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Clinical Presentation, Evaluation, and Treatment of Sleep-Disorders in Children and Adolescents

edited by

James D. Geyer

and

Paul R. Carney

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1637 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; obstructive sleep apnea; epidemiology; artificial intelligence; excessive sleepiness; treatment

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

Childhood Obesity: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment

edited by Eileen Chaves and Alaina Vidmar

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; prevention; intervention; treatment; public health; childhood health; lifestyle changes; pediatric obesity; obesity management; health policies

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

Advances in Early Nutrition and Neurodevelopment of Preterm Infants

edited by Jean-Baptiste Muller, Anne Frondas and Laure Simon

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm; early nutrition; brain development; neurodevelopment

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

Masking and Social Camouflaging in Autism: Contexts, Challenges, and Pathways

edited by Gemma Reynolds

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder masking clinical outcomes diagnosis and assessment peer relationships mental health stress and burnout intervention/therapeutic approaches identity and social functioning policy and inclusive environments

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

edited by

Cristina Nunes

and Cláudia Carmo

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 38 | 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)

Viral Respiratory Infections and Bacterial Superinfections in Children—2nd Edition

edited by

Victor Daniel Miron

and

Irina Magdalena Dumitru

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: viral infections; bacterial superinfections; respiratory viruses; influenza; RSV; SARS-CoV-2; pneumococcal disease; otitis; pneumonia; meningitis; sepsis; antimicrobial resistance

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

Innovations in Managing Childhood Endocrine Disorders and Obesity

edited by

Monica Simina Mihuta

and Corina Paul

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity; pediatric endocrinology; cardiometabolic risk; vascular stiffness; carotid intima– media thickness; pediatric nutrition; insulin resistance; MASLD

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

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

edited by

Silvia Cirio

and

Maria Grazia Cagetti

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 69 | 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 Vestibular Disorders: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Juan Manuel Espinosa-Sanchez and Vanesa Perez-Guillen

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: vertigo; children; adolescents; pediatric vestibular disorders; pediatric migraine disorders; vestibular testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

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 24 | 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)

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 1963 | 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 607 | 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 695 | Submission Open

Keywords: cystic fibrosis; cystic fibrosis modulators; lung function; sweat test; nutrition and growth; cystic fibrosis-related diabetes; cystic fibrosis-related liver disease

Physical Therapy in Pediatric Developmental Disorders

edited by Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3865 | 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)

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 1 | 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 in Intensive Care for Critically Ill Neonates: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment (Second Edition)

edited by

Stefan Grosek

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal transport; SIRS; induced therapeutic hypothermia; ECMO; surfactant; congenital defects; total parenteral nutrition; inhaled nitric oxide; outcome; sedation and analgesia; ethics in NICU

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Trauma Readiness and Management in Emergency and Critical Care

edited by Suzanne Beno

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric trauma; pediatric readiness; injury; mass casualty; code orange; disaster management; transfusion; surgical response; trauma quality improvement

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

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