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Innovations and Evolving Practices in General Paediatric Surgery

edited by

, Andrea F. Conforti and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2226 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric surgery; minimally invasive surgery; neonatal surgery; robotic surgery; ERAS; congenital malformations; surgical innovation; paediatric surgical oncology; intestinal surgery; laparoscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

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

edited by

Siren Rettedal

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1261 | 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)

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

edited by Shivani D. Rangwala and

Soliman Oushy

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 821 | 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)

Pediatric Oral Health: From Prevention to Comprehensive Care

edited by Carmen Machuca-Portillo and Álvaro Jiménez-Guerra

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 637 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oral health; early childhood caries; pediatric endodontics; dental traumatology; behavior management; minimally invasive dentistry; digital dentistry and artificial intelligence in pediatric dentistry; multidisciplinary and comprehensive care in pediatric dentistry; special care pediatric dentistry; interceptive orthodontics; dental education

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

Treatment and Care in Children with Neurocutaneous Disorders

edited by

Andrea Santangelo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurocutaneous disorders; neurofibromatosis type 1; tuberous sclerosis complex; targeted molecular therapy; mTOR inhibitors; MEK inhibitors; childhood epilepsy; genetic mosaicism; pediatric neuro-oncology; quality of life

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

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

edited by Ashraf Kharrat and Gabriel Altit

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1897 | 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)

Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Neurological Disorders

edited by Maria Gontika and

Maria Anagnostouli

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 784 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric neurology; diagnosis; therapeutics; biomarkers; precision therapy

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

Pediatric Endocrine Health and Metabolism: Conditions, Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Clelia Cipolla,

Donato Rigante

and Ignazio Cammisa

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric endocrinology; metabolic diseases; growth; puberty; thyroid

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment of Rare Pediatric Disorders

edited by

Jordi Pijuan

and Donald G. Basel

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare pediatric disorders; rare diseases; precision medicine; translational research; genomics; multi-omics; advanced diagnostics; personalized medicine; functional studies; therapeutic strategies; multidisciplinary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Translational Pediatrics)

Growing Through Movement: Integrating Motor, Perceptual, and Psychological Development in Childhood

edited by

Afroditi Lola

and

Eleni Bassa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2469 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; motor competence; perceptual development; psychological well-being; social development; physical activity; physical education; pedagogy; school setting; holistic development

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

Early Childhood Caries and Oral Health

edited by

Lidia Gavic

submission deadline 1 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2009 | 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)

Advances in Pediatric Surgery: Innovative Approaches and Emerging Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by Donatella Di Fabrizio,

Edoardo Bindi

and

Giovanni Cobellis

submission deadline 1 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric surgery innovations; minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; artificial intelligence in surgery; 3D printing in surgical planning; fluorescence-guided imaging; augmented reality in surgery; smart surgical technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Advances and Challenges in Neonatal Surgery for Congenital Malformations

edited by Horea Gheorghe Gozar and

Emőke Horváth

submission deadline 5 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5260 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital malformations; neonatal surgery; minimally invasive surgery; prenatal diagnosis; genetic testing; perioperative care; long-term outcomes; multidisciplinary management; congenital diaphragmatic hernia; esophageal atresia; abdominal wall defects; intestinal atresia; anorectal malformations; genitourinary anomalies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

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

edited by

Dario Colella

and Domenico Monacis

submission deadline 5 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1466 | 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; multidisciplinary approaches; dynamic systems theory

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

Neonatal Infections: Clinical Challenges and Management Strategies

edited by

Vito Mondı̀

submission deadline 5 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal infection; congenital infection; epidemiology; antibiotic therapy; biomarkers; diagnosis; management; prevention

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

Health Behaviour, Health Literacy and Mental Health in Children: 3rd Edition

edited by Attila Sárváry

submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9186 | Submission Open

Keywords: smoking; electronic cigarette use; alcohol consumption; illegal drug use; physical activity; eating habits; video game use; smartphone use; screentime; physical health; mental health; prevention; intervention; health literacy

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

New Research Progress in Clinical Pediatric Dentistry: 3rd Edition

edited by

Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni

submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3892 | 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)

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 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5152 | Submission Open

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

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

Global Perspectives on Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns

edited by

Hippolite Amadi

and Tina M. Slusher

submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal hyperbilirubinemia; neonatal jaundice; newborn health; kernicterus; bilirubin screening; global health disparities; low and middle income countries; phototherapy; transcutaneous bilirubin; neurodevelopment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Children’s Lifestyle Behaviors and Health Promotion: Determinants, Contexts, and Interventions

edited by

Elena Lia Spoiala

and

Laura Trandafir

submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood lifestyle; health promotion; pediatric nutrition; childhood obesity; physical activity ; gut microbiota ; preventive pediatrics

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

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Children: Early Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Alessandro Perri and Simona Fattore

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5139 | Submission Open

Keywords: ELBW; BPD; neonates; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; prevention; treatment

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

Advances in Early Detection and Intervention in Children with Cerebral Palsy

edited by

Matteo Porro

and Odoardo Picciolini

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2587 | 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)

Childhood Asthma: Comorbidities and Integrated Care

edited by Maria De Filippo and

Martina Votto

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood asthma; multimorbidity; allergic comorbidities; non-allergic comorbidities; asthma phenotypes and endotypes; biomarkers; precision medicine; integrated care pathways; digital health

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

Psychosocial Adaptation and Family Resilience in Children with Complex Medical Conditions

edited by

Christina Sharkey

and Kimberly L. Klages

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric illness; psychosocial adaptation; resilience; family functioning; coping

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

Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Early Recognition and Preventive Interventions

edited by

Artemis K. Tsitsika

and

Theodoros N. Sergentanis

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; prevention; body image; disordered eating; mental health; anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; orthorexia nervosa; social media; therapy

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

Optimizing Glycemic Management in Pediatric Populations with Type 1 Diabetes: Challenges and Advances

edited by

Assimina Galli-Tsinopoulou

and

Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9152 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 1 diabetes mellitus; glycemic control; children; adolescents; continuous glucose monitoring; insulin therapy; insulin pump; advanced hybrid closed loop therapy; diabetes management

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

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 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1342 | 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)

Current Trends and Innovations in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

edited by

James A. Kuo

and George T. Nicholson

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 888 | Submission Open

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

Parenting and Child/Adolescent Development: Current Updates and Global Perspectives (3rd Edition)

edited by

Elitsa Dimitrova

and

Apolinaras Zaborskis

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 164 | 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)

Comprehensive Treatment and Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric Chronic Lung Diseases

edited by

Annalisa Allegorico

, Alessandro Onofri and

Maria Giovanna Paglietti

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1995 | 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)

Nephrotic Syndrome in Children: Understanding Pathogenesis and Novel Therapies

edited by

Ramona Florina Stroescu

,

Mihai Gafencu

and Andreea Bot (Rachisan)

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: nephrotic syndome; children; novel therapy

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

Physical Fitness and Health in Adolescents

edited by

María Mendoza Muñoz

and

Raquel Pastor-Cisneros

submission deadline 1 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11402 | 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)

Pediatric Palliative Care Integration in Childhood Cancer Care

edited by Andrea Cuviello and Katharine E. Brock

submission deadline 1 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1470 | 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)

Pediatric Chronic Illness and Holistic Outcomes: Navigating Clinical Challenges Through Integrated Care

edited by

Ankie Tan Cheung

submission deadline 1 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent development; child development; health; well-being; integrated; supportive care; pediatric chronic illnesses

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

Neonatal and Adolescent Pain: Long-Term Impacts and Management

edited by

Jowita Rosada-Kurasińska

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2851 | 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)

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery: Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoarticular Deformities

edited by

Gheorghe Burnei

and

Angelo Gabriele Aulisa

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric orthopedics; osteoarticular deformities; interdisciplinary integrative studies; imaging; minimally invasive surgery

(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 Feb 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5351 | 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)

Early Motor and Behavioral Disorders in Children

edited by

Cristiana Mercê

and

Marco Branco

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1867 | 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 10 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 864 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Children and Neonates

edited by

Thomas Schaible

and Neysan Rafat

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: ECMO devices; critically ill neonates and children; decision making; outcome; learning from databases

Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescence

edited by

Soledad Gómez-García

and

Carmen Berenguer

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; adolescence; mental health; social communication; social participation; inclusive education; quality of life; transition to adulthood; family wellbeing; evidence-based interventions

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

Midwifery and Neonatal Care: Innovations in Clinical Practice and Family Support

edited by

Maria Dagla

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: midwifery; neonatal care; maternal health; family-centered care; evidence-based practice; clinical innovation; neonatal intensive care; perinatal care; breastfeeding; continuity of care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Breastfeeding and Pediatric Development: Perspectives on Growth, Immunity, and Health

edited by Seema Mihrshahi and Bindi Borg

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: breastfeeding; child/pediatric/infant health, growth and development; growth monitoring; early childhood development; microbiome and early nutrition; malnutrition prevention

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

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

edited by

Caroline M. Sawicki

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5034 | 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)

Advances in Neonatal Cardiorespiratory Care

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

Domenico Umberto De Rose

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2056 | 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)

Understanding Pediatric Asthma and Allergy: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Early Intervention

edited by

Ivana Banić

and

Mirjana Turkalj

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: allergic diseases; asthma; pathophysiology of asthma and allergy; genetics of asthma and allergy; epigenetic mechanisms involved in asthma and allergy; inflammatory pathways in asthma and allergy; immune dysregulation in asthma and allergy; pediatric asthma and allergic diseases

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

Clinical Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Turner Syndrome

edited by

Iris Gutmark-Little

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: turner syndrome; genotype–phenotype correlation; growth hormone therapy; estrogen replacement therapy; pubertal induction; cardiovascular anomalies; fertility preservation; prenatal diagnosis; multidisciplinary care; long-term outcomes

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

Advances in Pediatric Genetic Disorders

edited by Mariya Levkova and Sonya Galcheva

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4423 | Submission Open

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

Pediatric Sleep Health: From Pathophysiology to Quality of Life

edited by

Melanie Koelbel

and

Fenella Jane Kirkham

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1528 | 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)

Current and Future Innovations in Pediatric Thoracic Diseases

edited by Paolo Scanagatta

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | 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)

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