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Lifestyle and Children's Health Development

edited by

Guillermo Garcia-Perez-De-Sevilla

and

Augusto García Zapico

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18164 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy lifestyles; physical activity; obesity; children; adolescents

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

Lung Function and Respiratory Diseases in Children and Infants

edited by

Antonella Gambadauro

,

Sara Manti

and Paolo Ruggeri

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13449 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory diseases; children; lung function; asthma; interstitial lung disease; respiratory tract infection; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; spirometry; DLCO; plethysmography

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

Neonatal and Adolescent Pain: Long-Term Impacts and Management

edited by

Jowita Rosada-Kurasińska

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1264 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pain assessment; neonatal pain management; pain scales; neurodevelopmental outcomes

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

Feeding and Eating Difficulties in Children with Gastrointestinal Disorders, Including Disorders of the Gut–Brain Interaction

edited by Ryan Davidson and Julia Carmody

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: disorders of gut-brain interaction; pediatric feeding disorder; avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder; gastroenterology; feeding difficulties; cultural feeding practices; psychological assessment; psychological intervention

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

Advances in Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Preterm Infants

edited by Corinna Gasparini and

Barbara Caravale

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12748 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm birth; infant neurodevelopment; preterm developmental outcomes; early intervention for preterm infants; family-centered care

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

Pediatric Asthma and Allergic Diseases: New Insights and Therapeutic Approaches

edited by

Russell Hopp

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1204 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; asthma; allergic diseases; eosinophilic esophagitis; atopic dermatitis; allergic rhinitis

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

Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing In Children

edited by

Giuseppina Marcuccio

and

Marco Carotenuto

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric sleep disorders; obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS); neurocognitive impairment and SDB; executive dysfunction syndrome; OSAS-related neuroinflammation; stress-inflammatory pathways; precision sleep medicine; multidisciplinary management

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

Pediatric Kidney Disease: Prevalence, Risk, and Management Strategies

edited by Andreea Bot (Rachisan)

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney; risk factors; epidemiology; management; transplantation

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

Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Imaging: Current Capabilities and Future Directions

edited by

Mohammad Arafat Hussain

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric imaging; artificial intelligence; deep learning; radiomics and radiogenomics; structural and functional mri; neurodevelopment and brain maturation; congenital heart disease (CHD) neuroimaging; explainable and interpretable ai; multimodal data integration; clinical decision support in pediatrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disease—Advances in Clinical Diagnosis, Management and Imaging

edited by Shivani D. Rangwala and

Soliman Oushy

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric aneurysm; pediatric moyamoya disease; arteriovenous malformations; pediatric stroke; cerebrovenous sinus thrombosis; vein of Galen malformations; advanced neuroimaging techniques; neuroendovascular advances; anticoagulation

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

Advances in the Epidemiology of Hemostasis Disorders in Children

edited by

Anca Colita

and

Cristina Gavrilovici

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 883 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hematology; hemostatic disorders; bleeding disorders; coagulation abnormalities; pediatric thrombosis; thrombotic microangiopathies; hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS); thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP); molecular and genetic mechanisms; precision diagnostics

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

Advances in Neonatal Resuscitation and Intensive Care—2nd Edition

edited by Pranav Jani, Dharmesh Shah and Rajesh Maheshwari

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal intensive care; resuscitation; infant; premature infant; low-birth-weight infant

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

Current Trends and Innovations in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

edited by

James A. Kuo

and George T. Nicholson

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital heart disease; pediatric cardiology; cardiac catheterization; transcatheter interventions

Nephrotic Syndrome in Children: Understanding Pathogenesis and Novel Therapies

edited by

Ramona Florina Stroescu

,

Mihai Gafencu

and Andreea Bot (Rachisan)

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: nephrotic syndome; children; novel therapy

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

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Assessment and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by

Telma C. Almeida

,

Ana Isabel Sani

, Susana Monteiro and

Jorge Cardoso

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18107 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; assessment; impact; mental health; social problems; physical illness

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

Parenting and Child/Adolescent Development: Current Updates and Global Perspectives (2nd Edition)

edited by

Elitsa Dimitrova

and

Apolinaras Zaborskis

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9425 | Submission Open

Keywords: child development; adolescent development; health; well-being; and health behaviour of children and adolescents; family type; structure; and family dynamics; parent– child/adolescent relationships; parenting practices and involvement in care for children and adolescents; gendered aspects of parenting and care for children and adolescents; generational aspects of care for children and adolescents; early-childhood education and care (ECEC) policies; and family and youth policies; services for families; children; and adolescents

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

Promoting Breastfeeding and Human Milk in Infants (2nd Edition)

edited by

Pasqua Anna Quitadamo

and

Luigi Corvaglia

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2915 | Submission Open

Keywords: breastfeeding; human milk; infant feeding; bioactive factors; human milk composition; breastfeeding promotion; human milk banking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Oral and Facial Surgery: Advances and Future Challenges

edited by

Rocío Trinidad Velázquez-Cayón

and

Alberto Garcia-Perla-Garcia

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2399 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric surgery; craniofacial disorders; digital health technologies; perioperative care; maxillofacial physiotherapy; psychosocial pediatric surgical care; new technologies

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

Comprehensive Care of Critically Ill Infants and Children: An Update

edited by

Regina Okhuysen-Cawley

and

Andrea M. Ontaneda

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 449 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric critical care medicine; neurologic critical care; perioperative cardiac critical care and heart failure; non-invasive ventilatory support in pediatrics; infants with severe sequelae of prematurity; primary and secondary pulmonary hypertension in pediatrics; diabetes mellitus in pediatrics; septic shock and life-threatening infections; management of severe infections due to emerging global pathogens; acute kidney injury in children; critical care of children with underlying malignancies; complex medical decision-making; primary palliative care

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

Attachment-Informed Interventions for Children and Adolescents

edited by

Valentina Lucia La Rosa

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3545 | Submission Open

Keywords: attachment theory; developmental psychology; early relationships; socio-emotional development; care-giving; parenting support; early intervention; psychoeducational programs; psychotherapeutic approaches; psychoeducational interventions

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

Early Intervention Strategies: Leveraging Sociocognitive Development for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

edited by

Francisco Alcantud-Marín

and Yurena Alonso-Esteban

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2873 | Submission Open

Keywords: sociocognitive development; early intervention; neurodevelopmental screening; autism spectrum disorders (ASDs); attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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

Advances in Neonatal Transfusion: Risk Factors and Outcome

edited by

Chiara Maddaloni

and Srinivas Bolisetty

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1063 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal transfusion; preterm infants; risk factors; outcomes; red blood cells; platelets; plasma; transfusion thresholds; neonatal intensive care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Autism Spectrum Disorder in School-Aged Children: Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis

edited by Clara J Fernández-Álvarez,

Simona De Stasio

and

Carmen Berenguer

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism; autism spectrum disorder; ASD; neurodevelopmental disorders; autism screening; school-aged children; assessment; diagnosis

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

Language Delay in Children: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Approaches

edited by Boutheina Jemel and

Stefano Rezzonico

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: language delay; risk of developing a developmental language disorder; early language intervention; early language assessment; genetics; long-term outcomes

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

Endocrine and Metabolic Health in School-Aged Children

edited by

Eryk Jacek Latoch

,

Hanna Borysewicz-Sańczyk

and Maryna Krawczuk-Rybak

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8046 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrine diseases; metabolic disorders; obesity; diabetes; thyroid; autoimmunity; children; adolescents

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

Challenges and Innovations in Pediatric General Surgery

edited by Carlos Theodore Huerta and Karishma Kodia

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2713 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted techniques; 3D printing; surgical planning; intraoperative adjuncts; artificial intelligence; augmented reality; enhanced recovery pathways; perioperative care; pain management; surgical education; surgical training; pediatric surgical pathology; prospective studies; retrospective studies; experimental investigations; systematic reviews; meta-analyses; surgical innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children: Symptoms, Risks and Prevention

edited by

Julio J. Jauregui

and Joshua M. Abzug

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1126 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; sports injuries; growth plate; pediatric spine; injury prevention

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

Innovations in Pediatric Respiratory Disorders: Diagnosis, Care, and Prevention

edited by Jagdev Singh, Hiran Selvadurai and Melinda Solomon

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 751 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory; infection; drug resistance; asthma; suppurative lung disease; interventional bronchoscopy; bacteriophage

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

Assessment and Intervention in Language and Communication for Pediatric Populations with Hearing Loss

edited by

Sara Ghiselli

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hearing loss; rehabilitation; objective biomarkers; neural plasticity; precision medicine; cochlear implants

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

Child Maltreatment: Etiology, Prevention, Neurobiological and Psychosocial Consequences, and Intervention Strategies

edited by

Eva Möhler

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3698 | Submission Open

Keywords: child maltreatment; child abuse; child neglect; early life stress; adverse childhood experiences

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

Adiposity and Adolescent Health: Outcomes, Mechanisms, Interventions and Evidence in the Obesity Era

edited by

Eleni P Kotanidou

and Vasiliki Rengina Tsinopoulou

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2915 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent; obesity; adiposity; overweight; obesity complications

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

Recent Advances in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery

edited by

Laura Balanescu

and

Zenon Pogorelić

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2231 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; laparoscopy; endoscopic techniques; surgical innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Research Progress of the Pediatric Cardiology: 4th Edition

edited by

Massimo Mapelli

and Giulia Guglielmi

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric cardiology; congenital heart disease; heart failure; myocarditis; COVID-19 and cardiovascular system; heart transplantation; cardiac imaging in children; pediatric cardiology in low-income countries; rheumatic heart disease; child/children; adolescent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Innovations in Chestfeeding Support and Parental/Infant Health Implications

edited by

Nicki L. Aubuchon-Endsley

and Hillary E Swann-Thomsen

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 869 | Submission Open

Keywords: chestfeeding support; telehealth; chestfeeding technology; community-based chestfeeding support; chestfeeding effects

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

Long-Term Child and Family Outcomes After High-Risk Birth: Present and Future Challenges

edited by Grace C. Fitzallen and Ashwini Lakshmanan

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal; high-risk Infant; follow-up; child Development; neurodevelopment; mental Health; family; parenting; postpartum

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

The Power of Early Intervention: Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Very Young Children and Their Families

edited by Kimberly Renk

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3175 | Submission Open

Keywords: infant and early childhood mental health; parent-child relationships; attachment; dyadic therapy; circle of security; child-parent psychotherapy; infant-toddler court programs; home visiting

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

Developmental Disabilities in Children: Present and Future Challenges

edited by

Sophia Charitou

and Emmanouil Skordilis

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 773 | Submission Open

Keywords: children with neurodevelopmental disorders; early intervention; extracurricular activities; virtual reality; exergames; motor intervention

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

Comprehensive Treatment and Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric Chronic Lung Diseases

edited by

Annalisa Allegorico

, Alessandro Onofri and

Maria Giovanna Paglietti

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 742 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric asthma; allergic respiratory diseases; chronic respiratory conditions; patients with high medical complexity; long-term ventilation; pediatric pulmonology; pediatric chronic respiratory diseases; children with medical complexity; transition of care from pediatric to adult services; pulmonary function testing

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

Pediatric Postural Health: Orthopedic, Physical Therapy, and Exercise-Based Approaches

edited by

Guido Belli

and

Laura Bragonzoni

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 700 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric postural diseases; postural evaluation; musculoskeletal disorders; exercise treatment; physiotherapeutic specific exercise; scoliosis; hyperkyphosis; sagittal imbalances

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

Nursing Care in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

edited by Janet Yvonne Mattsson and

Gunilla Björling

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric intensive care unit care; ethics; clinical learning; participation; siblings of children in pediatric intensive care unit; adolescents; special needs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Neonatal Hemodynamics: From Advanced Monitoring to Improved Physiology-Driven Care

edited by Benjamim Ficial and Flaminia Pugnaloni

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal hemodynamics; circulation; TnECHO; NPE; perfusion; neonatal monitoring; NIRS; cardiac output; neonatal intensive care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Sleep Health: From Pathophysiology to Quality of Life

edited by

Melanie Koelbel

and

Fenella Jane Kirkham

submission deadline 23 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric sleep; sleep disorders; child development; cognition; quality of life; neurodevelopment; pathophysiology; sleep health interventions; academic; sleep-disordered breathing; MRI; neuroscience

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

New Research Progress in Clinical Pediatric Dentistry: 3rd Edition

edited by

Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1620 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavior guidance; conscious sedation; dental abnormalities; dental caries; dental malocclusion; restorative materials; impacted teeth; interceptive orthodontics; pain management; preformed crowns; preventive dentistry; imaging in pediatric dentistry

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

Beyond Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Lupus and Juvenile Dermatomyositis: The Spectrum of Pediatric Rheumatic Disease

edited by

Kelly A. Rouster-Stevens

and Elaine R. Flanagan

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatology; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus; juvenile dermatomyositis; autoinflammatory syndromes; immune dysregulation

Recent Advances in Children’s Motor Development: From Birth to Adolescence: 2nd Edition

edited by

Dario Colella

and Domenico Monacis

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 857 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor development; learning of motor competence; physical literacy in children and adolescents; health-related physical fitness components; skill-related physical fitness components; dynamic systems theory

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

Saving Little Lives—Reducing Preterm and Low-Birth-Weight Mortality

edited by

Siren Rettedal

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open

Keywords: saving little lives; prematurity; low birth weight; quality care; newborn; neonatal intensive care unit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

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

edited by

Stefan Grosek

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 10804 | 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 866 | 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 786 | 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)

Pediatric Trauma Readiness and Management in Emergency and Critical Care

edited by Suzanne Beno

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric trauma; pediatric readiness; injury; mass casualty; code orange; disaster management; transfusion; surgical response; trauma quality improvement

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

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