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Targeting Pain Pathways: Advances in Pharmacological Interventions
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain pathways; chronic pain; acute pain; analgesics; non-opioid therapies; pain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)
New Advances and Challenges in Plastic Surgery
edited by , and Mirco Pozzi
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1089 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastic surgery innovations; reconstructive techniques; aesthetic surgery advances; microsurgery and super-microsurgery; regenerative and digital technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Chronic Kidney Disease: From Early Detection to Modern Management Strategies
edited by Domenico Giannese
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open
Keywords: proteinuria; chronic kidney disease; SGLT2-I; management of CKD; nephroprotection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
Management and Diagnosis of Infertility and Recurrent Abortions in Obstetrics and Gynecology
edited by Peter Drakakis, and Sofoklis Stavros
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 24357 | Submission Open
Keywords: male and female infertility; recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL); recurrent implantation failure (RIF); assisted reproductive technologies (ART); early pregnancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Diagnostic Imaging: Recent Advancements and Future Developments
edited by , Fabio Tortora and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1461 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic imaging; medical imaging technologies; artificial intelligence in radiology; imaging biomarkers; precision medicine; hybrid imaging (e.g.; PET/MRI; PET/CT); image-guided interventions; radiomics and machine learning; functional and molecular imaging; clinical applications of imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Research on Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology
edited by Constantinos Pitsios and Athanassios Sinaniotis
submission deadline 17 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10027 | Submission Open
Keywords: atopy; anaphylaxis; allergic rhinitis; asthma; atopic dermatitis; food allergy; eosinophilic esophagitis; drug allergy; hymenoptera venom; angioedema; urticaria; physical urticaria; mastocytosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)
Current Therapies for Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16835 | Submission Open
Keywords: severe trauma; trauma anesthesia; trauma critical care; trauma surgery; systemic inflammatory syndrome; interventional radiology; prehospital trauma care; epidemiology; basic research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Advances in Corneal Management
edited by Sanja Masnec and Rafael I. Barraquer
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7747 | Submission Open
Keywords: cornea; corneal disease; corneal transplantation; keratoconus; keratoplasty; penetrating keratoplasty; descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty; deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty; descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty; cross-linking; corneal infections; refractive surgery; photorefractive keratectomy; laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis; kerato– lenticule extraction; corneal imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Pancreatic Cancer: Advances in Treatment and Future Prospects submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5570 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic cancer; pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC); biomarkers; neoadjuvant therapy; adjuvant therapy; robotic surgery; minimally invasive surgery; precision medicine; multidisciplinary care; post-operative complications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Recent Advances in Interventional Cardiology submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2745 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug-coated balloon; acute coronary syndrome; primary PCI; CHIP patients and lesions; intracoronary imaging; bifurcation lesions; CTO
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
New Developments in Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer
edited by Daliborca Cristina Vlad and
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 23278 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer; diagnosis; management; therapy; targeted therapy; triple-negative breast cancer; screening; overall survival; prognosis; immunotherapy; surgery; new techniques; staging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Ophthalmology: New Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches (2nd Edition)
edited by , , Victor M. Villegas, Christopher Leffler and Krishna S. Kishor
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1506 | Submission Open
Keywords: ophthalmology; ocular imaging; anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents; complement inhibitors; intraocular surgery; genetic testing; intraocular lenses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Advances in Structural Heart Diseases
edited by , and Erwan Donal
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open
Keywords: valvular heart diseases; transcatheter interventions; TEER; LAA closure; ASD closure; interventional echocardiography; multimodality cardiac imaging; three-dimensional echocardiography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Translational Advances in Gynecologic Cancers
edited by Prapaporn Suprasert and Chalong Cheewakriangkrai
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic cancer; translational research; molecular biomarkers; precision medicine; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; clinical trials; artificial intelligence in oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Coronary Physiology and Microvascular Dysfunction in Ischemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: Advances and Challenges submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronary physiology; coronary microvascular dysfunction; coronary flow reserve; ischemia with no obstructive arteries; coronary microcirculation; myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries; microvascular angina; thermodilution; stable angina
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
New Development of Rehabilitation Interventions for People with Complex Psychosis
edited by , and Giuseppe Marano
submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex psychosis; psychiatric rehabilitation; cognitive remediation; recovery-oriented care; digital health interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)
Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12995 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute and chronic coronary syndrome; endothelial dysfunction; arterial hypertension; heart failure; insulin resistance; diabetes mellitus type 2
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)
Autoimmune Diseases: Advances and Challenges
edited by , and Niv Ben-Shabat
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8762 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmunity; inflammation; arthritis; psoriasis; metabolic syndrome; lupus; thyroiditis; vasculitis; autoinflammatory conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)
Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Techniques, Outcomes, and Future Directions
edited by Anna Maria Różańska-Walędziak and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6935 | Submission Open
Keywords: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; bariatric surgery; obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Coronary Artery Disease from Acute Manifestation to Long Term Consequences submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6767 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronary artery disease; acute coronary syndrome; coronary revascularization; coronary angiography; CT angiography; antiplatelet therapy; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Kidney Transplantation Complications: Updates and Challenges
edited by and Henrik Birn
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6515 | Submission Open
Keywords: kidney transplantation; complications; infection; rejection; immunosuppression; diagnosis; prevention; treatment; long-term outcomes; patient care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
Advances in Colorectal Surgery and Oncology
edited by Jasneet Singh Bhullar
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3374 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; artificial intelligence (AI) in colonoscopy; organ preservation strategies; anorectal disease management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Underserved Ophthalmology Healthcare
edited by and Anindya Samanta
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2725 | Submission Open
Keywords: underserved ophthalmology; unsheltered ophthalmology; homeless ophthalmology; telemedicine; mobile ophthalmology clinic; free ophthalmology clinic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
edited by Justina Kačerauskienė and Roger Roman Dmochowski
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2430 | Submission Open
Keywords: pelvic organ prolapse; surgery; recurrence; vaginal hysterectomy; sacrocolpopexy; Manchester operation; sacrospinous fixation; native tissue 
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Physiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1917 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiotherapy; head and neck cancer; neuromusculoskeletal impairments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Updates on Allergies and Immunodeficiencies submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1472 | Submission Open
Keywords: allergy; immunodeficiency; allergens; cross-reactivity; molecular allergy diagnostics; immunotherapy; precision medicine; exposome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)
Recent Advances in Otological Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1191 | Submission Open
Keywords: otology; hearing loss; tinnitus; otitis media; vestibular disorders; diagnostic methods; treatment; surgery; epidemiology; medical devices
Recent Advances in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases—3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 998 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmune rheumatic diseases; rheumatoid arthritis; systemic lupus erythematosus; Sjogren’ s disease; systemic scleroderma; psoriatic arthritis; mixed connective tissue disease; ankylosing spondylitis; vasculitides; juvenile arthritis; rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)
Innovations in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 980 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports injury rehabilitation; injury prevention; risk factors; return-to-play (RTP) criteria; biomechanical analysis; sports psychology; surgical intervention methods; ligament repair; joint reconstruction; physical therapy and rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Advances in Laparoscopic Surgery submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 849 | Submission Open
Keywords: laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive gynecology; robotic-assisted surgery intraoperative ultrasound; hysteroscopy; gynecologic oncology; endometriosis; benign gynecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Recent Progress in Cardiac Surgery submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitral valve; TAVI; aortic valve; coronary artery bypass; ascending aorta; valve sparing; innovation in cardiac surgery; ventricular assist device; ECMO; cardiac support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
The Role of Arthroscopy in Modern Orthopedics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 580 | Submission Open
Keywords: arthroscopy; minimally invasive surgery; soft tissue preservation; high-resolution imaging; surgical precision; small joint arthroscopy; special condition arthroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Recent Breakthroughs in Orthodontic Treatment submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthodontics; digital orthodontics; artificial intelligence; clear aligners; biomaterial; skeletal anchorage; CAD– CAM technology; customized appliances; oral health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Application of Endoscopy in Gastrointestinal Disease
edited by , and Ana Maria Trofin
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal endoscopy; colonoscopy; colorectal cancer screening; endoscopic therapy; EMR and ESD; artificial intelligence in endoscopy; upper GI endoscopy; GI bleeding; image-enhanced endoscopy; therapeutic endoscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Trauma-Associated Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
edited by and Madalina Gabriela Georgescu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute tinnitus; chronic tinnitus; tinnitus related quality of life; traumatic brain injury; cochlear concussion; third window syndrome; tinnitus management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
New Insights into Heart Failure Management and Treatment
edited by and Edgardo J. Kaplinsky
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart failure; cardiovascular disease; treatment advances; management strategies; personalized medicine; clinical guidelines; diagnostic innovations; multidisciplinary care; emerging therapies; patient outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Cardiovascular Disease
edited by Federica Marzano, and Stefania Paolillo
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; clinical diagnosis; risk stratification; biomarkers; cardiovascular imaging; personalized medicine; therapeutic management; preventive cardiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Advances in Total Hip Arthroplasty: From Diagnosis to Treatment submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: total hip arthroplasty; preoperative planning and imaging; robotics and navigation; patient-specific instrumentation; smart prostheses; augmented reality in surgery; digital rehabilitation; multidisciplinary care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Perioperative Medicine: Optimizing Outcomes Through Anesthesia
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthesia; analgesia; enhanced recovery after surgery; intensive care unit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
An Update to the Epidemiology, Diagnostic Challenges, and Molecular Bases of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty liver disease; steatohepatitis; fibrosis; COVID-19 lockdown; insulin resistance; metabolic syndrome; T cell; macrophage; computed tomography; magnetic resonance imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Tendon Injury and Reconstruction
edited by , Maurizio Ranieri and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: tendon injuries; tendon function; pain management; physical therapy; tendon rehabilitation; shock waves therapy; health promotion; pain perception; biological terapies; tendon surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Mycobacterial Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycobacterium tuberculosis; non-tuberculous mycobacteria; tuberculosis; granuloma; pathogenesis; antimicrobial drug resistance; molecular diagnostics; host-directed therapy; BCG vaccine; immune response; host– pathogen interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Disease)
Psychosis Mechanisms and Interventions submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosis; neurobiology; early intervention; cognitive dysfunction; trauma; dopamine; sleep disturbances; antipsychotics; digital psychiatry; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Thoracic Malignant Tumors
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune checkpoint inhibitors; thoracic malignancies; non-small cell lung cancer; small cell lung cancer; malignant pleural mesothelioma; PD-1/PD-L1 blockade; combination immunotherapy; biomarkers; tumor microenvironment; resistance mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Optimizing Athlete Health and Performance: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Sports Medicine submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2149 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports medicine; athlete health; performance optimization; injury prevention; multidisciplinary approaches; rehabilitation; nutrition in sports; wearable technologies; preventive medicine; sports psychology
Advances in Reproductive Health
edited by
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 970 | Submission Open
Keywords: in vitro fertilization; PGT-A; non-invasive embryo testing; chronic endometritis; embryo culture; aneuploidy; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Hematologic Malignancies: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Management
edited by Ádám Jona and
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 763 | Submission Open
Keywords: malignant lymphoma; treatment; prognostication; stem cell transplantation; cellular therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Bariatric Surgery and Postoperative Management
edited by
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open
Keywords: bariatric surgery; metabolic surgery; obesity treatment; postoperative management; revisional surgery; nutritional outcomes; complications; weight regain; comorbidity resolution; long-term follow-up
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Diabetic Retinopathy: Advances in Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies
edited by and Marco Rocco Pastore
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diabetic retinopathy; diabetic macular edema; retinal imaging; anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injections; dexamethasone implant; vitreoretinal surgery; photocoagulation laser; diabetic eye-screening program; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hearing Loss submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: hearing loss; otology; auditory rehabilitation; hearing aids; cochlear implants; regenerative medicine; precision audiology; artificial intelligence; tele-audiology; hearing health
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