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Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Functional Somatic Disorders

edited by

Charlotte Ulrikka Rask

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8011 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional somatic disorders; functional neurological disorder; somatic and symptom related disorders; bodily distress disorder; functional somatic syndromes; assessment; diagnostics; psychotherapy; psychoeducation; treatments

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

Parental Involvement in Neonatal and Infant Pain Prevention and Management: Evidence, Opportunities and Challenges

edited by Mariana Bueno and Denise Harrison

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7150 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain management; neonate; infant; parent; parent-delivered intervention

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

Infectious Diseases in Children

edited by

Elena Bozzola

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4110 | Submission Open

Keywords: infectious diseases; children; immunization; prevention; vaccines; health

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

Infant Feeding: Advances and Future Challenges: 2nd Edition

edited by

Evangelia Antoniou

Maria K. Tzitiridou-Chatzopoulou

and

Eirini Orovou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3441 | Submission Open

Keywords: breastfeeding; formula feeding; specific types of formula; special nutritional needs; methods of weaning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Research in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Volume II)

edited by

Tomas Novotny

and

Randall T. Loder

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 987 | Submission Open

Keywords: research and basic science; paediatric orthopaedics; hip disorders; foot deformities; spinal disorders; neuromuscular disorders; paediatric trauma; ultrasound; motion analysis

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

Research on Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

edited by

Oana Almasan

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 647 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; child imaging; clinical research; quality of life; digital workflow; 3D imaging

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

Advances in Mental Health and Well-Being in Children

edited by

Cristina Nunes

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11026 | Submission Open

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

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

Promoting Physical Activity in the School Setting

edited by

Silvia Varela Martínez

and

Carlos Ayán

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10231 | Submission Open

Keywords: school; physical activity; physical activity evaluation; intervention; school sports; recess; energy expediture

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

Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation for Children and Adolescents

edited by

Marta Pérez-de-Heredia

and

Sergio Serrada-Tejeda

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7906 | Submission Open

Parenting and Child/Adolescent Development: Current Updates and Global Perspectives

edited by

Elitsa Dimitrova

and

Apolinaras Zaborskis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6747 | 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; family and youth policies; services for families; children and adolescents

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

Neurobiological and Genetic/Epigenetic Correlates of Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

edited by

Luca Cerniglia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2237 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; neurobiological correlates; genetic factors; epigenetic influences; avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder; anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; childhood and adolescent development; prevention and treatment strategies

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

Innovations in the Family Care of Children with Chronic Illnesses

edited by Fernanda Machado Silva-Rodrigues,

Michelle Darezzo Rodrigues Nunes

and

Cynthia A. Danford

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; pediatric chronic illness; family-centered care; pediatric health care innovation; family care in pediatrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Pulmonary Tuberculosis

edited by Clemax Sant'Anna, Andrea Rossoni and Betina Alcântara Gabardo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: tuberculosis; children; adolescents; extrapulmonary tuberculosis

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

Old and New Therapeutic Strategies in Children with Liver Disease

edited by

Raffaele Iorio

and Fabiola Di Dato

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric liver disease; acetaminophen; ibat; UDCA; steroids; cholestasis; rifampicin

Migraine in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Irene Toldo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: migraine; children and adolescents; comorbidity; diagnosis; treatment; quality of life

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

Rheumatic Diseases in Children: 2nd Edition

edited by

Emanuela Del Giudice

submission deadline 1 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3478 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatic diseases; autoimmune diseases; autoinflammatory diseases; non-inflammatory pain syndromes; inflammation; multidisciplinary

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

Movement Behaviors and Motor Skills in Early Years Children

edited by

Dan Jones

submission deadline 5 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10065 | Submission Open

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

Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Health in Children

edited by

Ana Isabel Burguete-Garcia

submission deadline 5 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5830 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; children health; obesity; metabolic disorders; diet; noncommunicable diseases; neurodevelopment; immune response

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

Pediatric Trauma Surgery and Wound Healing

edited by Maurizio De Pellegrin

submission deadline 5 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 597 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric polytrauma; damage control; pediatric trauma; neonatal trauma; fracture imaging; ultrasound; wound healing; firecrackers injuries

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

Unravelling the Association between Fear and Psychopathic Traits in Children and Adolescents

edited by Nicholas D. Thomson and Kostas Fanti

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7605 | Submission Open

Keywords: callous– unemotional traits; psychopathy; conduct disorder; externalizing disorders; fear

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

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

edited by Claudia Bondone and Emanuele Castagno

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6193 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric emergency medicine; pediatric emergency department; psychiatric disorders; crowding; medical simulation; non-technical skills; children; adolescent

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

New Advances in Pediatric Liver Transplantation

edited by Sylwia Szymanska and Małgorzata Markiewicz-Kijewska

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibody-mediated rejection and cellular rejection; liver biopsy; immunohistochemical markers; solid organ transplantation in children; immunological processes

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children: Diagnosis, Treatment Status and Early Recognition

edited by

Rajmohan Dharmaraj

and Razan H. Alkhouri

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: Crohn’ s disease; ulcerative colitis; imaging; biologics; nutrition

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

Stress and Stress Resilience in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Eva Möhler

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12456 | Submission Open

Keywords: early-life stress; stress resilience; adverse childhood experiences; child mental health; developmental trauma

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

Developmental Language Disorder in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Maria Antonietta Pinto

and

Sergio Melogno

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5978 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental language disorder; developmental trajectories; linguistic and cognitive profiles; early identification and diagnosis; predictors; relationship between assessment and intervention

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

Ethical Issues of End of Life Decisions in Pediatrics

edited by

Štefan Grosek

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4462 | Submission Open

Keywords: forgoing life support treatment (LST); end-of-life decision (EOL); ethics; children; infants; palliative care; withholding; withdrawing

Neonatal Screening: Recent and Future Developments

edited by

Valentina Rovelli

, Francesca Menni, Francesca Furlan and

Serena Gasperini

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2711 | Submission Open

Keywords: newborn screening; expanded newborn screening; genomics; quality improvement; genetic screening; implementation; biomarkers; metabolic profile

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Importance of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Arturo Díaz-Suárez

and

Félix Zurita Ortega

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2626 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical exercise; sport; quality of life; health; social and emotional development

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

Child Nutrition and Growth

edited by

Jose J. Muros Molina

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 686 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; Mediterranean diet; nutrients; minerals; vitamins; health; malnutrition; weight disorders; anthropometric measurements; children; adolescents; parents

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

Advances in Rehabilitation of Children with Disabilities: 2nd Edition

edited by

Javier Güeita Rodríguez

and

Domingo Palacios-Ceña

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood; disability; functioning; participation; training programs; healthcare services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Pediatrics

edited by

Marco Fiore

and Luigi Tarani

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 31982 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopment; pediatrics; brain disorder; early disease development; therapy and treatment; adolescents; children; central nervous system; mental retardation; memory and learning; motor skill

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

Diagnosis, Treatment and Care of Pediatric Rheumatology

edited by Olcay Y. Jones and

Deborah K. McCurdy

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3774 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatology; autoimmune; inflammation; referral; multispecialty care; diagnosis; treatment; outcomes; advocacy; access to medicine

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

Social-Emotional Skills, Resilience, and Behavioral Problems in Children

edited by Stefano Eleuteri

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral problems; emotional education; childhood resilience; socio-emotional development; prevention programs; bullying; victimization

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

Renal and Cardiovascular Consequences of Prematurity

edited by Anke Raaijmakers and

Eveline Staub

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: prematurity; hypertension; low birth weight; developmental nephrology

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

Childhood Asthma: Diagnosis and Innovative Treatment

edited by

Roberto W. Dal Negro

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: bronchial asthma; asthma impact; adolescents; inhaled medications; inhaler devices

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

Recent Advances in Retinopathy of Prematurity

edited by Marilyn Fisher and Lauren Tomlinson

submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1222 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinopathy of prematurity (ROP); vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF); vitreoretinal; childhood blindness; retinal vascularization; laser photocoagulation; vitrectomy; postnatal growth; retina; retinal screening; prematurity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Early Intervention, Inclusive Education, and Children Development

edited by Marina Gonçalves Fuertes

submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood intervention; special education; inclusive education; gender equality; evidence-based research; family based intervention; prematurity; developmental delays; special needs

Towards Sustainable Healthcare for Children

edited by Laura Darcy and Katarina Karlsson

submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: everyday life; long-term illness; painful procedures; children’ s rights; child perspective; child-centered care; communication; clinical practice; children’ s rights

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Neurological Diseases in Children and Adolescents: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mario Mastrangelo

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1714 | Submission Open

Keywords: epilepsy; epileptic and developmental encephalopathies; precision medicine; genetic epilepsies; neonatal neurology; movement disorders; neurometabolic disorders; neurocutaneous syndromes; demyelinating disorders; headache; autoimmune encephalitis; functional neurological disorders; autism spectrum disorders; stroke; neurorehabilitation; neurological emergencies; paediatric neuroradiology; paediatric neurophysiology; paediatric neuropathology; paediatric neurosurgery; neurological disorders; children; adolescents

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

Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood Obesity

edited by

Cristina Pederiva

and

Giuseppe Banderali

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1038 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic syndrome; dyslipidemia; glucose metabolism; dietary intervention; pediatric obesity

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

Obesity Management, Weight Loss Maintenance and Pediatric Nutrition

edited by

Otilia Elena Frasinariu

and

Laura Trandafir

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 780 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; behavioral therapy; lifestyle interventions; pharmacologic treatment; obesity policies; food exposure; eating disorders; precision nutrition; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; insulin resistance; metabolic syndrome; cardiovascular disease

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

Strengthening the Use of Social Media Tools Globally in Early Childhood Development

edited by

Jinjin Lu

and

Stuart Woodcock

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: social media tools; early childhood education; inclusion; child development

Injuries in Children with a Special Focus on Facial Injuries

edited by

Krzysztof Dowgierd

Marcin Kozakiewicz

and Łukasz J. Krakowczyk

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric facial injuries; fracture treatment; pediatric surgery; medical innovations; treatment outcomes; TMJ injuries; bite wounds

Advances in Pediatric Metabolic Disorders

edited by Anna-Kaisa Niemi

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; neonatal; hyperammonemia; urea cycle disorder; organic acidemia; mitochondrial; metabolic; inborn error of metabolism

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

Cognitive and Motor Development: Children and Adolescents

edited by

Dimitra Koutsouki

and

Katerina Asonitou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7610 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental coordination disorder (DCD); attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); autism spectrum disorder (ASD); autism; neurodevelopmental disorders; motor skills; comorbidity; intervention; special needs education; physical activity; intensive activity; games; sports; motor competence; motor proficiency; adapted physical activity; adapted physical education program; curricula; exercise training; physical education curricula; physical activity training

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

Recent Advances in Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis

edited by Markus Breu and Christian Lechner

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2389 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; pediatric; POMS; inflammation; demyelination; pediatric neurology

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

Clinical Gait Analysis in Children: Progress and Relevance

edited by Matthias Hösl and Nathalie Alexander

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5750 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait; gait analysis; biomechanics; motion analysis; movement analysis; motion capture; 3D motion analysis; kinematics; electromyography; rehabilitation; orthotics; musculoskeletal abnormalities; rehabilitation; movement disorders; neuropediatrics; neurology; pediatric orthopedics

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

Pediatric Trauma and Rehabilitation

edited by

Stephan Payr

and

Thomas Tiefenboeck

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4136 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric trauma; therapy; outcome; growth disturbances; epidemiology; prevention; rare injuries; recommendations; adolescents; sports

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

Pediatric Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

edited by Lilia Oreto and

Paolo Guccione

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypoplastic left heart syndrome; borderline left ventricle; single-ventricle staged palliation; left ventricle recruitment; neonatal cardiac surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Post-COVID Era?

edited by

Matteo Alessio Chiappedi

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12408 | Submission Open

Keywords: COVID-19; psychiatry; psychological sequelae; pandemic; neurodevelopmental disorders; family burden; post-COVID era

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

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