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Recent Advances and Future Challenges in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
edited by Zinon Kokkalis and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthopaedic trauma; fracture fixation; polytrauma; non-union; geriatric fractures; implant design; surgical innovation; perioperative care; postoperative rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Advancements and Outcomes in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
edited by Dimitrios Iliopoulos and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 59 | 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 and Sofía Laguarta-Val
submission deadline 26 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 47 | 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)
Minimally Invasive Strategies and New Techniques in Cardiovascular Surgery
edited by , Horatiu Suciu and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: minimally invasive; endoscopic surgery; mitral repair; mini-thoracotomy; hybrid approach; percutaneous therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
The Association Between Cardiovascular Disease and Lung Cancer submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; lung cancer; incidence; mortality; survival; radiotherapy; chemotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Medicine and Dentistry: New Methods and Clinical Approaches—2nd Edition
edited by and Rocco Franco
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 23011 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; new materials; medical approach; periodontal disease; bruxism; oral surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Current and Future Trends in Dentistry and Oral Health submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5154 | 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)
Clinical Recent Research in Rehabilitation and Preventive Medicine
edited by Mihai Berteanu, and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3931 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical medicine; rehabilitation; injury prevention; wearable sensor devices (WSDs); biomechanics; regenerative medicine; musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS); AI in medicine; telehealth; motion analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology)
Novel Innovations in Diabetes Mellitus Prevention, Screening and Management submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3033 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; prevention; screening; complications; cardiovascular disease; neuropathy; retinopathy; nephropathy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
edited by and Alessandro Carrozzo
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2729 | Submission Open
Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament; anterolateral ligament; arthroscopy; knee; sports medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Advances in Gynecological Cancer Research: Emerging Technologies and Future Therapeutic Strategies
edited by Jae-Yun Song and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1796 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecological cancer; innovative surgical techniques; genomic profiling; personalized medicine; artificial intelligence (AI) in oncology; machine learning in diagnosis; cancer research technologies; future therapeutic strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Cardiovascular Disease: From Clinical Diagnosis to Management and Treatment
edited by Florin Mitu, and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1603 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; cardiac rehabilitation; secondary prevention; innovative treatment; risk stratification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Recent Advances in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
edited by Adam Rudnik and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1561 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthetic procedures; perioperative monitoring; airway management; pain management; standards of anesthesia; perioperative care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Clinical Advances in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery: Innovations and Impacts on Patient Outcomes
edited by , and Lucian Stoica
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 531 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiac surgery; cardiopulmonary bypass; patient outcome; surgical techniques; extracorporeal circulation; postoperative care; perfusion strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Clinical Treatment of Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
edited by Michele Klain and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroendocrine neoplasms; neuroendocrine cell system; gastro-entero-pancreatic NENs; immunohistochemical analysis; Ki-67 index; mitotic count; somatostatin analogue therapy; antiproliferative effect; positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT); peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)
Advances in Gastrointestinal Surgeries
edited by Matei Bratu, Bogdan Diaconescu and Florin Iordache
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: minimal invasive surgery; oncologic surgery; endoscopic surgery; rare cases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Coronary CT Angiography in Coronary Artery Disease: Challenges and Future Opportunities
edited by and Andreas Synetos
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronary CT angiography; coronary artery disease; cardiac imaging; non-invasive imaging; INOCA/ANOCA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Research Progress in Oral and Periodontal Surgery
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: implants; biomarkers; mucogingival procedures; regeneration; lasers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Clinical Ophthalmology: Current Status and Future Challenges
edited by , Athanasios Karamitsos and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical ophthalmology; ophthalmic pharmacology; biomarkers in eye diseases; ocular diagnostics; AI in ophthalmology; minimally invasive eye surgery; retinal diseases; gene therapy in ophthalmology; surgical innovations in ophthalmology; regenerative medicine for eye diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Diagnosis and Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinomas
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC); nephroureterectomy; urinary tract biomarkers; chemotherapy; endoscopic management; molecular profiling; surgical treatment; target therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Urology & Nephrology)
The Laparoscopy in Abdominal Surgery submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: abdominal hernia; laparoscopy; robotics; mesh; colorectal cancer; acute cholecystitis; appendicitis; gynecological surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: New Insights into Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute respiratory distress syndrome; lung injury; mechanical power; mechanical ventilation; transpulmonary pressure; ventilator-induced lung injury
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)
Cutaneous Lymphoma: From Pathogenesis to Therapy
edited by Alina Jankowska-Konsur and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: cutaneous lymphoma; mycosis fungoides; CTCL; CBCL; Sezary’ s syndrome; pathogenesis; therapy
Multiple Sclerosis: Recent Advances in Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment
edited by , John Tzartos and Sotirios Giannopoulos
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple sclerosis; demyelination; diagnostic criteria; treatment; disease-modifying therapies; comorbidities; rehabilitation; management
Advances in Trauma Resuscitation with Focus on Musculoskeletal Injuries
edited by Kuang-Ting Yeh
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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)
Emerging Trends in Head and Neck Surgery
edited by Filippo Carta, Roberto Puxeddu and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck surgery; minimally invasive surgical approaches; new technologies; personalized medicine; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Update on Surgical Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
edited by and Victoria Psomiadou
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovarian cancer; surgical resection; ovariotomy; HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy); minimally invasive surgery (MIS); neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT); fertility-preserving procedures; AI-assisted technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Complications and Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: atrial fibrillation [AFib]; rhythm control; rate control; triggers of AFib; antiarrhythmic pharmacy; upstream therapy; non-direct antiarrhythmic pharmacy; catheter ablation; prevention of stroke and systemic embolism; anticoagulants; AF-CARE concept
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)
Current Trends and Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Knee Disorders
edited by Marcin K. Krzysztof Waśko
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: patellar instability in children; osteochondritis dissecans; discoid meniscus; pediatric ACL tears; meniscal injuries in children; tibial spine avulsion fracture; physeal injuries of the knee; genu valgum/genu varum; Blount’ s disease; juvenile idiopathic arthritis of the knee
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
From Conception to Birth: Embryonic Development and Disease
edited by , Soultana Meditskou and
submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5674 | Submission Open
Keywords: embryology; organogenesis; cell differentiation; gametes; reproduction; sex ratio; birth defects; pathophysiology; disease
Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders Related to Infectious Diseases and Medications
edited by and Fadi Abu Baker
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1215 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal symptoms; drug-related gastrointestinal disorders; gastrointestinal infections; diarrhea; infectious; intestinal microbiota; foodborne diseases; patient-centered outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Evaluation, Management, and Outcomes in Perioperative Medicine
edited by Yale Tung-Chen and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: perioperative medicine; surgical outcomes; prehabilitation; risk stratification; patient optimization; enhanced recovery; multimorbidity; postoperative complications; functional recovery; patient-centered care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Advances in Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
edited by Karine Aubry, Mario Bilić and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: cochlear implant; ear surgery; otology; laryngeal cancer; oropharyngeal cancer; nasal polyposis; rhinoplasty; endoscopic sinus surgery; robotic surgery; dysphonia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
New Insights into Cerebrovascular Disease
edited by Carolina Peña-Martínez
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebrovascular disease; stroke; small-vessel disease; vascular dementia; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)
Advanced Ultrasound Technology and Its Application to Gynecologic Practice
edited by and Marco Gergolet
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 937 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecology; ultrasound; uterus; adnexa; pelvis; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Latest Innovations and Challenges
edited by Marius Octavian Pricop and Serban Talpos-Niculescu
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open
Keywords: maxillofacial and oral oncology; infections; orthognatic surgery; clefts; reconstructive surgery; bone regeneration; trauma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Recent Advances in Coronary Heart Disease and Related Complications submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 104 | 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)
Childhood and Adolescent Obesity: Risk Factors, Complications and Management
edited by Julian Hamilton-Shield and Dinesh Giri
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: childhood obesity; adolescent obesity; obesity risk factors; metabolic syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatrics)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
edited by Ricardo Martinez-Murillo and
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; medical diagnosis; clinical decision support; predictive modelling; medical imaging; personalised medicine; healthcare AI applications; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology & Public Health)
Advancements and Innovations in Dental Implantology submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone augmentation; dental implants; tilted implants; preimplant reconstructive surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
Abdominal Surgery: Innovative Techniques and Challenges submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: minimally invasive surgery; abdominal surgery; surgical innovation; laparoscopy; robotic surgery; embedded systems; image-guided surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Clinical Profile and Treatment Response of Patients with Ocular Inflammation
edited by and Giovanni Alessio
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8540 | Submission Open
Keywords: ocular inflammation; anterior uveitis; posterior uveitis; intermediate uveitis; masquerade syndrome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Advances in Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
edited by Nicolae Suciu and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6018 | Submission Open
Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; fetal ultrasound; maternal-fetal medicine; genomic sequencing; non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT); perinatal pathology; high-risk pregnancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Obstetrics and Gynecology)
New Advances in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation
edited by Jong Bae Choi
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5483 | 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)
Optimizing Outcomes in Head and Neck Surgery
edited by Carmen Aurelia Mogoantă and Daniela Vrinceanu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2837 | Submission Open
Keywords: head and neck; surgery; oncology; outcomes; artificial intelligence; otology; biologics; immunotherapy; multidisciplinary approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Multidisciplinary Approaches and Recent Advances in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
edited by Silvius Ioan Negoiţǎ, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 2324 | Submission Open
Keywords: general anesthesia; regional anesthesia; intensive care medicine; patient safety; perioperative medicine; ERAS; point-of-care ultrasound; medical simulation; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intensive Care/ Anesthesiology)
Recent Research and Trends in Plastic, Aesthetic and Regenerative Surgery
edited by Radu Jecan and Cristian-Sorin Hariga
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1907 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgical techniques; microsurgical techniques; soft tissue tumors; breast surgery; breast implants; BIA diseases; breast reconstruction; tissue regeneration; PRP therapy; HA therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1232 | Submission Open
Keywords: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; spinal deformities; diagnosis; surgical treatment; minimally invasive techniques; biomechanics; clinical outcomes; patient-centered care; multidisciplinary approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)
Clinical Update on Optic Nerve Disorders
edited by Ingrida Janulevičienė
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 596 | Submission Open
Keywords: optic nerve; neurodegenerative disorders; glaucoma; optic neuritis; ischemic optic neuropathy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)
Advances in Airway Surgery
edited by and Helder Pereira
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: airway management; airway surgery; airway trauma; minimally invasive airway surgery; reconstruction; airway stenosis; pediatric airway; endoscopic techniques; surgical innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)
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