Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine

10/04/2026

📢New call for submissions📢

Call for Submissions of an Expression of Interest for an Adv Clin Exp Med Special Collection on Advances in Hand Surgery and Hand Therapy

The hand is a remarkably complex organ, and even minor injury or disease can severely impair its function, making precise assessment essential for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and successful rehabilitation.

🧠Hand surgery combines orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and traumatology. Advances in techniques, biomaterials, and regenerative medicine continue to improve outcomes and quality of life. Hand therapy – encompassing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, splinting, pain management, and patient education – plays an equally vital role in restoring fine motor skills after delicate surgical repair.

🧠Effective management of hand conditions depends on close interdisciplinary collaboration among surgeons, therapists, and other professionals. Despite progress, challenges remain in achieving long-term functional recovery, improving patient-reported outcomes, and ensuring equitable access to care. Evidence-based healthcare (EBHC) provides the foundation for modern practice, integrating clinical expertise, research evidence, and patient values.

🧠Articles submitted should address the broad field of hand surgery and hand therapy. Contributions may focus on fundamental principles of hand function, such as anatomy and biomechanics, clinical examination, functional assessment, imaging, electrodiagnostic studies, and patient-reported outcome measures, as well as modern diagnostic approaches, surgical techniques, therapeutic strategies, and interdisciplinary care.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, hand surgery and hand therapy in the following conditions:

➡️Traumatic injuries: fractures, dislocations, flexor and extensor tendon injuries, nerve and vascular injuries, amputations and replantations, and complex post-traumatic reconstructions.

➡️Degenerative and inflammatory diseases: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and other connective tissue diseases.

➡️Neurological conditions: stroke, tetraplegia, peripheral and central neurologic diseases, and nerve compression syndromes.

➡️Congenital and developmental disorders: congenital anomalies and deformities in children, including malformations requiring surgical correction and long-term therapy.

➡️Metabolic and systemic disorders: diabetes-related hand conditions and other systemic metabolic diseases affecting the hand.

➡️Burns of the hand: acute surgical treatment, reconstructive procedures, and long-term rehabilitation, including scar management, splinting, and functional recovery.

➡️Tumors of the hand and wrist: benign and malignant tumors.
Infections: acute and chronic infections.

➡️Vascular disorders: Raynaud’s phenomenon, ischemic conditions, and vascular insufficiency of the hand.

➡️Iatrogenic and secondary conditions: complications after surgery, contractures, scarring, stiffness, and chronic pain syndromes.

➡️Other common hand problems: Dupuytren’s contracture, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, and other frequently encountered conditions

🔗MORE INFORMATION
https://advances.umw.edu.pl/en/hand-surgery-therapy



Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu

09/04/2026

🚀Recently published🚀

Comparative prognostic evaluation of SOFA and PSS scores in pediatric septic shock: A retrospective study

Highlights

➡️SOFA and Phoenix Sepsis Score (PSS) predict pediatric septic shock mortality effectively, with SOFA showing a slightly stronger overall correlation.
➡️PSS offers higher sensitivity in infants and younger children, while SOFA provides greater accuracy in older pediatric patients.
➡️Neurological and respiratory dysfunction drive mortality risk in both scoring systems, underscoring their prognostic importance.
➡️SOFA outperforms PSS in respiratory and postoperative cases, whereas PSS is more accurate in neurological and gastrointestinal disease contexts.
➡️Combining SOFA and PSS may optimize clinical decision-making, improving risk stratification and management in pediatric septic shock.

🔗READ THE ARTICLE: https://advances.umw.edu.pl/en/ahead-of-print/204830/

08/04/2026

🚀Recently published🚀

Hypophosphatasia in children: From low alkaline phosphatase activity to diagnosis, genetic testing, and treatment options. A narrative review

Highlights

➡️Clinical heterogeneity of hypophosphatasia (HPP) was demonstrated among pediatric patients.
➡️Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity measurement is essential for all children with suspected HPP.
➡️Early and accurate diagnosis of HPP is crucial since enzyme replacement therapy is now available.

https://advances.umw.edu.pl/en/ahead-of-print/205341/

Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu
Robert Stanisław Śmigiel

07/04/2026

📢Out in Health: Health Equity and Innovations in LGBT+ Care📢

Call for submissions of an Expression of Interest for an Adv Clin Exp Med Special Collection on LGBT+ Health Equity and Innovation

This Call for Submissions invites Expressions of Interest for a Special Collection of Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, focusing on LGBT+ health equity and innovation.

🧠LGBT+ individuals around the world face unique and persistent health disparities driven by stigma, discrimination, and systemic exclusion from healthcare systems. These inequities result in significantly worse physical and mental health outcomes and limit access to inclusive, culturally competent care.

🧠This Special Collection will offer researchers and clinicians an opportunity to publish original research, meta-analyses, and review articles that address these disparities and propose inclusive, personalized, and innovative solutions to improve health outcomes for LGBT+ populations.

This Call welcomes submissions on (but not limited to):

* Mental Health & Well-being
* Sexual & Reproductive Health
* Transgender & Gender-Diverse Health
* Equity in Healthcare Access
* Social Determinants of Health
* Stigma & Healthcare Avoidance
* Community & Public Health Initiatives
* Intersectionality in Health

🔗MORE INFORMATION
https://advances.umw.edu.pl/en/lgbt




Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu
Dr hab. Michał Czapla

06/04/2026

📢New call for submissions 📢

📢 Innovations in Therapeutic Interventions: Advancing Clinical and Experimental Medicine 📢

We welcome reviews as well as original research articles and research letters in various clinical and experimental medicine areas. We encourage submissions on the following topics:

🧠Precision Medicine and Personalized Therapies: Explore novel approaches in tailoring medical treatments based on an individual's genetic makeup, environmental factors, and disease characteristics. Highlight the potential of precision medicine in improving patient outcomes and overcoming treatment challenges. This topic includes but is not limited to:

➡️Immunotherapy and Immunomodulation: Investigate the role of immunotherapy and immunomodulation in treating various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Focus on cutting-edge techniques, therapeutic targets and potential synergies with other treatment modalities.

➡️Gene and Cell Therapies: Present innovative research on gene and cell-based therapies, such as stem cell transplantation, gene editing and regenerative medicine. Explore their applications across different diseases and discuss their clinical implications and prospects.

🧠Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics in Medicine: Examine the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics in medical research, diagnostics, treatment optimization, and patient care. Highlight the potential of AI algorithms, machine learning and data-driven approaches in revolutionizing healthcare practices.

🧠Digital Health Technologies and Wearables: Discuss the advancements in digital health technologies (including telemedicine), wearable devices and remote monitoring systems. Explore their impact on healthcare delivery, patient engagement, disease management, and prevention strategies.

🧠Translational Research and Bench-to-Bedside Innovations: Showcase translational research efforts that bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications. Present successful examples of bench-to-bedside innovations that have improved patient care and outcomes.

🔗MORE INFORMATION
https://advances.umw.edu.pl/en/innovations

Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu

04/04/2026

If you experience problems in choosing a checklist, use this :-)

To improve the success rate of publishing articles, authors can consider these checklists which will be considered as a checklist by the Reviewers in the review process.

Using a checklist can help you get published faster and maximize the impact of your work. The below checklists are copied from a tool was made by the EQUATOR Network in collaboration with Penelope.ai.

https://humangeneticsgenomics.ir/page/169/Checklists

03/04/2026

🌷Spring holidays🌷

Spring is a time of celebration and transition in many cultures. The Chinese New Year (February 17–March 3) is already behind us, as are Ramadan (February 17–March 19) and Holi (March 4). Meanwhile, Easter (March 30–April 5) and Passover (April 1–9) are being observed around this time, with Vesak (May 1) and Vaisakhi (April 14) still to come.

Across traditions, the changing of the seasons is widely recognized as a symbol of spiritual renewal. Those who do not identify with a particular faith may also experience this period as an opportunity for reflection, regeneration, and a new beginning. As Kabir wrote:

Where spring, the lord of seasons, reigneth, there the unstruck music sounds of itself,
There the streams of light flow in all directions; few are the men who can cross to that shore!

[Kabir, II.57, translated by Rabindranath Tagore]

Let this time of year be an opportunity to renew our energy and commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and to addressing the diseases that continue to burden humanity.

With seasonal greetings,

The Editorial Board of Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine

02/04/2026

Our publisher – Wroclaw Medical University Press (Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Medycznego we Wrocławiu, the publishing house of Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu) – is celebrating its 50th anniversary today! 🎂

🗓️ Its history began on April 2, 1976, when the Rector of the then Medical Academy of Wrocław established the Publishing Department.

📚 Since then, its staff has supported researchers, ensuring the quality and reliability of their work and preserving the legacy of . They have published hundreds of postdoctoral dissertations, thousands of articles, and numerous books and monographs documenting decades of research conducted at our university. They also publish three journals: Dental and Medical Problems, Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, and Polimery w Medycynie / Polymers in Medicine, as well as special publications.

Happy anniversary – may your passion, love for the written word, and respect for science never wane! 🌷

Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Medycznego we Wrocławiu świętuje dziś swoje 50-lecie! 🎂

🗓️ Jego historia zaczęła się 2 kwietnia 1976 roku, kiedy decyzją rektora ówczesnej Akademii Medycznej we Wrocławiu powołano Dział Wydawnictw.

📚 Od tego czasu jego pracownicy towarzyszą naukowcom, dbając o jakość i rzetelność ich prac oraz dziedzictwo . Opublikowali setki rozpraw habilitacyjnych, tysiące artykułów oraz wiele książek i monografii dokumentujących dekady badań prowadzonych na naszej uczelni. Wydają też trzy czasopisma: Dental and Medical Problems, Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine i Polimery w Medycynie / Polymers in Medicine oraz publikacje okolicznościowe.

Wszystkiego najlepszego – nieustającej pasji, miłości do słowa i szacunku dla nauki! 🌷

02/04/2026

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02/04/2026

📢Obesity Over the Life Span 📢

📢 Call for submissions of an Expression of Interest for an Adv Clin Exp Med Special Collection on Obesity Over the Life Span 📢

This Special Issue of Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine will provide focused, comprehensive coverage of key clinical and public health issues related to obesity. Over the last three decades, the global prevalence of obesity has more than doubled, reflecting profound shifts in lifestyle, diet, and environmental determinants of health. Obesity has become the dominant form of malnutrition worldwide, contributing to a broad spectrum of health complications, including chronic diseases, functional impairments, and reduced quality of life.
This Special Issue aims to provide researchers and clinicians with an opportunity to publish original research, meta-analyses, and review articles addressing recent advances in the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of obesity. Emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary approaches, personalized management strategies, and the life-course perspective of this growing epidemic.

🧠Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine is therefore seeking original papers for a Special Collection focused on the following themes:

➡️Global trends and epidemiology of obesity across all age groups.
➡️Prevention strategies targeting childhood, adolescent, and adult obesity.
➡️Innovative treatment approaches: lifestyle modifications, diet therapy, physical activity, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.
➡️Health complications of obesity and their management.
➡️Impact of obesity on public health systems and clinical practice.
➡️Multidisciplinary interventions.

🔗MORE INFORMATION
https://advances.umw.edu.pl/en/obesity-lifespan

Izabella Uchmanowicz
Dr hab. Michał Czapla
Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu

01/04/2026

🚀Recently published🚀

Impact of patient–physician communication and disease knowledge on treatment adherence in glaucoma patients

Highlights

➡️Low treatment adherence: A substantial proportion (58.9%) of Polish glaucoma patients showed low adherence to prescribed therapy.
➡️Communication and knowledge: Improved doctor–patient communication and greater patient knowledge about glaucoma were significantly associated with better adherence.
➡️Role of visual function: Patients with better visual function were more likely to adhere to glaucoma treatment.
➡️Patient–physician relationship: Although not statistically significant, a stronger patient–physician relationship showed a positive trend toward improved adherence, suggesting potential value for future interventions.

🔗 Read the article: https://advances.umw.edu.pl/en/ahead-of-print/208352/




Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu

01/04/2026

👥💬ACEM monthly editorial duty hour👥💬

Once a month our Managing Editor, Marek Misiak, is awaiting you at a Google Meets meeting to answer all your questions and clarify problematic issues.

The meeting takes place on the first Thursday of each month between 9:30 and 10:30 CET. You can enter the meeting using the following URL:

meet.google.com/dqi-kzsz-fga

The only prerequisite is a Google account – without it you will not be able to log in into the meeting.

🗓️ Upcoming dates: January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 5, June 11, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3.