Nutritional Management in Pediatric Rare Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 1092
Special Issue Editor
Interests: motor development; motor performance; infant; children; scales; Vojta method; neurology; spinal muscular atrophy
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Dear Colleagues,
Rare diseases are very diverse, often have a genetic basis (approximately 80%) and are typically characterized by a severe, chronic course, with half of the cases manifesting in children. These conditions are often life-threatening or disabling, with a severe and progressive course.
Rare diseases with a neurological basis include spinal muscular atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and others. They are characterized by problems with motor development (fine and gross motor skills), resulting in structural and respiratory disorders, as well as nutritional problems.
It appears that proper nutrition for patients with rare diseases, including neuromuscular diseases, has a significant impact on their functioning and, consequently, quality of life. I would like to address the extremely important topic of Nutritional Management in Pediatric Rare Diseases. I invite you to join the discussion and share your experiences regarding nutrition in the pediatric population of rare diseases and its impact on development and quality of life.
Dr. Ewa Gajewska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- rare diseases
- nutrition
- development
- quality of life
- treatment
- health
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