Gregory Armstrong, MD, director of the Advanced Molecular Detection Program for the CDC, explains what is currently known about the new mutations of SARS-CoV-2. Related Article(s):  Genetic Variants of SARS-CoV-2—What Do They Mean?  Next-Generation Sequencing of Infectious Pathogens  Next Generation Sequencing of Infectious Pathogens in Public Health and Clinical Practice  Understanding SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Variants

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Interstitial lung disease (ILD), characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the lungs, is associated with progressive dyspnea and results in approximately 25 000 to 30 000 deaths in the US each year. Toby M. Maher, MD, MSc, PhD, of Keck Medicine of USC, discusses the diagnosis and management of ILD with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD.  Related Content:  Interstitial Lung Disease 

Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease

Dislocated hips in newborns can lead to complex surgery, interruption to family life, and premature osteoarthritis. Daniel Perry, MBChb(Hons), PhD, of Alder Hey Children's Hospital, University of Liverpool, discusses the clinical diagnosis of dislocated hips in newborns with JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS.  Related Content:  Does This Infant Have a Dislocated Hip? 

Clinical Diagnosis of Dislocated Hips in Newborns

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can present at any age and is associated with immune-mediated damage to multiple organs and increased rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and disability. New treatments have been FDA approved. Caroline H. Siegel, MD, MS, discusses this and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD.  Related Content:  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 

Diagnosis and Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Falls are common in adults older than 65 years and can cause substantial morbidity and mortality. JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, discusses risk assessment and prevention of falls in older adults with Karin E. Ouchida, MD, of Weill-Cornell Medical University, and author Cathleen Colon-Emeric, MD, of Duke University.  Related Content:  Risk Assessment and Prevention of Falls in Older Community-Dwelling Adults Falls Prevention for Older Adults 

Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Dry mouth, oral candidiasis, and recurrent aphthous ulcers are common oral conditions that may be associated with patient discomfort, decreased quality of life, and in some cases, morbidity. Author Eric T. Stoopler, DMD, of Penn Dental Medicine, discusses these 3 common oral conditions with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS.  Related Content:  Common Oral Conditions 

Understanding the New SARS-CoV-2 Mutation Found in England

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