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Advances in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Novel Therapies

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1142 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; biologic and targeted therapies; intestinal ultrasound; gut microbiome

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

Advances and Challenges in Pediatric Cardiac Imaging

edited by Kai-Sheng Hsieh

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric cardiac imaging; congenital heart disease; echocardiography; cardiac MRI; low-dose CT; artificial intelligence; fetal cardiology; image quantification; multimodal imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

First-Trimester Predictors of Adverse Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes

edited by Ángel Chimenea-Toscano and Lutgardo García-Díaz

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: first trimester; prenatal screening; risk prediction; preterm birth; high risk pregnancies; neonatal outcomes; NICU admission; placental biomarkers; artificial intelligence

Pediatric Immunodeficiency: Diagnosis and Management in Clinical Practice

edited by Kuang-Chih Hsiao and Jennifer W. Leiding

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: inborn errors of immunity; primary immune deficiency disorders; primary immune regulatory disorders; immunogenomics; newborn screening; stem cell transplantation; gene and cell therapies; precision medicine; health outcomes

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

Gait Disorders Secondary to Pediatric Foot Deformities: Present and Future Challenges

edited by

Alexandru Herdea

and

Alexandru Ulici

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait disorders; foot structure abnormalities; congenital abnormalities; pediatric orthopedics; clubfoot; calcaneovalgus foot; flatfoot

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

Health-Related Quality of Life of Pediatric Cancer Survivors

edited by

John T. Lucas, Jr.

and

I-Chan Huang

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oncology; cancer survivorship; health-related quality of life (HRQoL); patient-reported outcomes (PROs); late effects of treatment; psychosocial oncology; neurocognitive functioning; long-term follow-up care

Advancements in Pediatric Orthopedics: Integrating Emerging Technologies for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation—2nd Edition

edited by Sergio De Salvatore and Fabrizio Donati

submission deadline 16 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1293 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel technologies; pediatric orthopedics; flatfoot; genu valgum; hip dysplasia; pediatric trauma; virtual reality; clubfoot; early-onset scoliosis; Scheuermann disease; Perthes; epiphysiolysis; scoliosis; pediatric spine; neurological disorder

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

Health Care in Children with Disabilities

edited by Pankaj Garg

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11686 | Submission Open

Keywords: child disability; developmental pediatrics; multidisciplinary care; neurodevelopmental disorders; health equity; integrated care; family-centered care; access to health services; early intervention; transition to adult care

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

Advances in Child–Parent Attachment and Children's Peer Relations

edited by

Giampaolo Nicolais

and

Valeria Carola

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9763 | Submission Open

Keywords: peers; children; parenting; attachment theory; attachment style; developmental psychology; adolescents; internal working models; mother; father

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

Healthy Lifestyles and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents: Active Breaks, Sports and E-Games in Formal, Informal, and Non-Formal Settings

edited by

Francesca D’Elia

and

Sara Aliberti

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 497 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy lifestyle; youth sport; sedentary behavior; digital era; school-based interventions

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

Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Support and Challenges in Extreme Prematurity

edited by Poorva Deshpande, Bonny Bipin Jasani and Ashraf Kharrat

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme prematurity; neonatal hemodynamics; targeted neonatal echocardiography; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; neonatal ventilation; neonatal shock; NIRS; cardiovascular compromise; cardiopulmonary support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Digital Media Risks and Psychological Adjustment in Child and Adolescence: Cyberbullying, Problematic Use, and Mental Health

edited by

Christopher P. Barlett

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyberbullying; antisocial online behavior; digital aggression; predictors; outcomes

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

Treating Toxic Stress in Pediatric Clinical Practice

edited by Rachel Gilgoff, Devika Bhushan and Jorina M. Elbers

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1992 | Submission Open

Keywords: toxic stress; adverse childhood experiences; neurobiology; physiology; biomarkers; wearable technology; interventions; psychosocial programs; medications and supplements; lifestyle medicine; chronic stress; stress; stress biology; resilience; adversity; trauma; immunology; metabolism; endocrinology; post-traumatic growth; recovery

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

Mental Health of Children with Special Needs: The Present and a Challenge for the Future

edited by

Karolina Eszter Kovács

, Beáta Erika Nagy and

Matteo Fabris

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical health; mental health; social health; children with special needs; premature infants; development and rehabilitation; parents of SEN children; interdisciplinary collaborations

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

Congenital Heart Defects in Children: Quality of Life and Care Strategies

edited by Shyam Sathanandam and

Ranjit Philip

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital heart defects (CHD); pediatric cardiology; quality of life; precision medicine; advanced cardiac imaging; catheter-based interventions; hybrid cardiac procedures; neurodevelopmental outcomes; digital health and remote monitoring; artificial intelligence in cardiology

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Prognosis of Pediatric Oral Surgical Diseases

edited by

Silvia D’Agostino

and Luisa Limongelli

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

Keywords: pediatric oral surgery; maxillofacial growth; diagnostic imaging; surgical outcomes; longitudinal prognosis

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

Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Global Perspective and Recent Developments

edited by

Kiran Bora

and

Deokho Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3733 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinopathy of prematurity; retinal ischemia; retinal degeneration; vision loss; nutritional supplementations; diagnosis; therapeutic molecular targeting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Care and Outcomes Among Children with Cancers

edited by Jaesung Choi and

I-Chan Huang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2929 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinants of health; environmental determinants; pediatric cancer; survivorship; health disparities; health equalities; risk prediction; gene × environmental interaction; interventions

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

The Role of Diet and Movement in Childhood and Adolescent

edited by

Tonia Vassilakou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2044 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; physical activity; exercise; movement; obesity; children; adolescents

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

Problematic Behaviors and Psychological Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents

edited by Stefano Eleuteri

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 612 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral problems; psychological wellbeing; children; adolescents; prevention programs

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

Idiopathic Congenital Clubfoot: Updating from Etiology to Treatment

edited by Ernesto Ippolito

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open

Keywords: idiopathic congenital clubfoot; etiology; pathogenesis; pathology; recurrence; history; ponseti treatment; pathophysiology; in maltreated clubfeet; after the walking age; long-term follow-up; treatment by external fixation; surgical treatment; atypical idiopathic clubfoot

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

Palliative Care in the Management of Critically Ill Patients Across the Pediatric Age Spectrum: How, Where, When, Who, and Why?

edited by Elaine R. Morgan and

Michael J. McNeil

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: palliative care; hospice; critical illness; symptom management; quality of life; end-of-life care

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

Growth Through Adversity: Risks and Resilience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

edited by

Camie A. Tomlinson

and Becky Antle

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4763 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood adversity; children; adolescents; mental health; risk; resilience

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

Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis: Fetal Medicine Perspectives

edited by

Daniela Roxana Matasariu

,

Rotar Ioana

and

Demetra Gabriela Socolov

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3784 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal screening; fetal medicine; fetal anomalies; prenatal diagnosis; non-invasive prenatal testing; genetic testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Physical Exercise and Healthy Eating Behaviors: Finding the Optimal Balance for Children

edited by

José Manuel Jurado Castro

and

Belén Pastor-Villaescusa

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1633 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; nutrition; sports; public health; health promotion; lifestyle; preventive strategies; behavioral interventions

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

Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk in Pediatric Populations

edited by Joseph Mahgerefteh

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1308 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hypertension; blood pressure; left ventricular hypertrophy; heart failure; cardiovascular risk; cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease; pediatric kidney disease; pediatric obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Management of Rare Respiratory Disorders Across Pediatric Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

edited by

Antonio Matías Esquìnas

and

Omar S. Alibrahim

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare respiratory disease; pediatric critical care; pediatric noninvasive ventilation; chronic respiratory failure; translational research; quality improvement; outcomes research; oxygenation

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

Health and Development in Children: Dual Pathways of Family Support and Physical Activity

edited by Byungmo Ku and

Heetae Cho

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; vulnerable populations; developmental conditions; family systems; health behavior; health promotion; social support; contextual constraints

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

Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ear and Vestibular Disorders (2nd Edition)

edited by Stefania Barozzi and

Mirko Alde

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: hearing loss; hearing aid; cochlear implant; vestibular disorders; balance disorders; otitis media

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

Digital Health Implementation in Pediatric Dental Care

edited by

Massimo Pisano

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: teledentistry; pediatric dentistry; digital health; oral health prevention; mobile health (mHealth); remote monitoring; special healthcare needs; health policy; public health dentistry

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

Optimizing Evidence-Based Interventions for Enhancing Development in Early Childhood

edited by

Stephanie L. Schmitz

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4201 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood; evidence-based interventions; early childhood development; early intervention; early childhood educators; early childhood and families; diverse populations; early childhood and innovative practices

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

Perinatal and Neonatal Palliative Care: Interdisciplinary Care, Family Support, and Symptom Management

edited by

DonnaMaria E. Cortezzo

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 864 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal palliative care; neonatal palliative care; end-of-life symptom management; pain management; family-centered care; end-of-life care; birth planning; ethical decision-making; bereavement support; multidisciplinary care

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

Fostering Well-Being: Innovations in Children's Mental Health

edited by John S. Lyons

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open

Keywords: well-being; children; mental health; well-becoming; innovation

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

Childhood Obesity: From Complication to Comprehensive Care

edited by

Vibha Singhal

and Alaina P. Vidmar

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; pediatric obesity; metabolic complications; obesity prevention; multidisciplinary care; pediatric endocrinology; lifestyle interventions; health dis-parities; precision medicine; adolescent health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes)

Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Newborns

edited by Chandra Prakash Rath and Sanjay Patole

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7517 | Submission Open

Keywords: necrotizing enterocolitis; premature infant; pathophysiology; treatment; risk factors; neonatal outcome

Early Dental Treatment in Children: A Focus on Behavior Intervention and Management

edited by Giuseppina Laganà

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6188 | Submission Open

Keywords: interceptive treatment; early treatment; prevention in growing subjects; pediatric dentistry; growing patients; early orthodontic treatment; clear aligners in mixed dentition; clear aligners in deciduous dentition

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

Pediatric Robotic Surgery 2.0: New Indications and Clinical Research

edited by

Carlos Delgado-Miguel

, Juan I. Camps and Francisco Hernández Oliveros

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotic-assisted surgery; robotic surgery; children; pediatrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Inherited Cardiac Disorders in Pediatrics: Present Challenges and Future Innovations

edited by Sara Moscatelli,

Giovanni Di Salvo

and

Gian Luca Ragazzoni

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric cardiomyopathy; inherited cardiac diseases; cardiomyopathies; cardiovascular genetics; arthropathies; channelopathies

Advances in Pediatric Assistive Technologies

edited by Petra Karlsson and

Tom Chau

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open

Keywords: assistive technologies; childhood rehabilitation; children and youth with disabilities

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

Advancing the Management of Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy

edited by

Nahla Zaghloul

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE); therapeutic hypothermia; neuroprotection; HIE biomarkers; neuromonitoring; adjunctive therapies for HIE; neurorehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Precision Treatment and Medication Strategies for Childhood Mental Illness

edited by

Ana Filipa Beato

and

Stephanie Alves

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4651 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision treatment; child and adolescent mental health; personalized treatment; psychopharmacology; biomarkers and treatment response

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

Obstetric Factors and Neonatal Outcomes: The Limit of Viability

edited by

Melinda Ildiko Mitranovici

and Lucian Puşcaşiu

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2987 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal limit of viability; prematurity; pre-eclampsia; intrauterine growth restriction; chorioamnionitis; fetal anomalies; diagnosis; therapy

Sleep Disorders in Children: Presentation, Early Identification and Treatment (2nd Edition)

edited by

Manisha Witmans

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: parasomnia; insomnia in children; hypersomnia; sleep disorders; obstructive sleep apnea; sleep-related breathing disorders; children; sleep disordered breathing

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

Dental Status and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Abel Emanuel Moca

and Raluca Iulia Juncar

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18196 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oral health; dental caries prevention; dento-maxillary development; oral diseases in children; adolescent oral health

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

Physical Therapy in Pediatric Developmental Disorders

edited by Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17306 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric developmental disorders; children with disabilities; physical therapy; physiotherapy; early intervention; motor development; neurorehabilitation; functional outcomes; service delivery models; evidence-based practices; innovative therapeutic approaches

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

Understanding the Correlates and Health Outcomes of Movement Behaviors in Childhood and Adolescence

edited by

Diego Augusto Santos Silva

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4330 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent health; anthropometry; body composition; cardiorespiratory fitness; child health; epidemiology; exercise; failure to thrive; muscle strength; obesity; pediatric nutrition; physical activity; public health; school; screentime; sedentary behavior; sleep; sleep disorders; sports; weight status

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

Pediatric Vestibular Disorders: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Juan Manuel Espinosa-Sanchez and Vanesa Perez-Guillen

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3820 | Submission Open

Keywords: vertigo; children; adolescents; pediatric vestibular disorders; pediatric migraine disorders; vestibular testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Application of Endoscopy and Endosurgery in Pediatric Surgery

edited by Federico G. Seifarth and

Stefan Scholz

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1948 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric laparoscopic surgery; innovations; thoracoscopy; robot-assisted surgery; MIS; minimally invasive surgery; neonatal minimally invasive surgery; pediatric colorectal surgery; chest wall deformities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Pediatric Emergency Department Visits: Challenges, Innovation and Best Practices in the Care of Children

edited by Jabeen Fayyaz and Saïd Hachimi-Idrissi

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric emergency medicine; resuscitation; sepsis; trauma; simulation; human factors; quality improvement; digital health; artificial intelligence; patient safety; global health; competency-based education

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

Advances in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Assessment, Intervention, and Outcomes

edited by Patrice L. (Tamar) Weiss

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric occupational therapy; neurodevelopmental disorders; participation; functional performance; top-down approaches; early intervention; school-based occupational therapy; assistive technologies

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

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