VIETNAM 56th World Congress on “Nursing and Medical Sciences" (VNMS-27) Jan. 18-20, 2027 Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City

Call for papers/Topics
All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:

1. Foundational Biological and Medical Sciences
These topics provide the scientific understanding of the human body in health and disease. They are independent disciplines but are completely interrelated because you cannot understand abnormal function without understanding normal structure.

Anatomy and Physiology

Gross anatomy and microanatomy (histology)

Organ systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, immune, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, integumentary, urinary, and reproductive)

Homeostatic regulation and feedback loops

Pathophysiology

Cellular injury, inflammation, and healing

Genetic and hereditary disorders

Etiology and pathogenesis of systemic diseases (e.g., neoplasia, atherosclerosis, diabetes)

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)

Pharmacodynamics (drug-receptor interactions, mechanism of action)

Therapeutic drug classes, adverse effects, and drug-drug interactions

Toxicology and antidote mechanisms

Microbiology and Immunology

Bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology

Innate and adaptive immunity

Autoimmunity, hypersensitivity reactions, and immunodeficiencies

Biochemistry and Genetics

Metabolic pathways (carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism)

Molecular biology and gene expression

Genomics, pharmacogenomics, and genetic counseling

2. Clinical Medical Specialties
These independent branches focus on specific patient populations, organ systems, or types of medical interventions. They interrelate heavily through co-morbidities (e.g., a cardiology patient requiring surgery or psychiatric support).

Internal Medicine and Subspecialties

Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Gastroenterology

Endocrinology, Nephrology, and Rheumatology

Hematology and Oncology

Infectious Diseases

Surgery and Perioperative Care

General surgery and surgical subspecialties (orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic)

Anesthesiology and pain management

Wound care and post-operative recovery

Pediatrics and Neonatology

Growth and developmental milestones

Childhood illnesses and congenital disorders

Neonatal intensive care (NICU)

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Gynecological oncology and disorders

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Neurobiology of mental illness

Mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality disorders

Substance use disorders and addiction medicine

Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

Trauma resuscitation and advanced life support (ACLS/PALS)

Triage systems and disaster medicine

Intensive care medicine (shock, multi-organ failure)

3. Professional Nursing Specialties
Nursing science focuses on holistic patient care, human responses to illness, and the execution of medical regimens. It interrelates directly with medical specialties but operates under its own distinct professional framework.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Adult health alterations and acute care management

Pre- and post-operative nursing interventions

Chronic disease management

Critical Care and Emergency Nursing

Hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical ventilation care

Rapid response systems and crisis management

Trauma nursing

Maternal-Newborn and Pediatric Nursing

Family-centered care and labor/delivery nursing

Pediatric medication administration and therapeutic play

Well-child assessments

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Therapeutic communication techniques

De-escalation strategies and milieu therapy

Psychopharmacologic nursing care

Gerontological Nursing

Atypical presentation of illness in older adults

Polypharmacy management

Cognitive impairment (dementia, delirium) and palliative care

Community and Public Health Nursing

Epidemiological principles in nursing

Home health and hospice care

Occupational health and school nursing

4. Advanced Interrelated Concepts
These topics belong exclusively to neither just medicine nor just nursing; they are the shared domains that allow both fields to function cohesively.

Clinical Assessment and Diagnostics

Physical examination techniques (inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)

Laboratory diagnostics (complete blood counts, metabolic panels, biomarkers)

Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound)

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research

Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

Biostatistics and clinical epidemiology

Translational research (moving science from bench to bedside)

Healthcare Ethics and Law

Bioethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice)

Informed consent and advance directives

Malpractice, negligence, and scope of practice regulation

Healthcare Informatics and Technology

Electronic Health Records (EHR) data management

Telehealth and remote patient monitoring

Clinical decision support systems

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Root cause analysis and sentinel event reporting

Infection control and hospital-acquired infection (HAI) prevention

Interprofessional communication protocols (e.g., SBAR)

Global Health and Social Determinants of Health

Health disparities, cultural competence, and humility

Health literacy and patient education

Health policy, insurance economics, and resource allocation