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Advances in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Technology Innovations and Complications Management

edited by Sravisht Iyer and

Atahan Durbas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive techniques; spine surgery; fusion; robotic; image-guided surgery; endoscopic spine surgery; spinal deformity; spinal implants and biomaterials; patient outcomes; perioperative care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Cutaneous Melanoma: Updating from Pathogenesis to Therapy

edited by

Catalin G. Manole

and

Dana Antonia Țăpoi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Spinal Surgery: Advances and Concerns

edited by Filippo Migliorini and Gaetano Pappalardo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine; surgery; minimally invasive; deformity; motion preservation; oncology; infections; trauma; complications; instrumentation; outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Advances in the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma—2nd Edition

edited by

Emidio Scarpellini

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; metabolic-associated fatty liver disease; hepatic disease

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

Anorexia Nervosa: Clinical Insights and Treatment Approaches

edited by Vassilis Martiadis and Fabiola Raffone

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: anorexia nervosa; eating disorders; body image disturbance; restrictive eating; neurobiological factors; psychopathology; family-based treatment; cognitive behavioral therapy; patient engagement; clinical interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: From Real-World Evidence to Future Perspectives

edited by

Stefano Passanisi

and

Bruno Bombaci

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescents; algorithm; children; insulin pump; nutrition; patient-reported outcomes; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology)

Regenerative Dentistry: A New Paradigm in Oral Health Care

edited by

Raluca Cosgarea

and Felicia Gabriela Beresescu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative dentistry; tissue engineering; stem cells; dental pulp regeneration; biomaterials; oral tissue repair; periodontal regeneration; craniofacial regeneration

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

Anesthesia and Analgesia in Surgical Practice: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sang Yoong Park

and Chan Jong Chung

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 33 | 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)

Spine Trauma and Emergency Management

edited by Sebastian F. Bigdon and

Stipe Ćorluka

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: spinal cord injury (SCI); spine trauma; emergency management; spinal fracture; traumatic spine injury; pre-hospital care; surgical decompression; spinal stabilization; neurological deficit; polytrauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Update on Orthopedic Surgeries of the Lower Extremity Diseases and Injuries: 3rd Edition

edited by

Woo Jong Kim

and

Sung Hun Won

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopedic surgery; lower extremity; foot and ankle; hip and knee; trauma; sports injury; trauma in lower extremity; deformity correction; total joint arthroplasty; minimally invasive surgery; diabetic foot; wound care; surgical technique; translational research; clinical outcomes; systematic review; literature review; technical note

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Update on Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases (3rd Edition)

edited by

Do Hyun Kim

and

Se Hwan Hwang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: general otorhinolaryngology; otology; laryngology; rhinology; head and neck surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Current Trends in Breast Reconstructive Surgery

edited by

Daniele Fusario

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast reconstruction; breast cancer; oncoplastic; alloplastic breast reconstruction; autologous breast reconstruction; outcomes; complications; patient satisfaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Regional and Local Anesthesia for Enhancing Recovery After Surgery

edited by Sang Hyun Hong and

Jung-Woo Shim

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2333 | Submission Open

Keywords: regional analgesia; regional anesthesia; multimodal analgesia; perioperative care; enhanced recovery after surgery; minimally invasive surgery

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

Recent Trends in Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by

Carlos Romero-Morales

and Ángel González-De-La-Flor

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; physical therapy; rehabilitation; manual therapy; exercise prescription; movement analysis

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

Application of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Diseases

edited by Yoriaki Komeda and

Konosuke Nakaji

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE); artificial intelligence (AI); endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (U-EMR); helicobacter pylori eradication; capsule endoscopy; balloon-assisted endoscopy; endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA); interventional EUS; colorectal serrated lesions

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

Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Updates on Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marcin Kurowski

, Laura Malinauskienė and

Corrado Pelaia

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: asthma; COPD; obstructive lung diseases; chronic rhinosinusitis with/without polyps; allergic rhinitis; allergic rhinoconjunctivitis; lower airways; upper airways

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

New Insights into Coronary Artery Bypass

edited by Augusto D'Onofrio and

Dario Buioni

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 61 | 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)

Clinical Management of Hip Fractures

edited by

Paolo Mazzola

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 29 | 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)

Advanced Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain

edited by Mariana Pacurar and

Sorana Maria Bucur

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: temporomandibular disorders; orofacial pain; bruxism; occlusal trauma; TMJ imaging; interdisciplinary treatment

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

Clinical Management of Diabetes and Complications

edited by

Anca Pantea Stoian

and

Delia V. Reurean-Pintilei

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | 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)

Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine: Challenges and Innovations

edited by Richard Ross and Bryan Lim

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: facial plastic surgery; aesthetic medicine; facial rejuvenation; rhinoplasty; dermal fillers; PRP; AI in surgery; 3D printing; scar revision; patient outcomes; minimally invasive procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Innovative Technologies and Risk Factors in Joint Surgery

edited by

Cesare Faldini

Antonio Mazzotti

and

Elena Artioli

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: joint surgery; risk factors; risk assessment models; AI; robotic-assisted surgery; patient-specific instrumentation; biomedical engineering; minimal invasive techniques; biomaterials; navigation systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: New Challenges and Trends

edited by Amedeo Piazza and

Umberto Aldo Arcidiacono

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive spine surgery; endoscopic spinal decompression; robotics and navigation in spine surgery; enhanced recovery after spine surgery (ERAS); surgical training and outcomes in MISS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Gynecologic and Breast Cancers

edited by

Daniela-Cristina Stefan

Laurentiu Simion

Vlad Rotaru

and

Elena Chitoran

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6660 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic cancer; breast cancer; biomarkers; novel therapies; personalized medicine; debulking surgery; molecular therapies; genetic predisposition; quality of life; patient-reported outcomes

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

Recent Advances in Stroke Screening

edited by

Lorenzo Lorusso

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5867 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke; screening; prevention; recent advances; neurology; internal medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Global Perspectives on Sepsis: Epidemiology, Awareness and Treatment Strategies

edited by Alice Dragoescu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5228 | Submission Open

Keywords: sepsis; global health; treatment strategies; early diagnosis; personalized medicine; immunopathology; awareness campaigns

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

Impact on Human Health, Lifestyle and Quality of Care After COVID-19, 2nd Edition

edited by

Bogdana Nasui

and

Codruța Popescu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3667 | Submission Open

Keywords: lifestyle changes; weight gain; physical activity; remote working; distance learning; mental health; autoimmune diseases; chronic diseases

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

Bone Regeneration, Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

edited by

Anna Capozzi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1589 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone loss; osteoporosis; bone mineral density; fracture; bone quality; trabecular bone score

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer in the Precision Medicine Era

edited by Maria Boudina and

George Simeakis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1286 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

New Frontiers in Spine Surgery and Spine Disorders

edited by Shinjiro Kaneko

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1234 | 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)

Novel Insights in Laparoscopic Surgery of Colorectal Carcinoma

edited by

Stylianos A. Kapiris

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 641 | Submission Open

Keywords: laparoscopic surgery; colorectal cancer; icg; newer technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Advances in Rare Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System

edited by Pinelopi Anagnostopoulou,

Nikoleta Bizymi

and

Andreas Matthaiou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory system; thoracic cavity; lungs; airways; cystic fibrosis; primary ciliary dyskinesia; α 1-antitrypsin deficiency; interstitial lung diseases; genetic diseases; rare diseases; orphan diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Cristian Falup-Pecurariu

and Stefania Diaconu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; motor symptoms; non-motor symptoms; Parkinsonism; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Huntington’ s disease; biomarkers; disease modification; neuroimaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Lupus Nephritis: Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Giovanni M. Rossi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: lupus nephritis; systemic lupus erythematosus; complement; kidney biopsy; nephropathology

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

Interventional Radiology and Imaging in Cancer Diagnosis

edited by

Katarzyna Skrobisz

and Michal Studniarek

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncologic imaging; image-guided biopsy; advanced MRI techniques; genitourinary imaging; active surveillance imaging; minimally invasive biopsy; radiology in surgical planning; radiologic– pathologic correlation; clinical radiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Hip and Knee Surgery: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Andrei Marian Feier

Mihai Dan Roman

and

Tudor Sorin Pop

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 36 | 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)

Emerging Trends in Immunodermatology and Autoimmune Skin Disorders

edited by

Giovanni Damiani

and Magdalena Spałkowska

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmune skin disorders; cutaneous lupus erythematosus; systemic lupus erythematosus; autoantibodies; systemic sclerosis; dermatomyositis; vitiligo; pemphigus; pemphigoid

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

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

edited by

Carlo Ronsini

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecology; gynecological surgery; gynecological oncology; obstetrics

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

Sarcopenia and Mortality Risk in Older Adults

edited by

Nicola Veronese

and Francesco Ragusa

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: sarcopenia; muscle strength; muscle mass; physical performance; aging; mortality risk; frailty

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Emerging Strategies in Infection Control and Antimicrobial Therapy

edited by Doina Azoicai and

Carmen Manciuc

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial resistance; antibiotherapy; infections; control; host-directed therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Disease)

Latest Advances and Prospects About the Molecular Metabolism in Muscles

edited by Natasha Jaiswal

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: skeletal muscle metabolism; mitochondrial function; muscle adaptation; sarcopenia; molecular signaling; muscle regeneration; exercise; nutrition; epigenetics; muscle bioenergetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Medicine)

Targeting Pain Pathways: Advances in Pharmacological Interventions

edited by

Robert Ancuceanu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain pathways; chronic pain; acute pain; analgesics; non-opioid therapies; pain management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)

Spinal Tumors: 2nd Edition

edited by

Michael Schwake

and

Ehab Shiban

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: spinal tumors; spinal metastases; spine surgery; intraoperative monitoring; quality of life; patient outcomes; postoperative care; functional recovery; survival; spine oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

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

edited by Giovanni Gaetti

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 20 | 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)

Neurological Disorders Induced by Environmental Toxins or Agents

edited by

Eduardo Rodríguez-Farré

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental neurology; environmental neurotoxins; neurotoxin pathophysiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Advances and Challenges in Skeletal Diseases

edited by

Sebastian Głowiński

and Aleksandra Bryndal

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases; rehabilitation; physiotherapy; manual therapy; exercise therapy; virtual reality rehabilitation; robotic therapy; pain management; telerehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging Technologies

edited by Flavia Nicoli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac CT; tissue characterization; advanced technologies; cardiac imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Latest Advances in Periodontics and Dental Implants

edited by Stefano Corbella

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontics; dental implants; peri-implantitis; risk factor; stage 4 periodontitis; implant treatment

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

Emerging Trends in Total Joint Arthroplasty

edited by

Pier Francesco Indelli

and Stefano Ghirardelli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait analysis; PJI; revision surgery; personalized surgery; implant design; soft tissue balancing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Clinical and Translational Approaches to Understanding Aging in Lung Disease

edited by

Stefanie Krick

and

Jarrod Barnes

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: lung disease; aging; chronic inflammation; pulmonary fibrosis; COPD; pulmonary vascular disease; senescence; airways; bronchiectasis; lung infections; remodeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

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