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Updates on Prevention of Acute Heart Failure

edited by

Cristina Tudoran

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5731 | Submission Open

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)

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 1088 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Sorin Hostiuc

and

Beatrice Gabriela Ioan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

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

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

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Shaping the Future of Healthcare

edited by

Nilima Rajpal Kundnani

and

Daniel Florin Lighezan

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

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 43 | 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)

Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry: New Insights and Future Directions

edited by Edoardo Mancuso and

Mariangela Cernera

submission deadline 22 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; digital dentistry; CAD/CAM and 3D Printing; adhesive dentistry; esthetics and function; personalized dentistry

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

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 89 | 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)

Liver Surgery: Current Treatment and Future Options

edited by

Suk-Won Suh

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 51 | 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)

New Insights into Gynecological Disease

edited by

Gaspare Cucinella

and Valentina Billone

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7961 | 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)

Techniques, Risks and Recovery of Hip Surgery

edited by

Alberto D. Delgado-Martínez

Eduardo García-Rey

and Enrique Guerado

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2968 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

New Research on Endodontic Therapy

edited by

António Ginjeira

and

Abayomi Omokeji Baruwa

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

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: Theory, Methods and Applications

edited by Maura Pugliatti and

Caterina Ferri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1822 | 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)

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

edited by

Monica Neagu

and

Gheorghita Isvoranu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 587 | 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)

Recent Advances in Digestive Endoscopy

edited by

Marco Spadaccini

and

Alessandro Fugazza

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: digestive endoscopy; cholangiopancreatography; advanced endoscopy

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

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

edited by

Giuseppe Miceli

and

Antonino Tuttolomondo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Ventricular Arrhythmias: Current Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by Zefferino Palamà,

Antonio Scarà

and Antonio Gianluca Robles

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 162 | 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 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

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

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

Artificial Intelligence: A Possible 'Game Changer' in the Fight Against Cancer

edited by

Konstantinos Dimas

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; cancer biology; drug discovery and repurposing; diagnosis and detection; treatment optimization; clinical practice and patient support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Osteoporosis: Advances in Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, Surgical Treatment, and Regenerative Therapies

edited by Yusuke Oshita and Takayuki Imura

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoporosis; fragility fracture; bone mineral density (BMD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

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 48 | 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)

Recent Advances in Erectile Dysfunction

edited by Andrea Cocci and Mikolaj Frankiewicz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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)

Acute Myocardial Infarction: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Novel Therapies

edited by Maurizio Taramasso and

Salvatore Scianna

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | 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)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Current Advances and Best Practices

edited by Tiziana Bove and Francesco Meroi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Vascular Surgery: Evolving Frontiers in Arterial, Venous, and Aneurysmal Disease Management

edited by Theofanis Papas, Paraskevi Tsiantoula and

Konstantinos Roditis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: vascular surgery; endovascular interventions; abdominal aortic aneurysm; fenestrated EVAR; branched EVAR; thoracoabdominal endografts; venous disease; deep venous thrombosis; catheter-directed thrombolysis; mechanical thrombectomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

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

edited by

Alberto Ouro

and

Allison B. Reiss

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Coping Strategies Across the Lifespan: Psychological and Neuropsychological Perspectives

edited by

Argyroula Kalaitzaki

Maria Theodoratou

and Panoraia Andriopoulou

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: coping; clinical psychology; neuropsychology; resilience; brain plasticity; adaptation; quality of life; cognitive function; emotional regulation; stress adaptation; lifespan

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

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 13 | 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)

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 | Viewed by 5 | 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)

Advances and Perspectives in Esophageal Cancer Treatment

edited by Koji Otsuka and

Florin Achim

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3381 | 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 | Viewed by 206 | 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 6 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7101 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3884 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

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 1049 | 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)

Acute Cardiovascular Events: Broadening Perspectives in Acute Care

edited by

Alexandra Arvanitaki

and

Athina Nasoufidou

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 24 | 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 | Viewed by 7 | 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)

Head and Neck Cancer: Early Detection and Advances in Therapy

edited by Iwona Tomaszewska and

Jakub Bargiel

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 2 | 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)

Progress in Venous Thromboembolism Research

edited by Mihaela Hostiuc

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4984 | Submission Open

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

Advances in Pathogenesis, Rehabilitation, and Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

edited by

László Irsay

and Magdalena-Rodica Trăistaru

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3709 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Transcatheter Therapies for Valvular Heart Disease

edited by

Massimo Baudo

and Basel Ramlawi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3369 | 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 Interstitial Lung Diseases: From Diagnosis to Treatment

edited by

Jacobo Sellarés

and

Jaume Bordas-Martinez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | 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)

Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hand–Wrist Disorders

edited by

Danilo Donati

and Paolo Boccolari

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: hand rehab; wrist rehab; hand surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

The Role of Multimodality Imaging in Valve Diseases

edited by Maria Lo Monaco

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Future Trends in Breast Cancer Management

edited by

Dinesh K. Thekkinkattil

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13222 | 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 Insights into Diabetes Complications—Diabetic Foot

edited by

Álvaro Astasio Picado

and Enrico Brocco

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 47 | 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 21 | 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 2725 | 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 928 | 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 424 | 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 67 | 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)

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