Vol 15, No 6 (June 30, 2026): Translational Pediatrics

Editorial Commentary

Need for increasing uptake of influenza vaccination and investing in novel vaccines for paediatric influenza prevention
Antonio Di Lorenzo, Taito Kitano
Translational Pediatrics  
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Do financial incentives improve children’s long-term adherence to medication in asthma?
Paddy McCrossan, Michael D. Shields, James McElnay
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:204
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Extended-phase anticoagulation for pediatric venous thromboembolism after EINSTEIN Jr
Nathan Wilken, Jun Teruya
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:205
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The utility of sugammadex in infants: a shifting clinical paradigm
Ashley Mathew, Zhaosheng Jin, Ehab Al Bizri
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:206
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New study does not support use of dexmedetomidine-remifentanil to change neurodevelopmental outcomes of sevoflurane
Alexandra Tsivitis, Robert Moore, Sergio Bergese
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:207
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Expanding preventive options for pediatric migraine: the use of anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies for children and adolescents with migraine
Abouch V. Krymchantowski
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:208
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Pediatric sedation is not adult sedation in small: lessons from a PK/PD analysis of remimazolam
Hideyuki Asaka, Norifumi Kuratani, Hiroshi Nagasaka, Tina Nakamura, Tsutomu Mieda
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:209
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Original Article

Irinotecan plus temozolomide for pediatric relapsed or refractory solid tumors: a retrospective cohort study
Jianming Fang, Yingli Zhang, Qi Liu, Zeyu Dong, Han Gong, Wei Zhou, Yuchi Wang, Hongyan Liu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:210
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Early physical growth and neurodevelopment in full-term small for gestational age infants: reference points from propensity score matching and restricted cubic splines
Chengju Wang, Yiguo Zhou, Ting Yu, Lu Wang, Xing Xia, Yuping Zhang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:211
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Novel inflammatory biomarkers and disease severity in hospitalized children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a retrospective study
Ping Hong, Yueming Wu, Jing Qiu, Lei Lei, Lu Gan, Bin Cai, Yu Gao, Fei Jie, Shiyan Cao, Lin Zhou
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:212
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Comparative effectiveness of structured clinician-guided and self-guided parent training for preschool attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) risk: a randomized controlled trial
Adidsuda Fuengfoo, Arpa Rafsanjani, Thanyaporn Mekrungcharas
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:213
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Associations of picky eating levels with dietary diversity, nutrient intake, and eating behaviors in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study
Shasha Wang, Ye Qi, Dan Yao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:214
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Analysis of differences in response to long-acting growth hormone therapy and influencing factors between patients with idiopathic short stature (ISS) and growth hormone deficiency (GHD)
Fang Tang, Li Yan, Peng Gou, Zhonghui Li, Xinran Cheng
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:215
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Family quality of life among parents of children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Jeddah
Areen Y. Ibrahim, Abdullah W. Alfarwati, Zaina N. Alrawi, Ahmed K. Bahamim, Reem E. Alsomali, Saddiq B. Habiballah
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:216
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Transcriptomic remodeling of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells in pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a four-gene signature
Zi-Yi Huang, Yun Li, Rui Luo, Juan Han, Ping Qu, Tian-Tian Yin, Yi-Ren Cheng, Jing-Xuan Wang, Kun Fang, Fen Zhou
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:217
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Efficacy and safety of inhaled ambroxol hydrochloride solution in Chinese pediatric patients with acute lower respiratory tract infections: a real-world, multicenter, open-label, single-arm study
Hao Wang, Yingxue Zou, Yunxiao Shang, Mingwu Chen, Zhou Fu, Rong Jin, Yu Tang, Shujun Li, Xiufang Wang, Changshan Liu, Liyuan Tian, Dehui Chen, Kaiyuan Luo, Guanghuan Pi, Yanping Chen, Hongmei Qiao, Lili Zhong, Gen Lu, Xingdong Wu, Yongjun Wang, Xuefang Zheng, Jiangchuan Zhu, Zhiying Han, Ningling Wang, Yuling Han, Zhenkun Zhang, Aiqiong Wang, Yang Liu, Zengqing Li, Ping Xue, Yongfeng Zhang, Wei Xiong, Zhe Xu, Rongxiu Zheng, Rong Jiao, Xiaohui Liu, Churangui Sa, Yuejie Zheng, Qiang Chen, Youjia Xu, Qi Zhang, Qi Gao, Qi Chen, Yungang Yang, Zhuanggui Chen, Lihua Zhu, Juan Lin, Zhimin Chen, Tao Ai, Luyi Ma, Fuling Wu, Leping Ye, Zhengrong Chen, Hanmin Liu, Yi Jiang, Jichun Wang, Yong Yin, Hong Cui, Hailin Zhang, Weihua Gan, Lijun Wang, Xiaoyun Jiang, Xiaoxia Lu, Min Qin, Baoping Xu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:218
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Adrenal AKR1C3-mediated androgen activation contributes to hyperandrogenism in prepubertal ovariectomized rats
Guanglin Gao, Junqi Wang, Bowen Zhan, Bowen Li, Yanyan Shao, Xinghui Han, Jingwei He, Wen Sun, Jian Yu, Wenke Dong
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:219
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Procalcitonin in predicting acute kidney damage in children with initial febrile urinary tract infection: a retrospective study
Wei Yang, Jiefan Huang, Qingzhi Li, Xiaobi Ren
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:220
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The early predictive value of Cys-C, lactic acid, and urinary microglobulins in acute kidney injury following neonatal asphyxia
Huiyue Zhang, Jinju Shi, Hongzhu Cai, Yanni Xu, Shaoru Zheng, Cuimin Su
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:221
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Clinical phenotype, gonadal development, and comorbidity spectrum in 43 children with triple X syndrome: a single-center retrospective descriptive case series with cytogenetic refinement in patients with and without X-monosomy-containing cell lines
Ya-Qin Feng, Wen-Ting Li, Hai-Ying Zou, Qing-Bo Xu, Li Yang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:222
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Routine admission biomarkers for identifying co-infection and stratifying severity in pediatric macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study
Xiaofei Bi, Kuo Wang, Huan Meng, Shuxiao Qiu, Yujia Tang, Yilu Lin, Di Wu, Huiying Liu, Xiaohui Jiang, Yuanyuan Ji, Jianing Zhang, Bowen Liu, Kai Kang, Yan Gao, Yang Gao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:223
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Characteristics and influencing factors of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cellular patterns in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a cross-sectional study
Weiwei Gao, Shiyin Mu, Xiaoyang Zhang, Run Guo, Yuhan Jiang, Yingxue Zou
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:224
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Clinical characteristics and therapeutic experiences of magnetic foreign body ingestion in children: a single-center retrospective study
Binbin Yang, Yi Chen, Yueling Zhu, Weiwei Chen, Yi Jin, Wei Li, Duote Cai, Qingjiang Chen, Zhigang Gao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:225
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CaMKIIα inhibition facilitates functional recovery after preterm hypoxic-ischemic brain injury by disrupting microglial GPNMB signaling
Xiaojie Tian, Haotian Jiang, Tiantian Li, Mili Xiao, Zhihua Li, Chao Chen, Ruiwei Gao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:226
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Quantitative assessment of multidimensional health disparities and their determinants among vulnerable children
Zhi-Jing He, Shang-Man Yao, Zhi-Zhong Wang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:227
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Identification of mechanical ventilation-related risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants
Yun A. Kim, Yeong Min Jang, Hyun Ho Kim, Jin Kyu Kim
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:228
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Thyroid disease burden among individuals aged 0–19 years in low-SDI countries, 1990–2035: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Weiqin Zhang, Rui Chen, Zhefeng Yuan
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:229
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid supplementation combined with gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog therapy versus gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog therapy alone for linear growth in children with growth retardation: a retrospective cohort study
Gang Xiao, Qianqian Ying, Shengzhi Cui, Zhenli Shen, Like Zheng, Qidong Ye
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:230
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Development and external validation of machine learning models to predict insulin resistance among iron-deficient children and adolescents
Jing Bai, Xiao Fang, Xiaoyan Ding, Xiu Huang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:231
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Comparative effectiveness of low-dose versus high-dose vitamin D on bone metabolic markers in preterm infants: a retrospective cohort study
Shanshan Zeng, Binyuan Yu, Yingying Bao, Jiajun Zhu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:232
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Efficacy and safety of oral propranolol combined with intralesional injection of lauromacrogol for infantile hemangioma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Xiaopeng Zhang, Xu Dong, Donggang Yao, Yuanyuan Wei, Jinfeng Qi, Tongtong Jin, Dunhui Fan, Haiya Bai
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:233
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FOS regulation of T-cell activation and the mechanism of inflammatory injury of coronary endothelium in Kawasaki disease
Shuhui Wang, Xuan Tang, Jin Ma, Nana Wang, Yan Wang, Yang Gao, Hongbiao Huang, Guanghui Qian, Jiaying Zhang, Haitao Lv, Xuan Li
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:234
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Prevalence of respiratory complications in long-term survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Jiayuan Liu, Xiangying You, Yuyao Huang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:235
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Preliminary experience with oral thrombopoietin-receptor agonists, primarily hetrombopag, in pediatric immune thrombocytopenia: a pilot single-center retrospective report
Mingxue Zhang, Yuping Wang, Hui Liang, Lei Zhang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:236
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Salidroside alleviates TNF-α-induced endothelial inflammatory injury by modulating NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasome-related signaling: an integrated network pharmacology and experimental study
Jiahui Meng, Weiwei Li, Lan He, Guoying Huang, Fang Liu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:237
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Precision myeloablation with TDM-guided busulfan in pediatric primary immunodeficiencies: a real-world study of 28 patients
Kaige Zhang, Ximu Sun, Jun Yang, Maoquan Qin, Guanghua Zhu, Chenguang Jia, Bin Wang, Ang Wei
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:238
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Efficacy and influencing factors of recombinant human growth hormone therapy in children with Turner syndrome: a single-center retrospective cohort study
Jing Chen, Yishuo Sun, Xiaona Hou, Xingjiao Fu, Xiaoxiao Chen, Qiang Zhang, Dandan Wang, Xiaojun Zhang, Xue Liu, Jingxia Hao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:239
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Case Series

Clinical features and initial treatment outcomes of pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with P2RY8::CRLF2 fusion positivity: a case series
Xuemei Guo, Yongren Wang, Jinyu Fu, Yao Xue, Yongjun Fang, Rufeng Lin
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:240
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Direct internal jugular vein incision for salvage of ‘stuck’ port catheters in pediatric leukemia: a single-center experience
Xiuwen Zheng, Yong Zeng, Jinping Liu, Xiaoqiang Wen, Wei Peng, Haijin Liu, Qianduo Li, Feng Chen
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:241
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Treatment strategies and prognostic outcomes in craniosynostosis with concurrent hydrocephalus: a case series
Lingzhao Min, Xinyao Wang, Weiping Wang, Jia Wei, Meiling Liu, Xiuwen Guan, Zhouwen Ni, Xiaoqiang Wang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:242
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Review Article

Gut and respiratory microbiomes in asthma and allergic diseases: a narrative review of mechanistic insights, gut-lung axis interactions and therapeutic opportunities
Liqin Ke, Shuxian Li, Guohong Zhu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:243
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Artificial intelligence in congenital heart surgery: a scoping review and primer for surgeons
Jeevan Francis, Asmita Singhania, Sarah Dawson, Massimo Caputo, Jelena Savovic, Serban Stoica
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:244
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Regenerative medicine approaches for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review of clinical safety and effectiveness
Ebtihal Elameen Eltyeb, Mohammed Ali Alqassim, Taha Ibrahim Yousif, Elsharif A. Bazie, Nahla Allam, Raheeq E. Elbashir, Suhaila A. Ali, Ibrahim Ali Adlan, Anyat A. Fadoul, Satti Abdelrahim Satti, Abdu Mohammed Hawas, Reham Mohammad Ghobin
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:245
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Peri-ictal magnetic resonance imaging findings in pediatric seizures: a scoping review on pearls and pitfalls from a heterogeneous population
Lydia Viviana Falsitta, Anna Elisabetta Vaudano, Domenico Tortora, Suresh Pujar, Marios Kaliakatsos, Angelo Labate, Sniya Sudhakar, Felice D’Arco
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:246
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Current applications and future perspectives of family-integrated care in the pediatric intensive care unit: a narrative review from concept to practice
Yang Li, Nian Liu, Yiyao Bao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:247
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Entertainment interventions for pediatric fracture patients during cast room procedures: a scoping review
Jianmei Zhu, Yaping Ding, Xiaofei Chen
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:248
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Maternal-fetal transmission of Zika virus and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in children: a narrative review
Anan Aljahdali, Taif Alenzi, Waad Alammari, Ajwan Alshumrani, Abdullah Awaji, Maha Alotaibi, Rawan Alanazi, Tala Mozayan, Faten Alotaibi, Ahmad Almnaizel, Thamir Al-khlaiwi
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:249
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Current situation, challenges and future trends of pediatric palliative care from a multi-dimensional perspective: a narrative review
Danni Lv, Yang Li, Xiaofei Chen, Yiyao Bao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:250
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Best evidence summary for the prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants: a systematic review
Liya Wu, Dan Zhang, Juan Ye, Mengyu Zhang, Haixia Yao, Jinjing Liang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:251
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Risk factors and predictive models for perioperative acute kidney injury in children: a narrative review
Liping He, Manli Zhuang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:252
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Advances in behavioral vision training for the treatment of childhood amblyopia: a narrative review
Ya Dai, Xiaoyu Yan, Mei Jiang, Chengyu Yang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:253
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Case Report

Perioperative management of emergency non-cardiac surgery in a pediatric patient with Eisenmenger syndrome: a case report
Chenjia Jiang, Jialian Zhao, Jiajia Zhao, Wenfang Huang, Chunxiu Li, Yue Jin
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:254
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Anesthetic management for double lung transplantation in an 8-year-old male with extreme malnutrition (BMI 11.4 kg/m2) following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a case report
Lifang Zhang, Rongqing Gao, Xue Li, Min Yan
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:255
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A female manifesting carrier of DMD with exon 45 deletion: a case report
Qi-Hang Jiang, Yuan-Hua Cen
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:256
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Bilateral active chorioretinal lesions and fundus hemorrhage in a 23-month-old male with CYBB mutation: a case report
Fangfang Li, Hua Lv, Yuci Zhang, Jing Yin, Chongwei Li
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:257
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Alström syndrome in a Chinese girl: a case report and literature review
Jiapeng Bao, Shuang Kou, Xiaoxuan Liu, Yuanying Zhang, Yanying Li, Mei Zhang, Yanhong Zhang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:258
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