Recent Advances and Critical Issues in Pediatrics: a Collection of Feature Papers

Dear Colleagues,

Pediatric subspecialties play an essential role in improving children’s health outcomes by providing very specific care. Over the last several years, there has been unprecedented progress reported in all subspecialities due to a better understanding of disease pathomechanisms and the availability of new diagnostic and preventive/therapeutic solutions.

Considering this, the purpose of this Special Issue devoted to feature papers is to gather key information on the state-of-the-art insights that have opened up innovative avenues for the medical management of infants, children, and adolescents in all pediatric subspecialties. Overall, this Special Issue provides an excellent opportunity to explore the latest research and practice directions and, at the same time, focus on previously unaddressed critical issues.

Scholars in a variety of disciplines that fall under the scope of this Special Issue are encouraged to submit high-quality papers that showcase the most recent advancements within their own field of study regarding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in acute and chronic pediatric diseases. This Special Issue will therefore represent a useful resource for clinicians and scientists, providing them with the most pertinent new information.

We also welcome both narrative and systematic reviews on topics within the field of pediatric subspecialties. Areas of study may include, but are not limited to, the following: allergies and immunology; cardiology; endocrinology; gastroenterology/hepatology/nutrition; hematology/oncology; infectious diseases; inherited metabolic diseases; neonatology; nephrology; neurology; obesity; pulmonology; rheumatology; and the transition from the pediatric to adult healthcare system.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Claudia Mandato
Dr. Maurizio Aricò
Prof. Dr. Pietro Vajro
Collection Editors

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