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Surgical Neonates: Challenges, Innovations, and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by Pasqua Betta and Pietro Sciacca

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 454 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal surgery; congenital anomalies; neonatal cardiac surgery; neonatal cardiology; perioperative care; neonatal intensive care; postoperative outcomes; nutrition in surgical neonates; neurodevelopmental follow-up; multidisciplinary neonatal care; ethical considerations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Vaccination Trends and Challenges in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Judith Eberhardt

and

Jonathan Ling

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood vaccination; adolescent immunization; vaccine uptake; vaccine hesitancy; parental decision-making; access to services; health inequalities; public health; vaccination policy

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

Stabilisation and Resuscitation with Optimal Management of Preterm and Term Newborns: Practical Considerations

edited by

David Hutchon

Simone Pratesi

and

Ola Andersson

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal transition at birth; measurement of neonatal heart rate at birth; management of cord at birth; motherside neonatal resuscitation; physiological transition; practical needs for physiological transition

The Increase in Parenting Stress and Its Impact on Children’s Emotional and Behavioral Development

edited by Ina Nehring and

Anna Friedmann

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2050 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenting stress; child emotional development; child behavior; child mental health; parent– child relationship; parenting behaviors

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

Clinical Diagnostic Techniques for Rare Genetic Diseases in Children: Current Status, Advances, and Thoughts

edited by

Raquel Medina-Ramírez

and

Laura Mordillo-Mateos

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare genetic diseases; pediatric diagnosis; clinical assessment; diagnostic techniques; child health

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

Bridging Diagnosis and Intervention: Toward Integrated and Coordinated Autism Assessment in Children

edited by Irang Kim

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 491 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; early diagnosis; family navigation; family-centered care; autism assessment; integrated care

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

The Impact of Environmental Pollutants on Children's Health

edited by

Vaidotas Urbonas

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental pollutants; air pollution; food pollutants; children’ s health; quality of life

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

Diagnosis and Management of Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome (2nd Edition)

edited by

Luca Pierri

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfactant; non-invasive ventilation; lung ultrasound; chronic lung disease; delivery room

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Innovation and Outcomes in Pediatric Spine Care

edited by

Fabio Zaina

and

Angelo Gabriele Aulisa

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine; spinal deformity; growth modulation; robotics; patient-reported outcomes; multidisciplinary care; precision surgery; scoliosis; spondylolisthesis; sagittal plane alteration

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

Cardiovascular Disease in Children: From Neonatal Hemodynamics to Early Vascular Aging

edited by Ageliki A. Karatza and Marietta Charakida

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease in children; early cardiovascular risk; paediatric cardiology; neonatal haemodynamics; functional echocardiography; preterm infants; myocardial dysfunction; arterial stiffness; vascular aging; endothelial dysfunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Current Advances in Paediatric Sleep Medicine (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ekkehart Paditz

and Silke Anna Theresa Weber

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6029 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric sleep medicine; infant sleep; adenoidectomy; tonsillotomy; orthodontic appliances; non-hospital ventilation; cognitive behavioural therapy; melatonin; epistemology; differential diagnostics

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

Advances in Neonatal Hematology and Hemostasis

edited by Dimitra Gialamprinou and Georgios Mitsiakos

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 793 | Submission Open

Keywords: anemia; thrombocytopenia; bleeding; RBCs; platelets; FFP; transfusion; neonates

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

Risk Factors, Growth and Long-Term Outcomes of Preterm Infants

edited by

Katarzyna Wroblewska-Seniuk

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm infants; prematurity risk factors; long-term outcomes; postnatal growth patterns; neonatal morbidity

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

edited by

Alessandro Vittori

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12244 | 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)

Advances in Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children

edited by

Katerina Asonitou

and

Dimitra Koutsouki

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11401 | 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)

Diagnosis and Management of Injuries, Fractures, and Complications in Children

edited by

Stephan Payr

Christina Polan

and

Thomas Tiefenboeck

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5278 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric trauma; fractures; treatment; long-term FUP; complication management; new concepts; outcome; prevention; revision surgery

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

Application of Extracorporeal Life Support in Pediatric Critical Care

edited by Carme Alejandre and Monica Girona-Alarcon

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 564 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracorporeal life support; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; intensive care; pediatrics; cardiac failure

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

Recent Advances in Pediatric Thyroidology

edited by

Andreea Bena

and

Dana Stoian

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: (MeSH) thyroid diseases; thyroiditis; autoimmune; Graves’ disease; Hashimoto disease; hypothyroidism; congenital

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

Etiology, Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children

edited by Vasileios Mouravas and Maria Escolino

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: inguinal hernia; minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopy; open repair; pediatric surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

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

edited by

Mark Dzietko

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1987 | Submission Open

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

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

Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Frontiers

edited by Giulia Spoto and Antonio Gennaro Nicotera

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 976 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders; early-onset movement disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders; biomarkers and endophenotypes; neuroimaging and electrophysiology; genetic and metabolic profiling; precision medicine; innovative therapeutics; rare genetic encephalopathies; translational research

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

Neonatal Brain Injury and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes: Prediction, Assessment, and Interventions

edited by Thitinart Sithisarn and Henrietta S. Bada

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 690 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal brain injury; neurodevelopmental outcomes; hypoxic– ischemic encephalopathy; prematurity-related brain injury; prenatal substance exposure; neuroimaging; biomarkers; machine learning; neuroprotection; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Parental Mental Health and Child Development (2nd Edition)

edited by

Dimitrios Papadopoulos

, Katerina Maniadaki and Bruno Anthony

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: child development; developmental psychology and psychopathology; parenting; mental health; family; positive development; cognition; emotion; behavior; wellbeing

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

Advances in Childhood Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by Mireia López-Corbeto and Inmaculada Calvo

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood arthritis; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; early diagnosis; biomarkers; imaging in pediatric rheumatology; targeted therapies; long-term outcomes; transition to adult care; precision medicine

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

Advances in Mental Health and Well-Being in Children (Third Edition)

edited by

Cristina Nunes

and Cláudia Carmo

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4066 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Novel Therapies

edited by

Mara Ioana Ionescu

and

Corina Pienar

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 594 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn’ s disease; ulcerative colitis; biologic and targeted therapies; intestinal ultrasound; gut microbiome

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

Advances and Challenges in Pediatric Cardiac Imaging

edited by Kai-Sheng Hsieh

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric cardiac imaging; congenital heart disease; echocardiography; cardiac MRI; low-dose CT; artificial intelligence; fetal cardiology; image quantification; multimodal imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Mental Health and Well-Being of Children with Gender Variability

edited by

Zaida Charepe

and

Nicole L. Letourneau

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; well-being; gender identity; children; adolescent; hope; resilience; parental role; inclusion; transition

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

Pediatric Immunodeficiency: Diagnosis and Management in Clinical Practice

edited by Kuang-Chih Hsiao and Jennifer W. Leiding

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: inborn errors of immunity; primary immune deficiency disorders; primary immune regulatory disorders; immunogenomics; newborn screening; stem cell transplantation; gene and cell therapies; precision medicine; health outcomes

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

First-Trimester Predictors of Adverse Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes

edited by Ángel Chimenea-Toscano and Lutgardo García-Díaz

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: first trimester; prenatal screening; risk prediction; preterm birth; high risk pregnancies; neonatal outcomes; NICU admission; placental biomarkers; artificial intelligence

Gait Disorders Secondary to Pediatric Foot Deformities: Present and Future Challenges

edited by

Alexandru Herdea

and

Alexandru Ulici

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait disorders; foot structure abnormalities; congenital abnormalities; pediatric orthopedics; clubfoot; calcaneovalgus foot; flatfoot

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

Health-Related Quality of Life of Pediatric Cancer Survivors

edited by

John T. Lucas, Jr.

and

I-Chan Huang

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oncology; cancer survivorship; health-related quality of life (HRQoL); patient-reported outcomes (PROs); late effects of treatment; psychosocial oncology; neurocognitive functioning; long-term follow-up care

Advancements in Pediatric Orthopedics: Integrating Emerging Technologies for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation—2nd Edition

edited by Sergio De Salvatore and Fabrizio Donati

submission deadline 16 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel technologies; pediatric orthopedics; flatfoot; genu valgum; hip dysplasia; pediatric trauma; virtual reality; clubfoot; early-onset scoliosis; Scheuermann disease; Perthes; epiphysiolysis; scoliosis; pediatric spine; neurological disorder

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

Health Care in Children with Disabilities

edited by Pankaj Garg

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8051 | 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 Child–Parent Attachment and Children's Peer Relations

edited by

Giampaolo Nicolais

and

Valeria Carola

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7737 | Submission Open

Keywords: peers; children; parenting; attachment theory; attachment style; developmental psychology; adolescents; internal working models; mother; father

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

Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Support and Challenges in Extreme Prematurity

edited by Poorva Deshpande, Bonny Bipin Jasani and Ashraf Kharrat

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme prematurity; neonatal hemodynamics; targeted neonatal echocardiography; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; neonatal ventilation; neonatal shock; NIRS; cardiovascular compromise; cardiopulmonary support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Healthy Lifestyles and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents: Active Breaks, Sports and E-Games in Formal, Informal, and Non-Formal Settings

edited by

Francesca D’Elia

and

Sara Aliberti

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy lifestyle; youth sport; sedentary behavior; digital era; school-based interventions

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

Digital Media Risks and Psychological Adjustment in Child and Adolescence: Cyberbullying, Problematic Use, and Mental Health

edited by

Christopher P. Barlett

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyberbullying; antisocial online behavior; digital aggression; predictors; outcomes

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

Treating Toxic Stress in Pediatric Clinical Practice

edited by Rachel Gilgoff, Devika Bhushan and Jorina M. Elbers

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1526 | Submission Open

Keywords: toxic stress; adverse childhood experiences; neurobiology; physiology; biomarkers; wearable technology; interventions; psychosocial programs; medications and supplements; lifestyle medicine; chronic stress; stress; stress biology; resilience; adversity; trauma; immunology; metabolism; endocrinology; post-traumatic growth; recovery

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

Mental Health of Children with Special Needs: The Present and a Challenge for the Future

edited by

Karolina Eszter Kovács

, Beáta Erika Nagy and

Matteo Fabris

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 150 | 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)

Congenital Heart Defects in Children: Quality of Life and Care Strategies

edited by Shyam Sathanandam and

Ranjit Philip

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital heart defects (CHD); pediatric cardiology; quality of life; precision medicine; advanced cardiac imaging; catheter-based interventions; hybrid cardiac procedures; neurodevelopmental outcomes; digital health and remote monitoring; artificial intelligence in cardiology

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Prognosis of Pediatric Oral Surgical Diseases

edited by

Silvia D’Agostino

and Luisa Limongelli

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oral surgery; maxillofacial growth; diagnostic imaging; surgical outcomes; longitudinal prognosis

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

Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Global Perspective and Recent Developments

edited by Kiran Bora and

Deokho Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1986 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinopathy of prematurity; retinal ischemia; retinal degeneration; vision loss; nutritional supplementations; diagnosis; therapeutic molecular targeting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Care and Outcomes Among Children with Cancers

edited by Jaesung Choi and

I-Chan Huang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1559 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinants of health; environmental determinants; pediatric cancer; survivorship; health disparities; health equalities; risk prediction; gene × environmental interaction; interventions

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

The Role of Diet and Movement in Childhood and Adolescent

edited by

Tonia Vassilakou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1180 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; physical activity; exercise; movement; obesity; children; adolescents

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

Problematic Behaviors and Psychological Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents

edited by Stefano Eleuteri

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral problems; psychological wellbeing; children; adolescents; prevention programs

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

Idiopathic Congenital Clubfoot: Updating from Etiology to Treatment

edited by Ernesto Ippolito

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: idiopathic congenital clubfoot; etiology; pathogenesis; pathology; recurrence; history; ponseti treatment; pathophysiology; in maltreated clubfeet; after the walking age; long-term follow-up; treatment by external fixation; surgical treatment; atypical idiopathic clubfoot

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

Palliative Care in the Management of Critically Ill Patients Across the Pediatric Age Spectrum: How, Where, When, Who, and Why?

edited by Elaine R. Morgan and

Michael J. McNeil

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: palliative care; hospice; critical illness; symptom management; quality of life; end-of-life care

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

Growth Through Adversity: Risks and Resilience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

edited by

Camie A. Tomlinson

and Becky Antle

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2544 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood adversity; children; adolescents; mental health; risk; resilience

(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 1 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2438 | 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)

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