We are delighted to share some highly cited papers from the Section “Sports Medicine” that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023.

The following is a list of articles that we believe will interest you:

1. “The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Type on Body Fat Percentage, Fat and Fat-Free Mass: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials”
by Fatemeh Khodadadi, Reza Bagheri, Raoof Negaresh, Sajjad Moradi, Michael Nordvall, Donny M. Camera, Alexei Wong and Katsuhiko Suzuki
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2291; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062291
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2291

2. “Effectiveness and Consequences of Direct Access in Physiotherapy: A Systematic Review”
by Marco Gallotti, Benedetta Campagnola, Antonello Cocchieri, Firas Mourad, John D. Heick and Filippo Maselli
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5832; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185832
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5832

3. “Time-Restricted Eating and Its Metabolic Benefits”
by Sneha Mishra, Patress A. Persons, Andrea M. Lorenzo, Swarna S. Chaliki and Sophie Bersoux
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(22), 7007; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12227007
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7007

4. “Effect of Localized Vibration Massage on Popliteal Blood Flow”
by Devin Needs, Jonathan Blotter, Madison Cowan, Gilbert Fellingham, A. Wayne Johnson and Jeffrey Brent Feland
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 2047; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12052047
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/2047

5. “Impacts of Whole-Body Vibration on Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Raphael Gonçalves de Oliveira, Heloísa Maria Elaine Licha Coutinho, Maiara Naldi Mansano Martins, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo, Laís Campos de Oliveira and Redha Taiar
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4467; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134467
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4467

6. “The Evaluation of Asymmetry in Isokinetic and Electromyographic Activity (sEMG) of the Knee Flexor and Extensor Muscles in Football Players after ACL Rupture Reconstruction and in the Athletes following Mild Lower-Limb Injuries”
by Łukasz Oleksy, Anna Mika, Iwona Sulowska-Daszyk, Renata Kielnar, Zofia Dzięcioł-Anikiej, Joanna Zyznawska, Olga Adamska and Artur Stolarczyk
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1144; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031144
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1144

7. “Clinical Research Progress of Internal Brace Ligament Augmentation Technique in Knee Ligament Injury Repair and Reconstruction: A Narrative Review”
by Wenhao Lu, Zhenhan Deng, Anko Elijah Essien, Djandan Tadum Arthur Vithran, Michael Opoku, Yusheng Li and Wenfeng Xiao
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1999; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051999
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1999

8. “Epidemiology of Injuries in Men’s Professional and Amateur Football (Part I)”
by Tudor Vladimir Gurau, Gabriela Gurau, Doina Carina Voinescu, Lucretia Anghel, Gelu Onose, Daniel Andrei Iordan, Constantin Munteanu, Ilie Onu and Carmina Liana Musat
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(17), 5569; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12175569
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/17/5569

9. “The Influence of Conventional and Innovative Rehabilitation Methods on Brain Plasticity Induction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis”
by Marta Milewska-Jędrzejczak and Andrzej Głąbiński
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1880; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051880
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1880

10. “Home-Based Preoperative Exercise Training for Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Feasibility Trial”
by Pedro Machado, Sara Pimenta, Ana Luís Garcia, Tiago Nogueira, Sónia Silva, Bárbara Oliveiros, Raul A. Martins and Joana Cruz
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(8), 2971; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12082971
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/8/2971

11. “The Prevalence of Responders and Non-Responders for Body Composition, Resting Blood Pressure, Musculoskeletal, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness after Ten Weeks of School-Based High-Intensity Interval Training in Adolescents”
by Jarosław Domaradzki, Dawid Koźlenia and Marek Popowczak
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4204; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134204
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4204

12. “A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo Control Study on the Effect of a Blood Flow Restriction by an Inflatable Cuff Worn around the Arm on the Wrist Joint Position Sense in Healthy Recreational Athletes”
by Aleksandra Królikowska, Klaudia Kusienicka, Ewa Lazarek, Łukasz Oleksy, Robert Prill, Anna Kołcz, Maciej Daszkiewicz, Dariusz Janczak and Paweł Reichert
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2262; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062262
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2262

13. “Effects of a Single Session of Systemic Vibratory Therapy on Flexibility, Perception of Exertion and Handgrip Strength in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Individuals: A Quasi-Experimental Clinical Trial”
by Eliane de Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar, Redha Taiar, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Bruno Bessa Monteiro-Oliveira, Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo and Mario Bernardo-Filho
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3241; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093241
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3241

14. “Comparing Post-Exercise Hypotension after Different Sprint Interval Training Protocols in a Matched Sample of Younger and Older Adults”
by Sascha Ketelhut, Martin Möhle, Tina Gürlich, Laura Hottenrott and Kuno Hottenrott
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(2), 640; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12020640
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/640

15. “Scapular Kinematics and Patterns of Scapular Dyskinesis in Rotator Cuff Tears: A Prospective Cohort Study”
by Umile Giuseppe Longo, Laura Risi Ambrogioni, Vincenzo Candela, Alessandra Berton, Daniela Lo Presti and Vincenzo Denaro
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3841;https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12113841
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/11/3841

16. “The Moderating Effects of Physical Activity on the Relationships between Child Maltreatment and Health Outcomes among Korean Adolescents: A Secondary Analysis of the 2020 Korean Children and Youth Rights Survey”
by Suryeon Ryu and Zan Gao
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4574; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144574
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4574

17. “Effects of Vibrotherapy with Different Characteristics and Body Position on Post-Exercise Recovery after Anaerobic Exercise”
by Tomasz Pałka, Marcin Maciejczyk, Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig, Łukasz Tota, Marek Bawelski, Alejandro Leiva-Arcas, Rafał Stabrawa, Przemysław Bujas, Dawid Mucha, Andrzej Wiśniewski et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4629; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144629
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4629

18. “Key Considerations When Addressing Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behaviour in People with Asthma”
by Paola D. Urroz Guerrero, Joice M. Oliveira, Hayley Lewthwaite, Peter G. Gibson and Vanessa M. McDonald
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5998; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185998
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5998

19. “The Relationship between Body Composition and Physical Activity Level in Students of Medical Faculties”
by Aleksandra Jaremków, Iwona Markiewicz-Górka, Wojciech Hajdusianek, Karolina Czerwińska and Paweł Gać
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4521; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134521
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4521

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Intensive Care” on 8 April 2024. We appreciate the Section Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Karim Bendjelid, for hosting this meeting; five Editorial Board Members were in attendance. We would like to invite everyone to jointly review the content of this meeting. We are extremely grateful for the strong support from our Editorial Board Members. Meanwhile, we sincerely hope that more Editorial Board Members will be able to participate in future meetings.

The meeting started with a presentation about the development of the journal, as well as the Section “Intensive Care” in particular, and the following topics were discussed:

• Journal history, open access policy, and author benefits;
• Journal publication statistics and authors’ group analysis (2018–2023);
• Journal awards, conference sponsorship, and journal social media management;
• Section EBM overview, decision-making statistics, and Section development statistics.

At this Editorial Board meeting, the following areas were covered in the discussion:

• Strategies for Improving the Impact Factor: The impact factors of the current 35 Sections (including the “Intensive Care” Section) need to be analyzed and accurate plans for development were made, including focusing on high-quality manuscripts, writing a year-in-review article, strengthening the preliminary examination process, and paying attention to the quality of peer review.
• Development Plans for the “Intensive Care” Section: Our desire to actively participate in significant academic conferences and establish connections with relevant societies was expressed. In addition, consideration was given to diversifying the types of papers, attaching great importance to basic scientific research. In the ICU field, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, liver function, nutrition, and metabolism are very important; we should organize online expert conferences where authoritative experts in the industry are invited to discuss clinical issues, form consensus expert opinions, and compile them into high-quality papers.
• Promotion and Other Suggestions: Editorial Board Members exchanged different promotion ideas, and some members agreed to promote the journal during academic conferences. It was suggested that we control the rationality of the number and composition of Editorial Board Members, which should be small and precise, covering various professional fields and regions.

We sincerely thank the Editorial Board Members for their active participation. Thanks to your participation, we could exchange views face-to-face and get timely feedback. Here, we sincerely thank every member for their hard work and academic support. We hope that more members will join us in the future, and we look forward to your valuable suggestions, as they push us to work together, continue to move towards a higher level of development, and make greater progress.

Attendee list (in no particular order):

• Prof. Dr. Karim Bendjelid (Section Editor-in-Chief), CardioVascular Unit, Intensive Care Division, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland;
• Prof. Dr. Davide Alberto Chiumello, ¹Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Paolo University Hospital, Milan, Italy; ²Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; ³Coordinated Research Center on Respiratory Failure, University of Milan, Milan, Italy;
• Dr. Banwari Agarwal, ¹Intensive Care Unit, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK; ²Institute for Liver & Digestive Health, University College London, London, UK; ³Liver Failure Group, Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, University College London, London, UK;
• Prof. Dr. Luca Brazzi, Department of Surgical Science, University of Turin, Torino, Italy;
• Prof. Dr. Peter Markus Spieth, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany;
• Dr. Francesco Corradi, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.

The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current impact factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category.

To access more journal statistics, please click here.

To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Intensive_Care.

JCM Editorial Office

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on endocrinology and metabolism that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues in the Section “Endocrinology & Metabolism” are currently open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.

1. “Association between the Prognostic Nutritional Index and Chronic Microvascular Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”
by Gulali Aktas
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5952; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185952
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5952

2. “Triglyceride-Rich Lipoprotein Metabolism: Key Regulators of Their Flux”
by Alejandro Gugliucci
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4399; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134399
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4399

3. “Sexual and Reproductive Outcomes in Obese Fertile Men with Functional Hypogonadism after Treatment with Liraglutide: Preliminary Results”
by Sandro La Vignera, Rosita A. Condorelli, Aldo E. Calogero, Rossella Cannarella and Antonio Aversa
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(2), 672; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12020672
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/672

4. “A Comprehensive Summary of the Current Understanding of the Relationship between Severe Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Inflammatory Status”
by Razvan-Marius Ion, Melania Sibianu, Adina Hutanu, Felicia Gabriela Beresescu, Daniela Tatiana Sala, Mocian Flavius, Ancuta Rosca, Calin Constantin, Alexandra Scurtu, Renata Moriczi et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(11), 3818; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12113818
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/11/3818

5. “From Innate Immunity to Metabolic Disorder: A Review of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Diabetes Mellitus”
by Iris Maria Nițulescu, George Ciulei, Angela Cozma, Lucia Maria Procopciuc and Olga Hilda Orășan
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 6022; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186022
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/6022

6. “Real-World Retrospective Study into the Effects of Oral Semaglutide (As a Switchover or Add-On Therapy) in Type 2 Diabetes”
by Riccardo Candido, Sara Gaiotti, Fabiola Giudici, Barbara Toffoli, Federica De Luca, Valerio Velardi, Alessandra Petrucco, Chiara Gottardi, Elena Manca, Iris Buda et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 6052; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186052
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/6052

7. “The Burden of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case–Control Study”
by Aikaterini Giannouli, Vasiliki Efthymiou, Marianna Konidari, Iliana Mani, Leon Aravantinos, Spyridon P. Dourakis, Aristeidis Antoniou, Efthymios Deligeoroglou and Flora Bacopoulou
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(2), 557; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12020557
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/557

8. “Diagnosis and Non-Invasive Treatment of Obesity in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review of Guidelines”
by Michał Łuniewski, Beata Matyjaszek-Matuszek and Monika Lenart-Lipińska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4431; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134431
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4431

9. “Exercise and Weight Management: The Role of Leptin—A Systematic Review and Update of Clinical Data from 2000–2022”
by Gilmara Gomes de Assis and Eugenia Murawska-Ciałowicz
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4490; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134490
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4490

10. “Mirabegron, a Selective β3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist, as a Potential Anti-Obesity Drug”
by Anna Maria Dąbrowska and Jarosław Dudka
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(21), 6897; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216897
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6897

11. “Associations between Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index and Diabetes Mellitus Secondary to Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma”
by Guanhua Chen, Chunlu Tan, Xubao Liu, Xing Wang, Qingquan Tan and Yonghua Chen
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 756; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030756
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/756

12. “Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programs—From Proof-of-Concept Trials to National Intervention and Beyond”
by Jaakko Tuomilehto, Matti Uusitupa, Edward W. Gregg and Jaana Lindström
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1876; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051876
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1876

13. “Evaluation of Adjuvant Antibiotic Loaded Injectable Bio-Composite Material in Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis and Charcot Foot Reconstruction”
by Catalina Solano, Marie Chicaud, Stessy Kutchukian, Luigi Candela, Mariela Corrales, Frédéric Panthier, Steeve Doizi and Olivier Traxer
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3239; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093239
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3239

14. “Significance of Umbilical Cord Leptin Profile during Pregnancy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by María del Mar Roca-Rodríguez, Pablo Ramos-García, Cristina López-Tinoco and Manuel Aguilar-Diosdado
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4756; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144756
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4756

15. “Differential Association of Sex Hormones with Metabolic Parameters and Body Composition in Men and Women from the United States”
by Tomasz Stompór, Marcin Adamczak, Ilona Kurnatowska, Beata Naumnik, Michał Nowicki, Leszek Tylicki, Agata Winiarska and Magdalena Krajewska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4783; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144783 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4783

Special Issues:
“Type 2 Diabetes and Complications: From Diagnosis to Treatment” Guest Editor: Dr. Matteo Monami Submission deadline: 15 February 2025	“Endocrine Tumors: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management” Guest Editors: Dr. Jules T. Zhang-Yin, Dr. Francesco Dondi and Dr. Emmanouil Panagiotidis Submission deadline: 31 March 2025

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Sports Medicine” on 27 March 2024. We appreciate the Section Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Naama W. Constantini, for hosting this meeting, with two Editorial Board Members in attendance. We would like to invite everyone to jointly review the content of the meeting at that time. We are extremely grateful for the strong support from the Editorial Board Members. We are actively promoting the construction of the Section and expanding the number of Editorial Board Members.

The meeting started with a presentation on the development of the journal, as well as the Section “Sports Medicine” in particular, and the following information was presented:

• The journal’s history, open access policy, and author benefits;
• Journal publication statistics and authors group analysis (2019–2023);
• Journal awards, conference sponsorships, and journal social media management;
• Section EBM overview, decision-making statistics, and section development statistics.

At this Editorial Board meeting, the following details were covered in the discussion:

• Regarding reviewers: we have reached a consensus to keep inviting outstanding and highly proficient professionals as reviewers; they are capable of providing valuable suggestions, which can effectively improve the quality of the papers;
• Upgrading the peer review interface: the Editorial Board Members proposed some possible ideas for the improvement of the editorial process, enabling reviewers and Academic Editors to convey their suggestions with enhanced flexibility;
• Section topics and organization: the Editorial Board Members pointed out that mental health in sports medicine is a hot topic that could be suitable for a new Special Issue; we will actively organize and create a relevant Special Issue and welcome submissions on related topics; they are satisfied with the current departmental organization and are willing to assist in identifying new EBM candidates when needed; EBMs also agreed and supported holding an exchange meeting every six months.

We sincerely express our gratitude to all the Editorial Board Members who participated in this meeting. They provided positive suggestions regarding our reviewer and peer review system and recommended popular topics. Looking ahead, we anticipate attracting outstanding senior reviewers and authors and publishing high-quality articles with our manuscript-handling services. We look forward to having more Editorial Board Members attend future meetings and offer their valuable advice to the journal in the future. We are convinced that our collective efforts will enable the “Sports Medicine” Section to thrive.

Attendee list (in no particular order):

• Prof. Dr. Naama W. Constantini (Section Editor-in-Chief), Heidi Rothberg Sports Medicine Center, Jesselson Integrated Heart Center, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel;
• Dr. Anna Maria Malagoni, Vascular Diseases Center, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy;
• Dr. Andrea Ermolao, Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.

The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current Impact Factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category.

To access more journal statistics, please click here.

To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Sports_Medicine.

JCM Editorial Office

MDPI would like to invite all experts recognized in their fields to attend the webinar organized by the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383), entitled “Stress, Rhythms Dysregulation and Bipolar Spectrum: Virtual Reality-Based Interventions to Improve Related Conditions”. The webinar aims to explore new perspectives regarding stress, rhythm dysregulation, and the bipolar spectrum, with a focus on novel treatments, such as virtual reality-based interventions to improve cognitive functions and related psychosocial conditions. 

We look forward to seeing you at the webinar “Stress, Rhythms Dysregulation and Bipolar Spectrum: Virtual Reality-Based Interventions to Improve Related Conditions”.

Title: Stress, Rhythms Dysregulation and Bipolar Spectrum: Virtual Reality-Based Interventions to Improve Related Conditions
Date: 20 November 2024
Time: 15:00 CET
More information: https://sciforum.net/event/JCM-11

This is a free webinar. Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Register for free:

Program

Relevant Special Issue:
“Stress, Rhythms Dysregulation and Bipolar Spectrum”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Mauro Giovanni Carta and Dr. Giulia Cossu
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025

We are honored to announce that Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn will serve as the Chair of the 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee.

Name: Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn
Affiliation: College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, USA

Prof. Dr. Kinghorn is a leading expert in pharmacognosy and natural products research. He is recognized for his key contributions to discovering bioactive compounds from plants, especially in anticancer, cancer chemopreventive, and substances with a sweet taste and taste-modifying agents. His prolific contributions include over 590 peer-reviewed works and edited or co-edited 40 scientific volumes.

The 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee, under Prof. Dr. Kinghorn's guidance, will focus on identifying innovative research in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. The committee will aim to identify groundbreaking work with the potential to lead to significant advancements in these areas.

We are confident that, with Prof. Dr. Kinghorn at the helm, the 2024 Tu Youyou Award will continue to inspire excellence and innovation in the related fields.

About the Tu Youyou Award
Established in 2016, the Tu Youyou Award seeks to honor those who excel in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. This award offers a total prize of CHF 100,000, which will be equally divided among the winners if there is more than one, with each recipient receiving an award medal.

The 2024 Tu Youyou Award remains open for nominations until 31 December 2024. We encourage all eligible candidates to participate in this prestigious recognition, as this award not only honors individual achievement but also encourages further scientific exchange, exploration and discovery in critical areas of medicine.

If you are interested in participating, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website for more information on the nomination requirements.

The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Clinical Rehabilitation” on 16 April 2024. We appreciate the Section Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Masahiro Kohzuki, for hosting this meeting; three Editorial Board Members were in attendance. We would like to invite everyone to jointly review the content of the meeting at that time. We are extremely grateful for the strong support from the Editorial Board Members. Meanwhile, we sincerely hope that more Editorial Board Members will be able to participate in future meetings. 

The meeting started with a presentation about the development of the journal, as well as the Section “Clinical Rehabilitation”in particular, and the following information was presented:

• Journal history, open access policy, and benefits;
• Publication statistics and authors roup analysis (2018–2023);
• Journal awards, conference sponsorship, and journal social media management;
• Section EBM overview, decision-making statistics, and Section development statistics. 

At this Editorial Board meeting, the Editorial Board Members participated in a productive discussion encompassing various aspects including the impact factor, rapid publication process, and the potential for enhanced submissions. Recommended topics such as burns, early intervention, and rehabilitation were proposed. The quality of life after burn injury, particularly the bone injury of lowland bone patients, was considered as a potential area for establishing Special Issues. Moreover, the types of articles and potential authors were also discussed. 

We are very grateful to our Editorial Board Members for actively promoting the journal at relevant conferences. We would like to thank every Editorial Board Member and contributing academic for their support, and we look forward to receiving more suggestions so that we can continue our progress together. 

Attendee list (in no particular order):

• Prof. Dr. Masahiro Kohzuki (Section Editor-in-Chief), Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Yamagata, Japan. Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan;
• Prof. Dr. Stefano Negrini, University La Statale and Research Hospital Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy;
• Dr. Dale Edgar, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia and Armadale Hospital, Mount Nasura, Australia;
• Dr. Indre Bileviciute-Ljungar, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. St Göran Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. 

The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current Impact Factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category. 

To access more journal statistics, please click here. 

To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Clinical_Rehabilitation. 

JCM Editorial Office

We are pleased to present the notable papers published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in Q3 of 2024. These papers received good Altmetric scores. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional individuals and teams who worked on these papers. These articles are from multiple fields within the scope of JCM, and we hope they can provide insights and references for scholars in related fields. Learn more about the latest research below.

1. “Pulmonary Function Tests: Easy Interpretation in Three Steps”
by Josuel Ora, Federica Maria Giorgino, Federica Roberta Bettin, Mariachiara Gabriele and Paola Rogliani
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(13), 3655;https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13133655
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/13/3655

2. “Albuminuria, Forgotten No More: Underlining the Emerging Role in CardioRenal Crosstalk”
by Berit Hackenberg, Julia Döge, Karoline O’Brien, Andrea Bohnert, Karl J. Lackner, Manfred E. Beutel, Matthias Michal, Thomas Münzel, Philipp S. Wild, Norbert Pfeiffer et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1169; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031169
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1169

3. “Is Central Sensitisation the Missing Link of Persisting Symptoms after COVID-19 Infection?”
by Lisa Goudman, Ann De Smedt, Marc Noppen and Maarten Moens
J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10(23), 5594; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10235594
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/23/5594

4. “Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasonography for Volume Status Evaluation: An Intriguing Promise Never Fulfilled”
by Pierpaolo Di Nicolò, Guido Tavazzi, Luca Nannoni and Francesco Corradi
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2217; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062217
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2217

5. “A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nature Walk as an Intervention for Anxiety and Depression”
by Simone Grassini
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(6), 1731; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11061731
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/6/1731

6. “CNS Ageing in Health and Neurodegenerative Disorders”
by Evangelia Kesidou, Paschalis Theotokis, Olympia Damianidou, Marina Boziki, Natalia Konstantinidou, Charilaos Taloumtzis, Styliani-Aggeliki Sintila, Panagiotis Grigoriadis, Maria Eleptheria Evangelopoulos, Christos Bakirtzis et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2255; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062255
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2255

7. “Larval Wound Therapy: Possibilities and Potential Limitations—A Literature Review”
by Dariusz Bazaliński, Joanna Przybek-Mita, Kamila Pytlak, Daria Kardyś, Adrian Bazaliński, Marek Kucharzewski and Paweł Więch
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(21), 6862; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216862
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6862

8. “Physiology-Guided Resuscitation: Monitoring and Augmenting Perfusion during Cardiopulmonary Arrest”
by Nicole Natarelli, Nimrit Gahoonia and Raja K. Sivamani
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(12), 3527; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13123527
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/12/3527

9. “The Brain–Gut Axis, an Important Player in Alzheimer and Parkinson Disease: A Narrative Review”
by Eugenio Caradonna, Raffaello Nemni, Angelo Bifone, Patrizia Gandolfo, Lucy Costantino, Luca Giordano, Elisabetta Mormone, Anna Macula, Mariarosa Cuomo, Rossana Difruscolo et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(14), 4130; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144130
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/14/4130

10. “Pregnancy Arrhythmias: Management in the Emergency Department and Critical Care”
by Elena Conti, Nunzio Dario Cascio, Patrizia Paluan, Giulia Racca, Yaroslava Longhitano, Gabriele Savioli, Manfredi Tesauro, Roberto Leo, Fabrizio Racca and Christian Zanza
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(15), 4569; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13154569
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/15/4569

11. “Mpox: An Overview of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Public Health Implications”
by Francesco Branda, Chiara Romano, Massimo Ciccozzi, Marta Giovanetti, Fabio Scarpa, Alessandra Ciccozzi and Antonello Maruotti
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(8), 2234; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13082234
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/8/2234

12. “Skin Manifestation of Human Monkeypox”
by Xue Wang and Wenhui Lun
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 914; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030914
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/914

13. “Delirium in Medically Hospitalized Patients: Prevalence, Recognition and Risk Factors: A Prospective Cohort Study”
by Rajaa Saleh Al Farsi, Abdullah M. Al Alawi, Aisha Ramadhan Al Huraizi, Taif Al-Saadi, Noof Al-Hamadani, Khalfan Al Zeedy and Juhaina Salim Al-Maqbali
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3897; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12123897
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/3897

14. “Myasthenia Gravis: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations”
by Laura Dresser, Richard Wlodarski, Kourosh Rezania and Betty Soliven
J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10(11), 2235; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10112235
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/11/2235

15. “Mental Stress and Cardiovascular Health—Part I”
by Federico Vancheri, Giovanni Longo, Edoardo Vancheri and Michael Y. Henein
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(12), 3353; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11123353
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/12/3353

To access more journal information, please click the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

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JCM Editorial Office

MDPI will be attending the 63rd Annual Meeting of Japanese Retina and Vitreous Society, which will be held from 6 to 8 December 2024 in Osaka, Japan.

The 63rd Annual Meeting of Japanese Retina and Vitreous Society will be held at the Osaka international convention center from 5 to 8 December 2024 (set-up booth on 5 December; technical session on 6–8 December.) This meeting aims to exchange cutting-edge knowledge in the vitreous retina field among young doctors, health professions and researchers. The vitreous retina field is the hottest specialty in ophthalmology, due to the large number of patients in the vitreous retina field, as well as the existence of many new treatments and technological innovations, such as advances in imaging technology such as OCT, OCT angiography, and ultra-wide-angle fundus cameras, the practical application of AI-based testing equipment, the practical application of gene therapy, and the development of vitreous surgery devices and instruments that allow safer and more stable surgery.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• JCM;
• Life;
• Vision;
• Diagnostics;
• Children;
• Clinics and Practice. 

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to stop by our booth and start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://convention.jtbcom.co.jp/63moumaku/index.html.

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on clinical pediatrics that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues in the Section “Clinical Pediatrics” are currently open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.

1. “PCOS in Adolescents—Ongoing Riddles in Diagnosis and Treatment”
by Blazej Meczekalski, Olga Niwczyk, Anna Kostrzak, Marzena Maciejewska-Jeske, Gregory Bala and Anna Szeliga
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1221; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031221
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1221

2. “Remimazolam as an Adjunct to General Anesthesia in Children: Adverse Events and Outcomes in a Large Cohort of 418 Cases”
by Yoshitaka Kimoto, Tatsuya Hirano, Norifumi Kuratani, David Cavanaugh and Keira P. Mason
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3930; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12123930
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/3930

3. “Remimazolam for Pediatric Procedural Sedation: Results of an Institutional Pilot Program”
by Tatsuya Hirano, Yoshitaka Kimoto, Norifumi Kuratani, David Cavanaugh and Keira P. Mason
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5937; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185937
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5937

4. “Necrotizing Pneumonia in Children: Early Recognition and Management”
by Yuanyuan Chen, Lanxin Li, Chenlu Wang, Yuanyuan Zhang and Yunlian Zhou
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2256; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062256
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2256

5. “Diagnostic Utility of Serum Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein 1 for Acute Appendicitis in Children”
by Goran Tintor, Miro Jukić, Daniela Šupe-Domić, Ana Jerončić and Zenon Pogorelić
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2455; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072455
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/7/2455

6. “Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome: Why Its Use Is Inappropriate in Children”
by Anne B. Chang, Richard S. Irwin, Hannah E. O’Farrell, Peter V. Dicpinigaitis, Suhani Goel, Ahmad Kantar and Julie M. Marchant
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(15), 4879; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12154879
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/4879

7. “The Advanced Diabetes Technologies for Reduction of the Frequency of Hypoglycemia and Minimizing the Occurrence of Severe Hypoglycemia in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes”
by Tatsuhiko Urakami
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 781; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030781
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/781

8. “Mental Health and Health-Related Quality of Life in Austrian Adolescents with Chronic Physical Health Conditions: Results from the MHAT Study”
by Gudrun Wagner, Andreas Karwautz, Julia Philipp, Stefanie Truttmann, Wolfgang Dür, Karin Waldherr, Gabriele Berger and Michael Zeiler
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1927; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051927
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1927

9. “Preclinical Application of Augmented Reality in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery: An Accuracy Study”
by Federica Ruggiero, Laura Cercenelli, Nicolas Emiliani, Giovanni Badiali, Mirko Bevini, Mino Zucchelli, Emanuela Marcelli and Achille Tarsitano
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2693; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072693
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/7/2693

10. “Predictive Power of Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI) and Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) in Detecting Long-Term Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: A Questionnaire-Based Study”
by Marco Zaffanello, Giuliana Ferrante, Leonardo Zoccante, Marco Luigi Ciceri, Luana Nosetti, Laura Tenero, Michele Piazza and Giorgio Piacentini
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3060; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093060
Available online: https://https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3060

11. “CAR T-Cell Therapy in Children with Solid Tumors”
by Marika Kulczycka, Kamila Derlatka, Justyna Tasior, Monika Lejman and Joanna Zawitkowska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2326; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062326
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2326

12. “Protein Biomarkers in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children—What Do We Know So Far?”
by Agnieszka Rybi Szumińska, Anna Wasilewska and Monika Kamianowska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3934; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12123934
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/3934

13. “Elevated Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Is Associated with Severe Asthma Exacerbation in Children”
by Noga Arwas, Sharon Uzan Shvartzman, Aviv Goldbart, Romi Bari, Itai Hazan, Amir Horev and Inbal Golan Tripto
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3312; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093312
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3312

14. “Finite Element Analysis of the Mechanical Performance of Non-Restorable Crownless Primary Molars Restored with Intracoronal Core-Supported Crowns: A Proposed Treatment Alternative to Extraction for Severe Early Childhood Caries”
by Kunyawan Thaungwilai, Yanee Tantilertanant, Weerachai Singhatanadgit and Pairod Singhatanadgid
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1872; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051872
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1872

15. “Depression in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Kidney Disease—Review of Available Literature”
by Natalia Dryjańska and Katarzyna Kiliś-Pstrusińska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(10), 3554; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12103554
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3554

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

“New Insights into Pediatric Pulmonology”

“Clinical Research Advances in Congenital Heart Disease”

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JCM Editorial Office

Five new journals covering a diverse range of subjects launched their inaugural issue in September 2024. Like other journals in MDPI’s portfolio, these journals are dedicated to sharing the latest research through open access, reflecting our commitment to making knowledge accessible to all.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Editorial Board Members for their dedication to the launch and development of our new journals. Each journal will ensure its high-quality output via excellent editorial and rigorous peer-review processes so that the published articles achieve significant impact and broad visibility.

We invite you to explore and learn more about these new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Nejat Düzgüneş, University of the Pacific, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	biological therapy and stem-cell therapy; drug therapy; chemotherapy; radiation and other nonsurgical therapeutic strategies | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Magda Tsolaki, Greek Federation of Alzheimer’s Disease, Greece; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece | Editorial | view inaugural issue	surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Steven R. Fassnacht, Colorado State University, USA; Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	ice as a mineral; atmospheric ice; sea ice; freshwater ice; ice sheets; ice caps and ice shelves | view journal scope | submit an article
	Dr. Francisco Epelde, Hospital Universitari Parc Tauli, Spain; University Autonoma of Barcelona, Spain | Editorial | view inaugural issue	hospital management; hospital facilities; hospital services; hospital risk management; health law | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Nicola Ferri, University of Padova, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	lipids in cells and whole organisms; lipid structure and function; lipid products and processes; dietary lipids and nutrition | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Mental Health” on 24 September 2024. We appreciate the Section Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Icro Maremmani, for hosting this meeting; four Editorial Board Members were in attendance. 

The meeting started with a presentation about the development of the journal, as well as the Section “Mental Health” in particular, and the following information was presented:

• Journal history, publication statistics, distribution of scholars (2018–2023), the benefits of open access, journal awards, conference sponsorship, society collaborations, and promotion on social media;
• Section highly cited papers, geographical distribution of the Section’s Editorial Board Members, decision-making statistics, and Section statistics. 

At this Editorial Board meeting, the EBMs had a positive discussion about the Section name, scope (medical psychiatry, medical psychology, and behavioral medicine), popular topics (such as hyperactive disorder and autism), article type, paper rejection rate, submissions’ diversity of country types, recruitment of Editorial Board Members, Section promotion at relevant conferences, etc. The meeting ended with a suggestion from Prof. Dr. Maremmani for the development of Special Issues. 

We would like to thank every Editorial Board Member and contributing academic for their support, and we look forward to receiving more suggestions so that we can continue our progress together. 

Attendee list (in no particular order):

• Prof. Dr. Icro Maremmani (Section Editor-in-Chief), Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Pisa, Italy;
• Prof. Dr. Napoleon Waszkiewicz, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland;
• Prof. Dr. Jerzy Samochowiec, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland;
• Dr. Camilla Gesi, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy;
• Prof. Dr. Yori Gidron, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. 

The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current Impact Factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category. 

To access more journal statistics, please click here. 

To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Mental_Health. 

JCM Editorial Office

The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Clinical Pediatrics” on 15 April 2024. Prof. Dr. Luis Garcia-Marcos, the Section Editor-in-Chief, had an engaging conversation with the Editorial Board Members Prof. Dr. Jean-Michel Hascoët and Dr. Meir Mei-Zahav.

The meeting started with a 15-minute self-introduction of the SEiC and Editorial Board Members who attended the meeting. After that, a presentation on the development of both the journal and the “Clinical Pediatrics” Section was given. Information on the following topics was presented:

• Journal history, publication statistics, the distribution of scholars (2018–2023), the benefits of open access, journal awards, conference sponsorship, webinars, society collaborations, and social media promotion;
• Highly cited papers of the Section, article types, graphical abstracts/video abstracts, the geographical distribution of the Section’s Editorial Board Members, Special Issues, and Section statistics.

At this Editorial Board meeting, the EBMs had a positive discussion about Section visibility, Section advertisement in pediatric societies, the discovery of potential contributors, journal and Section promotion at relevant conferences, and the recruitment of Editorial Board Members. The meeting ended with some suggestions from our Editorial Board Members regarding the organization of a webinar involving young scholars and pediatricians from all over the world.

We would like to thank every Editorial Board Member and all contributing academics for their support. We look forward to receiving more suggestions so that we can continue our progress together.

Attendee list (in no particular order):

• Dr. Luis Garcia-Marcos (Section Editor-in-Chief), Arrixaca Children’s University Hospital, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain;
• Dr. Jean-Michel Hascoët, Maternité Régionale Universitaire, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France;
• Meir Mei-Zahav, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, Tel Aviv University, Pulmonary Institute, Tel Aviv, Israel.

The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current impact factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category.

To access more journal statistics, please click here.

To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Clinical_Pediatrics. 

JCM Editorial Office

The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Dermatology” on 30 May 2024. We appreciate the Section Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Alan Fleischer, for hosting this meeting; five Editorial Board Members were in attendance.

The meeting started with a presentation about the development of the journal, as well as the Section “Dermatology”in particular and the following information was presented:

• Journal history, publication statistics, distribution of scholars (2018–2023), the benefits of open access, journal awards, conference sponsorship, webinars, society collaborations, and promotion on social media;
• Section highly cited papers, article types, graphical abstract/video abstract, geographical distribution of the Section’s Editorial Board Members, Special Issues, and Section statistics.

At this Editorial Board meeting, the EBMs had a positive discussion about submissions’ diversity of country types, Section visibility, journal and Section promotion at relevant conferences, popular topics (such as alopecia, drug development in the field, and the personalized treatment of melanoma), recruitment of Editorial Board Members, etc. The meeting ended with some suggestions from our Editorial Board Members regarding the improvement of our editorial process and suggestions for marketing activities. 

We would like to thank every Editorial Board Member and contributing academic for their support and we look forward to receiving more suggestions so that we can continue our progress together.

Attendee list (in no particular order):

• Alan Fleischer (Section Editor-in-Chief), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA;
• Guy Orchard, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK;
• Dr. Carlo Pincelli, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy;
• Dr. Marcus Schmitt-Egenolf, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;
• Dr. Reinhart M. Speeckaert, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium;
• Yolanda Gilaberte, University Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.

The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current Impact Factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category.

To access more journal statistics, please click here.

To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Dermatology.

JCM Editorial Office

As a leader in open access publishing, MDPI is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities, including the launch of new journals and the transfer of existing ones. At present, MDPI publishes over 400 journals, more than 160 of which have established partnerships with academic organizations. Additionally, we publish 19 association journals.

In order to enhance exchange and cooperation with scientific researchers and share the results of open science, MDPI invites experts and scholars from various fields to submit proposals for new journal collaboration opportunities. If your proposal is approved, you could take on the role of Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, or Editorial Board Member of the journal. This position allows you to manage the manuscript review process alongside our editorial department, participate in calls for papers, strengthen your network with scholars in the field, expand scientific research cooperation, enhance your personal and academic influence internationally, and play a leading role in academia.

Once the new journal is online, MDPI will provide a variety of promotional channels to market the journal internationally.

MDPI will offer various promotional channels to enhance its visibility and promote it internationally.

How can you determine the theme of a new journal?

• Assess research hotspots/academic frontiers;
• Assess pioneers in the field/key research directions of universities;
• Determine whether MDPI has already established a journal in the field.

You can browse MDPI’s existing journals at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals.

Advantages of collaborating with MDPI:

• MDPI is a global leader in open-access publishing with extensive academic resources.
• MDPI offers a professional publishing team that provides comprehensive support throughout the publishing process.
• MDPI’s diverse promotional platforms and channels help journals quickly increase their international visibility and influence.

We invite you to submit new journal proposal here, and contribute to academic development! In addition, if your institution (university, institute, college, national key laboratory, society, etc.) intends to establish a journal, you can also submit a draft to MDPI on its behalf.

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on obstetrics and gynecology that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues in the Section “Obstetrics & Gynecology” are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you:

1. “Evaluating the Efficacy of Pervistop®, a New Combination Based on EGCG, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 and Hyaluronic Acid on Patients with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Persistent Infections and Cervical Lesions: A Pilot Study”
by Cesare Aragona, Maria Salomè Bezerra Espinola, Gabriele Bilotta, Giuseppina Porcaro and Marco Calcagno
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2171; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062171
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2171

2. “Non-Pharmacological Pain Management in Labor: A Systematic Review”
by Wassan Nori, Mustafa Ali Kassim Kassim, Zeena Raad Helmi, Alexandru Cosmin Pantazi, Dragos Brezeanu, Ana Maria Brezeanu, Roxana Cleopatra Penciu and Lucian Serbanescu
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(23), 7203; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237203
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/23/7203

3. “Do GLP-1 Analogs Have a Place in the Treatment of PCOS? New Insights and Promising Therapies”
by Aleksandra Szczesnowicz, Anna Szeliga, Olga Niwczyk, Gregory Bala and Blazej Meczekalski
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5915; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185915
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5915

4. “Understanding Psychological Symptoms of Endometriosis from a Research Domain Criteria Perspective”
by Katharina van Stein, Kathrin Schubert, Beate Ditzen and Cornelia Weise
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 4056; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12124056
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/4056

5. “Cannabis and Endometriosis: The Roles of the Gut Microbiota and the Endocannabinoid System”
by Toobah Farooqi, Deep Jyoti Bhuyan, Mitchell Low, Justin Sinclair, Mathew Leonardi and Mike Armour
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(22), 7071; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12227071
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7071

6. “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Etiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management. Fresh Look into a Full Box”
by Akbayan Turesheva, Gulzhanat Aimagambetova, Talshyn Ukybassova, Aizada Marat, Perizat Kanabekova, Lyazzat Kaldygulova, Ainur Amanzholkyzy, Svetlana Ryzhkova, Anastassiya Nogay, Zaituna Khamidullina et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 4074; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12124074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/4074

7. “Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonists—A New Hope in Endometriosis Treatment?”
by Anna Maria Rzewuska, Monika Żybowska, Ilona Sajkiewicz, Izabela Spiechowicz, Klaudia Żak, Monika Abramiuk, Krzysztof Kułak and Rafał Tarkowski
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1008; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031008
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1008

8. “Recent Advances in the Prevention and Screening of Preeclampsia”
by Balázs Mészáros, Zoltán Kukor and Sándor Valent
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 6020; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186020
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/6020

9. “Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management of Obstetric Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review”
by Jaume Alijotas-Reig, Enrique Esteve-Valverde, Ariadna Anunciación-Llunell, Joana Marques-Soares, Josep Pardos-Gea and Francesc Miró-Mur
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(3), 675; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11030675
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/3/675

10. “PCOS in Adolescents—Ongoing Riddles in Diagnosis and Treatment”
by Blazej Meczekalski, Olga Niwczyk, Anna Kostrzak, Marzena Maciejewska-Jeske, Gregory Bala and Anna Szeliga
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1221; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031221
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1221

11. “Diaphragmatic Endometriosis—A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis of the Patients’ Demographics, Symptomatology, and Long-Term Treatment Outcomes”
by Antoine Naem, Argyrios Andrikos, Alin Stefan Constantin, Michael Khamou, Dimitrios Andrikos, Antonio Simone Laganà, Rudy Leon De Wilde and Harald Krentel
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(20), 6455; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12206455
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/20/6455

12. “Surgical Management of Ovarian Endometrioma: Impact on Ovarian Reserve Parameters and Reproductive Outcomes”
by Angelos Daniilidis, Georgios Grigoriadis, Dimitrios Rafail Kalaitzopoulos, Stefano Angioni, Üzeyir Kalkan, Adrien Crestani, Benjamin Merlot and Horace Roman
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(16), 5324; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12165324
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5324

13. “Three Types of Endometriosis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment. State of the Art”
by Ludovica Imperiale, Michelle Nisolle, Jean-Christophe Noël and Maxime Fastrez
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 994; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030994
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/994

14. “Radiofrequency Ablation for Adenomyosis”
by Ioannis Dedes, Georgios Kolovos, Arrigo Fruscalzo, David Toub, Cloé Vaineau, Susanne Lanz, Sara Imboden, Anis Feki and Michael D. Mueller
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3069; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093069
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3069

15. “Concomitant Autoimmunity in Endometriosis Impairs Endometrium–Embryo Crosstalk at the Implantation Site: A Multicenter Case-Control Study”
by Noemi Salmeri, Gianluca Gennarelli, Valeria Stella Vanni, Stefano Ferrari, Alessandro Ruffa, Patrizia Rovere-Querini, Luca Pagliardini, Massimo Candiani and Enrico Papaleo
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(10), 3557; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12103557
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3557

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

MDPI journals frequently grant travel awards to empower junior researchers to showcase their latest research at academic conferences, thereby amplifying their impact within their research fields.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 103 recipients of MDPI's 2023 Travel Awards from different countries and territories for their exceptional presentations. These outstanding individuals were selected by the journal editors based on the strength of their research proposals and the anticipated impact of their presentations at academic conferences. We commend their exceptional contributions and wish them continued success in their academic endeavors.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community. To learn more about the list of awardees, please visit the following pages:

• Biology and Life Sciences;
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences;
• Engineering;
• Environmental and Earth Sciences;
• Medicine and Pharmacology;
• Public Health and Healthcare;
• Others.

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on nephrology and urology that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues in the Section “Nephrology & Urology” are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you:

1. “Management of Hypertension in Diabetic Kidney Disease”
by Gates B. Colbert, Mohamed E. Elrggal, Anna Gaddy, Hector M. Madariaga and Edgar V. Lerma
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(21), 6868; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216868
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6868

2. “Urethral Injuries: Diagnostic and Management Strategies for Critical Care and Trauma Clinicians”
by Anish B. Patel, E. Charles Osterberg, Praveen N. Satarasinghe, Jessica L. Wenzel, Sabah T. Akbani, Saad L. Sahi, Brent J. Emigh, J. Stuart Wolf, Jr. and Carlos V. R. Brown
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1495; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041495
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1495

3. “A PRoliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL) in the Pathogenesis of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: A Review of the Evidence”
by Mohit Mathur, Tak Mao Chan, Kook-Hwan Oh, Laura Kooienga, Min Zhuo, Cibele S. Pinto and Bobby Chacko
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(21), 6927; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216927
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6927

4. “Renal Biopsy for Diagnosis in Kidney Disease: Indication, Technique, and Safety”
by Peter Schnuelle
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(19), 6424; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12196424
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/19/6424

5. “Pseudohyponatremia: Mechanism, Diagnosis, Clinical Associations and Management”
by Fahad Aziz, Ramin Sam, Susie Q. Lew, Larry Massie, Madhukar Misra, Maria-Eleni Roumelioti, Christos P. Argyropoulos, Todd S. Ing and Antonios H. Tzamaloukas
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 4076; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12124076
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/4076

6. “Adaptation of the Brain to Hyponatremia and Its Clinical Implications”
by Fabrice Gankam Kengne
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1714; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051714
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1714

7. “Shockwave Lithotripsy for De-Novo Urolithiasis after Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review of the Literature”
by Clara Cerrato, Victoria Jahrreiss, Carlotta Nedbal, Francesco Ripa, Vincenzo De Marco, Manoj Monga, Amelia Pietropaolo and Bhaskar Somani
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4389; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134389
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4389

8. “Pathomechanisms of Diabetic Kidney Disease”
by Satyesh K. Sinha and Susanne B. Nicholas
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(23), 7349; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237349
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/23/7349

9. “A Meta-Analysis of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury: Geographical Differences and Associated Factors”
by Cheng Ta Han, Md. Mohaimenul Islam, Tahmina Nasrin Poly, Yu-Chun Lu and Ming-Chin Lin
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2467; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072467
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/7/2467

10. “Biochemical Mechanisms beyond Glycosphingolipid Accumulation in Fabry Disease: Might They Provide Additional Therapeutic Treatments?”
by Giovanni Bertoldi, Ilaria Caputo, Giulia Driussi, Lucia Federica Stefanelli, Valentina Di Vico, Gianni Carraro, Federico Nalesso and Lorenzo A. Calò
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 2063; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12052063
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/2063

11. “Nephroprotective Properties of Antidiabetic Drugs”
by Christian Gerdes, Nicolle Müller, Gunter Wolf and Martin Busch
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(10), 3377; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12103377
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3377

12. “Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease: Evidence from Observational Studies”
by Chieh-Chen Wu, Mao-Hung Liao, Woon-Man Kung and Yao-Chin Wang
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2262; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062262
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2262

13. “Optimizing Outcomes in Flexible Ureteroscopy: A Narrative Review of Suction Techniques”
by Catalina Solano, Marie Chicaud, Stessy Kutchukian, Luigi Candela, Mariela Corrales, Frédéric Panthier, Steeve Doizi and Olivier Traxer
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(8), 2815; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12082815
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/8/2815

14. “Acute Kidney Injury and Sepsis after Cardiac Surgery: The Roles of Tissue Inhibitor Metalloproteinase-2, Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-7, and Mid-Regional Pro-Adrenomedullin”
by Antonio Lacquaniti, Fabrizio Ceresa, Susanna Campo, Giovanna Barbera, Daniele Caruso, Elenia Palazzo, Francesco Patanè and Paolo Monardo
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(16), 5193; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12165193
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5193

15. “Pharmacological Nephroprotection in Non-Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease—Clinical Practice Position Statement of the Polish Society of Nephrology”
by Tomasz Stompór, Marcin Adamczak, Ilona Kurnatowska, Beata Naumnik, Michał Nowicki, Leszek Tylicki, Agata Winiarska and Magdalena Krajewska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(16), 5184; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12165184
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5184

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

MDPI’s Best PhD Thesis Awards are granted to promising young scholars whose PhD theses are deemed exceptional within their respective research fields. These awards aim to encourage young scholars to continue their outstanding accomplishments and further contribute to their field.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 54 winners of the 2023 Best PhD Thesis Awards and wish them success with their future research endeavors.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community. To learn more about all the awardees and their research projects in your field of study, please visit the following pages:

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative—the Special Issue Mentor Program.

This program will enable early career researchers (required to hold a Ph.D. in a related field) to gain experience editing a Special Issue in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) under the mentorship of our experienced Editorial Board Members or other experienced scientists. The program will provide an excellent opportunity for early career scientists to cultivate their ability to edit and process scientific research.

The mentee’s responsibilities include:

• Proposing a Special Issue title and, with the assistance of the mentor, preparing a summary (around 200 words) and 5–10 keywords describing the background, importance, and goal of the Issue;
• Writing a brief promotion plan for the Special Issue;
• Preparing a list of scholars who may be interested in the Issue and personally e-mailing the invitations on behalf of Guest Editors;
• Writing an editorial for the online Special Issue together with the mentor.

The mentor’s responsibilities include:

• Conducting a final check before the Special Issue is published online;
• Performing editorial control of the Special issue and quality control of the publications in a timely manner;
• Providing suggestions to younger scholars if they have any doubts or concerns regarding submissions;
• Organizing video calls with young scholars and the Editorial office regularly to discuss problems and improvement suggestions for the Special Issue;
• Making and submitting decisions for submissions under the assistance of mentees.

Certificates and Awards:
After the Special Issue closes, the Editorial Office will provide official certificates for all the mentors and mentees.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your Special Issue proposal to the Journal of Clinical Medicine Editorial Office, and we will discuss the process (i.e., mentor collaboration, Special Issue topic feasibility analysis, etc.) in further detail.

In addition to the new Special Issue Mentor Program, the Journal of Clinical Medicine will continue to welcome all Special Issue proposals focusing on hot research topics.

JCM Editorial Office

MDPI will be attending the GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA 2024), which will be held from 13 to 16 of November 2024, in Seattle, USA.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting draws professionals in the field of aging on a global scale, representing specialties including geriatrics, biological sciences, nursing, nutrition, medicine, social work, economics, policy, and psychology. The GSA is the largest and most established international, interdisciplinary scientific organization devoted to the advancement of gerontological research.

GSA 2024 offers numerous opportunities for career development and networking. Nearly 4,000 researchers, clinicians, educators, and other professionals will gather in Seattle to learn about and discuss the latest trends, research, and key issues in aging.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Healthcare;
• Geriatrics;
• Nursing Report;
• Epidemiologia;
• Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM);
• International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH);
• European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (EJIHPE);
• Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM);
• Nutrients;
• Journal of Ageing and Longevity (JAL);
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS);
• Societies;
• Behavioral Sciences.

If you are planning to attend the conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the official website at https://www.gsa2024.org/.

Conference: The 30th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society for Hemodiafiltration
Date: 2–3 November 2024
Location: Nagasaki, Japan

MDPI will be attending the 30th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society for Hemodiafiltration as an exhibitor, and we are welcoming researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

This conference has been organized by the Japanese Society for Hemodiafiltration. The Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT) Renal Data Registry (JRDR) was established in 1968. The society has a long history and more than 1000 members. The event being organized in Nagasaki in 2024 is estimated to have around 1000 attendees.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Kidney and Dialysis;
• BioMed;
• Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM);
• Diseases.

If you are planning on attending this conference, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.congre.co.jp/hdf2024/index.html.

The 37th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, organized by the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, will be held from 19 to 23 October 2024, in Hamburg, Germany.

This conference will offer a platform to exchange and discuss the latest theranostic advances, alongside the most impactful clinical evidence, recently developed radiopharmaceuticals, and novel imaging and detection technologies. Several topics will be discussed during the “Technologists’ Track”, including, among many others, whole-body multimodality imaging principles, PET-CT in oncologic disease-staging applications, radio-guided surgery, brain PET studies, and recent advancements regarding artificial intelligence and radiomics, as well as one of the most relevant aspects of healthcare—patient advocacy.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Diagnostics;
• Neurology International;
• Journal of Clinical Medicine;
• Medicina;
• Cancers;
• Children;
• Imaging;
• Tomography;
• Sci;
• Current Oncology.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation by contacting us online. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at our booth and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://eanm24.eanm.org/.

We are delighted to present a list of hot papers published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) over the past two years. These articles cover a wide range of topics, including cardiovascular mortality, polycystic ovary syndrome, spine medicine, sepsis, colorectal cancer, post-COVID-19 syndrome, and diabetic nephropathy, to name a few. We hope that you will find something of interest.

1. “Systemic Immune Inflammation Index (SII), System Inflammation Response Index (SIRI) and Risk of All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Mortality: A 20-Year Follow-Up Cohort Study of 42,875 US Adults”
by Yiyuan Xia, Chunlei Xia, Lida Wu, Zheng Li, Hui Li and Junxia Zhang
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1128; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031128
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1128

2. “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Current Management, and Future Therapeutics”
by Samradhi Singh, Namrata Pal, Swasti Shubham, Devojit Kumar Sarma, Vinod Verma, Francesco Marotta and Manoj Kumar
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1454; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041454
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1454

3. “XR (Extended Reality: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality) Technology in Spine Medicine: Status Quo and Quo Vadis”
by Tadatsugu Morimoto, Takaomi Kobayashi, Hirohito Hirata, Koji Otani, Maki Sugimoto, Masatsugu Tsukamoto, Tomohito Yoshihara, Masaya Ueno and Masaaki Mawatari
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(2), 470; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020470
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/2/470

4. “2023 Update on Sepsis and Septic Shock in Adult Patients: Management in the Emergency Department”
by Matteo Guarino, Benedetta Perna, Alice Eleonora Cesaro, Martina Maritati, Michele Domenico Spampinato, Carlo Contini and Roberto De Giorgio
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3188; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093188
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3188

5. “Age, Sex and Previous Comorbidities as Risk Factors Not Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection for Long COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Kin Israel Notarte, Maria Helena Santos de Oliveira, Princess Juneire Peligro, Jacqueline Veronica Velasco, Imee Macaranas, Abbygail Therese Ver, Flos Carmeli Pangilinan, Adriel Pastrana, Nathaniel Goldrich, David Kavteladze et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(24), 7314; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11247314
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/24/7314

6. “Noise-Induced Hearing Loss”
by Nirvikalpa Natarajan, Shelley Batts and Konstantina M. Stankovic
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2347; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062347
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2347

7. “The Role of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells in the Pathogenesis and Development of the Inflammatory Response in Ulcerative Colitis”
by Aleksandra Kałużna, Paweł Olczyk and Katarzyna Komosińska-Vassev
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(2), 400; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020400
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/2/400

8. “Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) Is a Promising Predictor of Mortality and Admission to Intensive Care Unit of COVID-19 Patients”
by Matteo Regolo, Mauro Vaccaro, Alessandra Sorce, Benedetta Stancanelli, Michele Colaci, Giuseppe Natoli, Mario Russo, Innocenza Alessandria, Massimo Motta, Nicola Santangelo et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(8), 2235; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11082235
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/8/2235

9. “Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Management and Treatment”
by Oscar Hernandez Dominguez, Sumeyye Yilmaz and Scott R. Steele
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 2072; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12052072
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/2072

10. “Past, Present and (Foreseeable) Future of Biological Anti-TNF Alpha Therapy”
by Gian Marco Leone, Katia Mangano, Maria Cristina Petralia, Ferdinando Nicoletti and Paolo Fagone
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1630; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041630
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1630

11. “Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Involvement and Interactions between Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Nervous Systems”
by Valeria Visco, Carolina Vitale, Antonella Rispoli, Carmine Izzo, Nicola Virtuoso, Germano Junior Ferruzzi, Mario Santopietro, Americo Melfi, Maria Rosaria Rusciano, Angelantonio Maglio et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(3), 524; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11030524
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/3/524

12. “Prognostic Factors for Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Giuseppe Maglietta, Francesca Diodati, Matteo Puntoni, Silvia Lazzarelli, Barbara Marcomini, Laura Patrizi and Caterina Caminiti
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(6), 1541; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11061541
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/6/1541

13. “Therapeutic Advances in Diabetic Nephropathy”
by Hanny Sawaf, George Thomas, Jonathan J. Taliercio, Georges Nakhoul, Tushar J. Vachharajani and Ali Mehdi
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(2), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020378
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/2/378

14. “Correlation between Inflammatory Systemic Biomarkers and Surgical Trauma in Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures”
by Flaviu Moldovan, Adrian Dumitru Ivanescu, Pal Fodor, Liviu Moldovan and Tiberiu Bataga
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(15), 5147; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12155147
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/5147

15. “Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Risankizumab for Moderate to Severe Psoriasis: A 2-Year Real-Life Retrospective Study”
by Matteo Megna, Angelo Ruggiero, Teresa Battista, Laura Marano, Sara Cacciapuoti and Luca Potestio
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3233; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093233
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3233

To access more journal information, please click the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

We are pleased to present the a list of selected feature papers in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional individuals and teams who worked on these papers. These articles are from multiple fields within the scope of JCM, and we hope they can provide insights and references for scholars in related fields. Learn more about the latest research below.

1. “Management of Coronary Artery Disease in Older Adults: Recent Advances and Gaps in Evidence”
by Stefano Cacciatore, Luigi Spadafora, Marco Bernardi, Mattia Galli, Matteo Betti, Francesco Perone, Giulia Nicolaio, Emanuele Marzetti, Anna Maria Martone, Francesco Landi et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(16), 5233; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12165233
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5233

2. “Marginal Ulcers after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management”
by Marita Salame, Noura Jawhar, Amanda Belluzzi, Mohammad Al-Kordi, Andrew C. Storm, Barham K. Abu Dayyeh and Omar M. Ghanem
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4336; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134336
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4336

3. “Triglyceride-Rich Lipoprotein Metabolism: Key Regulators of Their Flux”
by Alejandro Gugliucci
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4399; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134399
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4399

4. “Fractalkine Signalling (CX₃CL1/CX₃CR1 Axis) as an Emerging Target in Coronary Artery Disease”
by Shu Xian Loh, Yasemin Ekinci, Luke Spray, Visvesh Jeyalan, Thomas Olin, Gavin Richardson, David Austin, Mohammad Alkhalil and Ioakim Spyridopoulos
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4821; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144821
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4821

5. “Cold Plasma Therapy in Chronic Wounds—A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial (Plasma on Chronic Wounds for Epidermal Regeneration Study): Preliminary Results”
by Nessr Abu Rached, Susanne Kley, Martin Storck, Thomas Meyer and Markus Stücker
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(15), 5121; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12155121
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/5121

6. “Limb–Girdle Muscular Dystrophies Classification and Therapies”
by Camille Bouchard and Jacques P. Tremblay
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4769; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144769
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4769

7. “Real-World Retrospective Study into the Effects of Oral Semaglutide (As a Switchover or Add-On Therapy) in Type 2 Diabetes”
by Riccardo Candido, Sara Gaiotti, Fabiola Giudici, Barbara Toffoli, Federica De Luca, Valerio Velardi, Alessandra Petrucco, Chiara Gottardi, Elena Manca, Iris Buda et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 6052; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186052
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/6052

8. “Adjunctive Hemoadsorption Therapy with CytoSorb in Patients with Septic/Vasoplegic Shock: A Best Practice Consensus Statement”
by Steffen Mitzner, Klaus Kogelmann, Can Ince, Zsolt Molnár, Ricard Ferrer and Axel Nierhaus
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(23), 7199; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237199
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/23/7199

9. “Advances in Targeted Therapy for the Treatment of Cervical Cancer”
by Dean E. Watkins, Daniel J. Craig, Shahnaz D. Vellani, Ahmad Hegazi, Kaylee J. Fredrickson, Adam Walter, Laura Stanbery and John Nemunaitis
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5992; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185992
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5992

10. “The Efficacy and Safety of Single-Strain Probiotic Formulations Containing Bifidobacterium lactis or Bacillus coagulans in Adult Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome—A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Three-Arm Interventional Trial”
by Barbara Skrzydło-Radomańska, Beata Prozorow-Król, Anetta Kurzeja-Mirosław, Halina Cichoż-Lach, Katarzyna Laskowska, Emilia Majsiak, Joanna B. Bierła, Sowińska Agnieszka and Bożena Cukrowska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4838; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144838
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4838

11. “Anatomical and Functional Connectivity of Critical Deep Brain Structures and Their Potential Clinical Application in Brain Stimulation”
by Qiao Kong, Valeria Sacca, Meixuan Zhu, Amy Katherine Ursitti and Jian Kong
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4426; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134426
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4426

12. “Development of Bleeding Artificial Intelligence Detector (BLAIR) System for Robotic Radical Prostatectomy”
by Enrico Checcucci, Pietro Piazzolla, Giorgia Marullo, Chiara Innocente, Federico Salerno, Luca Ulrich, Sandro Moos, Alberto Quarà, Gabriele Volpi, Daniele Amparore et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(23), 7355; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237355
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/23/7355

13. “In Vitro Gametogenesis in Oncofertility: A Review of Its Potential Use and Present-Day Challenges in Moving toward Fertility Preservation and Restoration”
by Victoria G. Wesevich, Christopher Arkfeld and David B. Seifer
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3305; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093305
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3305

14. “Efficacy and Safety of Dry Powder Antibiotics: A Narrative Review”
by David de la Rosa-Carrillo, Guillermo Suárez-Cuartín, Oriol Sibila, Rafael Golpe, Rosa-María Girón and Miguel-Ángel Martínez-García
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(10), 3577; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12103577
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3577

15. “Decoding Sepsis-Induced Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: A Comprehensive Review of Existing and Emerging Therapies”
by Ahsanullah Unar, Lorenzo Bertolino, Fabian Patauner, Raffaella Gallo and Emanuele Durante-Mangoni
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(19), 6128; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12196128
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/19/6128

To access more journal information, please click the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

We are delighted to present a list of title story articles selected for display at the top of the homepage of the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) for the first half of 2024. These articles cover a wide range of topics, including pulmonary embolism, lung disease, keratitis, and prostate cancer liver metastasis, to name a few. We hope you will find something of interest.

1. “Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy: A Review for Clinical Practitioners”
by Agata Makowska, Thomas Treumann, Stefan Venturini and Michael Christ
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2863; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102863
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2863

2. “Impaired Hand Grip Strength Correlates with Greater Disability and Symptom Severity in Post-COVID Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
by Anna Paffrath, Laura Kim, Claudia Kedor, Elisa Stein, Rebekka Rust, Helma Freitag, Uta Hoppmann, Leif G. Hanitsch, Judith Bellmann-Strobl, Kirsten Wittke et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 2153; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13072153
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/2153

3. “Acute Lung Injury after Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Narrative Review”
by Giuseppe Marchese, Elisabetta Bungaro, Aurora Magliocca, Francesca Fumagalli, Giulia Merigo, Federico Semeraro, Elisa Mereto, Giovanni Babini, Erik Roman-Pognuz, Giuseppe Stirparo et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2498; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092498
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2498

4. “Antiplatelet Therapy and Anticoagulation before, during, and after Acute Coronary Syndrome”
by Christoph C. Kaufmann, Marie Muthspiel, Laura Lunzer, Edita Pogran, David Zweiker, Achim Leo Burger, Johann Wojta and Kurt Huber
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(8), 2313; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13082313
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/8/2313

5. “Effectiveness of a Dual-Task Intervention Involving Exercise and Vocalized Cognitive Tasks”
by Masahiro Abo and Toyohiro Hamaguchi
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2962; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102962
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2962

6. “Digital Therapeutics for Improving Effectiveness of Pharmaceutical Drugs and Biological Products: Preclinical and Clinical Studies Supporting Development of Drug + Digital Combination Therapies for Chronic Diseases”
by Zack Biskupiak, Victor Vinh Ha, Aarushi Rohaj and Grzegorz Bulaj
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 403; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020403
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/403

7. “Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations for Referral and Multidisciplinary Continuity of Care”
by Javier De Miguel-Díez, Alberto Fernández-Villar, Esperanza Doña Díaz, Marta Padilla Bernáldez, Eva Trillo-Calvo, Jesús Molina París, Miriam Barrecheguren, José Miguel Valero Pérez and María Teresa Ramírez Prieto
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 303; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020303
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/303

8. “Lifestyle and Lipoprotein(a) Levels: Does a Specific Counseling Make Sense?”
by Federica Fogacci, Valentina Di Micoli, Pierre Sabouret, Marina Giovannini and Arrigo F. G. Cicero
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 751; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030751
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/751

9. “From Clinical Suspicion to Diagnosis: A Review of Diagnostic Approaches and Challenges in Fungal Keratitis”
by Panagiotis Toumasis, Andreas G. Tsantes, Anastasia Tsiogka, George Samonis and Georgia Vrioni
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(1), 286; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13010286
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/1/286

10. “Prostate Cancer Liver Metastasis: An Ominous Metastatic Site in Need of Distinct Management Strategies”
by Audrey Shiner, Rubens Copia Sperandio, Mahdi Naimi and Urban Emmenegger
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 734; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030734
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/734

To access more journal information, please click the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

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MDPI’s Young Investigator Awards recognize promising early career scientists, acknowledge their contributions, and foster collaboration within the scientific community. We are proud to announce the recipients for 2023, who were carefully selected by the journals’ esteemed Award Evaluation Committee.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 79 winners of MDPI’s 2023 Young Investigator Awards for their excellent contributions in their research field. We look forward to seeing these rising stars continue to contribute to the advancement of science.

MDPI will continue to support and recognize the academic community. To explore details about the awardees by field, please visit the individual pages listed below:

Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing scientific research.

About MDPI Awards:
To support the academic community, particularly young researchers, and to enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help to elevate the profiles of talented individuals who have made outstanding achievements and are making significant contributions to advancements in their respective fields.

To find out more about MDPI awards, please click here.

We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) ranked 13th under the subcategory “Health & Medical Sciences (general)” in the latest released 2024 Google Scholar Metrics on 9 July 2024. The ranking increased from 17th in the 2023 metrics. The latest release covers articles published from 2019 to 2023 and includes citations from all articles that were indexed in Google Scholar as of July 2024 (source: 2024 Google Scholar Metrics).

The h5-index of the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 146, and the h5-median is 193. We express our gratitude to all of the editors, reviewers, authors, and readers of the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Thank you for all your support for the journal.

You are welcome to browse the most-cited publications over the last 5 years here.

Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or suggestions for the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Supplementary Explanations:

• Scholar Metrics provide an easy way for authors to quickly gauge the visibility and influence of recent articles in scholarly publications;
• h5-index: The h5-index is the h-index for articles published in the last 5 complete years. H articles published in 2019–2023 have at least h citations each;
• h5-median: The h5-median for a publication is the median number of citations for the articles that make up its h5-index.

JCM Editorial Office

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on artificial intelligence that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) between 2022 and 2024. In addition, some Special Issues on this topic are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.

1. “Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Spinal Injury: A Narrative Review of Algorithms in Diagnosis and Prognosis”
by Satoshi Maki, Takeo Furuya, Masahiro Inoue, Yasuhiro Shiga, Kazuhide Inage, Yawara Eguchi, Sumihisa Orita and Seiji Ohtori
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 705; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030705
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/705

2. “Exploring the Impact of Glycemic Control on Diabetic Retinopathy: Emerging Models and Prognostic Implications”
by Nicola Tecce, Gilda Cennamo, Michele Rinaldi, Ciro Costagliola and Annamaria Colao
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 831; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030831
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/831

3. “Periapical Lesions in Panoramic Radiography and CBCT Imaging—Assessment of AI’s Diagnostic Accuracy”
by Wojciech Kazimierczak, Róża Wajer, Adrian Wajer, Veronica Kiian, Anna Kloska, Natalia Kazimierczak, Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska and Zbigniew Serafin
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2709; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092709
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2709

4. “How Radiomics Can Improve Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment”
by Filippo Pesapane, Paolo De Marco, Anna Rapino, Eleonora Lombardo, Luca Nicosia, Priyan Tantrige, Anna Rotili, Anna Carla Bozzini, Silvia Penco, Valeria Dominelli et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1372; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041372
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1372

5. “Overview of Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Medical Imaging”
by Dan Zheng, Xiujing He and Jing Jing
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(2), 419; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12020419
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/419

6. “Towards Automation in IVF: Pre-Clinical Validation of a Deep Learning-Based Embryo Grading System during PGT-A Cycles”
by Danilo Cimadomo, Viviana Chiappetta, Federica Innocenti, Gaia Saturno, Marilena Taggi, Anabella Marconetto, Valentina Casciani, Laura Albricci, Roberta Maggiulli, Giovanni Coticchio et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1806; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051806
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1806

7. “Validation of an Automated Artificial Intelligence Algorithm for the Quantification of Major OCT Parameters in Diabetic Macular Edema”
by Edoardo Midena, Lisa Toto, Luisa Frizziero, Giuseppe Covello, Tommaso Torresin, Giulia Midena, Luca Danieli, Elisabetta Pilotto, Michele Figus, Cesare Mariotti et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2134; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062134
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2134

8. “Diagnostic Image Quality of a Low-Field (0.55T) Knee MRI Protocol Using Deep Learning Image Reconstruction Compared with a Standard (1.5T) Knee MRI Protocol”
by Ingo Lopez Schmidt, Nina Haag, Iram Shahzadi, Lynn Johann Frohwein, Claus Schneider, Julius Henning Niehoff, Jan Robert Kroeger, Jan Borggrefe and Christoph Moenninghoff
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1916; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051916
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1916

9. “Artificial Intelligence (AI) versus POCUS Expert: A Validation Study of Three Automatic AI-Based, Real-Time, Hemodynamic Echocardiographic Assessment Tools”
by Eyal Gohar, Amit Herling, Mor Mazuz, Gal Tsaban, Tomer Gat, Sergio Kobal and Lior Fuchs
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1352; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041352
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1352

10. “Application and Progress of Artificial Intelligence in Fetal Ultrasound”
by Sushan Xiao, Junmin Zhang, Ye Zhu, Zisang Zhang, Haiyan Cao, Mingxing Xie and Li Zhang
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3298; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093298
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3298

11. “XR (Extended Reality: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality) Technology in Spine Medicine: Status Quo and Quo Vadis”
by Tadatsugu Morimoto, Takaomi Kobayashi, Hirohito Hirata, Koji Otani, Maki Sugimoto, Masatsugu Tsukamoto, Tomohito Yoshihara, Masaya Ueno and Masaaki Mawatari
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(2), 470; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020470
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/2/470

12. “Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence—An Updated Overview”
by Ștefan Busnatu, Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Alexandra Bolocan, George E. D. Petrescu, Dan Nicolae Păduraru, Iulian Năstasă, Mircea Lupușoru, Marius Geantă, Octavian Andronic, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(8), 2265; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11082265
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/8/2265

13. “Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology Image Analysis: Current Developments and Future Trends”
by Zhouxiao Li, Konstantin Christoph Koban, Thilo Ludwig Schenck, Riccardo Enzo Giunta, Qingfeng Li and Yangbai Sun
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(22), 6826; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11226826
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/22/6826

14. “Artificial Intelligence-Based Approaches to Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Image Analysis in Dermatology”
by Ana Maria Malciu, Mihai Lupu and Vlad Mihai Voiculescu
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(2), 429; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020429
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/2/429

15. “A Machine-Learning-Based Risk-Prediction Tool for HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections Acquisition over the Next 12 Months”
by Xianglong Xu, Zongyuan Ge, Eric P. F. Chow, Zhen Yu, David Lee, Jinrong Wu, Jason J. Ong, Christopher K. Fairley and Lei Zhang
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(7), 1818; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11071818
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/7/1818

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

In May, MDPI Romania held three author training sessions – one endorsing an external event and two stand-alone sessions.

The National Session of Scientific Student Communications took place at Technical University Cluj on 17 and 18 May 2024. MDPI Romania sponsored this event and contributed an author training session on the production of research papers and case study analyses. JRS Norbert Kiss gave a presentation called The World of Open Access to explain different open access publishing models and the benefits of open access publishing. His presentation highlighted the impact of open access publishing on scientific progress and innovation.

On 29 May 2024, MDPI Romania hosted an author training session for Ph.D. students, early career researchers, and professors at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. In collaboration with Prof. Andreea Arsene, JRS Ioana Paunescu prepared two presentations: The Steps of the Publishing Process and Elaboration of a Peer Review Report. In her first presentation, she delved into MDPI’s history and mission, MDPI’s editorial process, and MDPI journals of various scopes that are accepting submissions. Her second presentation outlined the types of peer review, the contents of a peer review report by an MDPI reviewer, and the responsibilities of an MDPI reviewer.

MDPI Romania also hosted an author training session at the Iasi University of Life Sciences on 29 May 2024. JRSs Laurentiu Preda and Cosmin Artan gave four presentations: Efficient Writing of an ISI-Indexed Scientific Article, Benefits of Publishing in the Open Access Model, Various Methods of Open Access Publishing, and MDPI Guide for the Article Review Process. The first three presentations offered guidance on how to improve academic writing, the fourth focused on how to write peer review reports. A highly interactive discussion followed the presentations, during which the JRSs provided extensive answers to attendees’ questions.

MDPI is grateful for all the attendees, speakers, and organizers involved in these events. Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these events were great successes.

We are pleased to present the notable papers published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in Q2 of 2024. These papers received good Altmetric scores. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional individuals and teams who worked on these papers. These articles are from multiple fields within the scope of JCM, and we hope they can provide insights and references for scholars in related fields. Learn more about the latest research below.

1. “Advancing Research and Treatment: An Overview of Clinical Trials in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Future Perspectives”
by Katharine A. Seton, José A. Espejo-Oltra, Karen Giménez-Orenga, Rik Haagmans, Donia J. Ramadan and Jesper Mehlsen on behalf of the European ME Research Group for Early Career Researchers (Young EMERG)
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 325; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020325
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/325

2. “Albuminuria, Forgotten No More: Underlining the Emerging Role in CardioRenal Crosstalk”
by Gregorio Romero-González, Néstor Rodríguez-Chitiva, Carles Cañameras, Javier Paúl-Martínez, Marina Urrutia-Jou, Maribel Troya, Jordi Soler-Majoral, Fredzzia Graterol Torres, Maya Sánchez-Bayá, Jordi Calabia et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 777; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030777
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/777

3. “Challenges in ARDS Definition, Management, and Identification of Effective Personalized Therapies”
by Denise Battaglini, Brigitta Fazzini, Pedro Leme Silva, Fernanda Ferreira Cruz, Lorenzo Ball, Chiara Robba, Patricia R. M. Rocco and Paolo Pelosi
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1381; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041381
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1381

4. “Choice and Duration of Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism”
by Aroosa Malik, Nghi B. Ha and Geoffrey D. Barnes
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(1), 301; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13010301
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/1/301

5. “Heterogeneity in Measures of Illness among Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not Explained by Clinical Practice: A Study in Seven U.S. Specialty Clinics”
by Elizabeth R. Unger, Jin-Mann S. Lin, Yang Chen, Monica E. Cornelius, Britany Helton, Anindita N. Issa, Jeanne Bertolli, Nancy G. Klimas, Elizabeth G. Balbin, Lucinda Bateman et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1369; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051369
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1369

6. “Immunological Patient Stratification in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
by Johanna Rohrhofer, Lisa Hauser, Lisa Lettenmaier, Lena Lutz, Larissa Koidl, Salvatore Alessio Gentile, Davide Ret, Michael Stingl and Eva Untersmayr
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(1), 275; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13010275
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/1/275

7. “Immunomodulatory Effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) Extract—A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial with an Open Label Extension on Healthy Participants”
by Ajit Tharakan, Himanshu Shukla, Irin Rosanna Benny, Matthan Tharakan, Lekha George and Santhosh Koshy
J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10(16), 3644; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10163644
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/16/3644

8. “Integrative and Mechanistic Approach to the Hair Growth Cycle and Hair Loss”
by Nicole Natarelli, Nimrit Gahoonia and Raja K. Sivamani
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 893; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030893
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/893

9. “Long-COVID Prevalence and Its Association with Health Outcomes in the Post-Vaccine and Antiviral-Availability Era”
by Ramida Jangnin, Worraya Ritruangroj, Sirada Kittisupkajorn, Pattarapa Sukeiam, Juthamas Inchai, Benchalak Maneeton, Narong Maneetorn, Jindarat Chaiard and Theerakorn Theerakittikul
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1208; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051208
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1208

10. “Pregnancy Arrhythmias: Management in the Emergency Department and Critical Care”
by Elena Conti, Nunzio Dario Cascio, Patrizia Paluan, Giulia Racca, Yaroslava Longhitano, Gabriele Savioli, Manfredi Tesauro, Roberto Leo, Fabrizio Racca and Christian Zanza
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1095; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041095
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/1095

11. “Recent Advances and Future Directions in Syncope Management: A Comprehensive Narrative Review”
by Anna Maria Martone, Iris Parrini, Francesca Ciciarello, Vincenzo Galluzzo, Stefano Cacciatore, Claudia Massaro, Rossella Giordano, Tommaso Giani, Giovanni Landi, Michele Massimo Gulizia et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 727; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030727
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/727

12. “Risk Stratification and Management of Intermediate-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism”
by Nichole Brunton, Robert McBane, Ana I. Casanegra, Damon E. Houghton, Dinu V. Balanescu, Sumera Ahmad, Sean Caples, Arashk Motiei and Stanislav Henkin
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(1), 257; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13010257
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/1/257

13. “The Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy from Ward to Domiciliary Care: Current Evidence and Gray Areas”
by Daniele Bellafante, Stefania Gioia, Jessica Faccioli, Oliviero Riggio, Lorenzo Ridola and Silvia Nardelli
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(1), 166; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13010166
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/1/166

14. “The Management of Hypertensive Emergencies—Is There a “Magical” Prescription for All?”
by Ana-Maria Balahura, Ștefan-Ionuț Moroi, Alexandru Scafa-Udrişte, Emma Weiss, Cristina Japie, Daniela Bartoş and Elisabeta Bădilă
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(11), 3138; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11113138
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/11/3138

15. “Mitochondrial Metabolism in Major Depressive Disorder: From Early Diagnosis to Emerging Treatment Options”
by Ane Larrea, Laura Sánchez-Sánchez, Eguzkiñe Diez-Martin, Ane Elexpe, María Torrecilla, Egoitz Astigarraga and Gabriel Barreda-Gómez
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(6), 1727; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13061727
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/6/1727

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JCM Editorial Office

We are pleased to present the notable papers published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in Q1 of 2024. These papers received good Altmetric scores. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional individuals and teams who worked on these papers. These articles are from multiple fields within the scope of JCM, and we hope they can provide insights and references for scholars in related fields. Learn more about the latest research below.

1. “New Developments and Challenges in Liver Transplantation”
by Amjad Khalil, Alberto Quaglia, Pierre Gélat, Nader Saffari, Hassan Rashidi and Brian Davidson
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(17), 5586; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12175586
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/17/5586

2. “The Auto-Brewery Syndrome: A Perfect Metabolic “Storm” with Clinical and Forensic Implications”
by Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira
J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10(20), 4637; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10204637
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/20/4637

3. “Impaired Hand Grip Strength Correlates with Greater Disability and Symptom Severity in Post-COVID Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
by Anna Paffrath, Laura Kim, Claudia Kedor, Elisa Stein, Rebekka Rust, Helma Freitag, Uta Hoppmann, Leif G. Hanitsch, Judith Bellmann-Strobl, Kirsten Wittke et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 2153; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13072153
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/2153

4. “The German Multicenter Registry for ME/CFS (MECFS-R)”
by Hannah Hieber, Rafael Pricoco, Katrin Gerrer, Cornelia Heindrich, Katharina Wiehler, Lorenz L. Mihatsch, Matthias Haegele, Daniela Schindler, Quirin Donath, Catharina Christa et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(11), 3168; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113168
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/11/3168

5. “Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury: A Review of Current Approaches and Emerging Innovations”
by Christina Tamargo, Mohamad Hanouneh and C. Elena Cervantes
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2455; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092455
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2455

6. “Assessing Functional Capacity in Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Patient-Informed Questionnaire”
by Kristian Sommerfelt, Trude Schei, Katharine A. Seton and Simon R. Carding
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(12), 3486; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13123486
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/12/3486

7. “Sexual Dysfunction in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A Cross-Sectional, Case-Control Study”
by Svetlana Blitshteyn, Anna Lange, Chelsea Corinaldi, Paige Guy and Jill Brook
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(8), 2274; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13082274
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/8/2274

8. “Menopause Predisposes Women to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease”
by Magdalena Sylwia Kamińska, Daria Schneider-Matyka, Kamila Rachubińska, Mariusz Panczyk, Elżbieta Grochans and Anna Maria Cybulska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(22), 7058; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12227058
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7058

9. “Acute Lung Injury after Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Narrative Review”
by Giuseppe Marchese, Elisabetta Bungaro, Aurora Magliocca, Francesca Fumagalli, Giulia Merigo, Federico Semeraro, Elisa Mereto, Giovanni Babini, Erik Roman-Pognuz, Giuseppe Stirparo et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2498; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092498
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2498

10. “Finerenone: Questions and Answers—The Four Fundamental Arguments on the New-Born Promising Non-Steroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist”
by Luca Di Lullo, Carlo Lavalle, Alessia Scatena, Marco Valerio Mariani, Claudio Ronco and Antonio Bellasi
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3992; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12123992
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/3992

11. “Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise and Patient Education on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomised, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial with a 6-Month Follow-Up”
by Virginia Prieto-Gómez, María José Yuste-Sánchez, Javier Bailón-Cerezo, Helena Romay-Barrero, Irene de la Rosa-Díaz, Cristina Lirio-Romero and María Torres-Lacomba
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(1), 269; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11010269
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/1/269

12. “Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy: A Review for Clinical Practitioners”
by Agata Makowska, Thomas Treumann, Stefan Venturini and Michael Christ
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2863; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102863
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2863

13. “Once-Weekly Semaglutide Use in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Results from the SURE Spain Multicentre, Prospective, Observational Study”
by Virginia Bellido, Cristina Abreu Padín, Andrei-Mircea Catarig, Alice Clark, Sofía Barreto Pittol and Elias Delgado
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(17), 4938; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11174938
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/17/4938

14. “Oral Semaglutide in Routine Clinical Practice: Characteristics of People with Type 2 Diabetes Started on the Drug and Changes in Their Clinical Parameters after 24 Weeks of Treatment”
by Maria Pompea Antonia Baldassarre, Giulia Di Dalmazi, Sara Coluzzi, Federica Carrieri, Fabrizio Febo, Giorgia Centorame, Piergiuseppe Cassino, Luigi Piacentino, Marco Giorgio Baroni, Agostino Consoli et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(11), 3054; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113054
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/11/3054

15. “Time-Restricted Eating and Its Metabolic Benefits”
by Sneha Mishra, Patress A. Persons, Andrea M. Lorenzo, Swarna S. Chaliki and Sophie Bersoux
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(22), 7007; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12227007
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7007

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JCM Editorial Office

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on clinical neurology that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues in the Section “Clinical Neurology” are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.

1. “Cellular and Molecular Evidence of Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges”
by Zuber Khan, Ghanshyam Das Gupta and Sidharth Mehan
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4274; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134274
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4274

2. “The Impact of Microbiota on the Gut–Brain Axis: Examining the Complex Interplay and Implications”
by Tuba Shahid Chaudhry, Sidhartha Gautam Senapati, Srikanth Gadam, Hari Priya Sri Sai Mannam, Hima Varsha Voruganti, Zainab Abbasi, Tushar Abhinav, Apurva Bhavana Challa, Namratha Pallipamu, Niharika Bheemisetty et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(16), 5231; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12165231
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5231

3. “Role of Gut Microbiota in Neurological Disorders and Its Therapeutic Significance”
by Prabhakar Tiwari, Rekha Dwivedi, Manisha Bansal, Manjari Tripathi and Rima Dada
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1650; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041650
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1650

4. “Advances in Therapies to Treat Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy”
by Amaresh K. Ranjan and Anil Gulati
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(20), 6653; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12206653
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/20/6653

5. “Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesias in Parkinson’s Disease: An Overview on Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Therapy Management Strategies and Future Directions”
by Lazzaro di Biase, Pasquale Maria Pecoraro, Simona Paola Carbone, Maria Letizia Caminiti and Vincenzo Di Lazzaro
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4427; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134427
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4427

6. “The Biology of Stress Intolerance in Patients with Chronic Pain—State of the Art and Future Directions”
by Arne Wyns, Jolien Hendrix, Astrid Lahousse, Elke De Bruyne, Jo Nijs, Lode Godderis and Andrea Polli
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2245; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062245
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2245

7. “The Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Type II (DMII) in the Multiple Sclerosis Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Vasileios Giannopapas, Lina Palaiodimou, Dimitrios Kitsos, Georgia Papagiannopoulou, Konstantina Stavrogianni, Athanasios Chasiotis, Maria Kosmidou, John S. Tzartos, George P. Paraskevas, Daphne Bakalidou et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(15), 4948; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12154948
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/4948

8. “The Putative Role of Neuroinflammation in the Interaction between Traumatic Brain Injuries, Sleep, Pain and Other Neuropsychiatric Outcomes: A State-of-the-Art Review”
by Alberto Herrero Babiloni, Andrée-Ann Baril, Camille Charlebois-Plante, Marianne Jodoin, Erlan Sanchez, Liesbet De Baets, Caroline Arbour, Gilles J. Lavigne, Nadia Gosselin and Louis De Beaumont
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1793; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051793
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1793

9. “The Biology of Chronic Pain and Its Implications for Pain Neuroscience Education: State of the Art”
by Kory Zimney, Wouter Van Bogaert and Adriaan Louw
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4199; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134199
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4199

10. “Peri-Operative Risk Factors Associated with Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD): An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies”
by Nikolaj Travica, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Andrew Marriott, Seyed A. Safavynia, Melissa M. Lane, Laura Gray, Nicola Veronese, Michael Berk, David Skvarc, Hajara Aslam et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1610; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041610
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1610

11. “Non-Invasive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring”
by Sebastian Johannes Müller, Elina Henkes, Matthew J. Gounis, Stephan Felber, Oliver Ganslandt and Hans Henkes
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2209; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062209
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2209

12. “CNS Ageing in Health and Neurodegenerative Disorders”
by Evangelia Kesidou, Paschalis Theotokis, Olympia Damianidou, Marina Boziki, Natalia Konstantinidou, Charilaos Taloumtzis, Styliani-Aggeliki Sintila, Panagiotis Grigoriadis, Maria Eleptheria Evangelopoulos, Christos Bakirtzis et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2255; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062255
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2255

13. “Pathophysiology of Early Brain Injury and Its Association with Delayed Cerebral Ischemia in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Review of Current Literature”
by Diana L. Alsbrook, Mario Di Napoli, Kunal Bhatia, Masoom Desai, Archana Hinduja, Clio A. Rubinos, Gelsomina Mansueto, Puneetpal Singh, Gustavo G. Domeniconi, Asad Ikram et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1015; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031015
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1015

14. “Skull-Base Surgery—A Narrative Review on Current Approaches and Future Developments in Surgical Navigation”
by Sharon Tzelnick, Vittorio Rampinelli, Axel Sahovaler, Leonardo Franz, Harley H. L. Chan, Michael J. Daly and Jonathan C. Irish
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2706; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072706
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/7/2706

15. “Hip Surveillance and Management of Hip Displacement in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Clinical and Ethical Dilemmas”
by Jason J. Howard, Kate Willoughby, Pam Thomason, Benjamin J. Shore, Kerr Graham and Erich Rutz
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1651; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041651
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1651

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on gastroenterology and hepatopancreatobiliary medicine that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues in the Section “Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine” are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.

1. “Early Management of Severe Biliary Infection in the Era of the Tokyo Guidelines”
by Esther Nve, Josep M. Badia, Mireia Amillo-Zaragüeta, Montserrat Juvany, Mónica Mourelo-Fariña and Rosa Jorba
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4711; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144711
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4711

2. “Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis: The Patient and Physician Perspective”
by Wayne Eskridge, Donna R. Cryer, Jörn M. Schattenberg, Amalia Gastaldelli, Harmeet Malhi, Alina M. Allen, Mazen Noureddin and Arun J. Sanyal
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(19), 6216; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12196216
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/19/6216

3. “Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment”
by Stefano Ciardullo, Michela Vergani and Gianluca Perseghin
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(17), 5597; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12175597
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/17/5597

4. “Efficacy and Safety of S1P1 Receptor Modulator Drugs for Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis”
by Sarah Bencardino, Ferdinando D’Amico, Ilaria Faggiani, Francesca Bernardi, Mariangela Allocca, Federica Furfaro, Tommaso Lorenzo Parigi, Alessandra Zilli, Gionata Fiorino, Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(15), 5014; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12155014
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/5014

5. “Risk for Esophageal Cancer Based on Lifestyle Factors–Smoking, Alcohol Consumption, and Body Mass Index: Insight from a South Korean Population Study in a Low-Incidence Area”
by Mi Jung Kwon, Ho Suk Kang, Hyo Geun Choi, Joo-Hee Kim, Ji Hee Kim, Woo Jin Bang, Sung Kwang Hong, Nan Young Kim, Sangkyoon Hong and Hong Kyu Lee
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(22), 7086; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12227086
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7086

6. “The Latest Advancements in Diagnostic Role of Endosonography of Pancreatic Lesions”
by Jagoda Oliwia Rogowska, Łukasz Durko and Ewa Malecka-Wojciesko
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4630; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144630
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4630

7. “Personalized Risk Assessment of Hepatic Fibrosis after Cholecystectomy in Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Machine Learning Approach”
by Miguel Suárez, Raquel Martínez, Ana María Torres, Antonio Ramón, Pilar Blasco and Jorge Mateo
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(20), 6489; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12206489
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/20/6489

8. “Misinterpreting Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Diarrhea: Pathophysiological Highlights”
by Giusi Desirè Sciumè, Ginevra Berti, Christian Lambiase, Italia Paglianiti, Vincenzo Villanacci, Francesco Rettura, Antonio Grosso, Angelo Ricchiuti, Nicola de Bortoli, Paolo Usai Satta et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5787; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185787
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5787

9. “Benefits of Paediatric to Adult Transition Programme in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The BUTTERFLY Study of GETECCU and SEGHNP”
by Cristina Rubín de Célix, Javier Martín-de-Carpi, Gemma Pujol-Muncunill, Laura María Palomino, Marta Velasco Rodríguez-Belvís, Rafael Martín-Masot, Víctor Manuel Navas-López, Elena Ricart, María José Casanova, Alejandro Rodríguez-Martínez et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(14), 4813; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144813
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4813

10. “Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Gut Microbiome: A Comprehensive Review”
by Sofia D. Shaikh, Natalie Sun, Andrew Canakis, William Y. Park and Horst Christian Weber
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2558; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072558
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/7/2558

11. “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression”
by Ramiro Manzano-Nunez, Marta Santana-Dominguez, Jesus Rivera-Esteban, Clara Sabiote, Elena Sena, Juan Bañares, Frank Tacke and Juan M. Pericàs
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 856; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030856
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/856

12. “What’s New in the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)”
by Marcin Kosmalski, Rafał Frankowski, Sylwia Ziółkowska, Monika Różycka-Kosmalska and Tadeusz Pietras
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1852; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051852
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1852

13. “Introducing Machine Perfusion into Routine Clinical Practice for Liver Transplantation in the United States: The Moment Has Finally Come”
by Kristopher P. Croome
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 909; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030909
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/909

14. “The Performance of GALAD Score for Diagnosing Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Chronic Liver Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Ming-Cheng Guan, Shi-Yu Zhang, Qian Ding, Na Li, Ting-Ting Fu, Gui-Xia Zhang, Qian-Qian He, Feng Shen, Tian Yang and Hong Zhu
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 949; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030949
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/949

15. “Overview of Chemotherapy for Gastric Cancer”
by Yasushi Sato, Koichi Okamoto, Yoshifumi Kida, Yasuhiro Mitsui, Yutaka Kawano, Masahiro Sogabe, Hiroshi Miyamoto and Tetsuji Takayama
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1336; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041336
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1336

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

JCM Editorial Office

MDPI will attend the ESC Congress 2024, held in London, UK, from 30 August to 2 September 2024, at booth #G 160. We invite researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The Spotlight of the ESC Congress 2024 will be “Personalising Cardiovascular Care”, a topic devoted to empowering patients through tailored treatments to improve outcomes, reduce risk, and redefine the standard of care.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Medicina;
• JCM;
• Healthcare;
• IJTM;
• Diseases;
• IJERPH;
• Genes;
• Clinics and Practice;
• Medicines;
• EJIHPE;
• Cardiogenetics.

If you are participating in this conference, please feel free to contact us online prior to attendance. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #G 160 and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.escardio.org/Congresses-Events/ESC-Congress.

Dr. Ferdinando D'Amico is a gastroenterologist in the Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Department of the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital (Milan, Italy) directed by Prof. Silvio Danese. After graduating in medicine from the Catholic University of Rome in 2015, he obtained a specialization in gastroenterology at the Humanitas University of Milan in 2020. In 2024, he obtained his Ph.D. in “Histology in inflammatory bowel diseases” at the Humanitas University of Milan. He is mainly interested in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). He is the author and co-author of more than 150 scientific articles published in international journals and book chapters. He consistently participates as a speaker at international congresses and conferences.

The following is a short interview with Dr. Ferdinando D'Amico:

1. As the winner of this award, is there anything you would like to express?
Yes, I want to thank JCM for this opportunity, which allowed me to disseminate my research data at an international conference and interface with experts from all over the world.

2. Did you promote the journal at the conference? In addition, how do you prefer to share the journal with your community?
Yes, I promoted the journal at the conference by clearly specifying in my poster that “Travel expenses were partially covered by the Travel Award sponsored by the open access Journal of Clinical Medicine published by MDPI”.

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3. Where do you obtain journal award participation information? In your previous cooperation with JCM and MDPI, what impressed you most?
I received information about the journal award through an email from the journal. Regarding JCM, I appreciate two things in particular: the articles are reviewed very quickly and the time between submission and publication is very short.

4. Could you briefly introduce your current research to our readers?
I am a gastroenterologist at the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan (Italy). I mainly deal with clinical research. My main research topics are the role of histology in IBD, new endpoints for IBD, the role of fecal calprotectin in patient management, and the efficacy and safety of new drugs.

5. Which research topics do you think will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
In the coming years, I believe there will be increasingly greater attention toward achieving composite endpoints that can allow greater disease control. To achieve this objective, there will be increasingly greater attention to tight control through the use of non-invasive tools such as intestinal ultrasound and combination strategies of multiple advanced drugs (dual therapy) will be increasingly frequent and will be used increasingly earlier in the therapeutic algorithm of patients with IBD.

6. Which qualities do you think young researchers need?
I believe that a young researcher must first and foremost be in love with what they do. Passion is the key element that drives research. They must have patience as the search does not provide results in a short time and they must have great willpower.

7. JCM is an open access (OA) journal. What is your opinion of the open access model of publishing?
Open access is a method that allows for the simple and rapid dissemination of scientific articles. In fact, everyone has access to published works.

More information about journal awards can be found at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/awards.

MDPI will be attending the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Burn Injuries (ISBI) and the 55th Annual Meeting of the British Burn Association (BBA) in Birmingham, UK, from 18 to 22 August 2024. The 2024 ISBI/BBA Congress is organized to continue to promote the concept of “one world and one standard of burn care” for people suffering as a result of a thermal injury.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• EBJ;
• JCM;
• JPM.

If you are planning to attend the conference, please do visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://worldburn.org/events/7/2024_isbibba_congress.

The success and esteemed reputation of Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) owe much to the dedication of the Editorial Board Members. The Editorial Office deeply appreciates the hard work and commitment of our editors. We hereby launch the JCM 2024 Editor of Distinction Award. An evaluation committee, led by the journal’s Editors-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Andrès and Prof. Dr. Kent Doi, will be responsible for selecting the winners based on their activities and contributions to the successful development and maintenance of high-quality standards throughout 2024.

Prizes:

• One first prize: CHF 1500 and a certificate;
• Two second prizes: CHF 1000 and a certificate each;
• Three third prizes: CHF 500 and a certificate each.

Eligibility for the Award:
All Editorial Board Members, excluding Editors-in-Chief and Section Editors-in-Chief.
Contributions in 2024 qualify Editorial Board Members for the award.

Schedule:
Application deadline: 31 January 2025.
Winner announcement: 30 June 2025.

How to Submit Applications?
Please download the application form HERE to briefly describe your contributions as a journal editor and in journal promotion, then send it to the JCM Editorial Office ([email protected], and copy in [email protected]).

You can access more awards information here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/awards.

JCM Editorial Office

Five new journals covering multiple subjects have launched their inaugural issue in June 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the Editorial Board Members and each journal will ensure its high-quality output using excellent editorial and rigorous peer review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Marco Ranucci, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	anaesthetic medications; blood and fluid management; pain management; critical care; critical illness | view journal scope | submit an article
	Dr. Giovanni E. Cacciamani, University of Southern California, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr.  Gassan Hodaifa, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain | Editorial | view inaugural issue	laboratory management; laboratory safety; protective equipment; laboratory problems and challenges; laboratory Innovation | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Jan S. Suchodolski, Texas A&M University, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	companion animals health and disease; veterinary care and nutrition; genetics and genomics; behavior and welfare; human-animal relations | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Pierfrancesco De Paola, University of Naples Federico II, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	real estate appraisal; economic and financial valuation of real estate projects; sustainable real estate; housing and urban economics | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

We are pleased to share that Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383,) was awarded an updated Impact Factor of 3.0 in the 2023 Journal Citation Reports™ released by Clarivate in June 2024. JCM ranks Q1 (58 among 325 titles) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category.

For further statistics, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/stats. For more information about MDPI flagship journals’ citation metrics, please see here.

The support and dedication of all editors, reviewers, authors, and readers are an integral part of the journal’s performance. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to the journal.

Our journals have received over 13 million citations in the Web of Science, making us the most cited open access publisher. With over 800 institutional partners, MDPI continues to demonstrate its dedication to providing reliable and collaborative publishing services.

JCM Editorial Office

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on cardiovascular medicine that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues on this topic are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.

1. “Management of Coronary Artery Disease in Older Adults: Recent Advances and Gaps in Evidence”
by Stefano Cacciatore, Luigi Spadafora, Marco Bernardi, Mattia Galli, Matteo Betti, Francesco Perone, Giulia Nicolaio, Emanuele Marzetti, Anna Maria Martone, Francesco Landi et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(16), 5233; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12165233
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5233

2. “The Impact of Physical Activity and Inactivity on Cardiovascular Risk across Women’s Lifespan: An Updated Review”
by Valentina Bucciarelli, Anna Vittoria Mattioli, Susanna Sciomer, Federica Moscucci, Giulia Renda and Sabina Gallina
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(13), 4347; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134347
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4347

3. “Blood Count-Derived Inflammatory Markers and Acute Complications of Ischemic Heart Disease in Elderly Women”
by Ewelina A. Dziedzic, Jakub S. Gąsior, Agnieszka Tuzimek and Wacław Kochman
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1369; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041369
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1369

4. “Desmoplakin Cardiomyopathy: Comprehensive Review of an Increasingly Recognized Entity”
by Mariana Brandão, Riccardo Bariani, Ilaria Rigato and Barbara Bauce
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2660; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072660
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/7/2660

5. “Do Interleukin-1 and Interleukin-6 Antagonists Hold Any Place in the Treatment of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Related Co-Morbidities? An Overview of Available Clinical Evidence”
by Athina Dimosiari, Dimitrios Patoulias, George D. Kitas and Theodoros Dimitroulas
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(4), 1302; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041302
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1302

6. “Finerenone: Questions and Answers—The Four Fundamental Arguments on the New-Born Promising Non-Steroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist”
by Luca Di Lullo, Carlo Lavalle, Alessia Scatena, Marco Valerio Mariani, Claudio Ronco and Antonio Bellasi
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3992; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12123992
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/3992

7. “Management of Statin Intolerant Patients in the Era of Novel Lipid Lowering Therapies: A Critical Approach in Clinical Practice”
by Giosiana Bosco, Francesco Di Giacomo Barbagallo, Salvatore Spampinato, Lorena Lanzafame, Antonino Di Pino, Salvatore Piro, Francesco Purrello and Roberto Scicali
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2444; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062444
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2444

8. “Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing and Atrioventricular Node Ablation in a Single-Procedure Approach for Elderly Patients with Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation”
by Jesse H. J. Rijks, Theo Lankveld, Randolph Manusama, Bernard Broers, Antonius M. W. van Stipdonk, Sevasti Maria Chaldoupi, Rachel M. A. ter Bekke, Ulrich Schotten, Dominik Linz, Justin G. L. M. Luermans et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 4028; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12124028
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/4028

9. “Management of Patients Treated with Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Clinical Practice and Challenging Scenarios”
by Fabiana Lucà, Fabrizio Oliva, Maurizio Giuseppe Abrignani, Stefania Angela Di Fusco, Iris Parrini, Maria Laura Canale, Simona Giubilato, Stefano Cornara, Martina Nesti, Carmelo Massimiliano Rao et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5955; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185955
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5955

10. “Predicting Six-Month Re-Admission Risk in Heart Failure Patients Using Multiple Machine Learning Methods: A Study Based on the Chinese Heart Failure Population Database”
by Shiyu Chen, Weiwei Hu, Yuhui Yang, Jiaxin Cai, Yaqi Luo, Lingmin Gong, Yemian Li, Aima Si, Yuxiang Zhang, Sitong Liu et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 870; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030870
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/870

11. “The Effect of Semaglutide on Blood Pressure in Patients without Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Cormac Kennedy, Peter Hayes, Sulafa Salama, Martina Hennessy and Federica Fogacci
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 772; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030772
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/772

12. “Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention after Acute Coronary Syndrome: Emerging Risk Factors and Novel Therapeutic Targets”
by Angelo Silverio, Francesco Paolo Cancro, Luca Esposito, Michele Bellino, Debora D’Elia, Monica Verdoia, Maria Giovanna Vassallo, Michele Ciccarelli, Carmine Vecchione, Gennaro Galasso et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2161; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062161
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2161

13. “Obesity, Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure, and Left Ventricular Remodeling”
by Jason Stencel, Hamid R. Alai, Aneesh Dhore-patil, Daniela Urina-Jassir and Thierry H. Le Jemtel
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3341; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093341
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3341

14. “Post-COVID-19 Symptoms and Heart Disease: Incidence, Prognostic Factors, Outcomes and Vaccination: Results from a Multi-Center International Prospective Registry (HOPE 2)”
by Ivan J. Núñez-Gil, Gisela Feltes, María C. Viana-Llamas, Sergio Raposeiras-Roubin, Rodolfo Romero, Emilio Alfonso-Rodríguez, Aitor Uribarri, Francesco Santoro, Víctor Becerra-Muñoz, Martino Pepe et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(2), 706; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12020706
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/706

15. “Effectiveness of Telemedicine for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Jesús Jaén-Extremera, Diego Fernando Afanador-Restrepo, Yulieth Rivas-Campo, Alejandro Gómez-Rodas, Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Fidel Hita-Contreras, María del Carmen Carcelén-Fraile, Yolanda Castellote-Caballero and Raúl Ortiz-Quesada
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 841; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030841
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/841

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Kent Doi has accepted our invitation to assume the role of Co-Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383). With his extensive background in scientific research and publishing and his unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, Prof. Doi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this prestigious position. JCM is one of the world’s leading medical journals. Prof. Doi will work closely with his fellow Co-Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Andrès, to build on its legacy and take the journal to new levels of insight and influence.

Prof. Kent Doi is a professor at the University of Tokyo Hospital in Tokyo, Japan, and Chairman of the hospital’s Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. He received his M.D., Ph.D. and residency training at the University of Tokyo Hospital. This was followed by research work in nephrology at Japan’s National Institutes of Health / the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH/NIDDK) from 2005 to 2007. Between 2008 and 2021, Prof. Doi occupied the positions of Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo Hospital.

At the University of Tokyo today, Prof. Doi is a clinical and basic research investigator. His research interests include sepsis, multiple organ failure, acute kidney injury, and blood purification. Prof. Doi is a Fellow of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine (FJSIM) as well as a Councilor and Board-Certified Nephrologist of the Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) and of the Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine (JSICM). Known for his strict focus on patient well-being, he is very active internationally, maintaining regular contact with an extensive network of clinical specialists around the world.

We are very much looking forward to working with Prof. Doi. He can rely on the best support from our editorial team, and we wish him every success in his new position. For more information on Prof. Doi’s vision for JCM, please see the editorial “In Pursuit of Transformational Clinical Solutions”.

JCM Editorial Office

MDPI is pleased to announce the inclusion of 237 journals in the 2024 release of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and share the key results (see above).

This year, journals covered in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) received category ranks together with journals in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). Overall, 139 MDPI journals indexed in ESCI are included in the new unified rankings for the first time.

Enhanced Comparability of Data

According to Clarivate, "the creation of unified category rankings [provides] a simpler and more complete category view for the evaluation of journal performance. [...] The category-first approach simplifies journal performance assessment with a holistic view of all journals in each subject category."

We are thrilled to announce that 72% of our ranked MDPI journals (171 of 237) are above average, in Q1 or Q2. Twenty-nine of our journals received their first Impact Factor this year, accounting for more than 5% of the journals accepted into the Web of Science last year.

MDPI Journals Ranked in JCR

The following data includes all MDPI journals indexed in SCIE, SSCI, ESCI and AHCI.