peter Kyberd, Benedict Mulindwa, Robert Ssekitoleko, William Keeble, Laurence Kenney and David Howard
Prosthesis 2023, 5(1), 130-147; https://doi.org/10.3390/prosthesis5010011

The 1st International Online Conference on Clinical Reports Organizer: MDPI and Reports Volume Editor: Toshio Hattori Highlights Improving Bone Protection Provision for Patients with Fragility Fractures by Aaron Goldberg Leveraging Digital Health for Pandemic Response: Reliable Telemonitoring and Personalized Patient Care by Maria Montserrat Pérez García et al. Click here to read the full list of papers.

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We would like to share with you some highly cited papers from the “Neurology” Section that were published in Medicina (ISSN: 1648-9144) in 2024, which you are welcome to read. You can also find the journal’s latest publications via the following website: https://www.mdpi.com/search?journal=medicina&section=1114.

Additionally, some Special Issues in the “Neurology” Section are currently open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you:

1. “Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Applications for Surgical Rehearsal, Operative Execution, and Patient Education in Spine Surgery: A Scoping Review”
by Tim Bui, Miguel A. Ruiz-Cardozo, Harsh S. Dave, Karma Barot, Michael Ryan Kann, Karan Joseph, Sofia Lopez-Alviar, Gabriel Trevino, Samuel Brehm, Alexander T. Yahanda and Camilo A Molina
Medicina 2024, 60(2), 332; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60020332
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/2/332

2. “Sex Differences in Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm Disorders: A Systematic Review”
by Evelina Pajėdienė, Viltė Urbonavičiūtė, Vita Ramanauskaitė, Lukas Strazdauskas and Ambra Stefani
Medicina 2024, 60(3), 474; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030474
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/474

3. “Updated Perspectives on Lifestyle Interventions as Secondary Stroke Prevention Measures: A Narrative Review”
by Valbona Govori, Hrvoje Budinčević, Sandra Morović, Filip Đerke and Vida Demarin
Medicina 2024, 60(3), 504; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030504
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/504

4. “A Comprehensive Review: Robot-Assisted Treatments for Gait Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients”
by Yong-Hwa Park, Dae-Hwan Lee and Jung-Ho Lee
Medicina 2024, 60(4), 620; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040620
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/4/620

5. “The Impact on Autonomic Nervous System Activity during and Following Exercise in Adults: A Meta-Regression Study and Trial Sequential Analysis”
by Jui-Kun Chiang, Yen-Chang Lin, Tzu-Ying Hung, Hsueh-Hsin Kao and Yee-Hsin Kao
Medicina 2024, 60(8), 1223; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60081223
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/8/1223

6. “Comparative Analysis of Psychophysiological Responses in Fibromyalgia Patients: Evaluating Neuromodulation Alone, Neuromodulation Combined with Virtual Reality, and Exercise Interventions”
by Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, María Dolores Apolo-Arenas, Pablo Tomas-Carus, Jose Francisco Tornero-Aguilera, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez and Jose A. Parraca
Medicina 2024, 60(3), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030404
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/404

7. “Exposure to Environmental Pesticides and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Population-Based Case–Control Study”
by Pablo Roman, Cristofer Ruiz-Gonzalez, Lola Rueda-Ruzafa, Diana Cardona, Mar Requena-Mullor and Raquel Alarcón-Rodríguez
Medicina 2024, 60(3), 479; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030479
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/479

8. “General Treatments Promoting Independent Living in Parkinson’s Patients and Physical Therapy Approaches for Improving Gait—A Comprehensive Review”
by Dae-Hwan Lee, Bong-Sik Woo, Yong-Hwa Park and Jung-Ho Lee
Medicina 2024, 60(5), 711; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60050711
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/5/711

9. “Neurological Side Effects of TNF-α Inhibitors Revisited: A Review of Case Reports”
by Armand Gogulescu, Alexandru Blidisel, Codruta Soica, Alexandra Mioc, Adrian Voicu, Alina Jojic, Mirela Voicu and Christian Banciu
Medicina 2024, 60(9), 1409; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60091409
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/9/1409

10. “The Hidden Heart: Exploring Cardiac Damage Post-Stroke: A Narrative Review”
by Marian Mitrică, Lorenzo Lorusso, Alexandru Badea, Carmen Adella Sirbu, Andreea Plesa, Ana Maria Alexandra Stănescu, Florentina Cristina Pleșa, Octavian Mihai Sirbu and Alice Elena Munteanu
Medicina 2024, 60(10), 1699; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60101699
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/10/1699

Special Issues:

“Emerging Strategies in Interventional Pain Medicine: From Mechanisms to Clinical Practice”
Guest Editors: Dr. Andrea Tinnirello, Dr. Giuliano Lo Bianco and Dr. Douglas P. Beall
Submission deadline: 1 March 2026

“Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: New Challenges and Trends”
Guest Editor: Dr. Amedeo Piazza and Dr. Umberto Aldo Arcidiacono
Submission deadline: 30 March 2026

“Recent Advances in Stroke Screening”
Guest Editor: Dr. Lorenzo Lorusso
Submission deadline: 31 March 2026

“New Insights into Neurodevelopmental Biology and Disorders”
Guest Editor: Dr. Rekha Jagadapillai
Submission deadline: 20 May 2026

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1 December is World AIDS Day, the day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care around the world. It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days.

In recognition of this day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine and biology. We believe that sharing such research can raise the public’s awareness and understanding of AIDS. The aim is to strengthen scientific cooperation in response to increased awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

“Progress and Challenges in HIV-1 Vaccine Research: A Comprehensive Overview”
by Alex C. Boomgarden and Chitra Upadhyay
Vaccines 2025, 13(2), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13020148

“Drug-Drug Interactions Between HIV Antivirals and Concomitant Drugs in HIV Patients: What We Know and What We Need to Know”
by Emanuela De Bellis, Danilo Donnarumma, Adele Zarrella, Salvatore Maria Mazzeo, Annarita Pagano, Valentina Manzo, Ines Mazza, Francesco Sabbatino, Graziamaria Corbi, Pasquale Pagliano et al.
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(1), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17010031

“High Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Among People with and Without HIV: Insights into Risk Factors for Tailored Screening Approaches”
by Elena Bruzzesi, Federica Gandini, Sara Diotallevi, Riccardo Lolatto, Massimo Cernuschi, Caterina Candela, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Flavia Passini, Andrea Marco Tamburini, Roberto Burioni et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2571; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122571

“Association Between Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction, Systemic Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in HIV-Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy”
by Madalina-Ianca Suba, Bogdan Hogea, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Voichita Elena Lazureanu, Ovidiu Rosca, Daniela Gurgus, Sorina Maria Denisa Laitin and Alina Abu-Awwad
Diseases 2024, 12(12), 313; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12120313

“NSC95397 Is a Novel HIV-1 Latency-Reversing Agent”
by Randilea Nichols Doyle, Vivian Yang, Yetunde I. Kayode, Robert Damoiseaux, Harry E. Taylor and Oliver I. Fregoso
Viruses 2024, 16(11), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16111783

“HIV Self-Testing: A Discussion on the Benefits, Limitations, and Implications for Public Health with a Focus on Poland”
by Aleksandra Kozieł, Igor Domański, Aleksandra Szymczak, Tomasz Dudzik, Brygida Knysz and Bartosz Szetela
Diagnostics 2024, 14(22), 2475; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14222475

“Tumor Initiation and Progression in People Living on Antiretroviral Therapies”
by Seun E. Olufemi, Daniel A. Adediran, Temitope Sobodu, Isaac O. Adejumo, Olumide F. Ajani and Elijah K. Oladipo
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 390-406; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040024

“J3ExoA: A Novel Anti-HIV Immunotoxin Fusion of Anti-Gp120 J3VHH and PE38 Fragment of Pseudomonas Exotoxin A”
by Seth H. Pincus, Kun Luo, Tami Peters, James T. Gordy, Frances M. Cole, Grant Klug, Kelli Ober, Tamera K. Marcotte and Richard B. Markham
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(9), 1305; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18091305

“A Memo on Factors Associated with Perception of Stigma Attached to PrEP: Evidence from the Keeping It LITE Study”
by Shahin Davoudpour, Gregory L. Phillips II, Pedro A. Serrano, Audrey L. French and Sybil G. Hosek
Sexes 2024, 5(3), 300-316; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030023

“Effects of E-Cigarettes on the Lung and Systemic Metabolome in People with HIV”
by Aline Zaparte, Courtney J. Christopher, Connie Arnold, Lauren Richey, Adairre Castille, Kyle Mistretta, Christopher M. Taylor, Huiyi Lin, Steve Nelson, John P. Kirwan, John W. Apolzan, Shawn R. Campagna and David A. Welsh
Metabolites 2024, 14(8), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14080434

“Bone Tissue Changes in Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS: The Importance of a Hierarchical Approach in Investigating Bone Fragility”
by Jelena Jadzic, Gordana Dragovic, Relja Lukic, Bozana Obradovic and Marija Djuric
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(8), 791; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080791

“Advanced Therapies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus”
by Daniel Josef Lindegger
Med. Sci. 2024, 12(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12030033

“Antiretroviral Therapy Switch in HIV-Infected Adults from a Regional HIV/AIDS Center in NE Romania”
by Isabela Ioana Loghin, Șerban Alin Rusu, Andrei Vâţă, Mihaela Cobaschi, Ion Cecan, Carmen Manciuc and Carmen Mihaela Dorobăţ
Medicina 2024, 60(6), 854; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060854

“Alterations in the Gut Microbiome Composition of People Living with HIV in the Asia–Pacific Region: A Systematic Review”
by Paul Benedic U. Salvador, Patrick Josemaria d. R. Altavas, Mark Angelo S. del Rosario, Eric David B. Ornos and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 846-861; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030066

“Systematic Review: HIV, Aging, and Housing—A North American Perspective, 2012–2023”
by Arthur S. Chaminuka, Gayle Prybutok, Victor R. Prybutok and William D. Senn
Healthcare 2024, 12(10), 992; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12100992

“The Role of MicroRNAs in HIV Infection”
by Nicolas Morando, Mara Cecilia Rosenzvit, Maria A. Pando and Jens Allmer
Genes 2024, 15(5), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15050574

“HIV-TB Co-Infection and Pediatric Pathogen Dynamics” Guest Editor: Dr. Boris Kevin Tchounga Submission deadline: 15 March 2026	“HIV Expression in Diverse Cell Types: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Pathogenesis” Guest Editor: Dr. Rosemary Kiernan Submission deadline: 20 March 2026
“Research on HIV/AIDS Vaccine” Guest Editors: Dr. Portia Chipo Mutevedzi and Dr. Nagesh Kolishetti Submission deadline: 31 May 2026	“Gene and Cell Therapy: New Findings from Medical Research and Treatment” Guest Editors: Dr. Lorella Tripodi and Dr. Antonio Di Stasi Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
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Program:

We would like to share with you some highly cited papers from the “Ophthalmology” Section that were published in Medicina (ISSN: 1648-9144) in 2024, which you are welcome to read. You can also find the journal’s latest publications via the following website: https://www.mdpi.com/search?journal=medicina&section=1313.

Additionally, some Special Issues in the “Ophthalmology” Section are currently open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you:

1. “Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Dry Eye Disease: Considerations for Clinical Management”
   by Alexis Ceecee Britten-Jones, Michael T. M. Wang, Isaac Samuels, Catherine Jennings, Fiona Stapleton and Jennifer P. Craig
   Medicina 2024, 60(9), 1458; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60091458
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/9/1458

2. “Retinitis Pigmentosa: From Pathomolecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Strategies”
   by Enzo Maria Vingolo, Simona Mascolo, Filippo Miccichè and Gregorio Manco
   Medicina 2024, 60(1), 189; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60010189
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/1/189

3. “Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Assessment of the Optic Nerve Head in Patients Hospitalized Due to COVID-19 Bilateral Pneumonia”
   by Magdalena Kal, Michał Brzdęk, Dorota Zarębska-Michaluk, Antonio Pinna, Jerzy Mackiewicz, Dominik Odrobina, Mateusz Winiarczyk and Izabella Karska-Basta
   Medicina 2024, 60(3), 502; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030502
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/502

4. “Treatment Effects of Switching to Faricimab in Eyes with Diabetic Macular Edema Refractory to Aflibercept”
   by Tomoaki Tatsumi, Tomomi Kaiho, Takehito Iwase, Gen Miura, Daisuke Shimizu, Tomohiro Niizawa, Yoshihito Ozawa, Miyuki Arai, Toshiyuki Oshitari, Yoko Takatsuna and Takayuki Baba
   Medicina 2024, 60(5), 732; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60050732
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/5/732

5. “Addressing Challenges in Chlamydia trachomatis Detection: A Comparative Review of Diagnostic Methods”
   by Rafaela Rodrigues, Ana Rita Silva, Carlos Sousa and Nuno Vale
   Medicina 2024, 60(8), 1236; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60081236
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/8/1236

6. “Evaluation of Selected Biometric Parameters in Cataract Patients—A Comparison between Argos® and IOLMaster 700®: Two Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography-Based Biometers”
   by Mateusz Porwolik, Agnieszka Porwolik and Ewa Mrukwa-Kominek
   Medicina 2024, 60(7), 1057; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60071057
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/7/1057

7. “Aetiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Arterial Occlusions of the Retina—A Narrative Review”
   by Barbara Daxer, Wolfgang Radner, Florian Fischer, Andreea-Liliana Cocoșilă and Armin Ettl
   Medicina 2024, 60(4), 526; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040526
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/4/526

8. “Sutureless Dehydrated Amniotic Membrane (Omnigen) Application Using a Specialised Bandage Contact Lens (OmniLenz) for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease: A 6-Month Randomised Control Trial”
   by Sònia Travé-Huarte and James S. Wolffsohn
   Medicina 2024, 60(6), 985; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060985
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/6/985

9. “Diagnostic Challenges in Inflammatory Choroidal Neovascularization”
   by Izabella Karska-Basta, Weronika Pociej-Marciak, Katarzyna Żuber-Łaskawiec, Anna Markiewicz, Michał Chrząszcz, Bożena Romanowska-Dixon and Agnieszka Kubicka-Trząska
   Medicina 2024, 60(3), 465; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030465
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/465

10. “The Association of a Single Nucleotide Variant in COL5A1 to Early Onset Keratoconus and Pectus Excavatum—Convergence of Extracellular Matrix Pathologies”
    by Griffin Bryant, Peyton Moore and Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy
    Medicina 2024, 60(6), 974; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060974
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/6/974

Special Issues:
“Clinical Profile and Treatment Response of Patients with Ocular Inflammation”
Guest Editors: Dr. Valeria Albano and Prof. Dr. Giovanni Alessio
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

“Clinical Update on Optic Nerve Disorders”
Guest Editor: Dr. Ingrida Janulevičienė
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

“Advances in Corneal Management”
Guest Editors: Dr. Sanja Masnec and Dr. Rafael I. Barraquer
Submission deadline: 20 April 2026

“Ophthalmology: New Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Stephen G. Schwartz, Prof. Dr. Andrzej Grzybowski, Dr. Victor M. Villegas, Dr. Christopher Leffler and Dr. Krishna S. Kishor
Submission deadline: 25 April 2026