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Recent Advances in Pediatric Dentistry: Techniques and Treatments

edited by

, Antonio Castaño-Séiquer and Asuncion Mendoza-Mendoza

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1431 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive dentistry; silver diamine fluoride (SDF); regenerative endodontics; dental anxiety; digital dentistry

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

Resilience Factors in Pain Management for Children and Adolescents: Understanding Mechanisms and Enhancing Outcomes

edited by Jenny Thorsell Cederberg and Rikard Wicksell

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1188 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pain; resilience; children and adolescents; mechanisms of change; outcome enhancement

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

Pediatric Palliative Care Integration in Childhood Cancer Care

edited by Andrea Cuviello and Katharine E. Brock

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 313 | 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)

Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents Development: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

edited by

Youngho Kim

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; children and adolescents; measurable health outcomes; psychological variables; cross-cultural research; youth development; physical literacy; mental health; cognitive development; biomarkers; school-based interventions

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

Emerging Challenges in Pediatric and Neonatal Acute Care: Clinical Innovation and Soft Skills Support

edited by

Silvia Marino

and Milena La Spina

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft skill; ultrasound; neurological diseases; nervous system infection; non-invasive ventilation; polysomnography; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); systemic infections

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes of Pediatric Septic Shock

edited by

Marianna Miliaraki

and

Stavroula Ilia

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6745 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; sepsis; septic shock; diagnosis; treatment; prognosis

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

Comprehensive Approaches in Pediatric Dentistry: Managing Health and Disabilities Across All Specialties

edited by

Alessandra Putrino

and

Angela Galeotti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6538 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; child dental care; conservative dentistry; endodontics; orthodontics; oral pediatric surgery; dental prophylaxis; sedation in pediatrics; dental technologies; disabilities in children; dental management of special needs

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

Allergic Diseases in Children: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Management

edited by

Giulio Dinardo

,

Angela Klain

and Cristiana Indolfi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3038 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric allergy; asthma; atopic dermatitis; allergic rhinitis; atopic march; immunopathology; biomarkers; precision medicine; prevention; pediatric immunology

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

Early Motor and Behavioral Disorders in Children

edited by

Cristiana Mercê

and

Marco Branco

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | 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 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 516 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Pediatric Arrhythmia Disorders: From Early Detection to Long-Term Care

edited by Bradley Clark

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

Keywords: long QT syndrome; brugada syndrome; catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia; genetic testing; sudden cardiac arrest; pediatric; cardiac implantable electronic device; gene-therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Anesthesia and Perioperative Management in Pediatrics

edited by

Senthilkumar Sadhasivam

and

Barbora Nedomová

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2507 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric anesthesia; perioperative care; airway management; perioperative pain management; patient safety; postoperative care

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

Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) on Children’s Development

edited by

Nicole L. Letourneau

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1658 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; positive childhood experiences; child development; equity; diversity; inclusion; and accessibility; child health; global health

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

Advances in Pediatric Otology: From Diagnosis to Management

edited by

Michele Gaffuri

and Lorenzo Maria Gaini

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 506 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; otolaryngology; otology; laryngology; head and neck surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Current and Future Innovations in Pediatric Thoracic Diseases

edited by Paolo Scanagatta

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 161 | 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)

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Novel Therapeutic Approaches and Clinical Implications

edited by Stephanie Massaro and Neil J. Grossman

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia; risk stratification and genomics; therapeutics— chemotherapy; immunotherapy and targeted therapies; health equity; survivorship and late effects

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

Advances in Pediatric Nutrition and Cardiovascular Risk Prevention

edited by

Cristina Pederiva

and

Maria Elena Capra

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular prevention in children; pediatric diet; cardiovascular risk; dyslipidemia; obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Clinical Advancements for Supporting Children with Developmental Language Disorder Across Global Contexts

edited by

Elena Theodorou

and

Rouzana Komesidou

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4308 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental language disorder; responsive clinical practices; early language screening; language intervention; community-based care; language assessment and diagnosis

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

Breaking the Silence: How to Respond to and Prevent School Bullying in Children and Adolescents?

edited by

Peter J.R. Macaulay

and Michael John Boulton

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4059 | Submission Open

Keywords: bullying; cyberbullying; intervention and prevention; aggression; psychiatry and behavioral health; child and adolescent psychiatry

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

The Approaches to the Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections in Children

edited by

Doina Anca Pleșca

and

Carmen Duicu

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2100 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory tract infections; children; infection prevention; vaccination strategies; viral respiratory infections; antimicrobial stewardship; primary care pediatrics; hospital-based prevention; public health interventions

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

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

edited by Caroline M. Sawicki

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1723 | 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)

Evaluating the Impact of Interventions on Developmental Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

edited by Katherine Meltzoff

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1195 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; intervention; outcomes; social skills; development; early intervention

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

Advances in Neonatal Cardiorespiratory Care

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

Domenico Umberto De Rose

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1056 | 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)

Advances in Neonatal Cardiovascular Health

edited by Marjorie M. Makoni and Adrianne Rahde Bischoff

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal hemodynamics; PDA; neonatal health outcomes; targeted neonatal echocardiography; neonatal cardiopulmonary physiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Insufficient Sleep Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Jun Kohyama

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: insufficient sleep syndrome; adolescent; optimal sleep duration; body mass index; academic performance; educational program; suicide; bio-psycho-social model

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

Early-Life Risk Factors and Oral Microbiome in Childhood Dental Caries

edited by

Romain Lan

,

Florence Carrouel

and Flavia Vitiello

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

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

Children with Specific Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Assessment and Intervention (3rd Edition)

edited by

Carla Sogos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism; attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; early diagnosis; child psychiatry; treatment

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

Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rajmohan Dharmaraj

and Razan H. Alkhouri

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10896 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; celiac disease; functional gastrointestinal disorders (disorders of gut– brain interaction); gastroesophageal reflux disease; eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases; food allergies; nutritional disorders; liver diseases in children

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

Advances in Pediatric Genetic Disorders

edited by Mariya Levkova and Sonya Galcheva

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2102 | Submission Open

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

Advances in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care: Prospects and Ethical Challenges

edited by

Nunzia Decembrino

, Chiara Locatelli, Alberto M. Giannini and Luca Manfredini

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug therapy; ventilatory support; cardio-circulatory support; pain management; palliative care; comfort care; bioethics; children with medical complexity

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

Ontogeny of Kidney and Urinary Tract in Children

edited by

Anna Kawalec

and

Katarzyna Kiliś-Pstrusińska

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: urinary tract; kidney; CAKUT (congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract); prenatal; postnatal; epidemiology; embryology; risk factors

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

Psychological and Cognitive Determinants of Pediatric Sport Performance and Development

edited by

Donatella Di Corrado

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1206 | Submission Open

Keywords: youth sport; sport performance; mental imagery; emotional states; mood; personality traits; cognitive functions; motivation

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

Neonatal Resuscitation: Current Updates and Global Perspectives

edited by Marlies Bruckner and Lukas P. Mileder

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 593 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonate; delivery room; perinatal transition; postnatal stabilization; resuscitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma: Evolving Surgical Indications and Techniques

edited by Sean A. Tabaie and Pooya Hosseinzadeh

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric orthopaedic trauma; pediatric fractures; surgical indications; fracture fixation techniques; growth plate injuries; minimally invasive surgery; adolescent trauma; polytrauma; fracture complications; limb reconstruction; outcome-based care

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

Lifestyle Factors and Cognitive Development in Children

edited by

Lauren Raine

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood; pediatrics; behaviors; health; development; brain; cognition; lifestyle factors

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

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Anemia in Children

edited by Stefan W. Eber

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric anemia; differential diagnosis; hemolysis; iron metabolism; red cell membrane disorders; enzymopathies; bone marrow failure; aplastic anemia; thalassemia; sickle cell disease; transfusion; iron chelation; HSCT; targeted therapy; gene-based therapy; outcomes; transition

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

Advances in Adolescent Mental Health: Early Prevention and Intervention

edited by

Paolo Bozzato

and

Matteo Fabris

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10484 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent mental health; psychological well-being; mental health promotion; protective factors; resilience; emotion regulation; empathy; prevention; early intervention; social-emotional learning

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

Addressing Challenges in Child Mental Health Research and Strategies for Comprehensive Development (2nd Edition)

edited by Tíscar Rodríguez-Jiménez and

Ignasi Navarro-Soria

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7333 | Submission Open

Keywords: child mental health; cognitive development; emotional well-being; mental disorders; early interventions; prevention strategies; social impact; access to healthcare services; stigma and discrimination; parent– child interaction

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

Psychological Support in Pediatric Oncology: Improving Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life

edited by

Natacha Donoghue Emerson

and Jennifer A. Hoag

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3129 | Submission Open

Keywords: psycho-oncology; pediatric psychology; mental health; quality of life

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

Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Neonates and Infants: Etiology, Diagnosis and Management (2nd Edition)

edited by

Kathy J. Jenkins

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary vein stenosis; neoproliferation; congenital heart defect; prematurity; infant

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

Surgical Management of Thoracic Disorders in Children

edited by Marco Di Mitri and Patkowski Dariusz

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric thoracic surgery; thoracic disorders in children; minimally invasive surgery; congenital thoracic anomalies; esophageal surgery; congenital lung malformations; robotic surgery; surgical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Juvenile Arthritis

edited by

Roberta Naddei

and Maria Alessio

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatology; autoimmune disease; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; musculoskeletal ultrasound; intra-articular injections; treat-to-target; biological agents; disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; outcome measures

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

Diagnosis, Treatment and Care of Pediatric Rheumatology: 2nd Edition

edited by Olcay Y. Jones and

Deborah K. McCurdy

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7913 | 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)

Screen Time in Childhood: Risks, Benefits, and Outcomes

edited by

Elena Bozzola

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescence; media device; social media; internet; internet addiction; risk; health

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

Current Strategies in Myopia Prevention and Management for Children and Adolescents

edited by

Laura Batres

, Cristina Arroyo-del Arroyo and

Maria Serramito-Blanco

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual impairment; orthokeratology; myopia progression; clinical interventions; defocus contact lenses; atropine; outdoor activity; vision screening; spectacles myopia control; public health; refractive errors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Promotion of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents from the School Setting: Present and Future Challenges

edited by

Adrián Mateo-Orcajada

,

Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal

and

Mario Demófilo Albaladejo-Saura

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescents; children; educational field; promotion of physical activity; body composition; psychological state; physical fitness; school; out of school

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

Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Illness and Trauma in Pediatrics

edited by

Lois W. Sayrs

and Justin H. Lee

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatrics; pediatric acute illness; pediatric injury; pediatric surgery; trial design; alternative trials; devices; FDA clearance; RWE; evidence generation

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

Physical and Motor Development in Children

edited by

Ermioni Katartzi

and Thomas Kourtessis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14468 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor competence; physical activity; genetics; developmental disorders; developmental coordination disorder; motor learning; assessment tools

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

Cerebral Palsy in Children: Improving Quality of Life and Preventing Painful Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by Walter Strobl and

Mathilde Sengölge

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11877 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; quality of life; musculoskeletal pain; secondary prevention; neuromuscular gait disorders; neuromuscular hip dislocation; neuromuscular scoliosis; early treatment

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

Outcomes and Ongoing Challenges of Preterm Birth: Advances in Care, Research, and Long-Term Health

edited by

Daniela-Eugenia Popescu

and Citu Cosmin

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1469 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm birth; neonatal outcomes; developmental complications; perinatal care; longterm health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

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