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Diagnosis, Treatment and Care of Pediatric Allergy

edited by

Angela Klain

and Cristiana Indolfi

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5826 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; allergy; respiratory disease; food allergy; drug allergy; research; prevention; treatment

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

Early Orthodontic Treatment in Children: A Focus on Behavior Intervention and Management

edited by

Stefania Dinu

and

Ana Vukovic

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2295 | Submission Open

Keywords: early orthodontic treatment; malocclusions; behavior intervention strategies; positive reinforcement; functional appliances; pediatric patients

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

Prenatal Substance Exposure: Historical Perspective, Current Research and Future Challenges

edited by Thitinart Sithisarn and Henrietta S. Bada

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2085 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal abstinence syndrome; neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome; prenatal substance exposure; opioids; cocaine; amphetamine; cannabinoids/cannabis; tobacco; benzodiazepine; neurodevelopmental outcomes

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

edited by Olcay Y. Jones and

Deborah K. McCurdy

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2085 | 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)

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

edited by Caroline M. Sawicki

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 133 | 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)

Benefits and Effectiveness of Breastfeeding

edited by Eleftherios Panteris,

Eleftheria Hatzidaki

and Zoi Koukou

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5724 | Submission Open

Keywords: breastfeeding; formula feeding; special nutritional needs; education; breastfeeding support groups; community health services; lactation support; midwifery; public health; barriers to breastfeeding

Late-Preterm and Early-Term Newborns: Risk Factors, Outcomes and New Challenges

edited by

Katarzyna Wroblewska-Seniuk

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3582 | Submission Open

Keywords: late-preterm newborns; early-term newborns; neonatal morbidity; prematurity risk factors; respiratory disease; neurodevelopmental outcomes; neonatal infections

New Insights into Pain Management and Sedation in Children

edited by Chris Darrel Glover, Amod A. Sawardekar and Nihar Patel

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2029 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pain; sedation; multimodal analgesia; non-pharmacologic interventions; regional anesthesia; pediatric anesthesiology; patient-centered care; neurodevelopment; procedural anxiety; quality improvement

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

Current Updates on the Diagnosis and Management of Immune-Mediated Neurological Disorders in Children

edited by Maria Gontika, Markoglou Nikolaos and

Maria Anagnostouli

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1554 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroimmunology; pediatrics; biomarkers; precision medicine; personalized treatment

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

Cognitive Development in Children: 2nd Edition

edited by

Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognition; development; executive functions; children

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

Advancing Physical Rehabilitation for Children and Adolescents

edited by Naomi Gefen and Sharon Eylon

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 535 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rehabilitation; inpatient; outpatient; home-based exercise; participation; assistive technology; pediatric orthopedic pathologies; patient-reported outcome measures; long-term follow-up

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

Advancements and Challenges in Pediatric Trauma Surgery: Current Practices and Future Directions

edited by Martin Gottliebsen and Per Hviid Gundtoft

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric trauma; surgical innovation; injury management; clinical outcomes; pediatric orthopedics; trauma systems; rehabilitation; evidence-based care; pediatric surgery

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

The Most Pressing Challenges in the Management of Pediatric Growth Disorders and Childhood Obesity

edited by Giovanni Luppino and

Domenico Corica

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

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

Childhood Hematologic and Oncologic Diseases: Emerging Insights and Next-Generation Solutions

edited by Ahad Ahmed Kodipad and

Ganesh Yadaigiri

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2489 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hematology; childhood cancer; immunotherapy; hematologic malignancies; gene therapy; CAR-T cells; precision medicine; translational research; survivorship; global pediatric oncology

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

Mental Health of Children with Special Needs

edited by

Karolina Eszter Kovács

, Beáta Erika Nagy and

Matteo Fabris

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1864 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical health; mental health; social health; children with special needs; premature infants; development and rehabilitation; parents of SEN children; interdisciplinary collaborations

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

Acute and Chronic Lung Disease of the Neonate: Open Challenges and Novel Insights (Second Edition)

edited by

Maria Pierro

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1111 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute lung disease of prematurity; neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome; transient tachypnea of the newborn; chronic lung disease of prematurity; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; ventilator-induced lung injury

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

Fostering Resilience and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents Across Typical and Atypical Development

edited by

Roberta Renati

and Natale Salvatore Bonfiglio

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 446 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; resilience; well-being; atypical development; family; school; intervention programs

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

Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Infections in Children: HIV and Cytomegalovirus

edited by Selina Pasquero

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1686 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric viral infections; HIV; cytomegalovirus; diagnostics; antiretroviral therapy; immunology; vertical transmission; molecular biomarkers; antiviral treatment

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

Health Care in Children with Disabilities

edited by Pankaj Garg

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 723 | Submission Open

Keywords: child disability; developmental pediatrics; multidisciplinary care; neurodevelopmental disorders; health equity; integrated care; family-centered care; access to health services; early intervention; transition to adult care

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

Advances in Pediatric Genetic Disorders

edited by Mariya Levkova and Sonya Galcheva

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

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

Assessing and Improving Diet Quality in Pediatric and Public Health Nutrition

edited by Ana Ilić,

Sara Sila

and Daniela Čačić Kenjerić

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescents; children; dietary assessment; dietary habits; diet quality; infants; nutrition; nutrition educations; nutrition interventions; pediatric nutrition

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

Emerging Topic in Sleep Management and Therapy in Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

edited by

Marco Carotenuto

, Rimma Gamirova and

Karen Spruyt

submission deadline 21 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep disturbances; neurodevelopmental disorders; autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sleep; ADHD and sleep dysfunction; circadian rhythm dysregulation; sleep architecture in NDDs; melatonin and sleep regulation; insomnia in neurodevelopmental disorders; polysomnography and sleep assessment; behavioral sleep interventions

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

Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rajmohan Dharmaraj

and Razan H. Alkhouri

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3272 | 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)

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 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1114 | 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)

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

edited by Elena Theodorou and

Rouzana Komesidou

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 156 | 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)

Hypoxic–Ischemic Brain Injury in Newborn: The Present Status and Challenges in the Future

edited by

Mark Dzietko

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain; neuroprotection; encephalopathy; hypoxia ischemia; stroke; seizures; neuromonitoring; neuro-NICU

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

New Insights in Neonatal Resuscitation—2nd Edition

edited by

Georg Schmölzer

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal resuscitation; newborn; delivery room; oxygen; cord management; respiratory support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Upper Limb Pathology

edited by

Laura M. Perez-Lopez

, Sergio Martinez-Alvarez and Nunzio Catena

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: upper extremity; surgical procedures; operative; child; adolescent; upper extremity deformities; congenital; microsurgery; research

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

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

edited by

Natacha Donoghue Emerson

and Jennifer A. Hoag

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

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

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

Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Newborns

edited by Chandra Prakash Rath and Sanjay Patole

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: necrotizing enterocolitis; premature infant; pathophysiology; treatment; risk factors; neonatal outcome

Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ear and Vestibular Disorders

edited by

Mirko Alde

and Barozzi Stefania

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13228 | Submission Open

Keywords: hearing loss; hearing aid; cochlear implant; vestibular disorders; balance disorders; otitis media

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

Genetics and Precision Medicine with Hematologic Diseases in Children

edited by

Theoni Kanellopoulou

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2522 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; genetics; hematologic diseases; hemostasis/thrombosis; immunodeficiency; laboratory hematology; leukemia/lymphoma; non-malignant hematology; sickle cell disease/thalassemia

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

Pediatric Pancreatitis: Characteristic Features, Diagnosis and Management

edited by Elissa M. Downs and Melena D. Bellin

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pancreatitis; inflammatory; acute pancreatitis; chronic pancreatitis; high-fat diets; nutrition

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

Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk in Pediatric Populations

edited by Joseph Mahgerefteh

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hypertension; blood pressure; left ventricular hypertrophy; heart failure; cardiovascular risk; cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease; pediatric kidney disease; pediatric obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Healthcare and Transition in Children with Special Needs, Complex Chronic Illness, and Medical Technology Dependence

edited by Monica L. Koncicki, Jennifer Gillen and Jeffrey D. Edwards

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7205 | Submission Open

Keywords: special needs; chronic illness; technology dependence; tracheostomy; transitional care; medical education

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

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

edited by Walter Strobl and

Mathilde Sengölge

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5414 | 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)

Child and Adolescent Health in Urban Environments

edited by Rhiannon Thompson and Bina Ram

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3460 | Submission Open

Keywords: cities; environments; public health; mental health; youth

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

Movement Disorders in Children: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

María Carratalá-Tejada

and

Alicia Cuesta-Gómez

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2966 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor development; postural control; children; child rehabilitation; gross motor skills; fine motor skills

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

Mental Health and Resilience in Young People Experiencing Childhood Adversity

edited by

Margherita Cameranesi

and

Caroline C. Piotrowski

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2123 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; children; mental health; resilience; youth

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

Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis: Fetal Medicine Perspectives

edited by

Daniela Roxana Matasariu

Rotar Ioana

and

Demetra Gabriela Socolov

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal screening; fetal medicine; fetal anomalies; prenatal diagnosis; non-invasive prenatal testing; genetic testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Advances in Pediatric Anesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care (2nd Edition)

edited by

Alessandro Vittori

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6282 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesia; pain medicine; critical care; cancer pain; complementary medicine; locoregional anesthesia; sepsis; new technologies; safety

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

The Pediatric Formulations: The Present and a Challenge for Future

edited by

Hassan Almoazen

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5498 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric formulations; drug stability; drug solubility; drug permeability; prodrug design; sublingual absorption; oral absorption; transdermal delivery; pulmonary delivery; fast dissolving tablets; fast dissolving films; microneedles; oral niosomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Drugs)

Advances in Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children

edited by

Katerina Asonitou

and

Dimitra Koutsouki

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5156 | Submission Open

Keywords: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD); dyspraxia; comorbidity; motor learning disability; motor performance; executive functions; neurological factors; psychological factors; assessment; intervention strategies; behavior

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

Bridging the Gap: Insights into Language Development and Communication Disorders in Children

edited by Dorit Ravid and

Ayhan Aksu-Koç

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: typical and atypical populations; language and communication disorders; environmental impact on language development; therapeutic models

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

Advances in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Motor Impairment

edited by Elena Beani

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; developmental age; motor disorder; technology; ICTs; tele-rehabilitation; early detection and diagnosis; robotics

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

Pulmonary Hypertension in the Preterm Infant < 28 Weeks Gestation

edited by

Elizabeth Asztalos

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme preterm infant; pulmonary hypertension; screening and identification; management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Early Dental Treatment in Children: A Focus on Behavior Intervention and Management

edited by Giuseppina Laganà

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: interceptive treatment; early treatment; prevention in growing subjects; pediatric dentistry; growing patients; early orthodontic treatment; clear aligners in mixed dentition; clear aligners in deciduous dentition

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

Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents: Challenges and Management

edited by

Dimitris T. Papadimitriou

, Ioanna N. Grivea, Alexandra Bargiota and Vaia Lambadiari

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 1 diabetes prevention; monogenic diabetes; diabetic ketoacidosis; novel treatments

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

Research on Child Trauma and Protection—2nd Edition

edited by

Brian Littlechild

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: child abuse and neglect; causes of trauma for children; effects of trauma for children; effects of childhood trauma in adulthood; evidence-based application of knowledge for the prevention and treatment of trauma; effective and/or novel methods of inquiry and research into the causes and effects of trauma in children

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

Precision Treatment and Medication Strategies for Childhood Mental Illness

edited by Ana Filipa Beato and

Stephanie Alves

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision treatment; child and adolescent mental health; personalized treatment; psychopharmacology; biomarkers and treatment response

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

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