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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Lung Injury: From Diagnosis to Treatment

edited by

Thomas Schaible

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome; lung injury; ECMO; pulmonary hypertension; diaphragmatic hernia; diagnostic precision; early treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Advances and Challenges in Stroke Rehabilitation

edited by

Trinidad Sentandreu-Mañó

and

José Manuel Tomás Miguel

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke rehabilitation; neuroplasticity; therapeutic strategies; biopsychosocial approach; personalized medicine; AI-driven strategies; telemedicine; assessment measures; long-term support; healthcare disparities

Clinical Treatment of Neuroendocrine Neoplasm

edited by Michele Klain and

Leandra Piscopo

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroendocrine neoplasms; neuroendocrine cell system; gastro-entero-pancreatic NENs; immunohistochemical analysis; Ki-67 index; mitotic count; somatostatin analogue therapy; antiproliferative effect; positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT); peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Thoracic Oncologic Surgery: Current Progress and Future Directions

edited by

Emmanouil Kapetanakis

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 852 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic surgical oncology; lung cancer; thoracic surgery; video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS); robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Advances in Bypass Surgery in Cardiology

edited by

Giuseppe Nasso

and

Ignazio Condello

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG); minimally invasive cardiac surgery; cardiopulmonary bypass; hybrid coronary revascularization; off-pump surgery; myocardial protection; surgical outcomes in cardiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Ophthalmology: New Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches

edited by

Stephen G. Schwartz

, Krishna S. Kishor, Víctor Manuel Villegas, Christopher Leffler and

Andrzej Grzybowski

submission deadline 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: ophthalmology; ocular imaging; anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents; complement inhibitors; intraocular surgery; genetic testing; intraocular lenses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Clinical Applications of Modern Technologies in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery

edited by

Mirza Pojskić

Christopher Nimsky

and

Miriam Bopp

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10195 | Submission Open

Keywords: modern technologies; neuronavigation; augmented reality; virtual reality; robotics; endoscopy; tumor treating fields; tumor biology; intraoperative ultrasound; intraoperative computed tomography; intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging; neuroradiology; neurosurgery; spine surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): New Insights and Future Directions

edited by Jeffrey D. DellaVolpe

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1326 | Submission Open

Keywords: ECMO; extracorporeal life support; technology; innovation; prediction; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pulmonology)

Recent Advances in Maternal–Fetal Medicine

edited by

Demetra Socolov

Dragos Nemescu

and

Ingrid Andrada Vasilache

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal– fetal medicine; prenatal screening; artificial intelligence; personalized medicine; prenatal imaging

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

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

edited by

Riccardo D'Ambrosi

and Alessandro Carrozzo

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament; anterolateral ligament; arthroscopy; knee; sports medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Head and Neck Cancers: Modern Management

edited by Lucian Miron,

Camil Mirestean

and Dragos Teodor Iancu

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck cancers; image-guided radiotherapy; stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRT); proton therapy; carbon ion therapy; radiobiological models; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; secondary cancers; oligo-metastatic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Advances in Cancer Therapy from Research to Clinical Practice—Surgical, Molecular or Systemic Management of Cancer: 2nd Edition

edited by

Călin Căinap

and Nicolae Crisan

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19808 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; systemic therapy; surgery; molecular; research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Chronic Stress and Obesity: Psychology, Nutrition and Modern Lifestyle Behavior

edited by

Joanna Rog

and Napoleon Waszkiewicz

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7671 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; psychological stress; lifestyle behaviors; physical activity; quality of sleep; diet; nutrition; stress-reducing methods; yoga; meditation; wellbeing; lifestyle medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychiatry)

Advances in Cancer Multimodal Approaches: Biomarkers, Mechanisms, Surgical Procedures and Oncological Therapies, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniel Alin Cristian

and

Valentin Titus Grigorean

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5226 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; mechanism; surgery; multimodal; advances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Clinical Cardiology in a New Era: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

edited by Rayan Yousefzai and Cindy M. Martin

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3333 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular medicine; cardiology subspeciality; cardiomyopathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Advancements in Dental Medicine, Oral Anesthesiology and Surgery

edited by Cosmin Sinescu,

Ciprian Roi

and

Mircea Riviș

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 792 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral surgery; oral anesthesiology; implantology and guided surgery; oral tissue regeneration; periodontal disease; dental materials; oral medical devices; oral diseases

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

DPP-4 Inhibitors: Navigating the Intersection of Heart Health, Kidney Function, and Diabetes Management

edited by

Francisco Epelde

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 594 | Submission Open

Keywords: DPP-4 inhibitors; heart failure; kidney insufficiency; cardiovascular health; diabetes management; non-diabetic patients; endothelial regulation; inflammation modulation; chronic kidney disease; nephropathy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Minimally Invasive Procedures in Cardiac Care

edited by

Antonello D’Andrea

Vincenzo Russo

and

Alfredo Mauriello

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive cardiac care; valve surgery; coronary artery bypass grafting; heart failure management; surgical techniques; implantable cardioverter defibrillator; pacemaker; stellate ganglion blockage; aortic valve; mitral valve; hybrid approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

The Impact of Altitude on Exercise Tolerance of Various Patients

edited by

Martin Burtscher

Daniel Neunhaeuserer

and Silvia Ulrich

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: high altitude; hypoxia; exercise; exercise limitation; chronic diseases; chronic lung disease; chronic heart disease; sleep apnea; arterial hypertension; pulmonary hypertension

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

Advances in Gynecological Cancer Research: Emerging Technologies and Future Therapeutic Strategies

edited by Jae-Yun Song and

Seongmin Kim

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecological cancer; innovative surgical techniques; genomic profiling; personalized medicine; artificial intelligence (AI) in oncology; machine learning in diagnosis; cancer research technologies; future therapeutic strategies

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

Impact of Exercise on Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Symptoms

edited by

Claudia Brogna

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: development; autism spectrum disorders; ADHD; intellectual disabilities; dyspraxia; sport; physical exercise; neuromuscular disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

From Conception to Birth: Embryonic Development and Disease

edited by

Paschalis Theotokis

, Soultana Meditskou and

Maria Eleni Manthou

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: embryology; organogenesis; cell differentiation; gametes; reproduction; sex ratio; birth defects; pathophysiology; disease

Epilepsy, Seizures, and Sleep Disorders

edited by Giedrė Jurkevičienė, Evelina Pajediene and Renata Balnyte

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: epilepsy; seizure; antiseizure medications; adverse effects of anti-seizure medications; quality of life; electroencephalography; sleep; sleep disorders; insomnia; daytime sleepiness; sleep– wake rhythm; circadian; hypersomnia; narcolepsy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Update on Orthopedic Anesthesia

edited by

Annachiara Marra

Maria Vargas

and Antonio Coviello

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: loco-regional anesthesia; orthopedic surgery; postoperative pain; peripheral nerve blocks; adjuvants; neuraxial anesthesia; complications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Orthopedics)

Diabetic Retinopathy: Current Understanding and Treatment Strategies

edited by

Rossella D'Aloisio

and Marco Rocco Pastore

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diabetic retinopathy; diabetic macular edema; retinal imaging; anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injections; dexamethasone implant; vitreoretinal surgery; photocoagulation laser; diabetic eye-screening program; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

Male Infertility: A Contemporary Review on Present Status and Future Perspective

edited by

Nikolaos Sofikitis

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: male infertility; assisted reproductive technologies; sperm DNA fragmentation; genetic screening; oxidative stress; hormonal therapy; IVF/ICSI; biomarkers; gene therapy; reproductive health

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

Recent Advances in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

edited by Adam Rudnik and

Izabela Duda

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthetic procedures; perioperative monitoring; airway management; pain management; standards of anesthesia; perioperative care

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

Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Malignancies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Žilvinas Dambrauskas

Povilas Ignatavicius

and Antanas Gulbinas

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute pancreatitis; chronic pancreatitis; benign tumors of the pancreas; pancreatic cystic lesions; pancreatic cancer; cancer immunity; molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis and drug resistance; pancreatic surgery; minimally invasive surgery

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

Laparoscopic Surgery in Colorectal Cancer

edited by Bogdan Diaconescu and Adrian Daniel Tulin

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: laparoscopy; colorectal cancer; minimally invasive surgery; colon surgery; general surgery; colorectal surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Glaucoma

edited by Aharon Wegner and

Alon Harris

submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1099 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathophysiology; diurnal changes; intraocular pressure; perimetry; nerve fiber thickness; OCT-A; treatment strategies; sustained release therapies; laser treatment; biomarkers; microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS); artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ophthalmology)

New Developments in Plastic Surgery

edited by

Bryan Lim

Ishith Seth

and

Warren M. Rozen

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4143 | Submission Open

Keywords: hand surgery; microsurgery; breast reconstruction; artificial intelligence; rhinoplasty; blepharoplasty; aesthetic surgery; surgical anatomy; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Advances in Skull Base Surgery

edited by

Mirza Pojskic

Christopher Nimsky

and

Benjamin Saß

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6942 | Submission Open

Keywords: skull base surgery; neurosurgery; otorhinolaryngology; skull base anatomy; skull base tumors; chordoma; chondrosarcoma; meningioma; vestibular schwannoma; paraganglioma; cholesteatoma; radiotherapy; imaging; tumour biology; pituitary tumors; craniopharyngeoma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Latest Findings in Diagnosis and Treatment of Gynecological Malignancies—2nd Edition

edited by

Stefano Cianci

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1053 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic oncology; gynecological surgery; cancer treatment; cancer diagnosis

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

Advances in Acute Myocardial Infarction

edited by Šime Manola and Ivana Jurin

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 715 | Submission Open

Keywords: percutaneous coronary intervention; heart failure; lipid-lowering therapy; SGLT2 inhibitors; multivessel disease; beta blockers; prasugrel; ticagrelor; semaglutide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Cardiovascular Disease: From Clinical Diagnosis to Management and Treatment

edited by Florin Mitu,

Maria-Magdalena Leon

and

Alexandra Maștaleru

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; cardiac rehabilitation; secondary prevention; innovative treatment; risk stratification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cardiology)

Cardiovascular Events and Epidemiology

edited by

Alexios S. Antonopoulos

and

Spyridon Simantiris

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; cardiovascular prevention; residual risk; biomarkers; cardiogenomics; personalized medicine

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

Advances in Pathogenesis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease

edited by

Dimitrios Karagiannakis

and Margarita Papatheodoridi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic liver disease; cirrhosis; portal hypertension; pathogenesis; treatment

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

Current and Future Trends in Dentistry and Oral Health

edited by

Eva Klarić

Bruno Špiljak

and

Luka Šimunović

submission deadline 26 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital dentistry; artificial intelligence in dentistry; biomaterials; orthodontics; endodontics; periodontics; oral– systemic health; dental public health; esthetic dentistry; implantology

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

Advances in Cholecystitis and Cholecystectomy

edited by

Dragos Serban

Laurentiu Simion

and Bogdan Mastalier

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19628 | Submission Open

Keywords: laparoscopic cholecystectomy; cholecystitis; cholelithiasis; bile duct injury; indocyanine green; percutaneous cholecystostomy; acute acalculous cholecystitis; inflammatory biomarkers; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)

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

Developments and Innovations in Head and Neck Surgery

edited by Rǎzvan Hainǎroşie and Dragoș Palade

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7408 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck surgery; innovation; developments; oncology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

Addressing the Right Strategy in the Treatment of Gynecological Diseases

edited by

Carlo Ronsini

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6840 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecologic oncology; gynecological surgery; obstetrics; reproductive medicine

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

Recent Advances in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: 2nd Edition

edited by

Diana Mieliauskaitė

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3712 | Submission Open

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

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

Medicine and Dentistry: New Methods and Clinical Approaches—2nd Edition

edited by

Stefano Rizza

and Rocco Franco

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2163 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; new materials; medical approach; periodontal disease; bruxism; oral surgery

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

Recent Advances in Stroke Screening

edited by

Lorenzo Lorusso

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1905 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurology)

Advances in Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention

edited by

Hassane Zouhal

and Jelena Pausic

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 811 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports injury prevention; sports rehabilitation; exercise science; manual therapy; physical therapy; posture management; injury management; athletes

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

Novel Diagnosis and Therapeutic Approaches of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

edited by Agata Michalak

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; surgery; AI in endoscopic diagnosis; quality of life; stomach; diagnosis; treatment; novel biomarkers; new therapies

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

Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Obesity: From Clinical Correlation to Management and Treatment

edited by

Sergio Rico-Martín

and

Julián Fernando Calderón-García

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular risk factor; obesity; atherosclerosis; nutrition; anthropometric indices; metabolic syndrome; lifestyle

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

Urologic Oncology: Current Issues and Future Directions

edited by Riccardo G Bertolo,

Alessandro Antonelli

and

Francesco Ditonno

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: urologic oncology; diagnostic imaging; surgical advancements; targeted therapies; immunotherapies; molecular profiling; artificial intelligence; quality of life; biomarkers; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Oncology)

Robot-Assisted Urologic Cancer Surgery: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives

edited by

Francesco Claps

and

Roberto Contieri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotics; minimally invasive surgery; artificial intelligence; urologic oncology

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

Recent Advances in Lymphoedema Research

edited by

Luigi Losco

and Michela Schettino

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: lymphoedema; ultra-high-frequency ultrasound; ICG lymphography; breast cancer-related lymphoedema; lymphatic surgery; lymph node transfer; lymphaticovenular anastomosis; conservative treatment of lymphoedema; lymphoedema rehabilitation; health-related quality of life; supermicrosurgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surgery)

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