At the forefront of pediatrics: from historical traditions to an innovative future

   This special issue of the journal "Patient-Oriented Medicine and Pharmacy" is dedicated to the 55^th anniversary of the Faculty of Pediatrics at Yaroslavl State Medical University, which was reorganized in 2025 into the Institute of Pediatrics and Reproductive Health. The issue presents an analytical review of current achievements and promising directions in the development of domestic pediatrics. Key issues in children's healthcare are highlighted, including innovative approaches to targeted therapy of allergic diseases using monoclonal antibodies, modern strategies for the diagnosis and management of preterm infants, the latest data on gastrointestinal manifestations of food allergies, as well as current aspects of the diagnosis and rehabilitation of childhood dysphonia. Particular attention is paid to organizational matters, including the digitalization of drug supply for children with rare diseases and an analysis of the impact of the digital transformation of education on schoolchildren's health. The issue's materials demonstrate the continuity of traditions of the national pediatric school and its readiness to address modern challenges. The reorganization of the Faculty into an Institute is presented as a natural stage of development aimed at training highly qualified specialists and strengthening the University's role in the development of children's healthcare and reproductive medicine in Russia.