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Physical Therapy: A New Perspective

edited by

Manuel González-Sánchez

and Laura Zlibinaite

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 30087 | 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 12438 | 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 12115 | 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 10804 | 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 5277 | 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 1256 | 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 1076 | 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 755 | Submission Open

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

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

Emerging Insights into Retinal Disease Research

edited by

Vilma Jurate Balciuniene

and Polona Jaki Mekjavic

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 953 | 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 541 | 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 1962 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 33015 | 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 | 11 articles | Viewed by 27900 | 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 8466 | 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)

New Insights into Diabetes Complications—Diabetic Foot

edited by

Álvaro Astasio Picado

and Enrico Brocco

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4196 | 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)

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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2593 | 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)

Current Perspectives and Future Directions in Vascular Surgery

edited by

Alfonso Ielasi

and

Luca Galassi

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1512 | 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)

Optimization of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Strategies for Life-Saving Outcomes

edited by Tomasz Darocha and

Konrad Mendrala

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 302 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9188 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5566 | 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)

An Update on Phenomenology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorders

edited by

Keming Gao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1971 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

Genetics of Human Diseases: Fishing for Causality

edited by

Kali Makedou

and

Iasonas Dermitzakis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1763 | 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)

Recent Advances in Knee Surgery

edited by Ioannis Terzidis and

Anastasios P. Nikolaides

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1710 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: 2nd Edition

edited by Mihaela-Viviana Ivan and

Elena Bobescu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | 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)

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 375 | 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 355 | 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)

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 312 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)

Antibiotic Resistance and Patient Safety: A Clinical Perspective

edited by

Monica Marilena Țânțu

and

Corneliu Ovidiu Vrancianu

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | 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 7664 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3915 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1931 | 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)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

edited by Goran Račić, Željka Roje and Zlatko Kljajic

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1804 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; polysomnography; obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis; obstructive sleep apnea treatment; obstructive sleep apnea etiology; obstructive sleep apnea complications; adult OSA; pediatric OSA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

New Strategies in Cancer Immunotherapy

edited by

Chiwen Luo

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 280 | 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 10780 | 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 | 10 articles | Viewed by 26055 | 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)

Recent Advances in Gynecological Surgery

edited by

Felice Sorrentino

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12405 | Submission Open

Keywords: hysteroscopy; laparoscopy; robotics; vNOTES; laser; gynecological surgery; resectoscope

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

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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3659 | 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)

Recent Advances and Future Prospects in Knee Surgery

edited by Jun Young Chung

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2550 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

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

edited by Μaria N. Kantzanou and

Evangelos Kostares

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2399 | 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)

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 281 | 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 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

edited by Silviu Marinescu and Marius Eugen Ciurea

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16121 | 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 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15118 | 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)

Advancements and Outcomes in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

edited by Dimitrios Iliopoulos and

Nikolaos Schizas

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5825 | Submission Open

Keywords: TAVI; transcatheter aortic valve implantation; TAVR; aortic valve replacement; aortic valve stenosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Exercise Rehabilitation Strategies for Long-Term Conditions in the Post-Pandemic Era

edited by

David Varillas-Delgado

and Sofía Laguarta-Val

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4162 | Submission Open

Keywords: therapeutic exercise; long covid; post-COVID syndrome; sports medicine; rehabilitation medicine; physiotherapy

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

Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Inflammatory Skin Diseases

edited by Neil Kunal Jairath

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1738 | 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

Elena Bernad

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1541 | 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)

Advances in GLP-1 Agonists and Liver Disease

edited by

Emidio Scarpellini

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1090 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Innovations in Dental Implantology: Clinical Applications and Regenerative Approaches

edited by

Alessandra Giuliani

and

Ruxandra Elena Luca

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 988 | 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)

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 334 | 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)

Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases

edited by Dorina Lauritano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

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

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

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