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Management and Diagnosis of Infertility and Recurrent Abortions in Obstetrics and Gynecology: 2nd Edition
edited by Sofoklis Stavros, Peter Drakakis and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 65 | 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)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Advances in Diagnosis and Management
edited by Lindsay Wilde and Neil D. Palmisiano
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute myeloid leukemia; diagnostics; clinical trial; novel therapies; molecular testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hematology and Immunology)
Anterior Eye Segment Advances: Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Diseases, Cataracts and Glaucoma
edited by and Igor Petriček
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5044 | 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)
Mental Illness and Mental Health: Challenges, Trends and Perspectives
edited by and Leszek Bidzan
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2604 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; mental illness; comorbidity; psychosomatic medicine; interdisciplinary care; precision psychiatry; prevention; biomarkers; digital phenotyping; public mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)
Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hand–Wrist Disorders
edited by and Paolo Boccolari
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1863 | Submission Open
Keywords: hand rehab; wrist rehab; hand surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Sports Cardiology: From Athletes to Advanced Technologies for Cardiovascular Prevention and Exercise Prescription submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1783 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports cardiology; athlete’s heart; sudden cardiac death prevention; exercise prescription; cardiovascular screening; wearable devices; artificial intelligence (AI); cardiac imaging (echocardiography, CMR); risk stratification; return to play protocols
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Coronary Physiology and Microvascular Dysfunction in Ischemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: Advances and Challenges submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1205 | 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)
Emerging Strategies in Infection Control and Antimicrobial Therapy: 2nd Edition
edited by and Doina Azoicai
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial resistance; antibiotherapy; infections; control; host-directed therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Disease)
Advances and Perspectives in Urologic Surgery
edited by Panagiotis Mourmouris
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: urologic surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; minimally invasive techniques; urologic oncology; surgical innovation; urologic surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
Advances and Perspectives in Cardiac Surgery
edited by Catalin Constantin Badiu
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac surgery; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; TAVI; mitral valve surgery; aortic root surgery; valve-sparing surgery; hybrid aortic surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Treatment Options for Complex and Rare Forms of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), complex and rare forms; endovascular repair; endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR); abdominal aorta; rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms; aneurysm growth; open aortic reconstruction; thoracoabdominal aneurysms; connective tissue disease; mycotic aneurysms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Recent Advances in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases—3rd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6818 | 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)
Acute Pancreatitis: From Pathogenesis to Treatment
edited by Katarzyna Aleksandra Kuśnierz and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3203 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute pancreatitis; pathogenesis; endoscopic management; cystogastrostomy; EUS; ERCP; pancreatic surgery; open abdomen; negative pressure dressing; parenteral nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Cutaneous Lymphomas: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Frontiers
edited by , Silvia Alberti Violetti and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2351 | Submission Open
Keywords: cutaneous lymphoma; mycosis fungoides; sezary syndrome; skin-targeted therapies; diagnostic biomarkers; immunophenotyping; molecular profiling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)
Research on Maternal Health and Perinatal Outcome submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-risk pregnancies; obstetric complications of pregnancy/delivery; prenatal screening and diagnosis; clinical management of complicated pregnancies; preterm labor; gestational diabetes; fetal growth restriction; fetal monitoring; delivery; Cesarean section; VBAC; induction of labor; placenta-mediated pregnancy complications; rare medical disorders and pregnancy; pregnancies after ART
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Advances in Nursing: Critical Care and Chronic Illness
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical care nursing; intensive care unit (ICU) management; post-intensive care syndrome (PICS); chronic illness management; patient safety; CRRT; rehabilitation and recovery; interdisciplinary care; mechanical ventilation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Gallbladder, Bile Duct and Pancreas Disorders: Current Challenges, New Perspectives and Innovative Techniques, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreas; biliary tract; pancreatobiliary diseases; pancreas neoplasm; tumor; ERCP; EUS; management; therapy; technique; surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Gastrointestinal Inflammation: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by and Maria Manuela Estevinho
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; ulcerative colitis; Crohn’s disease; eosinophilic esophagitis; microscopic colitis; celiac disease; gut microbiota; intestinal ultrasound; biologic therapy; mucosal healing; treat-to-target; gut–brain axis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Recent Advances in Erectile Dysfunction
edited by Andrea Cocci and Mikolaj Frankiewicz
submission deadline 1 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open
Keywords: erectile dysfunction; male sexual health; penile prosthesis; prosthetic surgery; regenerative medicine; shockwave therapy; platelet-rich plasma; stem cell therapy; phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors; cardiovascular risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
Antibiotic Resistance and Patient Safety: A Clinical Perspective submission deadline 10 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1248 | 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)
Advancing Perioperative and Critical Care Through Intelligent Monitoring and Anesthesia Technology
edited by A. Sassan Sabouri and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent monitoring; image-guided interventions; machine learning; point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS); decision support systems; precision medicine; regional anesthesia; artificial intelligent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
New Insights into Gynecological Disease
edited by and Valentina Billone
submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 27353 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecological disease; endometriosis; gynecological cancer; nutraceutical supplementation; infertility; minimally invasive surgery; fertility preservation; psychological implications in gynecological malignancies; ethical and medico-legal implications; PCOS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Pathogenesis, Clinical Management, and Emerging Therapies
edited by Dana Crisan and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4970 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; pathogenesis; disease management; emerging therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Acute Myocardial Infarction: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Novel Therapies
edited by Maurizio Taramasso and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1938 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute myocardial infarction; atherosclerosis and plaque rupture; endothelial dysfunction; inflammation and thrombosis; biomarkers of AMI; preventive cardiology; pharmacological therapies; interventional cardiology; regenerative strategies; clinical outcomes and prognosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Emerging Insights into Retinal Disease Research
edited by and Polona Jaki Mekjavic
submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1168 | Submission Open
Keywords: retinal diseases; visual impairment; blindness; retinal degeneration; optical coherence tomography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Advances in Gynecologic Oncology: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Precision Medicine
edited by Maja Pakiž and Kristina Drusany-Starič
submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecologic oncology; precision medicine; early detection; targeted therapies; surgical innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Latest Findings and Modern Approach to Interventional Cardiology
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronary physiology; FFR; iFR; RFR; PPG; IMR; intravascular imaging; OCT; IVUS; primary prevention; secondary prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Neuroinflammatory Disorders: New Insights and Future Directions submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4271 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple sclerosis; neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders; autoimmune encephalitis; myelitis; immune-mediated movement disorders; inflammatory polyneuropathies; vaccine-related
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
edited by Neil Kunal Jairath
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2753 | 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)
Maternal Well-Being and Quality of Life During Pregnancy: Emerging Clinical Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2736 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal well-being; pregnancy quality of life; psychological distress in pregnancy; antenatal mental health; lifestyle factors during pregnancy; alcohol and tobacco exposure; perinatal outcomes; integrated antenatal care; patient-centred prenatal care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Endometrial Cancer: Biomarkers and Management (2nd Edition)
edited by Maja Pakiž
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open
Keywords: endometrial cancer; biomarkers; target therapy; precision medicine; access to clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Artificial Intelligence, Biomarkers, and Precision Medicine in Oral Medicine
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 628 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; precision medicine; oral medicine; biomarkers; salivary biomarkers; personalized treatment; oral cancer diagnostics; predictive modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Mycobacterial Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 422 | 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)
Advances in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open
Keywords: stroke; neurorehabilitation; functional recovery; neuroplasticity; stroke treatment; robotic rehabilitation; telerehabilitation; artificial intelligence; virtual reality; multidisciplinary care; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Programmed Cell Death in Cancer: From Molecular Mechanisms to Precision Therapeutics submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: programmed cell death; regulated cell death; apoptosis; necroptosis; pyroptosis; ferroptosis; cuproptosis; disulfidptosis; immunogenic cell death; cancer; tumorigenesis; therapy resistance; biomarkers; precision oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Clinical Therapeutic Advances in Bone Fractures and Implant Fixations submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: trauma; arthroplasty; hand surgery; foot and ankle; amputation; musculoskeletal tumors; spine; pelvic fractures; articular fractures; critical care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Advanced Gynecological Surgery: Tips and Tricks and/or Horror Adverse Events submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecological surgery; surgical complications; minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopy; robotic surgery; gynecological oncology; patient safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Recent Advances and Future Challenges in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
edited by Yoav Gronovich and Ron Skorochod
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastic and reconstructive surgery; surgical innovation; artificial intelligence; breast reconstruction; patient reported outcomes; regenerative medicine; patient safety; outcome measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Advances in Interstitial Lung Diseases: From Diagnosis to Treatment submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15316 | Submission Open
Keywords: interstitial lung diseases (ILD); pulmonary fibrosis; early diagnosis; biomarkers; antifibrotic therapy; immunomodulation; precision medicine; telemedicine; holistic care; patient-centered care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
New Trends in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
edited by Alberto Fantin and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6706 | 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)
Recent Advances in Knee Surgery
edited by Ioannis Terzidis and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2324 | Submission Open
Keywords: knee; reconstruction; regeneration; personalised; kinematic; alignment; AI; PJI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Clinical Advances and Future Directions submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | 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)
New Insights in Sports Injury Prevention submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 671 | 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)
Atrial Fibrillation: Mechanisms and Management
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; atrial remodeling; atrial cardiomyopathy; catheter ablation; stroke prevention; biomarkers; artificial intelligence; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Translational Endometriosis Research: Disease Mechanisms, Functional Models, and Biomarkers
edited by Aneta Ścieżyńska, Monika Szafarowska and Anna Katarzyna Stepniewska
submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: endometriosis; translational research; disease mechanisms; experimental models; primary cell cultures; three-dimensional models; organoids; non-invasive biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Head and Neck Surgery: Techniques, Outcomes, and Clinical Practice
edited by Daniela Vrinceanu
submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck surgery; oncologic outcomes; reconstructive surgery; radiomics; artificial intelligence in surgical planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Psychoneuroimmunological Understanding of Mental Health: Recent Molecular and Clinical Breakthroughs submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: mood disorders; addiction; inflammation; HPA axis; psychoneuroimmunology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)
An Update to the Epidemiology, Diagnostic Challenges, and Molecular Bases of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2971 | 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)
Current Perspectives and Future Directions in Vascular Surgery submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2415 | 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)
GLP-1 and GIP Receptor Agonists, Cardiometabolic Disease, Oxidative Stress and Dementia: Novel Insights and Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1532 | Submission Open
Keywords: glucagon-like peptide-1; glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide; cardiometabolic disease; diabetes; hypertension; stroke; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease; oxidative stress; dementia
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