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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 4068 | 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 2220 | 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 1650 | 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 540 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3253 | 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 1675 | 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 272 | 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 147 | 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 393 | 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 5197 | 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 2653 | 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)

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 206 | 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 1218 | 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 433 | 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 316 | 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 252 | 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 14535 | 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 3276 | 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 336 | 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 197 | 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 8396 | 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 6739 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4974 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3712 | 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 2673 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | 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 8144 | 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 7993 | 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 6172 | 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 736 | 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)

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

edited by Giuseppina Laganà

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 375 | 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)

Advances in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Motor Impairment

edited by Elena Beani

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 198 | 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 171 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

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 217 | 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 205 | 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 151 | 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)

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

edited by Jaesung Choi and

I-Chan Huang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 487 | 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)

Follow-Up of High-Risk Infants After NICU Admission

edited by

Julia Charlton

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonate; neurodevelopment; follow-up; families; high-risk infant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Solid Tumor: Precision Medicine and Long-Term Prognosis

edited by Hanieh Karimi and

Xuyi Yue

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric solid tumors; precision medicine; molecular profiling; targeted therapy; tumor biomarkers; treatment resistance; prognosis; survivorship; diagnostic tools; translational research

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

Current Advances in Paediatric Sleep Medicine (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ekkehart Paditz

and Silke Anna Theresa Weber

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1524 | 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)

Transforming Care in Childhood Epilepsy: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Debopam Samanta

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1240 | Submission Open

Keywords: seizure; children; drug-resistant epilepsy; epileptogenesis; neuroimaging; genetics; biomarkers; neuromodulation; epilepsy surgery; precision medicine

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

Sepsis in Pediatrics: Present Status and Challenges for the Future

edited by

Otilia Elena Frăsinariu

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood sepsis; life-threatening organ dysfunction; septic shock; sepsis-induced immunosuppression; immunodeficiency; neonatal sepsis

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

Physical Exercise and Healthy Eating Behaviors: Finding the Optimal Balance for Children

edited by

José Manuel Jurado Castro

and

Belén Pastor-Villaescusa

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; nutrition; sports; public health; health promotion; lifestyle; preventive strategies; behavioral interventions

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

Pediatric Neurocritical Care: Diagnosis, Neuromonitoring and Outcomes

edited by

Kristine Woodward

and

Michael J. Esser

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric neurocritical care; acute brain injury; traumatic brain injury; hypoxic– ischemic encephalopathy; status epilepticus; central nervous system infections; stroke in children; multimodal neuromonitoring; continuous EEG monitoring; intracranial pressure monitoring; cerebral oxygenation; advanced neuroimaging; biomarkers; neuroprotection; prognostic modeling; artificial intelligence in critical care; seizure detection; outcome prediction; neurodevelopmental outcomes; multidisciplinary critical care

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

Treatment and Management of Cardiopulmonary Failure in the Pediatric Population

edited by

Ranjit Philip

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart transplant; myocarditis; cardiomyopathy; tracorporeal life support (ECMO); pulmonary hypertension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Global Perspective and Recent Developments

edited by Kiran Bora and

Deokho Lee

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 119 | 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)

Renal Diseases in Children: The Present and a Challenge for the Future

edited by

Anna Di Sessa

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11845 | Submission Open

Keywords: renal function; child; adolescent; kidney injury; treatment; management; innovations

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

Physical Education and Exercise Promotion and Intervention in Children and Adolescents for Health and Wellbeing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca D’Elia

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3106 | Submission Open

Keywords: young physical fitness; prevention; overweight; obesity; movement assessment; performance tests; body image; wellness; motor learning

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

Innovations in Pediatric Disorders of the Gut–Brain Interaction: Bridging Science, Treatment, and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by

Corina Pienar

Mara Ioana Ionescu

and Felicia Galos

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1899 | Submission Open

Keywords: disorders of gut– brain interaction; irritable bowel syndrome; motility; constipation; pH impedance; gastro-esophageal reflux; functional dyspepsia; dietary interventions

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

Non-IgE Pediatric Food Allergy: Clinical and Research Issues

edited by

Jimena Pérez-Moreno

and María Elena Seoane-Reula

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1680 | Submission Open

Keywords: food allergy; non-IgE-mediated allergy; immunotherapy; allergy management; enteropathy; eosinophilic esophagitis; specific oral tolerance induction (SOTI)

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

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