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Advances in Skull Base Surgery submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5971 | Submission Open
Keywords: skull base surgery; neurosurgery; otorhinolaryngology; skull base anatomy; skull base tumors; chordoma; chondrosarcoma; meningioma; vestibular schwannoma; paraganglioma; cholesteatoma; radiotherapy; imaging; tumour biology; pituitary tumors; craniopharyngeoma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Management of Septic Shock in ICU
edited by Nicoleta Alice Dragoescu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3069 | Submission Open
Keywords: septic shock; definition; diagnostic; management; bundles; intensive care unit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Challenges and Features Facing Contemporary Orthognathic Surgery
edited by Vlatka Debeljak, Giovanni Badiali and Federica Ruggiero
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1536 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthognatic surgery; facial reconstruction; rehabilitation; quality of life; rehabilitation; smile; photography; augmented reality; 3D planning; virtual planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis: Priorities, Advances and Challenges
edited by and George Condous
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4221 | Submission Open
Keywords: pelvic pain; endometriosis; dysmenorrhea; diagnosis; treatment; surgery; pharmacology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases of the Facial Skeleton, Oral Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15011 | Submission Open
Keywords: paranasal sinuses; facial skeleton; oral cavity; eye socket; bone regeneration; mucous membrane
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Development and Application of Objective Measures in Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11340 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical evaluation; functional performance; injury prevention; muscle strength; orthopedics; performance-based measures; physical examination; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; reliability; sports medicine; surface electromyography; validity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology)
Cutting-Edge Concepts in Knee Surgery
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7946 | Submission Open
Keywords: knee; anterior cruciate ligament; anterolateral ligament; posterior cruciate ligament; meniscus; cartilage; arthroscopy; sports medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Individualized Management of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
edited by , Daniela Boisteanu and Florin Anghelina
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4287 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); continuous positive airway pressure; Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE); individualized management of patients with OSA; sleep surgery; myofunctional therapy; intraoral device; lifestyle modification/weight reduction; treatment guidelines for OSA; quality of life in OSA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
Transcendental Meditation and Treatment for Stress
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3876 | Submission Open
Keywords: stress; post-traumatic-stress-disorder; allostatic load; cardiovascular disease; inflammation; meditation; public health; homicides; collective consciousness; Maharishi Effect
Advances in Cancer Multimodal Approaches: Biomarkers, Mechanisms, Surgical Procedures and Oncological Therapies, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3872 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; mechanism; surgery; multimodal; advances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Advancement in Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3196 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual; augmented; and mixed reality in rehabilitation; human– robot interaction; medical robotics telemedicine; tele-rehabilitation; rehabilitation; motor and/or cognitive rehabilitation; technology in healthcare; shoulder injury; neurorehabilitation; sport medicine; prevention; pain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Diagnosis and Surgical Management: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3087 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; clinical diagnostics; colorectal surgery; Crohn’ s colitis; ulcerative colitis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Current Developments in the Diagnosis of and Therapy for Respiratory Disease-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1824 | Submission Open
Keywords: pulmonary hypertension; interstitial lung disease; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; chronic pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema; vasodilator; hemodynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
Non-motor Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease and Other Parkinsonian Syndromes, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open
Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease (PD); non-motor symptoms; atypical Parkinsonism; genetics; biomarkers; wearable sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Recent Advances and Future Challenges in Colorectal Surgery
edited by Athanasios Syllaios and Nikoletta Dimitriou
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1289 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; IBD; robotic; laparoscopic; minimally invasive approaches; TAMIS; transanal; artificial intelligence; colorectal benign diseases; fluorescent methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Burn Injuries and Burn Rehabilitation
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 868 | Submission Open
Keywords: wound healing; burn injuries; inflammation; burn rehabilitation; burn care; skin graft alternatives; plastic surgery in burns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)
Current Status and Progress in Laparoscopic Surgery submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 636 | Submission Open
Keywords: laparoscopic surgery; laparoscopy; cholecystectomy; appendectomy; bariatric surgery; minimally invasive surgery; surgical innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Update on Acute Abdominal Surgery
edited by and Elissaios Kontis
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute abdominal surgery; emergency surgery; perioperative care; surgical innovations; evidence-based medicine; general surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Cough Assist Therapy: From Critical Care to Home Care submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: cough assist; critical care; mechanical insufflation-exsufflation; home care; mechanically ventilated patients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
Infection, Inflammation and Immunity in Health and Disease
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: infection; inflammation; immunity; oncogenesis; cancer; autoimmunity; ageing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Disease)
Recent Advances in Targeted Cancer Therapy for Glioblastoma: From Bench to Bedside
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: glioblastoma (GBM); tumor microenvironment; immune therapy; target therapy; genetic alteration; biomarker identification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
New Emerging Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
edited by Viktoryia Kazlouskaya
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: basal cell carcinoma; skin cancer; epidemiology; genetics; treatment modalities; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Medical Malpractice and Risk Management in General Practice Medicine
edited by Luigi Tonino Marsella
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical malpractice; civil professional liability; criminal professional liability; clinical risk management; healthcare-acquired infections; damage compensation; forensic medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Adjuvant Therapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal cancer; gastric cancer; hepatobiliary cancer; pancreatic cancer; peritoneal carcinomatosis; adjuvant chemotherapy; adjuvant radiotherapy; laparoscopy; robotic surgery; endoscopy; oncology; pathological anatomy; immunohistochemistry; cancer; oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Children
edited by Vojko Berce
submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4735 | Submission Open
Keywords: atopic dermatitis; children; adults; etiopathogenesis; treatment; comorbidities; atopy; skin barrier; aberrant immune response; biologics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)
Advances in Soft and Hard Tissue Management Around Dental Implants submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 967 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental implants; soft tissue around implants; bone regeneration; prosthetic implants; esthetic implants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Glaucoma
edited by Aharon Wegner and
submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathophysiology; diurnal changes; intraocular pressure; perimetry; nerve fiber thickness; OCT-A; treatment strategies; sustained release therapies; laser treatment; biomarkers; microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS); artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Impact of Exercise on Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Symptoms
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submission deadline 12 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: development; autism spectrum disorders; ADHD; intellectual disabilities; dyspraxia; sport; physical exercise; neuromuscular disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Retinopathies: A Challenge for Early Diagnosis, Innovative Treatments and Reliable Follow-Up
edited by Stefania Marsili and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14114 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye; retina; retinopathy; early diagnosis; novel therapies; short-term follow-up
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Personalized Medicine for Preventing and Diagnosing Preterm Birth submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1539 | Submission Open
Keywords: premature birth; personalized medicine; short-term complications; prevention; newborns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Update on the Use of Ultrasound in Gynecology
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submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasonography; 3D ultrasound; transvaginal ultrasonography; gynecology; gynecological oncology; endometriosis; fibroids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Urinary Tract Infections: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology and Management submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: urinary tract infections; antibiotic resistance; risk factors; prevention; Enterobacterales; catheter-associated urinary tract infections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management
edited by Skaidrius Miliauskas and Eglė Ereminienė
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9402 | Submission Open
Keywords: pulmonary hypertension; cardiopulmonary exercise testing; lung function tests; echocardiography; cardiopulmonary exercise testing; lung function tests; cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Cancer
edited by and Giorgia Perniola
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5636 | Submission Open
Keywords: cervical cancer; radical hysterectomy; prevention; cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; cervical cancer screening; early diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Kidney Transplantation Complications: Updates and Challenges
edited by and Henrik Birn
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 445 | Submission Open
Keywords: kidney transplantation; complications; infection; rejection; immunosuppression; diagnosis; prevention; treatment; long-term outcomes; patient care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
Latest Advances in Asthma and COPD
edited by Stefania Principe and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: asthma; COPD; disease mechanisms; precision medicine; epidemiology; technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
Opportunities and Challenges for Treating Pancreatic Cancer submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatic cancer; PDAC; immunotherapy; biomarkers; immune checkpoint inhibitors; chemotherapy; signaling pathways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Public Health in the Post-pandemic Era submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 24706 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health; environmental health; prevention; health promotion; infectious disease epidemiology; public health screening; public health monitoring; epidemiological surveillance; public health principles; public health values; public health ethics; post-pandemic era; epidemic preparedness; COVID-19; evidence-based control measures; vaccine adverse effects; vaccine safety and effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16974 | Submission Open
Keywords: pancreatitis; gastrointestinal bleeding; biliary tract disease; gastrointestinal infection; hepatitis; inflammatory bowel disease; microbiota; fatty liver disease; gastrointestinal cancers; coelic disease; GERD; diverticular disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Advances in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15383 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19; infectious diseases; clinical microbiology; SARS-CoV-2; epidemiology; pandemic; health policies; vaccination; communicable diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Disease)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Intensive Care and Anesthesiology submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7619 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical care; airway management; post-anesthesia care; anesthesia for general surgery; burn injury; microcirculation; acid-base metabolism; oxygen transport; sepsis; heart and lung failure; trauma; emergency medicine; acute pain management; intra-operative management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Management of Prosthetic Dentistry and Oral Biology submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6068 | Submission Open
Keywords: prosthodontics; dentistry; oral rehabilitation; oral health related quality of life; systemic implications; prosthetic dentistry; dental implant; oral biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Thermology Health Care Applications and Medical Thermography submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5725 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health; medical termography; pain; breast cancer; cardiovascular disease; surgery; artificial intelligence; HealthTech; diabetes
Current Trends in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Pathology: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5442 | Submission Open
Keywords: otorhinolaryngology; head neck; pathology; imaging; surgery; treatment; oncology; apnea; allergy; artificial intelligence; interdisciplinary; ear; cochlear implant
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Hot Topics and Innovations in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5248 | Submission Open
Keywords: microsurgery; lymphedema; body contouring; breast reconstruction; facial reconstruction; hand surgery; multi-disciplinarity; dermatology; aesthetic rehabilitation; forensic medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Advances in Epidemiological and Statistical Methods for Medical Research
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5065 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiologic methods; causal inference; clinical trial methodology; mendelian randomization; imputation techniques; log-linear models; genetic biomarker analysis; statistical genetics modeling; bayesian methods; advanced methods for risk assessment; survival analysis and longitudinal data methods; epidemiological measures; pharmacoepidemiological analytics; spatial analysis; medical research methodology; multivariate modelling; big data approaches and machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Clinical Outcomes and Therapeutic Strategies of Hodgkin Lymphoma
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4065 | Submission Open
Keywords: Hodgkin lymphoma; ABVD protocol; BEACOPP protocol; hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; brentuximab vedotin; immune checkpoint inhibitors; long term survivor; quality of life; pediatrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Update on Osteoporosis submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3945 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoporosis; hip fracture; fragility fracture; survival; elderly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
The Management of Patients with Psychotic Disorders in Forensic Psychiatry
edited by , Antonello Bellomo, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3316 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic psychiatry; legal medicine; psychosis; suicide; violence; culpability; professional liability; psychiatric hospital; correctional psychiatry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)
New Insights into Heart Failure submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3040 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart failure; risk factors; treatment; device therapy; biomarkers; aging; cardiovascular disease; coronary artery disease; valvular heart disease; arrythmias; stroke; COPD; cancers; liver cirrhosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
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