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

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 142 | 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 106 | 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 86 | 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)

Early Childhood Caries and Oral Health

edited by

Lidia Gavic

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 71 | 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)

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 71 | 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)

Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

edited by

Regina Fölster-Holst

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dermatology)

Infant Neurodevelopment and Neonatal Outcomes

edited by Anamaria Harabor, Ingrid Andrada Vasilache and

Ana Maria Adam

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 143 | 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 80 | 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 59 | 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 50 | 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 and

Antonela Matana

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 40 | 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 2427 | 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 743 | 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 1247 | 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 87 | 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 2727 | 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 2422 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

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 90 | 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 74 | 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)

Long-Term Effects of Parent–Child Relationship on Child Social and Emotional Development—Mechanisms and Pathways

edited by Kim Alyousefi-van Dijk and Renate Buisman

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: parent– child relationship; attachment; social– emotional development; parenting; co-regulation; longitudinal research; resilience; family context; developmental mechanisms; mental health

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

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 64 | 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)

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 86 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3730 | 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 374 | 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 7756 | 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 6368 | 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 2638 | 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 2232 | 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 139 | 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)

Advances and Challenges in Neonatal Surgery for Congenital Malformations

edited by Horea Gheorghe Gozar and

Emőke Horváth

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 69 | 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)

Family Support in Positive and Participative Child and Adolescent Development

edited by

Margarida Gaspar De Matos

and Fábio Botelho Guedes

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health and well-being; parenting; family and ecological contexts; child and youth positive development; child and adolescent public policies

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

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

edited by Attila Sárváry

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 31 | 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)

Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Youth: Communication, Language, and Literacy

edited by Osnat Segal and Yvette Hus

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; communication; language development; literacy; autism spectrum disorder; DLD; ADHD; CAS; intervention; diagnosis; cross-linguistic research

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

Early Intervention Strategies for Bullying and Cyberbullying Victimization—Protecting Mental and Physical Health

edited by

Ana Paula Monteiro

, Catarina Pinheiro Mota and

Inês Carvalho Relva

submission deadline 26 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: bullying; cyberbullying; early intervention; prevention; mental health; social-emotional skills; digital citizenship; risk factors; protective factors

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

Genetic Rare Diseases in Children

edited by Wenying Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1749 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare genetic disorders; pediatric genetics; genomic medicine; molecular diagnostics; gene therapy; precision medicine; genotype– phenotype correlations; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Translational Pediatrics)

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

edited by

Assimina Galli-Tsinopoulou

and

Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | 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)

Innovations and Evolving Practices in General Paediatric Surgery

edited by

Riccardo Coletta

, Andrea F. Conforti and

Alessandro Raffaele

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 466 | 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)

Pediatric Upper Extremity Pathology—2nd Edition

edited by

Christiaan J. A. van Bergen

and

Joost W. Colaris

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: upper limb; shoulder; humerus; elbow; forearm; wrist; hand

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

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Children: Early Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Alessandro Perri and Simona Fattore

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

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

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

Visual Deficits and Eye Care in Children: 2nd Edition

edited by

Tsz Wing Leung

and Henry HL Chan

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

Keywords: visual deficits; pediatric eye care; childhood vision problems; refractive errors; strabismus; amblyopia; congenital visual disorders; developmental disorders; eye health policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Child Trauma and Psychology—2nd Edition

edited by

Laura Lacomba-Trejo

,

Francisco González Sala

and

Paula Samper-Garcia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood trauma; child psychology; child and youth psychopathology; reactive attachment disorder; adverse childhood experiences; children at risk

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

New Technologies in Diagnosis and Treatment in Pediatric Urology

edited by Andrzej Gołębiewski and Michał Maternik

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

Keywords: personalized medicine; minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; prenatal interventions; genetic diagnostics; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; artificial intelligence; emerging therapies; transitional urology; fertility preservation

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

Prevention, Intervention, and Care for Children at Risk of Visual Impairment

edited by Lisa W. T. Christian, Krista Kelly and

Ben Thompson

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric visual health; early detection; visual impairment prevention; screening and intervention; evidence-based practices (EBPs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Iker Saez

and

Aitor Coca

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2297 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; healthy lifestyles; physical activity and nutrition; school-based interventions; holistic health approaches

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

Obstetric Factors and Neonatal Outcomes: The Limit of Viability

edited by

Melinda Ildiko Mitranovici

and Lucian Puşcaşiu

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 2201 | Submission Open

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

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Progress (2nd Edition)

edited by

Florina Rad

and

Magdalena Budisteanu

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5325 | Submission Open

Keywords: child and adolescent psychiatry; neurodevelopmental disorders; depressive disorders; anxiety disorders; psychotic disorders; addictive disorders; mental health of siblings

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

Advances in Pediatric Surgery: Innovative Approaches and Emerging Technologies

edited by Donatella Di Fabrizio,

Edoardo Bindi

and

Giovanni Cobellis

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4498 | 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)

Advancing Lactation Research: Innovations, Challenges and Global Perspectives

edited by

Sudha Rani Narasimhan

,

Christine Bixby

and Priya Jegatheesan

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: human milk; breastfeeding; public health; infant feeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Migrant Children’s Well-Being and Mental Health: Present and Future Challenges

edited by Irene Vitoroulis