Vol 15, No 9 (September 30, 2026): Translational Pediatrics

Editorial

Beyond biochemical recovery: rethinking liver dysfunction in Kawasaki disease
Yoshitaka Watanabe, Hirokazu Ikeda
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:359
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Original Article

Reassessing bronchopulmonary dysplasia definitions: association between severity grading and brain injury on term-equivalent age MRI
Su-Hua Xu, Ting-Ting Li, Chong-Bing Yan, Huan-Huan Zhang, Xiao-Hui Gong, Cheng Cai
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:360
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Wangshi Baochi Pill for functional dyspepsia syndrome in infants and toddlers: a multicenter randomized placebo-controlled trial
Liping Ye, Lin Zhang, Baoqing Zhang, Xiaoli Xie, Fu Xiong, Ying Ding, Xiaoqin Li, Teng Huang, Jintao Duan, Tao Li, Zhaoxia Wang, Yongmei Zeng, Xiuan Gao, Dongjin Feng, Hongfang Luo, Peiyu Chen, Kuanrong Li, Jing Xie, Junhong Zhao, Wanfu Xu, Yang Cheng, Hongping Chen, Junping Ding, Hui Zhen, Yuanyuan Sun, Lanlan Geng, Sitang Gong
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:361
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Neonatal apnea research: a bibliometric analysis of trends, clusters, and paradigm shifts
Juandong Yang, Qingyong Zheng, Juan Li, Jijun Qiao, Xiao Tang, Lihong Pang, Lihua Ma
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:362
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Phenotypic heterogeneity in pediatric pituitary stalk interruption syndrome: greater disease burden in the metabolic-onset phenotype
Fang Xu, Yanfang Su, Canmiao Zhao, Liping Ge, Qi Huang, Yang Yang, Lijun Xu, Meiyuan Sun, Na Tao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:363
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Native amniotic fluid promotes barrier-associated maturation of the neonatal intestine under physiological conditions
Fredy John Makele, Chenang Sheng, Jiayi Wu, Yixin Zhang, Tianci Weng, Yuchen Zhang, Yi Yang, Wenqiang Zhang, Libin Zhu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:364
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Risk factors for plastic bronchitis complicating severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children and development of a machine learning-based predictive model
Kun Jiang, Silei Yan, Haoxiang Gu, Liling Qian
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:365
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A prospective cross-sectional diagnostic feasibility study: musculoskeletal ultrasound for pediatric bone age evaluation
Xingxu Zhou, Yifei Huang, Chunrong Liu, Lingyun Gou, Xiang Yan, Long Zhu, Yanxiu Zhang, Cheng Wang, Wensheng Yue, Hongmei Yuan
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:366
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Application of AI-assisted compressed sensing cine sequence in the assessment of cardiac function in children with Kawasaki disease
Xin Zhao, Xihong Hu, Yipu Li, Quanli Shen, Yan Zheng, Chengxiang Lin, Kai Lu, Junpu Hu, Lan He, Chenxi Hu, Guanke Cai, Qiong Yao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:367
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Treatment of idiopathic segmental infarction of the greater omentum in children via transumbilical single-port laparoscopy
Yinan Hong, Weiming Chen, Huazhe Wu, Hongbiao Zeng, Yongjuan Wei
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:368
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Association of a ‘three meals and sleep routine’ lifestyle intervention with weight and metabolic health in children with obesity: a prospective, single-arm pilot study
Qi Long, Ming Ma, Dan Wang, Fei Chen, Xuelian Zhou, Wei Wu, Guanping Dong, Junfen Fu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:369
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Development and internal validation of an exploratory clinical prediction model for MRI-defined white matter injury in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a single-center retrospective study
Huiyue Zhang, Jinju Shi, Yanni Xu, Shaoru Zheng, Cuimin Su
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:370
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Multifactorial nutritional and metabolic risk profiles for behavioral outcomes in Chinese children: a cross-sectional study at a Health Management Center using explainable machine learning and principal component analysis
Ying Shen, Meiying Gao, Qingnan Sun, Lejing Guan, Lidan Sun, Guannan Bai
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:371
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Development and internal validation of a nomogram for predicting flexible bronchoscopy utilization in children with lobar pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a single-center retrospective cohort study
Lilin Huang, Jing Li, Cuilan Liu, Xiaole Yang, Hainan Xu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:372
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Associated factors for unfavorable prognosis in neonates with septic shock
Yaocong Zhong, Xi Kang, Huaxi Luo, Yuan Wang, Jingjie Zeng, Zhiting Qiu, Yuxin Gong, Shuqiang Gao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:373
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Bovine milk-derived osteopontin attenuates hyperoxia-induced lung injury associated with NLRP3 inflammasome regulation in neonatal mice with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Chongchong Liu, Yi Zhang, Jingjing Li, Qianqian Zhou, Yanrong Ji, Shiwen Xia
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:374
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Risk factors for acute gastrointestinal injury after cardiac surgery in underweight children with congenital heart disease: a single-center retrospective study
Tianyu Gao, Yu Jin, Qindong Liu, Jia Liu, Yue Liu, Jinping Liu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:375
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Factors associated with drug-resistant epilepsy in children with epilepsy: a retrospective cohort study
Qunyan Su, Yandan Yin, Haiying Cheng, Yinghua Yan, Jingjing Jin, Yiping Shao, Jiangyin Sheng, Anqian Tao, Guiying Ruan, Licheng Cui, Jianhua Feng
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:376
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Respiratory pathogen epidemiology in children under 5 years hospitalized with acute respiratory infections in Qingdao, China: a retrospective, single-center, repeated cross-sectional surveillance study
Ying Sun, Yuping Yang, Qiannan Jiang, Xiuxiang Liu, Yongting Guo, Ke Yuan
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:377
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The motor endplate band as an optimal target for botulinum toxin in congenital torticollis: evidence from a rabbit model
Ren Chen, Ji Zhang, Rurong Duan, Jinglan Fan, Hong Chen
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:378
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Age-related clinical characteristics of respiratory syncytial virus infection in hospitalized children: a retrospective study
Shuying Wang, Bing Huang, Yingxue Ding
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
(9)
:379
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Oral rehydration salts utilization in pediatric diarrhea management among Chinese pediatricians: a national survey
Xinyi Jia, Xiaoyu Chen, Xiaorui He, Zhenya Zhu, Ziyu Liu, Diya Ye, Fei Gao, Qiancheng Xu, Wei Zheng, Sitang Gong, Baoxi Wang, Jie Wu, Xiwei Xu, Lanlan Geng, Mizu Jiang
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
(9)
:380
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Predictors of using biologics within one year after EEN therapy in pediatric Crohn’s disease
Xiaoxi Wang, Yudie Hu, Jingan Lou, Youyou Luo, Jindan Yu, Youhong Fang, Lujing Tang, Hong Zhao, Luojia Xu, Kerong Peng, Yao Lv, Jie Chen
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
(9)
:381
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Lipid and immune profiles in children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a case-control study with paired longitudinal comparison of disease activity
Yuerong Wang, Zheqian Li, Tong Cao, Jin Zhou
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:382
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Twelve-month outcomes and exploratory outcome indicators after iRoot BP Plus pulpotomy in primary molars: a retrospective real-world cohort study
Zhimin Ding, Fei Yan, Liyun Zhai, Shengnan Lu, Xiya Ma, Ning Yao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:383
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Acyclovir and ganciclovir exposure and short-term outcomes in hospitalized children with EBV-associated mononucleosis-like illness: a retrospective cohort study using inverse probability of treatment weighting
Ying Ding, Qinghui Chen, Ruyue Chen, Xiaozhong Li
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:384
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Assessment of predictive efficacy for prognosis of pediatric severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a comprehensive study based on high-resolution computed tomography imaging and platelet parameters
Xiaoli Zhang, Wenzhuo Liu, Xiaohua Song, Jiawei Hu, Yueqing Chen, Xin Liu, Fuying Nie
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
(9)
:385
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Complications and management of thyroglossal duct cyst following Sistrunk procedure in children: a single-center retrospective study in Shanghai, China
Jiarui Chen, Ying Wang, Chenling Shen, Penghui Chen, Zhibo Xie, Xiaojun Liu, Xiaoyan Li
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:386
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Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure as initial respiratory support during minimally invasive surfactant therapy in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective real-world cohort study
Jinzhen Su, Minyi Ruan, Yan Wang, Yao Zhu, Lan Zhang, Minxu Li
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:387
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Machine learning prediction model for distant metastasis at diagnosis in pediatric neuroblastoma: development, interpretation, and temporal validation
Hao Qiu, Lili Zhuang, Jinxing Dai, Qianjin Shi, Lei Ding, Weibing Qiu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:388
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Review Article

Perinatal insults, genetic susceptibility, and the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental disorders: from epigenetic remodeling to neural circuit dysfunction—a narrative review
Jie Lv, Yan Zhang, Jing He
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:389
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Bone marrow kinase X-linked in pulmonary diseases: pathogenic gene, diagnostic biomarker, and treatment target—a narrative review
Xiaoxue Gao, Zhixian Gou, Liqun Lu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
(9)
:390
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Ethical dilemmas and intervention strategies in doctor-patient-family communication in end-of-life pediatric oncology: a narrative review
Ju Zheng, Danni Lv, Yiyao Bao
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
(9)
:391
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Comparative and synergistic effects of digital devices and Child Life services in pediatric clinical practice: a systematic review
Jia Deng, Liping Wu, Shun Zhang, Liu Jing, Rong Zhang, Yongqi Bai
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
(9)
:392
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Rapid whole-genome sequencing in the pediatric intensive care unit: from etiologic diagnosis to precision management—a narrative review
Xin Yang, Di Liu
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:393
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Case Report

Clinical characteristics and treatment analysis of children with glucose transporter type 1 deficiency syndrome: a report of two cases
Menglu Cao, Bingbing Zhang, Xiao Xiao, Fangfang Cheng, Jianmei Tian
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:394
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Editorial Commentary

Fremanezumab for episodic migraine in children and adolescents: the evolving landscape of CGRP-targeted therapies
Paige Kalika, Teshamae S. Monteith
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:395
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Can we predict who hurts most after pediatric adenotonsillectomy?
Farrukh R. Virani, Adam C. Adler
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:396
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The prediction of disease chronicity when immune thrombocytopenia is first diagnosed
Anselm Chi-Wai Lee
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
15
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:397
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Beyond ductal closure: interpreting the TREOCAPA trial in the evolving management of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants
Aimann Surak, Willem P. Boode
Translational Pediatrics  
2026;
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:398
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