This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, devoted to Obesity Management, is guest edited by Dr. Mark Stephens of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Articles in this important issue include: Obesity: What Do the Statistics Say?; Economic Impact of Obesity; The Future of Pediatric Obesity; Obesity Prevention and Screening; Behavior Modification in Obesity Management; Nutritional Therapy; Physical Activity: Cornerstone or Roadblock?; Pharmacologic Therapy for Obesity; Surgical Approaches to Obesity; Multidisciplinary Teams and Obesity: Role of the Modern Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH); Healthcare Systems and National Policy: Role of Leadership in the Obesity Crisis; and Special Populations in Obesity Management.

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, devoted to Adolescent Medicine, is edited by Drs. William B. Shore, Francesco Leanza, and Nicole Chaisson. Articles in this issue include: Health Care Maintenance for Adolescents; Adolescent Growth and Development; Puberty; Current Concepts of Psychosocial Development; Body Image and Health: Eating Disorders and Obesity; Working with Families with Adolescents; Care for Adolescents with Developmental Delay; Sports Medicine; Sports Injuries; Teens and Technology; Care of Incarcerated Youth; Mental Illness in Adolescence; Substance Use/Abuse; Current Approach to Contraception and Pregnancy; Oral/Hormonal Contraception; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Teen Sexuality and GLBT Youth; and Bullying and Violence Prevention.

This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest edited by Drs. Maureen M. Okam and Aric Parnes, is devoted to Hematologic Diseases. Articles in this issue include: Anemia; Thrombocytopenia; Leukopenia and Pancytopenia; Leukocytosis and Leukemia; Polycythemia and Thrombocytosis; Eosinophilia; Thrombosis, Hypercoagulable States and Anticoagulants; Bleeding; Lymphoma; Plasma Cell Diseases; Transfusion Medicine; and Stem Cell Transplant.

This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, Guest Edited by George G.A. Pujalte, MD, is devoted to Primary Care Dermatology. Dr. Pujalte has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Urticaria and allergy-mediated conditions; Dermatologic manifestations of systemic diseases; Viral skin infections; Fungal skin infections; Bacterial skin infections; Parasitic skin infections; Pressure and friction injuries to the skin; Sunburn, thermal, and chemical injuries to the skin; Acne; Alopecia; Nail deformities and injuries; and Skin cancer.

This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, Guest Edited by Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh, is devoted to Primary Care Ophthalmology. Dr. Heidelbaugh has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Approach to Red Eye for the Primary Care Practitioner; Ophthalmic Herpes/Shingles; Diabetic Retinopathy; Uveitis; Age-related Macular Degeneration; Glaucoma; Conjunctivitis; Corneal Abrasion; Strabismus; Cataract; Causes of Acute Visual Loss; and Flashes and Floaters.

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize

Adolescent Medicine, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

In this issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest editors Drs. Michael Malone and Vasudha Jain bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Endocrinology. Top experts provide practical approaches to the evaluation, diagnosis, management, and complications of common endocrinology disorders encountered in the primary care setting, including neuroendocrine tumors, endocrinology during pregnancy, endocrine emergencies, metabolic bone disease, thyroid disorders, and more. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including female reproductive endocrine disorders; male reproductive endocrine disorders; pituitary disorders; obesity; sports endocrinology; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on endocrinology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This issue covers topics central to the management of the patient with a chronic disease by taking a comprehenisve look at: Successful/Innovative Models in Chronic Disease Management, The Patient-Centered Medical Home, Self-Management Education and Support, Major Pharmacologic Issues in Chronic Disease Management, Health Information Technology, Community-Based Partnerships for Improving Chronic Disease Management, and Effective Strategies for Behavioral Change, Diabetes Management, CHF Management, Asthma Management, and Depression Management.