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Advances in Intensive Care for Critically Ill Neonates: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment (Second Edition)

edited by

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15123 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal transport; SIRS; induced therapeutic hypothermia; ECMO; surfactant; congenital defects; total parenteral nutrition; inhaled nitric oxide; outcome; sedation and analgesia; ethics in NICU

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Emerging Technologies in Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology: Current Progress and Future Prospects

edited by

Eugenio Rossi

and Rocco Minelli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1086 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric diagnostic radiology; emerging technologies; advanced imaging techniques; radiation dose optimization; teleradiology; imaging informatics; pediatric imaging safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

Advances in Motor Competence and Physical Activity in School Children (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ali S. Brian

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor competence; physical activity; school-aged children; fundamental motor skills; health-related fitness; academic performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Congenital Urinary Malformations: Diagnostic Management, Treatment and Outcome

edited by

Maria Sergio

and

Marco Pensabene

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4040 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney; CAKUT; hypospadias; vesico-ureteral reflux; renal dysplasia; hypertension; renal function; imaging in pediatric urology

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

The First Steps Matter: Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Microbiota in Pediatric Health

edited by

Dana-Teodora Anton-Păduraru

and

Olivia Dorneanu

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1366 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; nutrition; eating behavior; microbiota; lifestyle; first 1000 days of life; brain development; noncommunicable diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Nursing Management in Pediatric Intensive Care

edited by

Yujiro Matsuishi

and Subrina Jesmin

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10858 | Submission Open

Keywords: family care; quality indicator; pain/delirium management; post-intensive care syndrome in children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Improving Respiratory Care for Children

edited by

Ivan Pavić

,

Isaac Martin

and Claire Edmondson

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1701 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; cystic fibrosis; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; asthma; biologics; social determinants of health; global health; paediatric respiratory medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Childhood Adversity and Mental Health: From Maltreatment Experiences to Psychopathological Outcomes and Psychotherapy

edited by

Maria Rita Infurna

and Cinzia Guarnaccia

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 975 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood maltreatment; developmental psychopathology; trauma-related psychopathology; trauma-informed psychotherapy; attachment and mentalization; adverse childhood experiences (ACEs); resilience and risk factors; early intervention and prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Immunotherapy for Childhood Cancer: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

edited by

Gabriele Jessica Kembuan

and Paibel I. Aguayo-Hiraldo

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric cancer immunotherapy; CAR T-cell therapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; pediatric solid tumors; neuroblastoma immunotherapy; bispecific T-cell engagers; childhood leukemia; immune evasion; T/NK cell therapy; precision oncology pediatrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Hematology & Oncology)

Physical Fitness and Health in Adolescents

edited by

María Mendoza Muñoz

and

Raquel Pastor-Cisneros

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10121 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical fitness; adolescent health; cardiorespiratory endurance; muscular strength; physical activity promotion; mental well-being; exercise interventions; public health; school-based programmes.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)

Addressing Challenges in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2nd Edition)

edited by Balagangadhar Totapally

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3264 | Submission Open

Keywords: child; critical care; chronic illness; equitable care; injury; organ failure/organ support; infection/sepsis; quality improvement; global health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Advanced Neuroimaging for Personalized Treatment Strategies in Children with Neurological Disorders

edited by

Josue Luiz Dalboni da Rocha

and

Samuel Stuart McAfee

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 891 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural MRI; functional MRI; diffusion MRI; quantitative imaging biomarkers; machine learning; pediatric neuro-oncology; neurodevelopmental disorders; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

The Developing Brain in the Digital Age

edited by

Gayatri Jape

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: early neurodevelopment; screen time; digital media exposure; parent– child interaction; telehealth; infant and toddler development; digital play; executive function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Recent Advances in Pediatric Dentistry: Techniques and Treatments

edited by

David Ribas-Perez

, Antonio Castaño-Séiquer and Asuncion Mendoza-Mendoza

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2169 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive dentistry; silver diamine fluoride (SDF); regenerative endodontics; dental anxiety; digital dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)

Resilience Factors in Pain Management for Children and Adolescents: Understanding Mechanisms and Enhancing Outcomes

edited by Jenny Thorsell Cederberg and Rikard Wicksell

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1394 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pain; resilience; children and adolescents; mechanisms of change; outcome enhancement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine)

Pediatric Palliative Care Integration in Childhood Cancer Care

edited by Andrea Cuviello and Katharine E. Brock

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 578 | Submission Open

Keywords: palliative care; pediatric oncology; palliative oncology; integration; quality of life; symptom management; communication; advanced care planning; adolescents and young adults; education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care)

Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents Development: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

edited by

Youngho Kim

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; children and adolescents; measurable health outcomes; psychological variables; cross-cultural research; youth development; physical literacy; mental health; cognitive development; biomarkers; school-based interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Emerging Challenges in Pediatric and Neonatal Acute Care: Clinical Innovation and Soft Skills Support

edited by

Silvia Marino

and Milena La Spina

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft skill; ultrasound; neurological diseases; nervous system infection; non-invasive ventilation; polysomnography; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); systemic infections

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Comprehensive Approaches in Pediatric Dentistry: Managing Health and Disabilities Across All Specialties

edited by

Alessandra Putrino

and

Angela Galeotti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8827 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; child dental care; conservative dentistry; endodontics; orthodontics; oral pediatric surgery; dental prophylaxis; sedation in pediatrics; dental technologies; disabilities in children; dental management of special needs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)

Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes of Pediatric Septic Shock

edited by

Marianna Miliaraki

and

Stavroula Ilia

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7662 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; sepsis; septic shock; diagnosis; treatment; prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Allergic Diseases in Children: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Management

edited by

Giulio Dinardo

,

Angela Klain

and Cristiana Indolfi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4412 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric allergy; asthma; atopic dermatitis; allergic rhinitis; atopic march; immunopathology; biomarkers; precision medicine; prevention; pediatric immunology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)

Early Motor and Behavioral Disorders in Children

edited by

Cristiana Mercê

and

Marco Branco

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1093 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor behavior; early motor development; motor learning; motor control; motor competence; physical activity; training; free play; ecological contexts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Early Detection and Intervention for Pediatric Hearing Loss

edited by Jennifer Coto and

Ivette Cejas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 646 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatrics; diagnosis; early intervention; innovation; technology; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Pediatric Arrhythmia Disorders: From Early Detection to Long-Term Care

edited by Bradley Clark

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: long QT syndrome; brugada syndrome; catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia; genetic testing; sudden cardiac arrest; pediatric; cardiac implantable electronic device; gene-therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Anesthesia and Perioperative Management in Pediatrics

edited by

Senthilkumar Sadhasivam

and

Barbora Nedomová

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3722 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric anesthesia; perioperative care; airway management; perioperative pain management; patient safety; postoperative care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care)

Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) on Children’s Development

edited by

Nicole L. Letourneau

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1732 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; positive childhood experiences; child development; equity; diversity; inclusion; and accessibility; child health; global health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Advances in Pediatric Otology: From Diagnosis to Management

edited by

Michele Gaffuri

and Lorenzo Maria Gaini

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 590 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; otolaryngology; otology; laryngology; head and neck surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Current and Future Innovations in Pediatric Thoracic Diseases

edited by Paolo Scanagatta

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric thoracic diseases; pediatric thoracic surgery; minimally invasive thoracic surgery; robotic surgery; interventional bronchoscopy; congenital lung malformations; airway disorders; pediatric thoracic oncology; advanced imaging; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Novel Therapeutic Approaches and Clinical Implications

edited by Stephanie Massaro and Neil J. Grossman

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia; risk stratification and genomics; therapeutics— chemotherapy; immunotherapy and targeted therapies; health equity; survivorship and late effects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Hematology & Oncology)

Advances in Pediatric Nutrition and Cardiovascular Risk Prevention

edited by

Cristina Pederiva

and

Maria Elena Capra

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular prevention in children; pediatric diet; cardiovascular risk; dyslipidemia; obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Clinical Advancements for Supporting Children with Developmental Language Disorder Across Global Contexts

edited by

Elena Theodorou

and

Rouzana Komesidou

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5334 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental language disorder; responsive clinical practices; early language screening; language intervention; community-based care; language assessment and diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Breaking the Silence: How to Respond to and Prevent School Bullying in Children and Adolescents?

edited by

Peter J.R. Macaulay

and Michael John Boulton

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5302 | Submission Open

Keywords: bullying; cyberbullying; intervention and prevention; aggression; psychiatry and behavioral health; child and adolescent psychiatry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Oral Health Disparities in Children and Adolescents: Determinants and Challenges (2nd Edition)

edited by Caroline M. Sawicki

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2776 | Submission Open

Keywords: access to care; oral health determinants; oral health disparities; children’ s oral health; childhood caries; special health care needs; untreated dental disease; oral health literacy; caregiver knowledge; nutrition; dietary habits; sugar consumption; behavioral and psychosocial factors in oral health; technology; media; and health behavior change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)

The Approaches to the Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections in Children

edited by

Doina Anca Pleșca

and

Carmen Duicu

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2774 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory tract infections; children; infection prevention; vaccination strategies; viral respiratory infections; antimicrobial stewardship; primary care pediatrics; hospital-based prevention; public health interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Evaluating the Impact of Interventions on Developmental Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

edited by Katherine Meltzoff

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2030 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; intervention; outcomes; social skills; development; early intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Advances in Neonatal Cardiorespiratory Care

edited by Cosimo Marco Campanale, Luciano Pasquini, Alessandra Toscano and

Domenico Umberto De Rose

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1318 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiopulmonary interaction; cardiovascular; tracheal and bronchi; respiratory; fetal cardiology; pediatric cardiology; neonatology; feeding; congenital heart disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Advances in Neonatal Cardiovascular Health

edited by Marjorie M. Makoni and Adrianne Rahde Bischoff

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal hemodynamics; PDA; neonatal health outcomes; targeted neonatal echocardiography; neonatal cardiopulmonary physiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Insufficient Sleep Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Jun Kohyama

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: insufficient sleep syndrome; adolescent; optimal sleep duration; body mass index; academic performance; educational program; suicide; bio-psycho-social model

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Children with Specific Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Assessment and Intervention (3rd Edition)

edited by

Carla Sogos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 559 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism; attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; early diagnosis; child psychiatry; treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Early-Life Risk Factors and Oral Microbiome in Childhood Dental Caries

edited by

Romain Lan

,

Florence Carrouel

and Flavia Vitiello

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)

Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rajmohan Dharmaraj

and Razan H. Alkhouri

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13123 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; celiac disease; functional gastrointestinal disorders (disorders of gut– brain interaction); gastroesophageal reflux disease; eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases; food allergies; nutritional disorders; liver diseases in children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition)

Advances in Pediatric Genetic Disorders

edited by Mariya Levkova and Sonya Galcheva

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2836 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric genetic disorders; genomic medicine; precision medicine; gene therapy; diagnostic innovations

Ontogeny of Kidney and Urinary Tract in Children

edited by

Anna Kawalec

and

Katarzyna Kiliś-Pstrusińska

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 640 | Submission Open

Keywords: urinary tract; kidney; CAKUT (congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract); prenatal; postnatal; epidemiology; embryology; risk factors

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

Advances in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care: Prospects and Ethical Challenges

edited by

Nunzia Decembrino

, Chiara Locatelli, Alberto M. Giannini and Luca Manfredini

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug therapy; ventilatory support; cardio-circulatory support; pain management; palliative care; comfort care; bioethics; children with medical complexity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Psychological and Cognitive Determinants of Pediatric Sport Performance and Development

edited by

Donatella Di Corrado

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1751 | Submission Open

Keywords: youth sport; sport performance; mental imagery; emotional states; mood; personality traits; cognitive functions; motivation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Neonatal Resuscitation: Current Updates and Global Perspectives

edited by Marlies Bruckner and Lukas P. Mileder

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1070 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonate; delivery room; perinatal transition; postnatal stabilization; resuscitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma: Evolving Surgical Indications and Techniques

edited by Sean A. Tabaie and Pooya Hosseinzadeh

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric orthopaedic trauma; pediatric fractures; surgical indications; fracture fixation techniques; growth plate injuries; minimally invasive surgery; adolescent trauma; polytrauma; fracture complications; limb reconstruction; outcome-based care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)

Lifestyle Factors and Cognitive Development in Children

edited by

Lauren Raine

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood; pediatrics; behaviors; health; development; brain; cognition; lifestyle factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Anemia in Children

edited by Stefan W. Eber

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric anemia; differential diagnosis; hemolysis; iron metabolism; red cell membrane disorders; enzymopathies; bone marrow failure; aplastic anemia; thalassemia; sickle cell disease; transfusion; iron chelation; HSCT; targeted therapy; gene-based therapy; outcomes; transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Hematology & Oncology)

Advances in Adolescent Mental Health: Early Prevention and Intervention

edited by

Paolo Bozzato

and

Matteo Fabris

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12978 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent mental health; psychological well-being; mental health promotion; protective factors; resilience; emotion regulation; empathy; prevention; early intervention; social-emotional learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

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