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From Conception to Birth: Embryonic Development and Disease
edited by , Soultana Meditskou and
submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12995 | Submission Open
Keywords: embryology; organogenesis; cell differentiation; gametes; reproduction; sex ratio; birth defects; pathophysiology; disease
Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders Related to Infectious Diseases and Medications
edited by and Fadi Abu Baker
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1638 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal symptoms; drug-related gastrointestinal disorders; gastrointestinal infections; diarrhea; infectious; intestinal microbiota; foodborne diseases; patient-centered outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Advances in Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
edited by Karine Aubry, Mario Bilić and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 933 | Submission Open
Keywords: cochlear implant; ear surgery; otology; laryngeal cancer; oropharyngeal cancer; nasal polyposis; rhinoplasty; endoscopic sinus surgery; robotic surgery; dysphonia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Evaluation, Management, and Outcomes in Perioperative Medicine
edited by Yale Tung-Chen and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 789 | Submission Open
Keywords: perioperative medicine; surgical outcomes; prehabilitation; risk stratification; patient optimization; enhanced recovery; multimorbidity; postoperative complications; functional recovery; patient-centered care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
New Insights into Cerebrovascular Disease
edited by Carolina Peña-Martínez
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebrovascular disease; stroke; small-vessel disease; vascular dementia; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Advanced Ultrasound Technology and Its Application to Gynecologic Practice
edited by and Marco Gergolet
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1348 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecology; ultrasound; uterus; adnexa; pelvis; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Latest Innovations and Challenges
edited by Marius Octavian Pricop and Serban Talpos-Niculescu
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1224 | Submission Open
Keywords: maxillofacial and oral oncology; infections; orthognatic surgery; clefts; reconstructive surgery; bone regeneration; trauma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
edited by Ricardo Martinez-Murillo and
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; medical diagnosis; clinical decision support; predictive modelling; medical imaging; personalised medicine; healthcare AI applications; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Recent Advances in Coronary Heart Disease and Related Complications submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiology; hypertension; cardiovascular disease; coronary heart disease; structural heart disease; genomics; proteomics; interventional treatment; percutaneous coronary interventions; imaging; gene therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Childhood and Adolescent Obesity: Risk Factors, Complications and Management
edited by Julian Hamilton-Shield and Dinesh Giri
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: childhood obesity; adolescent obesity; obesity risk factors; metabolic syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatrics)
Advancements and Innovations in Dental Implantology submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone augmentation; dental implants; tilted implants; preimplant reconstructive surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Abdominal Surgery: Innovative Techniques and Challenges submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: minimally invasive surgery; abdominal surgery; surgical innovation; laparoscopy; robotic surgery; embedded systems; image-guided surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Advances in Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
edited by Nicolae Suciu and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11588 | Submission Open
Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; fetal ultrasound; maternal-fetal medicine; genomic sequencing; non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT); perinatal pathology; high-risk pregnancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Clinical Profile and Treatment Response of Patients with Ocular Inflammation
edited by and Giovanni Alessio
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9886 | Submission Open
Keywords: ocular inflammation; anterior uveitis; posterior uveitis; intermediate uveitis; masquerade syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
New Advances in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation
edited by Jong Bae Choi
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6691 | Submission Open
Keywords: stroke rehabilitation; robotic rehabilitation; virtual reality; telerehabilitation; motor imagery training; transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); swallowing rehabillitation; gait; mirror therapy; kinesio taping; upper limb function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Optimizing Outcomes in Head and Neck Surgery
edited by Carmen Aurelia Mogoantă and Daniela Vrinceanu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5808 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck; surgery; oncology; outcomes; artificial intelligence; otology; biologics; immunotherapy; multidisciplinary approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Recent Research and Trends in Plastic, Aesthetic and Regenerative Surgery
edited by Radu Jecan and Cristian-Sorin Hariga
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5029 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgical techniques; microsurgical techniques; soft tissue tumors; breast surgery; breast implants; BIA diseases; breast reconstruction; tissue regeneration; PRP therapy; HA therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Multidisciplinary Approaches and Recent Advances in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
edited by Silvius Ioan Negoiţǎ, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3800 | Submission Open
Keywords: general anesthesia; regional anesthesia; intensive care medicine; patient safety; perioperative medicine; ERAS; point-of-care ultrasound; medical simulation; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3657 | Submission Open
Keywords: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; spinal deformities; diagnosis; surgical treatment; minimally invasive techniques; biomechanics; clinical outcomes; patient-centered care; multidisciplinary approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Advances in Cancer Cell Metastasis and Its Inhibition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer metastasis; tumor inhibition; cellular mechanisms; therapeutic strategies; molecular biology; signal transduction; tumor microenvironment; chemotherapy resistance; targeted therapy; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Update on Orthopedic Surgeries of the Lower Extremity Diseases and Injuries: 3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthopedic surgery; lower extremity; foot and ankle; hip and knee; trauma; sports injury; trauma in lower extremity; deformity correction; total joint arthroplasty; minimally invasive surgery; diabetic foot; wound care; surgical technique; translational research; clinical outcomes; systematic review; literature review; technical note
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Clinical Update on Optic Nerve Disorders
edited by Ingrida Janulevičienė
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 954 | Submission Open
Keywords: optic nerve; neurodegenerative disorders; glaucoma; optic neuritis; ischemic optic neuropathy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: From Real-World Evidence to Future Perspectives submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open
Keywords: adolescents; algorithm; children; insulin pump; nutrition; patient-reported outcomes; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)
Cutaneous Melanoma: Updating from Pathogenesis to Therapy submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open
Keywords: cutaneous melanoma; pathogenesis; surgery; diagnosis; biomarkers; melanoma management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)
Advances in Echocardiography for Critical Care Management: Challenges and Innovations
edited by Efstratios Karagiannidis and Aristi Boulmpou
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open
Keywords: echocardiography; advanced cardiovascular imaging; cardiomyopathies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Evolving Concepts in Clinical Cardiology submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical cardiology; cardiovascular diseases; molecular diagnostics; personalized strategies; precision medicine; cardiac imaging; interventional cardiology; cardiovascular comorbidities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Advances in Airway Surgery
edited by and Helder Pereira
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: airway management; airway surgery; airway trauma; minimally invasive airway surgery; reconstruction; airway stenosis; pediatric airway; endoscopic techniques; surgical innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Advances in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Technology Innovations and Complications Management
edited by Sravisht Iyer and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: minimally invasive techniques; spine surgery; fusion; robotic; image-guided surgery; endoscopic spine surgery; spinal deformity; spinal implants and biomaterials; patient outcomes; perioperative care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Advances in the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; metabolic-associated fatty liver disease; hepatic disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Spinal Surgery: Advances and Concerns
edited by Filippo Migliorini and Gaetano Pappalardo
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: spine; surgery; minimally invasive; deformity; motion preservation; oncology; infections; trauma; complications; instrumentation; outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Anorexia Nervosa: Clinical Insights and Treatment Approaches
edited by Vassilis Martiadis and Fabiola Raffone
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: anorexia nervosa; eating disorders; body image disturbance; restrictive eating; neurobiological factors; psychopathology; family-based treatment; cognitive behavioral therapy; patient engagement; clinical interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)
Regenerative Dentistry: A New Paradigm in Oral Health Care
edited by and Felicia Gabriela Beresescu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: regenerative dentistry; tissue engineering; stem cells; dental pulp regeneration; biomaterials; oral tissue repair; periodontal regeneration; craniofacial regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Spine Trauma and Emergency Management
edited by Sebastian F. Bigdon and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: spinal cord injury (SCI); spine trauma; emergency management; spinal fracture; traumatic spine injury; pre-hospital care; surgical decompression; spinal stabilization; neurological deficit; polytrauma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Anesthesia and Analgesia in Surgical Practice: 2nd Edition
edited by and Chan Jong Chung
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric anesthesia; airway management; meta-analysis; ultrasound-guided procedures; postoperative pain control; reduce opioid consumption; opioid-induced hyperalgesia; regional anesthesia; peripheral nerve block
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Update on Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases (3rd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: general otorhinolaryngology; otology; laryngology; rhinology; head and neck surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Current Trends in Breast Reconstructive Surgery
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast reconstruction; breast cancer; oncoplastic; alloplastic breast reconstruction; autologous breast reconstruction; outcomes; complications; patient satisfaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Emerging Strategies in Interventional Pain Medicine: From Mechanisms to Clinical Practice
edited by , Giuliano Lo Bianco and Douglas P. Beall
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open
Keywords: interventional pain medicine; spinal cord stimulation; neuromodulation; regenerative medicine; radiofrequency; cryoanalgesia; sympathetic block; patient safety; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Regional and Local Anesthesia for Enhancing Recovery After Surgery
edited by Sang Hyun Hong and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4523 | Submission Open
Keywords: regional analgesia; regional anesthesia; multimodal analgesia; perioperative care; enhanced recovery after surgery; minimally invasive surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Recent Trends in Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders
edited by and Ángel González-De-La-Flor
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 765 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; physical therapy; rehabilitation; manual therapy; exercise prescription; movement analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology)
Application of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Diseases
edited by Yoriaki Komeda and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE); artificial intelligence (AI); endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (U-EMR); helicobacter pylori eradication; capsule endoscopy; balloon-assisted endoscopy; endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA); interventional EUS; colorectal serrated lesions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Updates on Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: 2nd Edition
edited by , Laura Malinauskienė and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: asthma; COPD; obstructive lung diseases; chronic rhinosinusitis with/without polyps; allergic rhinitis; allergic rhinoconjunctivitis; lower airways; upper airways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
New Insights into Coronary Artery Bypass
edited by Augusto D'Onofrio and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardioplegia; minithoracotomy; off pump; total arterial bypass; robotic approach; hybrid coronary revascularization; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Clinical Management of Hip Fractures
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: hip fracture; femur fracture; orthopedic surgery; orthogeriatrics co-management; geriatric syndromes; arthroplasty; osteoporosis; perioperative care; fracture fixation; multidisciplinary approach; postoperative complications; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Clinical Management of Diabetes and Complications submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1589 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetic complications’ multidisciplinary management; MAFLD; diabetes remission; cardiovascular risk; precision medicine; antidiabetic therapy; diabetes mellitus; digital health; chronic disease management; obesity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)
Advanced Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
edited by Mariana Pacurar and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 888 | Submission Open
Keywords: temporomandibular disorders; orofacial pain; bruxism; occlusal trauma; TMJ imaging; interdisciplinary treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine: Challenges and Innovations
edited by Richard Ross and Bryan Lim
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: facial plastic surgery; aesthetic medicine; facial rejuvenation; rhinoplasty; dermal fillers; PRP; AI in surgery; 3D printing; scar revision; patient outcomes; minimally invasive procedures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Innovative Technologies and Risk Factors in Joint Surgery submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: joint surgery; risk factors; risk assessment models; AI; robotic-assisted surgery; patient-specific instrumentation; biomedical engineering; minimal invasive techniques; biomaterials; navigation systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: New Challenges and Trends
edited by Amedeo Piazza and
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: minimally invasive spine surgery; endoscopic spinal decompression; robotics and navigation in spine surgery; enhanced recovery after spine surgery (ERAS); surgical training and outcomes in MISS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Advances in Foot and Ankle Surgery submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12449 | Submission Open
Keywords: foot and ankle; surgery; advances; foot surgery; pre– post-surgical rehabilitation; minimally invasive techniques; comparison of surgical techniques; innovative surgical procedures; rehabilitation methods; functional results
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Gynecologic and Breast Cancers submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12000 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic cancer; breast cancer; biomarkers; novel therapies; personalized medicine; debulking surgery; molecular therapies; genetic predisposition; quality of life; patient-reported outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
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