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Providing Care for Preterm Infants

edited by Simonetta Costa

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12817 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm infants; preterm birth; prenatal care; extremely low-gestational-age infants; periviable infants; late preterm infants; neonatal intensive care; palliative care; translational medicine; artificial intelligence; neonatal outcomes; prevention; care bundles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Motor Skills and Integral Health in Children and Adolescents: Keys to an Active Future

edited by Lilyan Mercedes Vega-Ramírez, Juan Chinchilla and

M.ª Alejandra Ávalos-Ramos

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2699 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical education; psychomotor skills; motor skills development; sedentary lifestyle; social determinants of health; wellness and mental health; child and adolescent health; lifestyle and behavior

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

Malnutrition and Infectious Disease in Children: Epidemiology and Global Impacts

edited by Israt Jahan

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: malnutrition; infectious diseases; disability; global child health; undernutrition and immunity; micronutrient deficiency; intervention; policy

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

Cognitive Development in Preterm Infants

edited by

Yanyan Ni

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm birth; cognition; prediction; modifiable factors; long-term development; neurodevelopmental trajectories; early intervention strategies

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

Current Advances in Paediatric Sleep Medicine

edited by

Ekkehart Paditz

and Silke Anna Theresa Weber

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12637 | 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 Child Neuropsychiatric Disorders

edited by

Valerio Zaccaria

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 811 | Submission Open

Keywords: child neuropsychiatry developmental disorders child and adolescent psychiatry early diagnosis digital health tools

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

Diagnosis and Management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children

edited by Stephanie Van

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-traumatic stress disorder; trauma; abuse; mental health; social– emotional development; infants; children

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

Emergency Management and Treatment Strategies in Children Cardiac Arrest

edited by Martín Otero-Agra,

Santiago Martínez-Isasi

and Felipe Fernández-Méndez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1738 | 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)

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Cheng-Fang Yen

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19288 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescents; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; psychology; psychiatry

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

Visual Deficits and Eye Care in Children

edited by

Tsz Wing Leung

and Henry HL Chan

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9096 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual deficits; pediatric eye care; childhood vision problems; refractive errors; strabismus; amblyopia; congenital visual disorders; developmental disorders; eye health policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Developmental Disabilities

edited by Kara B. Ayers

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7304 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; developmental disabilities; ableism; healthcare equity; disabled identity; strengths-based approaches; self-advocacy; holistic health; family-centered care; inclusion

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

Epidemiology and Injury Morphology of Childhood Traumatic Fractures

edited by

Gergö Józsa

and Peter Vajda

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4096 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; pediatric burn injuries; pediatric trauma; pediatric hand fractures; resorbable implants

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

Developmental Disabilities in Children: Intervention Programmes

edited by

Sophia Charitou

and

Dimitra Koutsouki

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1543 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; early intervention; stem; social skills; extra-curricular activities; virtual reality; exergames; motor intervention

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

Lifestyle Interventions in Recurrent and Chronic Pain Management in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Emma Rheel

and

Marieke De Craemer

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4216 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; recurrent pain; lifestyle interventions; treatment; management; children; adolescents

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

The Challenges of Identifying and Reporting of Children Suffering from Neglect

edited by Ayala Cohen,

Matteo Fabris

and Siwar Makhoul-Khoury

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2565 | Submission Open

Keywords: child neglect; child neglect definition; child neglect identification; child neglect reporting; health professionals; challenges in intervention

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

Parenting a Child with Disabilities

edited by

Yosi Yaffe

and

Batel Hazan-Liran

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1770 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenting; disability; parental stress; coping strategies; family dynamics; support systems; children; mental health; special education; vulnerability and resilience

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

Lung Function and Respiratory Diseases in Children and Infants

edited by

Antonella Gambadauro

Sara Manti

and Paolo Ruggeri

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory diseases; children; lung function; asthma; interstitial lung disease; respiratory tract infection; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; spirometry; DLCO; plethysmography

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

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Lifelong Care

edited by

Babatope Adebiyi

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; prenatal alcohol exposure; early screening; diagnosis; prevention; neurodevelopment; multidisciplinary treatment; public health; lifelong support

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

Effects of Screen Time on Children’s Mental, Social, and Cognitive Health

edited by

Ana Maria Abreu

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7696 | Submission Open

Keywords: screen time; social media; mental health; cognition; social skills

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

Multidisciplinary Approaches in Pediatric Orthodontics

edited by

Bianca Maria Negrutiu

and Gajanan Kulkarni

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric orthodontics; oral care; interceptive treatments; space maintainers; removable appliances; trainers

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

Advances in Pediatric Neurogenic Bladders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Strategies

edited by

Agata Korzeniecka-Kozerska

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 501 | 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)

Functional Variance in Children—Biomechanics and Quality of Life

edited by Britta K. Krautwurst

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; motion analysis; gait analysis; kinematics; kinetics; electromyography; functional disorder; musculoskeletal disease; quality of life; pain; protocols

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

Clinical Insights into Pediatric Endocrine Disease

edited by

Andreea Bena

and

Dana Stoian

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hormonal disorders; thyroid dysfunction; growth and puberty abnormalities

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

Pediatric Headaches: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Issues

edited by

Alberto Maria Cappellari

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10833 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescents; headache; migraine; red flags

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

New Insights in Pediatric Mental Healthcare

edited by

India Bryce

Govind Krishnamoorthy

and Leonard Bickman

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8791 | Submission Open

Keywords: child mental health; inequalities; child abuse; technological advances; society; developmental trauma; neurodevelopmental problems

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

Nutritional Supplement Use in Infants and Children

edited by Tena Niseteo and Evgen Benedik

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: infants; children; healthy; sick; supplementation; nutritional supplements

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

Oral, Dental and Periodontal Manifestations of Infectious Diseases in Children: The Present Status and Challenges in the Future

edited by

Federica Di Spirito

Massimo Pisano

and Giuseppina De Benedetto

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral; dental; periodontal; systemic; infections; infectious disease; lesions; manifestations; antibiotic; antibiotics; diagnosis; treatment; therapy; prophylaxis; antimicrobial resistance; multi-drug bacteria

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

Infant and Early Childhood Nutrition (2nd Edition)

edited by

Maria Elena Capra

and

Giacomo Biasucci

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; infancy; early childhood; prevention; breastfeeding; complementary feeding

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

Child Trauma and Psychology

edited by

Laura Lacomba-Trejo

Francisco González Sala

and

Paula Samper-Garcia

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9356 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood trauma; child psychology; child and youth psychopathology; reactive attachment disorder; adverse childhood experiences; children at risk

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

Early Childhood Education and Care Lays the Foundations for Learning and Wellbeing

edited by

Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7451 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood education and care; childhood; quality education; children’ s rights and equality

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

Endocrine and Metabolic Health in School-Aged Children

edited by

Eryk Jacek Latoch

Hanna Borysewicz-Sańczyk

and Maryna Krawczuk-Rybak

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrine diseases; metabolic disorders; obesity; diabetes; thyroid; autoimmunity; children; adolescents

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

Gut-Brain Interaction Disorders in Children: Emerging Insights in the 21st Century

edited by

Miguel Saps

and Jose Garza

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric gastroenterology; gastrointestinal motility; disorders of gut– brain interaction; pathophysiology; diagnostic techniques; treatment strategies

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

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Advances in Social-Cognitive and Educational Processes: Second Edition

edited by

Carmen Berenguer

and

Simona De Stasio

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: ADHD; autism; social-cognitive processes; developmental outcomes; evaluation; educational intervention

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

Current Updates and Future Perspectives of Developmental Coordination Disorders in Children: From Classroom to Lab, and Back

edited by

Akio Nakai

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3016 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental coordination disorder (DCD); neurodevelopmental disorders; autism spectrum disorder (ASD); attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD); specific learning disorder (SLD) and dyslexia; motor skill learning; sensory processing and sensory integration; comorbidity; brain imaging; genetics; intervention; neurorehabilitation; special needs education; robotics

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

Bowel Management in Paediatric Colorectal Disease

edited by Judith Lindert and Joseph Curry

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2522 | Submission Open

Keywords: bowel management; Hirschsprung disease; anorectal malformation; functional constipation; spina bifida; cloaca disease; bowel function score

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

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

edited by

James D. Geyer

and

Paul R. Carney

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1272 | 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)

Maternal Health and the Impact on Infant Growth

edited by

Ginevra Malta

and

Fulvio Plescia

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal health; infant growth; perinatal epidemiology; pregnancy outcomes; prenatal care; neonatal development; public health; environmental health; maternal nutrition; birth outcomes

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

Long-Term Effects of Early Childhood Nutrition on Growth and Development

edited by

Foteini Balomenou

and

Vasilios Giapros

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood nutrition; obesity; growth; catch-up growth; birth weight; overweight; breastfeeding; diet; infant; neonate

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

Advances in Prenatal Diagnosis and Their Impact on Neonatal Outcomes

edited by Ángel Chimenea-Toscano and Lutgardo García-Díaz

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2741 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal diagnosis; neonatal outcomes; fetal medicine; perinatal care; predictive models; advanced imaging; interventional approaches

Pediatric Infectious Disease Epidemiology

edited by Noriko Kitamura and Daisuke Yoneoka

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 790 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatrics; child; adolescents; infectious diseases; surveillance; epidemiology

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

Pediatric Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders: Challenges in Identification, Intervention, and Recovery

edited by

Elena Bozzola

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorder; anorexia nervosa; children; adolescents; therapy; management

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

Behavior Intervention and Early Orthodontic Treatment in Pediatric Dentistry

edited by

Eugen-Silviu Bud

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: interceptive orthodontics; rapid palatal expanders; mini-implant-assisted rapid palatal expanders; harmful habits; tongue thrusting; digital suction

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

Craniofacial Deformities and Cleft Lip and Palate: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

edited by Ghassan Idris, Robert Love and Stuart Bade

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: cleft lip and palate diagnosis and management in children and infants; surgical approach and protocols for children with cleft lip and palate; orthodontic treatment for children with cleft lip and palate; orthopedic treatment for children and infants with cleft lip and palate; naso-alveolar molding for infants with cleft lip and palate; digital technology use in children with cleft lip and palate; computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing in the management of children with cleft lip and palate; telemedicine role patient-centered care (foundation to safe and high-quality health care in children with cleft lip and palate)

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

Revolutionizing Pediatric Blood Cancer Treatment: Advances in Targeted Immunotherapy for Leukemia and Lymphomas

edited by C. Garrido-Colino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric leukemia; pediatric lymphomas; targeted immunotherapy; checkpoint inhibitors; monoclonal antibody; chimeric antigen receptor

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

Research Progress of the Pediatric Cardiology: 3rd Edition

edited by

Massimo Mapelli

submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8629 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric cardiology; congenital heart disease; heart failure; myocarditis; COVID-19 and cardiovascular system; heart transplantation; cardiac imaging in children; pediatric cardiology in low-income countries; rheumatic heart disease; child/children; adolescent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Ultrasonography Interventions in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine

edited by

Vlad Dima

Claudia Mehedintu

and

Roxana Elena Bohiltea

submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3976 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasonography; perinatology; neonatology; obstetrics; genetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

Advances and Controversies in Paediatric Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery: Update

edited by Francisco Hernández Oliveros and

Carlos Delgado-Miguel

submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1196 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric surgery; hepatobiliary surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; indocyanine green; robotic surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by Menachem Gross

submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: craniofacial anomalies; cleft palate; hearing loss; craniosynostosis; craniofacial surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Advances in Neonatal Resuscitation and Intensive Care

edited by Pranav Jani, Dharmesh Shah and Rajesh Maheshwari

submission deadline 5 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6331 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal intensive care; resuscitation; infant; premature infant; low-birth-weight infant

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

New Trends in Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology

edited by Artur Beke

submission deadline 5 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5341 | Submission Open

Keywords: craniospinal malformations; genetic background; epidemiology; perinatal care; prenatal diagnostics

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