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Updates on Prevention of Acute Heart Failure

edited by

Cristina Tudoran

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10381

Keywords: acute heart failure; treatment of acute heart failure; management of acute heart failure; prevention of acute heart failure; chronic decompensated heart failure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

The Burden of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Sorin Hostiuc

and

Beatrice Gabriela Ioan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6354

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; mental health; therapy; psychological stress; psychiatric disorders

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

Development and Application of Digestive Endoscopy

edited by

Giacomo Emanuele Maria Rizzo

, Sara Nikolic and

Lucía Guilabert

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2814

Keywords: endoscopy; endoscopic ultrasound; interventional endoscopy; robotic endoscopy; gastroenterology; advanced imaging

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

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Shaping the Future of Healthcare

edited by

Nilima Rajpal Kundnani

and

Daniel Florin Lighezan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2496

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; diagnostic imaging; clinical decision support systems; precision medicine

New Advance in Primary and Secondary Immunodeficiencies

edited by Gary Ira Kleiner and Melissa Gans

submission deadline 22 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 457 | Submission Open

Keywords: inborn errors of immunity; immunogenetics; primary immunodeficiency; secondary immunodeficiency; immunomodulators; stem cell transplant; gene therapy

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

Liver Surgery: Current Treatment and Future Options

edited by

Suk-Won Suh

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2896 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver surgery; hepatic resection; liver transplantation; hepatocellular carcinoma; liver cirrhosis; liver failure; liver metastasis; cholangiocarcinoma

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

Sports Cardiology: From Athletes to Advanced Technologies for Cardiovascular Prevention and Exercise Prescription

edited by

Massimiliano Bianco

and

Fabrizio Sollazzo

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 477 | 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)

Pulmonary Fibrosis: Current Understanding and Future Directions

edited by Satoshi Okamori and

Yusuke Nakamura

submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2562 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary fibrosis; interstitial lung disease (ILD); idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); hypersensitivity pneumonitis; bronchoscopy; cryobiopsy; fibrotic lung disease; acute exacerbations; pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis; rehabilitation; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

New Insights into Gynecological Disease

edited by

Gaspare Cucinella

and Valentina Billone

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20017 | 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)

Updates on the Changing Landscape of Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy in Cancer

edited by

Monica Neagu

and

Gheorghita Isvoranu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7769 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; cancer targeted therapy; immune checkpoint targeted therapy; cell therapy in cancer; signal transduction inhibitors; small molecules of cancer drugs; tumor microenvironment; efficacy biomarkers for cancer therapy; mechanisms of resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Techniques, Risks and Recovery of Hip Surgery

edited by

Alberto D. Delgado-Martínez

Eduardo García-Rey

and Enrique Guerado

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7360 | Submission Open

Keywords: hip surgery; hip fracture; hip arthroplasty; hip arthroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: Theory, Methods and Applications

edited by Maura Pugliatti and

Caterina Ferri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4754 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; biomarkers; neurodegeneration; neuroimaging; disease-modifying treatments; artificial intelligence; telemedicine; digital therapeutics; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Recent Advances in Digestive Endoscopy

edited by

Marco Spadaccini

and

Alessandro Fugazza

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4337 | Submission Open

Keywords: digestive endoscopy; cholangiopancreatography; advanced endoscopy

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

New Research on Endodontic Therapy

edited by

António Ginjeira

and

Abayomi Omokeji Baruwa

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4277 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; root canal therapy; root anatomy; pulp therapy; endodontic microsurgery; education; rotary endodontics

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

Ventricular Arrhythmias: Current Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by Zefferino Palamà,

Antonio Scarà

and Antonio Gianluca Robles

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3724 | Submission Open

Keywords: sudden death; cardiomyopathies; catheter ablation; cardiac mapping; cardiac imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Medical Imaging in the Detection of Urological Malignancies

edited by

Carmen Bianca Crivii

Cosmin Caraiani

and

Teodora Telecan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1418 | Submission Open

Keywords: urological malignancies; MRI; radiomics; artificial intelligence; abdominal imaging; pelvic imaging

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

Acute Pancreatitis: From Pathogenesis to Treatment

edited by Katarzyna Aleksandra Kuśnierz and

Ewa Grudzińska

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1292 | 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)

Acute Myocardial Infarction: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Novel Therapies

edited by Maurizio Taramasso and

Salvatore Scianna

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1000 | 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)

Peripheral Artery Disease in Thromboinflammation Era: Pathophysiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Implications

edited by

Giuseppe Miceli

and

Antonino Tuttolomondo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 968 | Submission Open

Keywords: thromboinflammation; peripheral artery disease; atherosclerosis; acute limb ischemia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Motion Preservation in Spine Surgery: Joint-Sparing Strategies for Balancing Stability and Mobility

edited by Antonio Bocchetti, Raffaele de Falco and Ciro Mastantuoni

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine surgery; motion preservation; cervical disc arthroplasty; lumbar disc replacement; dynamic stabilization; hybrid constructs; minimally invasive spine surgery; adjacent segment disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Current Advances and Best Practices

edited by Tiziana Bove and Francesco Meroi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: resuscitation; emergency; intensive care medicine; CPR; ECLS; prognosis

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

Erectile Dysfunction and Sexual Health: Current Trends in Evaluation and Treatment

edited by

Bogdan Petrut

, Bogdan Ovidiu Feciche, Nicolae Crisan and

Daniel Porav-Hodade

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6833 | Submission Open

Keywords: erectile dysfunction; ejaculatory and orgasmic disorders; vascular; neurogenic; endocrinologic; iatrogenic; psychogenic

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

Advances in the Field of Neurology: Innovations in Research and Treatment

edited by

Alberto Ouro

and

Allison B. Reiss

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6748 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuron; synapse; neuroinflammation; motor neuron diseases; neurodegeneration; myelin; seizures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Burn Injuries: From Intensive Care to Rehabilitation—Multidisciplinary Approaches to Optimizing Survival, Function, and Quality of Life

edited by Leila Harhaus-Wähner,

Martin Aman

and Felix Klimitz

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open

Keywords: burn injury; intensive care; multidisciplinary rehabilitation; quality of life; functional recovery; psychological outcomes; return to work

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

Alopecia: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Alexander C. Katoulis

and

Georgia Pappa

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: alopecia; hair disorders; diagnosis; treatment; real-world evidence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Advances in Knee and Ankle Arthroplasty: Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, and Innovations

edited by

Tommaso Greco

and

Antonio Mascio

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee arthroplasty; ankle arthroplasty; joint replacement; surgical innovations; revision surgery; robotic and computer-assisted surgery; custom-made implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances and Perspectives in Esophageal Cancer Treatment

edited by Koji Otsuka and

Florin Achim

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9002 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive esophagectomy; robotic esophagectomy; locally advanced esophageal cancer; immunotherapy for esophageal cancer; cervical esophageal cancer; multidisciplinary approach to esophageal cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Prevention and Treatment of Myopia

edited by Ivana Mravičić and Maja Bohač

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1775 | Submission Open

Keywords: myopia control in children; myopia control glasses; atropine for myopia treatment; corneal refractive surgery for myopia; clear lens extraction for myopia; complications of high myopia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

New Challenges in Perinatal Medicine

edited by

Rafal Kocylowski

and

Mariola Krzyścin

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal-fetal medicine; high-risk pregnancy; prenatal diagnostics; maternal comorbidities; environmental exposures; precision medicine; perinatal outcomes; multidisciplinary care; psychosocial and palliative support

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

State-of-the-Art Therapeutics and Imaging in Knee Surgery

edited by

Cristian Scheau

Romica Cergan

and

Serban Dragosloveanu

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13052 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee surgery; minimally invasive techniques; regenerative medicine; diagnostic imaging modalities; MRI in knee surgery; CT and ultrasound imaging; novel surgical approaches; pharmacological treatments; patient outcomes; precision surgery; state-of-the-art therapies; clinical advancements; surgical precision; efficacy of knee treatments; robotic knee surgery; surgery-related costs; 3D-printing in knee surgery; novel surgical biomaterials; anatomical landmarks; knee morphometry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

AI in Imaging—New Perspectives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ivo Dumić-Čule

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12056 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; imaging; machine learning; radiology; ethics; big data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Acute Cardiovascular Events: Broadening Perspectives in Acute Care

edited by

Alexandra Arvanitaki

and

Athina Nasoufidou

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5683 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute cardiovascular events; emergency medicine; acute coronary syndromes; arrhythmias; cardiogenic shock; pregnancy-related cardiovascular emergencies; innovative technologies in acute care; patient-centered care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

New Insights in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis and Septic Shock: From Prevention to Multiorgan Failure

edited by Vlad Pavel, Patricia Mester and

Stephan Schmid

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3283 | Submission Open

Keywords: sepsis; septic shock; multiorgan failure; infections in the critically ill; intensive care medicine; biomarkers; cytokines

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

Clinical Updates and Future Perspectives on Acute Myocardial Infarction

edited by Ciro Mauro,

Fulvio Cacciapuoti

and Gerardo Carpinella

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1953 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute myocardial infarction; early-phase management; long-term cardiac care; mechanical circulatory support; intensive care; lipid-lowering and cardioprotective therapies; precision medicine and artificial intelligence in cardiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Head and Neck Cancer: Early Detection and Advances in Therapy

edited by Iwona Tomaszewska and

Jakub Bargiel

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1251 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck cancer; liquid biopsy; HPV; oropharyngeal cancer; radiomics; immunotherapy; transoral robotic surgery; TORS; microsurgery; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Physical Therapy: A New Perspective

edited by

Manuel González-Sánchez

and Laura Zlibinaite

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 28614 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; physiotherapy; therapeutic exercise; rehabilitation; exercise prescription; treatment techniques; musculoskeletal health; movement impairments; functional abilities; innovation

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

Advances in Pathogenesis, Rehabilitation, and Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

edited by

László Irsay

and Magdalena-Rodica Trăistaru

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11766 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogenesis; evidence based KOA; rehabilitation KOA; treatment KOA; surgery KOA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances in Interstitial Lung Diseases: From Diagnosis to Treatment

edited by

Jacobo Sellarés

and

Jaume Bordas-Martinez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11367 | 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)

Progress in Venous Thromboembolism Research

edited by Mihaela Hostiuc

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10379 | Submission Open

Keywords: venous thromboembolism; cardiovascular disease; post-thrombotic syndrome; chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease; prevention

Transcatheter Therapies for Valvular Heart Disease

edited by

Massimo Baudo

and Basel Ramlawi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5032 | Submission Open

Keywords: aortic valve transcatheter interventions; mitral valve transcatheter interventions; tricuspid valve transcatheter interventions; pulmonary valve transcatheter interventions; transcatheter aortic valve intervention/replacement; mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair; transcatheter mitral valve replacement; percutaneous annuloplasty; tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair; transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hand–Wrist Disorders

edited by

Danilo Donati

and Paolo Boccolari

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1080 | Submission Open

Keywords: hand rehab; wrist rehab; hand surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Surgical Innovations and New Strategies in Spine Surgery

edited by

Frederic Bludau

and Christian Ewelt

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 997 | Submission Open

Keywords: lumbo-sacral spine; pelvic ring; insufficiency fractures; intervertebral body fusion devices; reconstruction of tumour defects; spondylodiscitis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Endometrial Cancer: Biomarkers and Management (2nd Edition)

edited by Maja Pakiž

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 658 | Submission Open

Keywords: endometrial cancer; biomarkers; target therapy; precision medicine; access to clinical trials

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

Mental Illness and Mental Health: Challenges, Trends and Perspectives

edited by

Jakub Grabowski

and Leszek Bidzan

submission deadline 23 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1210 | 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)

Emerging Insights into Retinal Disease Research

edited by

Vilma Jurate Balciuniene

and Polona Jaki Mekjavic

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal diseases; visual impairment; blindness; retinal degeneration; optical coherence tomography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

The Role of Multimodality Imaging in Valve Diseases

edited by Maria Lo Monaco

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open

Keywords: valve diseases; echocardiography; machine learning; cardiac magnetic resonance; computed tomography; SPECT; PET

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Dermato-Engineering and AI Assessment in Dermatology Practice

edited by

Emmanouil Karampinis

and

Paweł Pietkiewicz

submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1759 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; skin cancer detection; AI-augmented tools; chatbots; AI-powered follow-up; patient’ s attitude to AI use

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Current and Future Trends in Dentistry and Oral Health

edited by

Eva Klarić

Bruno Špiljak

and

Luka Šimunović

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 31432 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital dentistry; artificial intelligence in dentistry; biomaterials; orthodontics; endodontics; periodontics; oral– systemic health; dental public health; esthetic dentistry; implantology

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

Future Trends in Breast Cancer Management

edited by

Dinesh K. Thekkinkattil

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 26024 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer; breast reconstruction; artificial intelligence; machine learning; staging; treatment; targeted therapy; digital pathology; radiomics; oncoplastic surgery; prognosis; immunotherapy; liquid biopsy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

New Trends and Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

edited by Stefania Troise and

Alessandro Tel

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7449 | 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)

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