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Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Global Perspective and Recent Developments

edited by Kiran Bora and

Deokho Lee

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 55 | 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)

Renal Diseases in Children: The Present and a Challenge for the Future

edited by

Anna Di Sessa

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8146 | Submission Open

Keywords: renal function; child; adolescent; kidney injury; treatment; management; innovations

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

Physical Education and Exercise Promotion and Intervention in Children and Adolescents for Health and Wellbeing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca D’Elia

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1997 | Submission Open

Keywords: young physical fitness; prevention; overweight; obesity; movement assessment; performance tests; body image; wellness; motor learning

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

Non-IgE Pediatric Food Allergy: Clinical and Research Issues

edited by

Jimena Pérez-Moreno

and María Elena Seoane-Reula

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1202 | Submission Open

Keywords: food allergy; non-IgE-mediated allergy; immunotherapy; allergy management; enteropathy; eosinophilic esophagitis; specific oral tolerance induction (SOTI)

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

Innovations in Pediatric Disorders of the Gut–Brain Interaction: Bridging Science, Treatment, and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by

Corina Pienar

Mara Ioana Ionescu

and Felicia Galos

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 879 | Submission Open

Keywords: disorders of gut– brain interaction; irritable bowel syndrome; motility; constipation; pH impedance; gastro-esophageal reflux; functional dyspepsia; dietary interventions

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

Palliative Home Care in Pediatric Patients: Current Innovations and Future Challenges

edited by

Anthony Herbert

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescents; palliative home care; pain; life-limiting; end-of-life care

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

Motor Skills and Integral Health in Children and Adolescents: Keys to an Active Future

edited by Lilyan Mercedes Vega-Ramírez, Juan Chinchilla and

M.ª Alejandra Ávalos-Ramos

submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3438 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical education; psychomotor skills; motor skills development; sedentary lifestyle; social determinants of health; wellness and mental health; child and adolescent health; lifestyle and behavior

(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 5 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2097 | 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)

Pulmonary Function in Children with Respiratory Symptoms

edited by

Paraschiva Cherecheș-Panța

and Sorin Claudiu Man

submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1848 | Submission Open

Keywords: asthma; lung function in preschoolers; spirometry; maximal mid-expiratory flow (MMEF); body plethysmography; fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO); impulse oscillometry

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

Advances in Childhood and Adolescent Psychopathology Based on Digital Intervention

edited by

Sarah Pila

submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital interventions; child psychopathology; adolescent mental health; anxiety; depression; ADHD; autism spectrum disorders; teletherapy; virtual reality therapy; mHealth

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

Diagnosis and Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Children

edited by

Claudia Brogna

submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: DMD drugs; muscle; bone; emotional aspect; mental disorders associated with DMD; pubertal development

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

Treating Toxic Stress in Pediatric Clinical Practice

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

submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | 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)

Effects of Screen Time on Children’s Mental, Social, and Cognitive Health

edited by

Ana Maria Abreu

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13994 | Submission Open

Keywords: screen time; social media; mental health; cognition; social skills

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

Parenting a Child with Disabilities

edited by

Yosi Yaffe

and

Batel Hazan-Liran

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3163 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenting; disability; parental stress; coping strategies; family dynamics; support systems; children; mental health; special education; vulnerability and resilience

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

Clinical Presentation, Evaluation, and Treatment of Sleep-Disorders in Children and Adolescents

edited by

James D. Geyer

and

Paul R. Carney

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2743 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; obstructive sleep apnea; epidemiology; artificial intelligence; excessive sleepiness; treatment

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

Childhood Obesity: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment

edited by Eileen Chaves and Alaina Vidmar

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1515 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; prevention; intervention; treatment; public health; childhood health; lifestyle changes; pediatric obesity; obesity management; health policies

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

Advances in Early Nutrition and Neurodevelopment of Preterm Infants

edited by Jean-Baptiste Muller, Anne Frondas and Laure Simon

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm; early nutrition; brain development; neurodevelopment

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

Masking and Social Camouflaging in Autism: Contexts, Challenges, and Pathways

edited by Gemma Reynolds

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder masking clinical outcomes diagnosis and assessment peer relationships mental health stress and burnout intervention/therapeutic approaches identity and social functioning policy and inclusive environments

Advances in Mental Health and Well-Being in Children (Third Edition)

edited by

Cristina Nunes

and Cláudia Carmo

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; well-being; mental health; parenting; family support; evidence-based interventions; resilience; risk factors; protective factors; social media; post-pandemic

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

Viral Respiratory Infections and Bacterial Superinfections in Children—2nd Edition

edited by

Victor Daniel Miron

and

Irina Magdalena Dumitru

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: viral infections; bacterial superinfections; respiratory viruses; influenza; RSV; SARS-CoV-2; pneumococcal disease; otitis; pneumonia; meningitis; sepsis; antimicrobial resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Infectious Diseases)

Innovations in Managing Childhood Endocrine Disorders and Obesity

edited by

Monica Simina Mihuta

and Corina Paul

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; pediatric endocrinology; cardiometabolic risk; vascular stiffness; carotid intima– media thickness; pediatric nutrition; insulin resistance; MASLD

(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 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Advancing Oral Health Care in Children with Special Needs: Innovations, Integration, and Access

edited by

Silvia Cirio

and

Maria Grazia Cagetti

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: special needs dentistry; autism spectrum disorder; intellectual and developmental disabilities; oral health disparities; dental care access; behavior management; multidisciplinary care; teledentistry; caregiver education; health equity; inclusive healthcare; preventive oral health

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

Pediatric Dental Restoration: Innovations in Treatment and Materials

edited by Kasia Zaborowicz and Barbara Biedziak

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; dental materials and biomaterials; digital technologies in dentistry; artificial intelligence in dentistry; clinical procedures; regeneration and biomaterial therapies; child comfort and cooperation

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

Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Radiology

edited by

Curtise K. C. Ng

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; clinical decision support; computer-aided diagnosis; deep learning; examination scheduling; image quality enhancement; image segmentation; machine learning; medical imaging; medical radiation science; protocol automation; radiation dose optimization; radiology; radiomics; report generation; triage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

edited by

Regina Fölster-Holst

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood atopic dermatitis; impaired quality of life; pruritus; biologics; JAK-inhibitors; prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dermatology)

Assessment and Management of Sepsis-Associated Organ Dysfunction and Shock in Neonates

edited by Ashraf Kharrat and Gabriel Altit

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: sepsis; shock; organ dysfunction; hemodynamic monitoring; critical care; biomarkers; outcomes

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

Early Childhood Caries and Oral Health

edited by

Lidia Gavic

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood caries; remineralization strategies; preventive oral health programs; maternal and child oral health; oral health promotion

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

Infant Neurodevelopment and Neonatal Outcomes

edited by Anamaria Harabor, Ingrid Andrada Vasilache and

Ana Maria Adam

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstetric emergencies; cesarean section; obstetric anesthesia; neonatal outcomes; neurocognitive development; teamwork

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

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

edited by

Dana-Teodora Anton-Păduraru

and

Olivia Dorneanu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 47 | 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)

Sickle Cell Disease: From Pathophysiology to Advances in Treatment

edited by

Yves D. Pastore

and

Thomas Pincez

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: red blood cell disease; hemoglobinopathy; sickle cell disease; gene therapy; hydroxyurea; blood transfusion; cell therapy

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

Pediatric Leukemia: Immunotherapy and Precision Medicine Insights

edited by Irtiza N. Sheikh, Dristhi S. Ragoonanan and

Amber Gibson

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-risk leukemia; relapse; cellular therapy; immunotherapy; stem cell transplantation; adolescent and young adult; CAR T cell therapy

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

Identification of Factors Associated with Obesity in Children: Present and Future Challenges

edited by Sanja Musić Milanović

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity in children; overweight; lifestyle; diet; genetics; intervention; obesity-related complications

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

Emergency Management and Treatment Strategies in Children Cardiac Arrest

edited by Martín Otero-Agra,

Santiago Martínez-Isasi

and Felipe Fernández-Méndez

submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2204 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric emergency; pediatric life support; infant life support; simulation training; pediatric emergency care; pediatric prehospital care; pediatric emergency hospital service; pediatric cardiac arrest; advanced life support

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

Advances in Pediatric Neurogenic Bladders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Strategies

edited by

Agata Korzeniecka-Kozerska

submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 686 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurogenic bladder; biomarkers; kidney function damage; kidney function; urodynamic investigations; dysfunctional voiding; clean intermittent catheterization

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

New Developments in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Therapy: Current Trends and Future Possibilities

edited by David González Jiménez, Ruth García-Romero and Alejandro Rodríguez Martínez

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open

Keywords: cystic fibrosis; cystic fibrosis modulators; lung function; sweat test; nutrition and growth; cystic fibrosis-related diabetes; cystic fibrosis-related liver disease

Assessment, Communication and Management of Chronic Pain in Children and Young People: Current Challenges and Potential Interventions

edited by Rebecca Lee and Carolyn Berryman

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; children and young people assessment; healthcare communication; management; challenges; interventions

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

Pediatric Infectious Disease Epidemiology

edited by Noriko Kitamura and Daisuke Yoneoka

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2136 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatrics; child; adolescents; infectious diseases; surveillance; epidemiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Infectious Diseases)

Advances and Controversies in Paediatric Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery: Update

edited by Francisco Hernández Oliveros and

Carlos Delgado-Miguel

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2023 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric surgery; hepatobiliary surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; indocyanine green; robotic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Early Interceptive Treatment of Oral Disorders: Protective Mechanisms and Future Perspectives

edited by

Alexandru Vlasa

, Anamaria Bud and

Massimo Corsalini

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood decay; hypo-mineralization; white spot lesions; early interceptive treatment; early orthodontics

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

Specialized Pediatric Palliative Care: In-Hospital, Homecare and Intersectoral Demands

edited by

Ulrika Kreicbergs

, Eduard Verhagen and

Boris Zernikow

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric palliative care; children’ s hospice; hospital; palliative care unit; quality of life; family; symptom management; neonatal palliative care

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

Optimizing Evidence-Based Interventions for Enhancing Development in Early Childhood

edited by

Stephanie L. Schmitz

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 23 | 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)

Child Abuse and Adolescent Delinquency: Psychological States and Developmental Impacts

edited by Maria Verónica Jimeno Jiménez and

Jane D. Champion

submission deadline 11 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: child abuse; adolescent delinquency; psychological trauma; emotional dysregulation; developmental psychopathology; juvenile justice; victimology; risk and protective factors; mental health in adolescence; child and adolescent protection systems (out-of-home care)

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

Comprehensive Approaches to Assessing and Intervening in Childhood Language and Speech Disorders

edited by Ana Rita S. Valente and Marisa Lobo Lousada

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2821 | Submission Open

Keywords: language disorders; speech disorders; multidimensional assessment; evidence-based intervention

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

Long-Term Effects of Early Childhood Nutrition on Growth and Development

edited by

Foteini Balomenou

and

Vasilios Giapros

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood nutrition; obesity; growth; catch-up growth; birth weight; overweight; breastfeeding; diet; infant; neonate

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

Epidemiology and Injury Morphology of Childhood Traumatic Fractures

edited by

Gergö Józsa

and Peter Vajda

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6776 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; pediatric burn injuries; pediatric trauma; pediatric hand fractures; resorbable implants

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

Physical Therapy in Pediatric Developmental Disorders

edited by Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5334 | 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)

The State of the Art in Obesity, Eating Habits and Nutrition among Children and Adolescents

edited by Grigoris Risvas and Paul Farajian

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2244 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition education; health promotion; childhood obesity prevention and management; obesity epidemiology; disease prevention; food policies

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

Maternal Health and the Impact on Infant Growth

edited by

Ginevra Malta

and

Fulvio Plescia

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1879 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal health; infant growth; perinatal epidemiology; pregnancy outcomes; prenatal care; neonatal development; public health; environmental health; maternal nutrition; birth outcomes

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

Advances in Early Detection and Intervention in Children with Cerebral Palsy

edited by

Matteo Porro

and Odoardo Picciolini

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; early intervention; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; speech therapy; spasticity management; assistive technology; rehabilitation

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

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