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International Journal of General Medicine

ISSN: 1178-7074


The following Article Collections/ Thematic Series are currently open for submissions:

Impact of Dietary Choice on Life Expectancy – General Medicine Perspective in the Era of Longevity

Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection in the International Journal of General Medicine on "Impact of Dietary Choice on Life Expectancy – General Medicine Perspective in the Era of Longevity", organized by the Lead Guest Advisor Prof. Mihajlo (Michael) Jakovljevic from Hosei University, Japan / the University of Kragujevac, Serbia, and co-Guest Advisors Prof. Arcadio Cerda from Talca University, Chile and Prof. Wenqing Wu from Tianjin University, China.

Nutrition and dietary patterns during most of the previous history of mankind were largely driven by the way of life imposed by survival. This was the case ranging from prehistoric hunter gatherer communities over several millennia of evolving nomadic and agricultural societies. After the Colonial Age, the modern era is particularly characterized by massive scale industrial development and urbanization across low-and-middle-income nations of the Global South. This has created a unique phenomenon in human history – a surplus of food that continues to grow and becomes a matter of foreign trade and struggle for geo-economical influence.

In the era of ease, to generate self-sustainable agricultural and industrial-scale food manufacturing across many nations worldwide, other epidemiological challenges have arisen. In the earlier past, the primary causes of short longevity were hunger and starvation, communicable infectious diseases, traumatism, and early childhood and maternal morbidity. Yet constant surplus of food supply and consumption for many decades has given rise to prosperity diseases or non-communicable chronic diseases. Many of them such as cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, diabetes, and cancer are largely attributable to dietary patterns. Long shelf-life market foods contain many oncogenic and toxic adjuvants and conservation substances. This particularly refers to fast foods and their high content of salt, sugar, and saturated fats. On the other hand, introduction of large quantities of herbal fibers into diets, cis-fatty acids, fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals, and bold reduction of sugar content have been proven to increase longevity. Thus, among the public health measures that are affordable to lower-and-middle-income citizens in most of LMICs countries for the prevention of NCDs – nutrition cultural change comes at the first place. It is both affordable and cost-effective. The promotion of and education in healthy dietary habits to school children and households bring long-term benefits. This has been documented in terms of extended life expectancy in so-called Blue Zones across the globe where such dietary patterns and healthy lifestyle prevails.

This collection attempts to attract a variety of submissions in the field of general medicine, public health, and health economics & policy that attempt to tackle the aforementioned issues. This refers to all the aspects of the causal relationship between dietary habits and longevity as well as their public health consequences. Any article consistent with Dove Press's author guidelines is welcomed. Diversity and heterogeneity of submissions across interdisciplinary health sciences is strongly preferred.

The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2024.

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The Continuum of Aging and Age-Related Diseases: Present Hurdles and Future Evidence

Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on " The Continuum of Aging and Age-Related Diseases: Present Hurdles and Future Evidence", organized by Guest Advisors Dr. Woon-Man Kung (Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital and Chinese Culture University) and Dr. Lam King Hei Stanley (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) in the International Journal of General Medicine. Dr. Kung now serves as a Consultant Neurosurgeon in the Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery of the Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, and is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Health Promotion of the Chinese Culture University. Dr. Lam is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and an honorary Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong. He is also a musculoskeletal, sports, and pain physician and serves as a President of the Hong Kong Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine and the MSKUS Asia-Pacific.

Population aging is a significant global challenge, making geroscience an important emerging field. The goal of geroscience is to enhance our understanding of the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms that underlie aging, which is a major risk factor or driver of age-related diseases (ARDs), such as sarcopenia, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, or Alzheimer’s disease. Aging is characterized by a progressive decline in biological and physiological resilience, leading to functional deficit accumulation and reduced ability to maintain health. Although there is evidence supporting shared mechanisms between aging and ARDs, there is also interest in the differences between the two. For instance, not all elderly individuals necessarily suffer from ARDs, and some centenarians may exhibit signs of decelerated aging, while others may develop ARDs at a younger age with signs of accelerated aging. Factors such as genetics, lifestyle, diet, physical activity, and living environment all play a role in the aging-ARDs continuum. Geroscience research is therefore crucial in helping geriatrics slow the impact of aging on ARDs, improve function and resilience in the elderly, and reduce multimorbidity. This Collection aims to provide updated evidence on biological markers, cellular mechanisms, lifestyle factors, environmental risk factors, and more to deepen our understanding of the aging-ARDs continuum.

Any article types related to aging and ARDs continuum and consistent with the International Journal of General Medicine’s author guidelines are welcomed. Relevant subtopics may include but not limited to the following:

• Diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases
• Elucidation of disease processes and management protocols
• Patient perspectives including satisfaction, quality of life, health literacy, and communication
• Development of new healthcare programs and optimizing clinical outcomes
• Monitoring and treatment protocols
• Multi-system disease processes

The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2024.

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Muscling Up: Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Sarcopenia

Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "Muscling Up: Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Sarcopenia", organized by Guest Advisors Prof. Yong-Seok Jee (Hanseo University), Prof. Sang-Kyun, Park (Woosong College), and Dr. Seung-Jae Heo (Chungnam National University) in the International Journal of General Medicine.

Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, typically associated with aging. It can have serious implications for an individual's overall health and quality of life, leading to a decreased ability to perform activities of daily living and an increased risk of falls and other health problems.

To prevent or manage sarcopenia, there are several strategies that can be employed. These include resistance training, adequate protein intake, vitamin D supplementation, hormone replacement therapy, and avoiding inactivity. However, there are still many unresolved issues regarding the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. For example, there is a lack of interdisciplinary studies on the effectiveness of combining various treatment strategies, and there is a need for more in-depth observational studies at the cellular and tissue levels. That is, the management of sarcopenia is achieved through a multidisciplinary approach by doctors, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, exercise therapists, fitness providers, and social workers. The purpose of this Article Collection is to share valuable knowledge and the most recent developments regarding the prevention and management of sarcopenia. We hope that experts from diverse fields will participate and work together in advancing this important area of health sciences.

Any article types related to the prevention and management of sarcopenia and consistent with the International Journal of General Medicine’s author guidelines are welcomed. Relevant subtopics may include but are not limited to the following:

• The efficacy of different resistance training protocols in preserving muscle mass and improving strength in individuals at risk of or affected by sarcopenia
• The role of protein supplementation and dietary strategies to promote muscle protein synthesis and combat muscle wasting
• Impact of vitamin supplementation on muscle health and function in the context of sarcopenia
• The potential benefits and risks of hormone therapy in preserving muscle mass and function among aging individuals
• Cellular and tissue-level studies that can advance our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of sarcopenia

Keywords:
Aging, Sarcopenia, Strength training, Protein, Vitamin supplementation, Hormone replacement therapy

Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 31st May 2024.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code CYLSQ to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection.

Guest Advisors

Yong-Seok Jee, Hanseo University

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Sang-Kyun Park, Woosong College

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Seung-Jae Heo, Chungnam National University

[email protected]

 

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of General Medicine 

Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of General Medicine ", organized by Guest Advisors Prof. Antonio Coronato and Dr. Muddasar Naeem in the International Journal of General Medicine.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a wide-ranging branch of computer science concerned with building smart machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI in varying forms and degrees has been used to develop and advance a wide spectrum of fields including medicine and healthcare. AI can identify meaningful relationships in raw data, it can support diagnostic, treatment, and prediction outcomes in many medical situations. AI can automate a substantial portion of the manual work and speed up the process. AI based techniques help in identifying targets for intervention, discovering drug candidates, speeding up clinical trials, finding Biomarkers for diagnosing the disease. 

This Article Collection is intended to report on applications in the healthcare and medicine domain that benefit from the AI technologies including Machine learning, Reinforcement learning and deep learning. In this context, we are envisaging contributions covering one or more of the following topics: 

  • Medical knowledge engineering.
  • Knowledge-based and agent-based systems.
  • AI-based clinical decision making.
  • Natural language processing in medicine.
  • New computational platforms and models for biomedicine.
  • Intelligent devices and instruments.
  • Automated reasoning and meta-reasoning in medicine.
  • AI and data science in medicine, medically oriented human biology, and healthcare.
  • AI-based modelling and management of healthcare pathways and clinical guidelines.
  • Models and systems for AI-based population health.
  • Data analytics and mining for biomedical decision support.
  • Machine learning in medicine, medically oriented human biology, and healthcare.
  • AI in medical and healthcare education.
  • Methodological, ethical, and social issues of AI in medicine.

Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 30 May 2024.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code JBZJM to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection.

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International Journal of General Medicine

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