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New Trends and Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

edited by Stefania Troise and

Alessandro Tel

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2823 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthognathic surgery; 3D technologies; regenerative medicine; virtual surgical planning; machine learning; virtual reality; augmented reality; minimally invasive surgery; guided surgery; robotic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)

Current Perspectives and Future Directions in Vascular Surgery

edited by

Alfonso Ielasi

and

Luca Galassi

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: vascular surgery; endovascular repair; hybrid techniques; aortic disease; peripheral arterial disease; surgical innovation; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Anterior Eye Segment Advances: Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Diseases, Cataracts and Glaucoma

edited by

Suzana Matić

and Igor Petriček

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: cornea; ocular surface diseases; refractive surgery; corneal surgery; anterior segment imaging; ocular biometry; cataract surgery; intraocular lenses; glaucoma diagnosis and management; ocular drug delivery; regenerative ophthalmology; artificial intelligence in eye care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

New Insights into Diabetes Complications—Diabetic Foot

edited by

Álvaro Astasio Picado

and Enrico Brocco

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetic foot; diabetes complications; neuropathy; peripheral arterial disease; wound healing; ulceration; infection; biomarkers; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; inflammation; microcirculation; artificial intelligence; predictive modeling; precision medicine; preventive care; multidisciplinary management; amputation prevention; translational research; emerging therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)

Optimization of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Strategies for Life-Saving Outcomes

edited by Tomasz Darocha and

Konrad Mendrala

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiopulmonary resuscitation; emergency medical services; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; heart-assist devices; machine learning; wearable electronic devices; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Current Issues and Developments in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery for Severe Obesity

edited by

Andrew G Robertson

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4548 | Submission Open

Keywords: bariatric and metabolic surgery; obesity; endobariatric surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

New Trends in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

edited by Alberto Fantin and

Ernesto Crisafulli

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1206 | Submission Open

Keywords: COPD management; pulmonary rehabilitation; airflow limitation; respiratory symptoms; disease monitoring; non-pharmacological treatments; precision medicine; environmental factors; exacerbation prevention; patient-centered care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Genetics of Human Diseases: Fishing for Causality

edited by

Kali Makedou

and

Iasonas Dermitzakis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic causality; disease pathogenesis; molecular mechanisms; functional genomics; biomarkers; precision medicine; genetic variants; complex disease; translational research; epigenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Medicine)

Facial Nerve Palsy: Advances in Electrophysiological Diagnostics, Surgical Reanimation, Rehabilitation and Regeneration

edited by Bernardo Bianchi,

Elisabetta Zanoletti

and

Antonio Daloiso

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: facial nerve palsy; electrophysiological diagnostics; surgical reanimation; facial nerve rehabilitation; nerve regeneration; facial reanimation surgery; electromyography; synkinesis; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Clinical Advances and Future Directions

edited by

Tomasz Wach

and

Marcin Kozakiewicz

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral and maxillofacial surgery; trauma management; reconstructive procedures; implantology; oncologic surgery; digital innovations; 3D printing; artificial intelligence; cutting-edge research; RTG analysis; diagnostics; texture analyses; anatomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)

Bariatric Surgery: New Techniques and Patient Outcomes

edited by Elisa Reitano and

Giorgio Badessi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity treatment; bariatric surgery; endoscopic bariatric procedures; innovative techniques; metabolic surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; surgical innovation; patient outcomes; obesity management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

An Update on Phenomenology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorders

edited by

Keming Gao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: bipolar disorder; diagnosis; treatment; comorbidity; psychopharmacology; non-pharmacological intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

B-Vitamins: Impact on Therapeutics and Pharmacology

edited by

Marie Migaud

, Raymond Langley, Natalie Gassman and

Robert Mankowski

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: B-vitamins; drug metabolism; drug– vitamin interaction; B-vitamin deficiency; over-vitamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: 2nd Edition

edited by Mihaela-Viviana Ivan and

Elena Bobescu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary artery disease; heart failure; comorbidities; chronic kidney disease; anemia; diabetes mellitus; arrhythmias; hypertension; dyslipidemia; novel biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Recent Advances in Knee Surgery

edited by Ioannis Terzidis and

Anastasios P. Nikolaides

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee; reconstruction; regeneration; personalised; kinematic; alignment; AI; PJI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Antibiotic Resistance and Patient Safety: A Clinical Perspective

edited by

Monica Marilena Țânțu

and

Corneliu Ovidiu Vrancianu

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; infection prevention; multidrug-resistant infections; patient safety; antimicrobial stewardship; multidrug-resistant organisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)

Clinical Updates and Future Perspectives on the Chronic Pain Management

edited by

Sergio Hernández Sánchez

and

Jasemin Todri

submission deadline 3 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3817 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain management; pain assessment; regenerative medicine in pain management; multidisciplinary pain treatment; wearable technology in pain monitoring; personalized pain therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Pathogenesis, Clinical Management, and Emerging Therapies

edited by Dana Crisan and

Vlad Dumitru Brata

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; pathogenesis; disease management; emerging therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)

Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies in Cardiovascular Medicine

edited by

Radu-Stefan Miftode

and

Alexandru Florinel Oancea

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; novel biomarkers; imaging; risk scores; atrial fibrillation; coronary artery disease; heart failure; artificial intelligence; clinical decision-making; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

New Strategies in Cancer Immunotherapy

edited by

Chiwen Luo

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; immune modulation; tumor microenvironment; immune checkpoints; cellular therapies; personalized vaccines; biomarkers; combination strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Revolutionizing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Contemporary Advances and Challenges

edited by Georgios Mavrovounis,

Ioannis Pantazopoulos

and

Maria Mermiri

submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7274 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiopulmonary resuscitation; defibrillation; mechanical CPR; emergency medicine; automated external defibrillator; e-CPR; post-resuscitation period; neurological outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)

Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

edited by

Bogdan Timar

, Romulus Timar and

Adina Braha

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13458 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel diagnostic markers of type 2 diabetes and its complications; continuous glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes; time in tight range in type 2 diabetes; nanotechnology in type 2 diabetes; SGLT-2 inhibitors; GLP-1 receptor agonists; dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists; next-generation GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonists; amylin analogues; bariatric surgery in managing type 2 diabetes and obesity; gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes; liposome; monoclonal antibodies; Lp a; MASH in type 2 diabetes; differentiated thyroid cancer and pancreatic cancer in type 2 diabetes mellitus

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Current Trends, Therapeutic Approaches and Future Directions

edited by Maria Kantzanou and

Evangelos Kostares

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral and maxillofacial; reconstructive surgery; orthognathic surgery; dental implants and bone regeneration; minimally invasive techniques; 3D printing and surgical planning; artificial intelligence and digital technologies; oral and maxillofacial oncology; epidemiology; evidence-based clinical practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Molecular Markers, Immune Therapy and Targeted Therapy

edited by Juliana Guarize and Claudia Bardoni

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: NSCLC; molecular markers; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; precision oncology; predictive biomarkers; EGFR; KRAS; ALK; liquid biopsy; ctDNA; resistance mechanisms; radiomics; real-world data; neoadjuvant therapy; adjuvant therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Management of Early-Stage and Advanced Endometrial Cancer: Current Controversies and Future Directions

edited by

Maciej W. Socha

and

Marcin Sadłocha

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometrial cancer; molecular classification; sentinel lymph node; immunotherapy; recurrence; minimally invasive surgery; precision oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Recent Advances and Future Prospects in Knee Surgery

edited by Jun-young Chung

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee arthroplasty; ligament reconstruction; meniscal repair; cartilage restoration; knee fractures; surgical techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Recent Advances in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

edited by Silviu Marinescu and Marius Eugen Ciurea

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9929 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive procedures; regenerative medicine; non-surgical treatments; artificial intelligence; reconstructive surgery; cosmetic surgery innovations; patient safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Advances in Diagnosis and Therapies of Ocular Diseases

edited by

Ana Maria Dascalu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8984 | Submission Open

Keywords: early biomarkers; retinal and optic nerve imaging; ocular surgery; glaucoma drainage devices; neuroprotection; refraction errors; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Advances in GLP-1 Agonists and Liver Disease

edited by

Emidio Scarpellini

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: GLP-1 agonist; liver disease; liver steatosis; obesity; liver fibrosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)

Cutting-Edge Research in Dental Implantology: Emerging Innovations and Clinical Advances

edited by

Veronique Christiaens

and

Jeremy Pitman

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: implantology; osseointegration; dental implants; guided implant surgery; minimally invasive techniques; peri-implant tissue management; prosthetic protocols

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)

Recent Innovations in Dental Implantology: Clinical Applications and Regenerative Approaches

edited by

Alessandra Giuliani

and

Ruxandra Elena Luca

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implants; bone augmentation; regenerative techniques; digital and AI-assisted workflow; advanced imaging; osseointegration; surgical complications; peri-implant disease management; soft tissue management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)

Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Inflammatory Skin Diseases

edited by Neil Kunal Jairath

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory skin diseases; artificial intelligence; dermatology; biologic therapy; psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; precision medicine; JAK inhibitors; digital health; immune-mediated dermatoses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases

edited by Dorina Lauritano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral surgery; oral medicine; oral biology; periodontology; dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)

Update on B-Cell Leukemias and Lymphomas

edited by

Diana Cenariu

and

Adrian-Bogdan Țigu

submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1647 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers for diagnosis; genetic mutations; epigenetic regulation; niche interaction; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; CAR T-cell therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)

Multimodal Imaging Techniques in Myocardial Ischemia: Current Applications and Future Prospects

edited by Fausto Pizzino and Giovanni Concistrè

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12576 | Submission Open

Keywords: myocardial ischemia; cardiac magnetic resonance; coronary computed tomography angiography; intravascular imaging; myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries; ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries; coronary artery disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Diagnostic Imaging in the Theranostic Era: From ¹³¹I Scintigraphy to the Latest Innovations

edited by Francesco Bertagna and

Pietro Bellini

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open

Keywords: theranostic; nuclear medicine therapy; thyroid cancer; DTC; neuroendocrine tumor; PET; PRRT; prostate cancer; radiotracers; dosimetry; narrative review; systematic review; comprehensive review; radioiodine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Abdominal Surgery: Clinical Updates and Future Perspectives

edited by Victor Dan Eugen Strâmbu and

Petru Adrian Radu

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: abdominal surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; perioperative management; enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS); surgical innovation; artificial intelligence in surgery; postoperative outcomes; translational research; surgical oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Thoracic Oncology: Current Challenges and Future Prospects

edited by

Luca Bertolaccini

and

Claudia Bardoni

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic oncology; lung cancer; mesothelioma; mediastinal tumors; immunotherapy; artificial intelligence; targeted therapy; screening; early detection; biomarkers; liquid biopsy; radiomics; radiogenomics; robotic surgery; multimodality treatment; oligometastatic disease; tumor microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

The Prevention, Diagnosis, and Intervention of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity

edited by

Ivana Rabbone

and Cristina Partenope

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity prevention; childhood obesity treatment; dietary intervention; lifestyle; monogenic obesity; genetic variants related to non-syndromic obesity; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatrics)

Gastrointestinal Surgery: Clinical Innovation and Future Directions

edited by

Roberto Cirocchi

and

Sara Lauricella

submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal surgery; minimally invasive surgery; colorectal surgery; surgical oncology; robotics; ERAS; gastrointestinal diseases; surgical innovation; outcome research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Gynecological Surgery: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice

edited by

Vito Andrea Capozzi

submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic surgery; gynecology oncology; translational research; urogynecology; endometrial cancer; ovarian cancer; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Advances in Head and Neck Cancer Management

edited by

Primož Strojan

and

Domen Vozel

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3716 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck cancer; targeted therapies; Immunotherapy; imaging techniques; skull-base cancer; radiation therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

New Insights in Sports Injury Prevention

edited by

Sofia Xergia

and

Charis Tsarbou

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports injury prevention; athlete monitoring; biomechanics; wearable technology; predictive analytics; load management; recovery science; neurocognitive function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology)

Advances in Cancer Imaging, Radiomics, and Radiotherapy

edited by

Yung-Shuo Kao

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiomics; radiotherapy; cancer imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

edited by Georgios Kokkotis, Evanthia Zampeli and Spyros I. Siakavellas

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: intestinal ultrasound; biomarkers; treat-to-target; tight monitoring; small molecules; anti-p19

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)

Comprehensive Diagnostics and Clinical Approaches to Psychosis Across the Lifespan

edited by Antonino Carcione, Francesca Pacitti and Tommaso Barlattani

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychosis; schizophrenia; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress; neuroimaging; translational psychiatry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

Managing Cardiac Events in Congenital Heart Disease: Current and Future Approaches

edited by

Nunzia Borrelli

and

Rosaria Barracano

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: adult congenital heart disease; arrhythmias; heart failure; advanced heart failure; cardiovascular risk factors; coronary artery disease; malignancies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Breakthroughs in Clinical Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Diseases

edited by Yuzuru Ohshiro,

Kunimasa Yagi

and Yasuhiro Maeno

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10882 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; obesity; metabolic diseases; new medicines; therapeutic innovations; precision medicine; advanced technology; weekly insulin; GLP-1 receptor agonists; real-world data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)

New Insights into Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

edited by

Francesco De Francesco

and Michele Riccio

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8376 | Submission Open

Keywords: microsurgery; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; robotic surgery; biomimetic materials; aesthetic surgery; wound healing; 3D printing; reconstructive techniques; psychological impacts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)

edited by

Ruta Vaiciuniene

Inga Arune Bumblyte

and Asta Stankuviene

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5576 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney transplantation; hemodialysis; peritoneal dialysis; survival; management; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)

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