Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to present the second issue of 2026. This edition features original research and case reports addressing important clinical questions in pediatric medicine.
The articles in this issue span a wide range of pediatric subspecialties, including neonatology, neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, allergy and hematology. Studies exploring the use of point-of-care ultrasound for neonatal vascular access and remote diabetes education demonstrate how technological innovation and novel care models can enhance pediatric practice. Additional articles provide valuable insights into nutritional assessment in spinal muscular atrophy, genetic susceptibility to febrile seizures, predictors of renal outcomes in congenital anomalies, kidney transplantation in ciliopathy, neonatal hypoglycemia, aeroallergen sensitization, sickle cell disease, and novel otoscope in pediatric otoscopy. This issue also includes two instructive case reports that highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of incomplete Kawasaki disease with severe coronary complications and a rare cause of hemoptysis in childhood.
We sincerely thank our authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for their dedication and invaluable contributions to maintaining the scientific quality of our journal. We hope this issue provides clinicians and researchers with valuable insights, stimulates further research, and ultimately contributes to improving the health and well-being of children.
Best wishes,
Dr. Yeliz Çağan Appak
