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Gynecological Oncology: From Treatment to Rehabilitation

edited by

Andraẑ Dovnik

and

Boštjan Pirš

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: ovarian cancer; uterine cervical cancer; endometrial cancer; uterine sarcomas; vulvar cancer; gynecologic oncology; radiotherapy; oncological systemic therapy; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; gynecologic cancer treatment; molecular characterization; precision medicine; fertility preservation; sexual health; pelvic floor dysfunction; psycho-oncology; patient-reported outcomes; palliative care

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

Advances in Reproductive Health

edited by

Anca Huniadi

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6438 | Submission Open

Keywords: in vitro fertilization; PGT-A; non-invasive embryo testing; chronic endometritis; embryo culture; aneuploidy; artificial intelligence

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

Recent Breakthroughs in Orthodontic Treatment

edited by

Saverio Cosola

and

Michela Boccuzzi

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4370 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthodontics; digital orthodontics; artificial intelligence; clear aligners; biomaterial; skeletal anchorage; CAD–CAM technology; customized appliances; oral health

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

Evidence-Based Public Health: A Fundamental Concept for Public Health Practice

edited by Giovanni Gaetti

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1845 | Submission Open

Keywords: evidence-based public health; performance evaluation system; value-based medicine; triple aim; real-world data

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

Recent Advances in Coronary Heart Disease and Related Complications

edited by

Konstantinos Tsioufis

and

Panayiotis Iliakis

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 869 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiology; hypertension; cardiovascular disease; coronary heart disease; structural heart disease; genomics; proteomics; interventional treatment; percutaneous coronary interventions; imaging; gene therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Clinical Management of Diabetes and Complications

edited by

Anca Pantea Stoian

and

Delia V. Reurean-Pintilei

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8279 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetic complications’ multidisciplinary management; MAFLD; diabetes remission; cardiovascular risk; precision medicine; antidiabetic therapy; diabetes mellitus; digital health; chronic disease management; obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)

Cutaneous Melanoma: Updating from Pathogenesis to Therapy

edited by

Catalin G. Manole

and

Dana Antonia Țăpoi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2870 | Submission Open

Keywords: cutaneous melanoma; pathogenesis; surgery; diagnosis; biomarkers; melanoma management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Hip and Knee Surgery: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Andrei Marian Feier

Mihai Dan Roman

and

Tudor Sorin Pop

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1127 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee arthroplasty; hip replacement; periprosthetic fracture management; surgical cartilage repair; high tibial osteotomy; hip and knee fractures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Retinal and Macular Diseases: From Diagnosis to Therapy

edited by Paolo Pelliccioni and

Marco Lupidi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 405 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal diseases; age-related macular degeneration; central serous chorioretinopathy; macular edema; uveitis; retinal imaging; fluorescein angiography; optical coherence tomography; optical coherence tomography–angiography; intravitreal injections

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Impacts of Nutrition on Cognitive Function and Nervous System Health

edited by

Allison B. Reiss

, Roberta Marongiu and

Dennis Cordato

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; cognition; mood; interventions; gut microbiome; micronutrients; nervous system; lifestyle; metabolic health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Advances in Trauma Resuscitation with Focus on Musculoskeletal Injuries

edited by Kuang-Ting Yeh

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: damage control orthopedics; trauma-induced coagulopathy; timing of fracture fixation; hemostatic resuscitation; pelvic trauma management; extremity vascular injuries; compartment syndrome; polytrauma resuscitation; orthopedic damage control; early total care vs. damage control

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

Structural Heart Interventions and Technological Innovation: New Perspectives in Pre-Procedural Planning

edited by

Gavino Casu

, Pierluigi Merella and Valentina Micheluzzi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural heart interventions; pre-procedural planning; multimodality imaging; technological innovation; TAVR; LAAO; PFO; M-TEER; transcatheter valve interventions; artificial intelligence; mixed reality; virtual reality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Physical Activity and Chronic Diseases: Epidemiologic Evidence and Biologic Mechanisms

edited by

Rui Vilarinho

, Paulo Carvalho and António Mesquita Montes

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; chronic disease prevention; non-communicable diseases; public health promotion; sedentary behavior; digital health interventions; life-course approach

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

Updates on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

edited by

Manuel Tousidonis

and Justin M. Hintze

submission deadline 17 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: craniomaxillofacial surgery; virtual surgical planning; computer-assisted surgery; augmented reality; mixed reality; surgical navigation; 3D printing; point-of-care manufacturing; patient-specific implants; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

New Frontiers in Spine Surgery and Spine Disorders

edited by Shinjiro Kaneko

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7707 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine disorders; spine surgery; adult spinal deformity; pediatric spinal deformity; cervical spine diseases; upper cervical spine diseases, lumbar spine diseases; thoracic spine diseases; spinal cord injury; spine and spinal cord tumor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Updates on Oral Surgery

edited by

Mario Caggiano

and

Alfonso Acerra

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6271 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral surgery; digital technology; minimally invasive techniques; biomaterials; regenerative medicine; 3D printing; artificial intelligence; surgical navigation; robotics

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

Recent Progress in Cardiac Surgery

edited by

Giuseppe Nasso

and

Walter Vignaroli

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5359 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitral valve; TAVI; aortic valve; coronary artery bypass; ascending aorta; valve sparing; innovation in cardiac surgery; ventricular assist device; ECMO; cardiac support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Laparoscopic Surgery

edited by

Mario Palumbo

and

Luigi Della Corte

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4235 | Submission Open

Keywords: laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive gynecology; robotic-assisted surgery intraoperative ultrasound; hysteroscopy; gynecologic oncology; endometriosis; benign gynecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Recent Advances in Interventional Cardiology

edited by

Dan Mircea Olinic

and

Florin-Leontin Lazar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3990 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug-coated balloon; acute coronary syndrome; primary PCI; CHIP patients and lesions; intracoronary imaging; bifurcation lesions; CTO

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Rare Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System

edited by Pinelopi Anagnostopoulou,

Nikoleta Bizymi

and

Andreas Matthaiou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3145 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory system; thoracic cavity; lungs; airways; cystic fibrosis; primary ciliary dyskinesia; α1-antitrypsin deficiency; interstitial lung diseases; genetic diseases; rare diseases; orphan diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Acute Kidney Injury Mechanisms: From Pathophysiology to Translational Therapeutics

edited by

Nikolaos Gkiourtzis

and Despoina Tramma

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2367 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute kidney injury; pathophysiology; inflammation; oxidative stress; mitochondrial dysfunction; biomarkers; translational research; therapeutic development; renal regeneration

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

New Insights into Coronary Artery Bypass

edited by Augusto D'Onofrio and

Dario Buioni

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2318 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardioplegia; minithoracotomy; off pump; total arterial bypass; robotic approach; hybrid coronary revascularization; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Trauma-Associated Tinnitus and Hearing Loss

edited by

Sebastian Cozma

and Madalina Gabriela Georgescu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1105 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute tinnitus; chronic tinnitus; tinnitus related quality of life; traumatic brain injury; cochlear concussion; third window syndrome; tinnitus management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Psychosis Mechanisms and Interventions

edited by

Giorgia Varallo

and

Valentina Baldini

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychosis; neurobiology; early intervention; cognitive dysfunction; trauma; dopamine; sleep disturbances; antipsychotics; digital psychiatry; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

The Role of Pathology in Cancer

edited by

Iuliu Gabriel Cocuz

and Sabin Gligore Turdean

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer pathology; molecular pathology; digital pathology; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Expanding the Role of Stress Echocardiography in Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by Dafni Charisopoulou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress echocardiography; coronary artery disease; valvular heart disease; heart failure; exercise hemodynamics; myocardial deformation imaging; pulmonary hypertension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives

edited by Grażyna Wyszyńska-Pawelec and Krzysztof Gąsiorowski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral and maxillofacial surgery; maxillofacial trauma; facial fractures; head and neck oncology; oral cancer; reconstructive surgery; microvascular reconstruction; clinical practice; patient outcomes

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

Recent Research in Translational Neurooncology

edited by

Maximilian Scheer

and Hannes Becker

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: glioma; cell interactions; novel targets; epithelial to mesenchymal transition; molecular signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis and Fractures

edited by Nicolas Martinez-Velilla,

Bernardo Abel Cedeño-Veloz

and

Jose Manuel Cancio-Trujillo

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3630 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoporosis; fragility fractures; bone mineral density (DXA); FRAX score; bone turnover markers; precision medicine; artificial intelligence; proteomic biomarkers; anabolic and antiresorptive therapies; integrated care for fracture patients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Addressing the Right Strategy in the Treatment of Gynecological Diseases—2nd Edition

edited by

Carlo Ronsini

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3566 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecology; gynecological surgery; gynecological oncology; obstetrics

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

Translational Advances in Gynecologic Cancers

edited by Prapaporn Suprasert and Chalong Cheewakriangkrai

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2467 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic cancer; translational research; molecular biomarkers; precision medicine; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; clinical trials; artificial intelligence in oncology

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

Clinical Management of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

edited by Paolo Romanelli and

Shilpa Gopinath

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: psoriasis; psoriatic arthritis; biologics; comorbidities; quality of life; clinical management; immunology; treatment strategies

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

Innovative Techniques in Accelerating Orthodontic Tooth Movement

edited by

Bianca Maria Negruțiu

and

Ligia Vaida

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthodontic tooth movement; minimally invasive techniques; laser therapy; photobiomodulation

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

Advances in Prenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Therapy

edited by

Lorenzo Vasciaveo

and

Felice Sorrentino

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; fetal therapy; fetal MRI; fetal echocardiography; artificial intelligence; exome sequencing; fetal growth restriction; preeclampsia; gestational diabetes; maternal-fetal medicine

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

Research on Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders

edited by Mitja Benedičič, Saman Vinke and Lóránd Erõss

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep brain stimulation; DBS; movement disorders; imaging for DBS; DBS beyond movement disorders; outcome of DBS; complications of DBS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

The Impact of Digital Technologies on Healthcare

edited by

Dimitris Mantzaris

and

Eirini Orovou

submission deadline 28 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: health informatics; digital technology; healthcare; cybersecurity; patient engagement; digital health interventions; midwifery

New Advances in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation

edited by Jong Bae Choi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12759 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke rehabilitation; robotic rehabilitation; virtual reality; telerehabilitation; motor imagery training; transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); swallowing rehabillitation; gait; mirror therapy; kinesio taping; upper limb function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer in the Precision Medicine Era

edited by Maria Boudina and

George Simeakis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8207 | Submission Open

Keywords: thyroid cancer; molecular; personalized; targeted; advanced thyroid cancer; medullary; liquid biopsy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Clinical Management of Hip Fractures

edited by

Paolo Mazzola

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4228 | Submission Open

Keywords: hip fracture; femur fracture; orthopedic surgery; orthogeriatrics co-management; geriatric syndromes; arthroplasty; osteoporosis; perioperative care; fracture fixation; multidisciplinary approach; postoperative complications; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Anesthesia and Analgesia in Surgical Practice: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sang Yoong Park

and Chan Jong Chung

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2514 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric anesthesia; airway management; meta-analysis; ultrasound-guided procedures; postoperative pain control; reduce opioid consumption; opioid-induced hyperalgesia; regional anesthesia; peripheral nerve block

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

Advances in Cancer Multimodal Approaches: Biomarkers, Mechanisms, Surgical Procedures and Oncological Therapies, 3rd Edition

edited by

Valentin Titus Grigorean

and

Daniel Alin Cristian

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1210 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; mechanism; surgery; multimodal; advances; pathology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Clinical Research in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

edited by

Francesco Loreni

Antonio Loforte

and Marcello Bergonzini

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1190 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally; invasive; aortic valve; mitral valve; tricuspid valve; CABG; replacement; plastic; periferic cannulation; cardio-pulmonary by-pass; robotic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

New Insights into Evidence-Based Medicine and Public Health

edited by Giedrė Smailytė and

Donatas Austys

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: public health; evidence-based; intervention; epidemiology; risk factors; accessibility; availability; quality; efficiency; pandemic

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

The Laparoscopy in Abdominal Surgery

edited by

Dan Tudor Eniu

and

Bogdan Stancu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open

Keywords: abdominal hernia; laparoscopy; robotics; mesh; colorectal cancer; acute cholecystitis; appendicitis; gynecological surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Lateral Augmentation

edited by Theofylaktos Kyriakidis and Dimitrios Koulalis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR); anterolateral ligament reconstruction; lateral extra-articular tenodesis; anterolateral rotatory instability; knee instability; clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Current Advances in Female Infertility

edited by

Constantin Vaduva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: female infertility; hysteroscopy; laparoscopy; transvaginal ultrasound; In Vitro Fertilization (IVF); intrauterine insemination (IUI); clinical pregnancy rate; endometriosis; ovarian reserve; pregnancy loss

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

Advances in Pancreatic Disease

edited by

Mats Wiese

, Alberto Porcu and

Teresa Perra

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute pancreatitis; chronic pancreatitis; pancreatic cancer; pancreatic surgery; malnutrition; sarcopenia; diabetes; exocrine insufficiency; fatty pancreas; pancreatic cystic lesions

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

Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Intensive Care

edited by

Kaweesak Chittawatanarat

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute care surgery; surgical critical care; trauma care; emergency surgery; intensive perioperative medicine

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

Prenatal Diagnosis: Current Challenges and Future Directions

edited by Maciej Słodki and Oskar Sylwestrzak

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT); fetal imaging; fetal echocardiography; neurosonography; genomic medicine; intrauterine therapy; congenital anomalies; genetic counseling; maternal–fetal medicine

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

Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, and Pain Management

edited by

Diana Cimpoesu

, Ovidiu-Horea Bedreag and Mihai Octavian Botea

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7011 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesiology; resuscitation; pain medicine; general anesthesia; regional anesthesia; emergency medicine; perioperative anesthesia

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

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