Biomedicine and Bioinformatics Engineering
Guest editor: Pier Paolo Piccaluga, Biobank of Research, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria di Bologna Policlinico di S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Co-Guest editor: Mohsen Navari, Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
Special Issue Information：
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to contribute to a Special Issue on Biomedicine and Bioinformatics Engineering, scheduled for publication in Gene & Protein in Disease and the Journal of Clinical and Translational Research (JCTR). This Special Issue is intricately linked to the prestigious conference "Biomedicine and Bioinformatics Engineering," serving as a platform to showcase groundbreaking research and innovation in the fields of biomedicine and bioinformatics.
Key Topics of Interest:
Precision Medicine: Delve into the realm of personalized healthcare and treatment modalities tailored to individual genetic makeup and lifestyle factors.
Bioinformatics: Explore the fusion of computational methodologies , genomics, multiomics and pharmaceutical sciences to expedite the discovery and optimization of novel approaches in diagnostics and therapeutics.
Medical Imaging Analysis: Uncover the latest advancements in image processing and analysis techniques that play a pivotal role in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment precision.
Genomics and Proteomics: Investigate the intricate interplay between genomics, proteomics, and disease pathogenesis to pave the way for targeted therapeutic interventions and precision medicine.
Machine Learning in Healthcare and Biomedical Data Mining: Embark on a journey through the applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in revolutionizing healthcare delivery, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes. Harness the power of data mining and analytics to extract meaningful insights from vast repositories of biomedical data, driving advancements in healthcare research and practice.
Biomedical Engineering: Develop new strategies, algorithms and instrument to scale up medicine in terms of both diagnosis and treatment
Biomedical Sensors and Wearable Devices: Explore the development of sensors and wearable devices for continuous health monitoring, disease management, and personalized healthcare.
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering: Investigate novel biomaterials and tissue engineering approaches for regenerative medicine, implants, and drug delivery systems.
Special Fees Apply:
Authors submitting their research to this Special Issue will benefit from exclusive discounts on publication fees, aligning with the overarching theme of fostering innovation and collaboration within the biomedicine and bioinformatics engineering community.
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: [31th January 2025]
Submission Guidelines:
We invite authors to submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system, clearly indicating their intention for consideration in the Special Issue on Biomedicine and Bioinformatics Engineering. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of quality and relevance to the field.
Join us in shaping the future of biomedicine and bioinformatics engineering through your valuable contributions. For inquiries and further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Miss. Eva Liu, eva.liu@accscience.com.
Looking forward to receiving your insightful submissions and collectively advancing the frontiers of science and healthcare.
Warm regards,
Pier Paolo Piccaluga
Mohsen Navari
Keywords: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sensors and Wearable Devices, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Bioinformatics Digital Imaging
Submission deadline: January 31, 2025
Spontaneous Tumors in Animals as a Model for Study in Human Oncology
Guest editor:Stanislaw Dzimira, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław, Poland.
The enormous biological complexity of human cancer has stimulated the development of more appropriate experimental models that could naturally and spontaneously resemble the physiopathologic aspects of cancer biology. Companion animals possess many desired characteristics that bridge the gap between in vitro and in vivo studies, and these characteristics have proven to be important in understanding many complex molecular aspects of human cancer. Spontaneous tumors in dogs share a wide variety of epidemiologic, biological, and clinical features with human cancer, which makes this animal model both attractive and underutilized in oncology research.
It is worth examining canine tumors as a valuable model for studying numerous aspects of human cancer, as well as the potential use of this animal model in developing new cancer diagnostics and treatments. For example, canine lymphoma, osteosarcoma, or canine mammary tumors can serve as models to study cancers in humans.
Keywords: spontaneous tumors, oncology, tumors diagnostic, animals, dogs, model of carcinogenesis
Submission deadline: January 31, 2025
Non-specific Low Back Pain
Guest editor: Diego Fernández Lázaro, Department of Cellular Biology, Genetic, Histology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, Soria, Spain.
Non-specific low back pain (LBP) is a common worldwide disorder that significantly impacts productivity, ability to work, and quality of life. As it primarily affects individuals of working age, it is among the leading causes of sick leave and early retirement, with associated economic losses that may reach up to 2% of the gross domestic product in some countries. In addition, LBP treatment usually requires a multidisciplinary approach in which the concept of precision medicine and the adoption of innovative technologies, both related to conservative and surgical strategies, are profoundly revolutionizing the field.
In the new era of personalized medical care, the interest in patient-tailored LBP treatment continues to increase. According to the latest reports, LBP care cannot be based solely on generalized guidelines and protocols but must carefully consider all contributing factors, including occupational, psychosocial, and systemic determinants. Furthermore, the forced sedentary lifestyle and change in work conditions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have further reshaped this condition's treatment while also proposing new methods to deliver continuous care (e.g., telemedicine).
The present Special Issue offers a unique opportunity to update many of the recent advances and perspectives of this critical health problem. We kindly renew the invitation to submit high-quality research papers on the following topics: prevalence and epidemiological data, etiology, prevention, assessment and treatment approaches, and health promotion strategies for LBP. We particularly welcome new insights into the use of innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, telemedicine, robotic and navigated surgery, and biosensors in lumbar spine disorders. Articles with substantial implications for practice and high translational potential are particularly well received.
We invite all experts in the field—both clinicians and researchers—to submit their manuscript for consideration in this Special Issue. Papers may differ from literature reviews (systematic reviews and meta-analyses) to original research (clinical trials, cohort studies, experimental lab work, case-control studies).
Keywords: low back pain, personalized medical care, conservative treatment, physical therapy, physical activity, sedentary worker, telemedicine, e-health
Submission deadline: November 30, 2024
Translating Lifestyle-Intervention Efficacy Trials into Real-World Studies for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management through Implementation Science
Guest editor: Sathish Thirunavukkarasu, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, USA.
Despite two decades of diabetes prevention efforts through lifestyle interventions, effectively translating these initiatives into the wider community remains challenging. Unfortunately, few real-world studies have offered adequate information to accurately assess the overall impact of such programs. Consequently, the usefulness of many diabetes prevention trials in guiding resource allocation and real-world implementation is diminished. It is clear that more rigorous methods, particularly those employing implementation science, are necessary to gain a better understanding of the factors influencing the likely success of these interventions.
In response to this challenge, we welcome submissions from authors conducting research on real-world lifestyle intervention studies among adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, utilizing implementation science methodologies.
Keywords: type 2 diabetes; prediabetes; implementation science; diabetes prevention; lifestyle interventions
Submission deadline: December 31, 2024
Contact the assistant editor for more information
Innovations in Wound Healing
Guest editor: Thomas E. Serena, SerenaGroup Inc, Cambridge, MA, USA
Millions of patients worldwide suffer from nonhealing wounds: an unappreciated epidemic that afflicts the vulnerable, poor, elderly, minority, and diabetic populations. The burgeoning specialty of wound care needs evidenced-based guidance on the treatment and prevention of nonhealing wounds and postoperative skin and tissue infections. This special edition, Innovations in Wound Healing, aims to highlight advances in the field including diagnostics, novel treatments and prevention strategies, consistent protocol design, standardized endpoints for clinical trials, guidance documents and the latest in interventions.
We candidly invite and encourage researchers and clinicians to contribute to this special issue.
Keywords: chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, bacterial burden, pressure ulcers, diagnostics, diabetes, surgical site infection, fluorescence imaging, biomarkers
Submission deadline: October 31, 2024
Contact the assistant editor for more information
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Guest editor: Joaquim Carreras,
Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Tokai University, Kanagawa, Japan
Diverse forms and levels of intelligence manifest in humans, numerous animals, and certain machines. Artificial intelligence (AI) harnesses datasets and computer science to address issues, offer forecasts, and carry out categorizations. AI involves subfields like machine learning and deep learning. This special issue focuses on AI's role in medical applications, including disease screening, diagnosis, personalized medicine, medical imaging, drug clinical trials, healthcare, and drug design. We welcome research contributions that explore the application of AI in medicine.
Keywords: histopathology, molecular pathology, immuno-oncology, immune microenvironment, neoplasia, immune-related diseases
Submission deadline: February 28, 2025
Contact the assistant editor for more information
Clinical and Anatomical Perspectives of Aesthetic Procedures
Guest editor: Kyuho Yi , Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea; Co-guest editor: Michael James Kim , Aeon Medical and Aesthetic Centre, Singapore
In recent decades, the utilization of energy-based devices, fillers, toxins, and threads for aesthetic intentions has seen a significant increase, becoming a common practice in clinical settings. Nonetheless, there remains a dearth of precise information regarding appropriate injection techniques and anatomical considerations. While these clinical procedures, both in therapeutic and cosmetic contexts, have gained popularity, there is a notable lack of comprehensive understanding, leading to the documentation of various adverse effects. The underlying causes of these undesirable outcomes are attributed not solely to improper injection methods but also to an inadequate grasp of the relevant anatomy, contributing to inconsistent clinical results.
This Special Issue aims to provide comprehensive guidelines for both anatomical accuracy and aesthetic goals, ensuring safe and effective treatments. The publication will evaluate the most up-to-date insights from anatomical research, aiding in the identification of optimal approaches for applications. Additionally, the integration of clinically guided methodologies, such as ultrasonography, along with novel injection techniques utilizing diverse equipment, is encouraged and embraced.
Keywords: fillers, energy-based devices, aesthetics, cosmetics, anatomy, ultrasonography, botulinum neurotoxin, thread lifting
Submission deadline: December 31, 2024
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Challenges in Dental Public Health
Guest editor: Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães de Abreu, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Co-guest editor: Renata Castro Martins, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Co-guest editor: Alex Junio Silva Cruz, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Dental Public Health is a field that centers on the management of oral diseases and the promotion of health through community-based initiatives. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 50% of the global population is afflicted by various oral diseases. Challenges pertaining to accessibility and funding plague oral health services, demanding substantial governmental attention.
The WHO's oral health strategy is geared towards attaining comprehensive oral health coverage for all individuals by 2030. Consequently, numerous challenges lie ahead for the upcoming years. These challenges encompass a spectrum of public health actions, spanning upstream, midstream, and downstream efforts, with a pronounced focus on the initial stages.
It is imperative for dental professionals to equip themselves with the requisite skills to excel in this domain. Researchers are encouraged to share their valuable experiences and best practices to this Special Issue, shedding light on effective practices and insights. The original epidemiological and health services research that could translate the knowledge into dental public health actions to overcome challenges in this area is welcome to this section.
Keywords: dental public health; public health dentistry; translational research
Submission deadline: December 31, 2024
