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Advances in Use of PET-CT Imaging in Disease Diagnosis

edited by Ana María García-Vicente and

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2643 | Submission Open

Keywords: PET-CT; molecular imaging; diagnostic imaging; radiotracers; oncology; inflammation and infection; neurology; cardiovascular imaging; artificial intelligence in imaging; precision medicine

Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry: New Insights and Future Directions

edited by Edoardo Mancuso and

Mariangela Cernera

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2538 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; digital dentistry; CAD/CAM and 3D Printing; adhesive dentistry; esthetics and function; personalized dentistry

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

Osteoporosis: Advances in Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, Surgical Treatment, and Regenerative Therapies

edited by Yusuke Oshita and Takayuki Imura

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1829 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoporosis; fragility fracture; bone mineral density (BMD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances in Vascular Surgery: Evolving Frontiers in Arterial, Venous, and Aneurysmal Disease Management

edited by Theofanis Papas, Paraskevi Tsiantoula and

Konstantinos Roditis

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 940 | Submission Open

Keywords: vascular surgery; endovascular interventions; abdominal aortic aneurysm; fenestrated EVAR; branched EVAR; thoracoabdominal endografts; venous disease; deep venous thrombosis; catheter-directed thrombolysis; mechanical thrombectomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Recent Advances in Hard-to-Heal Wound Management

edited by Miki Fujii and Hajime Matsumura

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: hard-to-heal wounds; chronic wounds; diabetic foot ulcers; advanced wound care; limb salvage; biofilm; negative pressure wound therapy

Anesthesia and Analgesia in Surgery

edited by

Chun-Yu Chang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: Analgesia; anesthesia; enhanced recovery after surgery; multimodal analgesia; opioid-sparing analgesia; patient safety; perioperative care; postoperative pain; regional anesthesia

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

Updates on the Changing Landscape of Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy in Cancer

edited by

Monica Neagu

and

Gheorghita Isvoranu

submission deadline 29 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8446 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; cancer targeted therapy; immune checkpoint targeted therapy; cell therapy in cancer; signal transduction inhibitors; small molecules of cancer drugs; tumor microenvironment; efficacy biomarkers for cancer therapy; mechanisms of resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Advanced Clinical Approaches in Perioperative Pain Management

edited by

Mark Ulrich Gerbershagen

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6588 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesiology; regional anesthesia; acute pain; chronic pain; perioperative pain management

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

Liver Surgery: Current Treatment and Future Options

edited by

Suk-Won Suh

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3282 | Submission Open

Keywords: liver surgery; hepatic resection; liver transplantation; hepatocellular carcinoma; liver cirrhosis; liver failure; liver metastasis; cholangiocarcinoma

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

Artificial Intelligence: A Possible 'Game Changer' in the Fight Against Cancer

edited by

Konstantinos Dimas

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2872 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; cancer biology; drug discovery and repurposing; diagnosis and detection; treatment optimization; clinical practice and patient support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Gut Microbiota and Chronic Diseases: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Implication

edited by

Ludovico Abenavoli

and

Ghizlane Bendriss

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1252 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; dysbiosis; chronic diseases; host-microbiota interaction; multi-omics; inflammation; immune response; biomarkers; diagnosis; precision medicine; therapeutic strategies

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

Targeting Pain Pathways: Advances in Pharmacological Interventions

edited by

Robert Ancuceanu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 501 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacology)

Alopecia: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Alexander C. Katoulis

and

Georgia Pappa

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: alopecia; hair disorders; diagnosis; treatment; real-world evidence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Impact on Human Health, Lifestyle and Quality of Care After COVID-19, 3rd Edition

edited by

Bogdana Nasui

and

Codruța Popescu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 99 | 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)

Parkinson’s Disease: Advances in Pathological Insights and Therapeutic Innovations

edited by Sevasti Bostantjopoulou and Ioannis Dagklis

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2536 | Submission Open

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; pathophysiology; disease-modifying therapies; alpha-synuclein; genetics; agents targeting GBA1 and LRRK2 activity; GLP1 agonists; microbiota; biomarkers; environmental factors and lifestyle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Burn Injuries: From Intensive Care to Rehabilitation—Multidisciplinary Approaches to Optimizing Survival, Function, and Quality of Life

edited by Leila Harhaus-Wähner,

Martin Aman

and Felix Klimitz

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1811 | Submission Open

Keywords: burn injury; intensive care; multidisciplinary rehabilitation; quality of life; functional recovery; psychological outcomes; return to work

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

New Advances in Oral Care

edited by

Federica Canfora

and

Daniela Adamo

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1571 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; oral diseases; preventive dentistry; periodontal health; orofacial pain

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

New Trends in Gynecological Surgery

edited by Kristina Drusany-Starič and

Jean Calleja-Agius

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncology; gynecology; advanced surgery; minimally invasive surgery; high-risk surgery

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

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Heart Disease: From Fetus to Adult

edited by

Francesco Nappi

and Paolo M. De Siena

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital heart disease; fetal cardiology; pediatric cardiac surgery; adult congenital disease; lifelong cardiovascular care; transition of care; long-term outcomes; multidisciplinary management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advancing Our Understanding and Management of Low Back Pain: A Global Perspective

edited by

Juan Antonio Valera-Calero

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 16050 | Submission Open

Keywords: low back pain; pain management; global health; musculoskeletal diseases; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Ophthalmology, Environment, and Lifestyle: New Pathways in Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Jesús Merayo-Lloves and

Rodrigo Martin Torres

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11273 | Submission Open

Keywords: vision science; ophthalmology; environment; lifestyle; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

New Insights in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis and Septic Shock: From Prevention to Multiorgan Failure

edited by Vlad Pavel, Patricia Mester and

Stephan Schmid

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4009 | Submission Open

Keywords: sepsis; septic shock; multiorgan failure, infections in the critically ill; intensive care medicine; biomarkers; cytokines

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

Pulmonary Fibrosis: Current Understanding and Future Directions

edited by Satoshi Okamori and

Yusuke Nakamura

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2773 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary fibrosis; interstitial lung disease (ILD); idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); hypersensitivity pneumonitis; bronchoscopy; cryobiopsy; fibrotic lung disease; acute exacerbations; pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis; rehabilitation; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Bariatric Surgery: New Techniques and Patient Outcomes

edited by Elisa Reitano and

Giorgio Badessi

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1219 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity treatment; bariatric surgery; endoscopic bariatric procedures; innovative techniques; metabolic surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; surgical innovation; patient outcomes; obesity management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Agentic AI Systems in Preventive Medicine and Public Health Monitoring: Non-Communicable Diseases, HIV, and Tuberculosis

edited by Francesco Andrea Causio

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: agentic AI; artificial intelligence; digital health; disease screening; patient monitoring; precision public health; multimorbidity; HIV; tuberculosis; non-communicable diseases

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

Emergency Medicine: Current Status

edited by

Luciana Teodora Rotaru

and Stelian Mogoanta

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency medicine; resuscitation; disaster medicine; trauma; burnout; pain; prehospital care; ED; medical evacuation

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

Advances in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: From Surgical Precision to Value-Based Outcomes

edited by Pawel Skowronek and

Andrzej Borowski

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: hip arthroplasty; knee arthroplasty; direct anterior approach (DAA); posterolateral approach (PLA); minimally invasive surgery (MIS); robotic-assisted surgery; Artificial Intelligence (AI); ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery); periprosthetic joint infection (PJI); functional outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Advances in Otolaryngologic Surgery: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives

edited by

Do Hyun Kim

and

Se-Hwan Hwang

submission deadline 18 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: general otorhinolaryngology; otology and neurotology; rhinology, skull base and head and neck surgery; laryngology and pediatric otolaryngology; endoscopic, minimally invasive, robotic and image-guided surgery; artificial intelligence, digital surgery and three-dimensional (3D) printing; regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and precision surgery; surgical outcomes, perioperative care and surgical education; evidence-based surgery, including clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Acute Cardiovascular Events: Broadening Perspectives in Acute Care

edited by

Alexandra Arvanitaki

and

Athina Nasoufidou

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6840 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute cardiovascular events; emergency medicine; acute coronary syndromes; arrhythmias; cardiogenic shock; pregnancy-related cardiovascular emergencies; innovative technologies in acute care; patient-centered care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Current Advances and Best Practices

edited by Tiziana Bove and Francesco Meroi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: resuscitation; emergency; intensive care medicine; CPR; ECLS; prognosis

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

Innovative Diagnosis, Therapy and Outcome of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

edited by

Stephen Fung

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: NSCLC; outcome; diagnostic; surgery; neoadjuvant therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Acute Myocarditis: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Andrea Silvio Giordani

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: myocarditis; inflammatory cardiomyopathy; cardiac magnetic resonance; endomyocardial biopsy; immunosuppressive therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Management and Diagnosis of Infertility and Recurrent Abortions in Obstetrics and Gynecology: 2nd Edition

edited by Sofoklis Stavros, Peter Drakakis and

Anastasios Potiris

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: male and female infertility; recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL); recurrent implantation failure (RIF); assisted reproductive technologies (ART); early pregnancy

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

Anterior Eye Segment Advances: Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Diseases, Cataracts and Glaucoma

edited by

Suzana Matić

and Igor Petriček

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2970 | 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)

Mental Illness and Mental Health: Challenges, Trends and Perspectives

edited by

Jakub Grabowski

and Leszek Bidzan

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1604 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; mental illness; comorbidity; psychosomatic medicine; interdisciplinary care; precision psychiatry; prevention; biomarkers; digital phenotyping; public mental health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

Sports Cardiology: From Athletes to Advanced Technologies for Cardiovascular Prevention and Exercise Prescription

edited by

Massimiliano Bianco

and

Fabrizio Sollazzo

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1330 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports cardiology; athlete’s heart; sudden cardiac death prevention; exercise prescription; cardiovascular screening; wearable devices; artificial intelligence (AI); cardiac imaging (echocardiography, CMR); risk stratification; return to play protocols

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Coronary Physiology and Microvascular Dysfunction in Ischemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: Advances and Challenges

edited by

Kyriakos Dimitriadis

and

Athanasios Sakalidis

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 822 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronary physiology; coronary microvascular dysfunction; coronary flow reserve; ischemia with no obstructive arteries; coronary microcirculation; myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries; microvascular angina; thermodilution; stable angina

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances and Perspectives in Urologic Surgery

edited by Panagiotis Mourmouris

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: urologic surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; minimally invasive techniques; urologic oncology; surgical innovation; urologic surgery

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

Advances and Perspectives in Cardiac Surgery

edited by Catalin Constantin Badiu

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac surgery; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; TAVI; mitral valve surgery; aortic root surgery; valve-sparing surgery; hybrid aortic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Recent Advances in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases—3rd Edition

edited by

Diana Mieliauskaitė

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5649 | Submission Open

Keywords: autoimmune rheumatic diseases; rheumatoid arthritis; systemic lupus erythematosus; Sjogren’s disease; systemic scleroderma; psoriatic arthritis; mixed connective tissue disease; ankylosing spondylitis; vasculitides; juvenile arthritis; rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases

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

Acute Pancreatitis: From Pathogenesis to Treatment

edited by Katarzyna Aleksandra Kuśnierz and

Ewa Grudzińska

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2260 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute pancreatitis; pathogenesis; endoscopic management; cystogastrostomy; EUS; ERCP; pancreatic surgery; open abdomen; negative pressure dressing; parenteral nutrition

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

Cutaneous Lymphomas: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Frontiers

edited by

Paola Savoia

, Silvia Alberti Violetti and

Paolo Fava

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2004 | Submission Open

Keywords: cutaneous lymphoma; mycosis fungoides; sezary syndrome; skin-targeted therapies; diagnostic biomarkers; immunophenotyping; molecular profiling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dermatology)

Advances in Nursing: Critical Care and Chronic Illness

edited by

Francesco Gravante

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical care nursing; intensive care unit (ICU) management; post-intensive care syndrome (PICS); chronic illness management; patient safety; CRRT; rehabilitation and recovery; interdisciplinary care; mechanical ventilation

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

Gastrointestinal Inflammation: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Luisa Bertin

and Maria Manuela Estevinho

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; ulcerative colitis; Crohn’s disease; eosinophilic esophagitis; microscopic colitis; celiac disease; gut microbiota; intestinal ultrasound; biologic therapy; mucosal healing; treat-to-target; gut–brain axis

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

Gallbladder, Bile Duct and Pancreas Disorders: Current Challenges, New Perspectives and Innovative Techniques, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniel Paramythiotis

, Dimitrios Raptis,

Robert Grützmann

and

Dimitrios Tsavdaris

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: pancreas; biliary tract; pancreatobiliary diseases; pancreas neoplasm; tumor; ERCP; EUS; management; therapy; technique; surgery

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

Research on Maternal Health and Perinatal Outcome

edited by

Violeta G. Dimitrova

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-risk pregnancies; obstetric complications of pregnancy/delivery; prenatal screening and diagnosis; clinical management of complicated pregnancies; preterm labor; gestational diabetes; fetal growth restriction; fetal monitoring; delivery; Cesarean section; VBAC; induction of labor; placenta-mediated pregnancy complications; rare medical disorders and pregnancy; pregnancies after ART

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

Recent Advances in Erectile Dysfunction

edited by Andrea Cocci and Mikolaj Frankiewicz

submission deadline 1 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open

Keywords: erectile dysfunction; male sexual health; penile prosthesis; prosthetic surgery; regenerative medicine; shockwave therapy; platelet-rich plasma; stem cell therapy; phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors; cardiovascular risk

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

Advancing Perioperative and Critical Care Through Intelligent Monitoring and Anesthesia Technology

edited by A. Sassan Sabouri and

Ala Nozari

submission deadline 10 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent monitoring; image-guided interventions; machine learning; point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS); decision support systems; precision medicine; regional anesthesia; artificial intelligent

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

Acute Myocardial Infarction: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Novel Therapies

edited by Maurizio Taramasso and

Salvatore Scianna

submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1556 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute myocardial infarction; atherosclerosis and plaque rupture; endothelial dysfunction; inflammation and thrombosis; biomarkers of AMI; preventive cardiology; pharmacological therapies; interventional cardiology; regenerative strategies; clinical outcomes and prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advances in Gynecologic Oncology: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Precision Medicine

edited by Maja Pakiž and Kristina Drusany-Starič

submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic oncology; precision medicine; early detection; targeted therapies; surgical innovation

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

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