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Which treatment is most effective for patients with Achilles tendinopathy? A living systematic review with network meta-analysis of 29 randomised controlled trials van der Vlist, Arco C.; Winters, Marinus; Weir, Adam; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101872 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 (SMHAT-1) and Sport Mental Health Recognition Tool 1 (SMHRT-1): towards better support of athletes' mental health Gouttebarge, Vincent; Bindra, Abhinav; Blauwet, Cheri; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102411 Is extensive cardiopulmonary screening useful in athletes with previous asymptomatic or mild SARS-CoV-2 infection? Gervasi, Salvatore Francesco; Pengue, Luca; Damato, Luca; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102789 Effects of wearing a cloth face mask on performance, physiological and perceptual responses during a graded treadmill running exercise test Driver, Simon; Reynolds, Megan; Brown, Katelyn; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103758 Clinical patterns, recovery time and prolonged impact of COVID-19 illness in international athletes: the UK experience Hull, James H.; Wootten, Moses; Moghal, Moiz; Heron, Neil; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104392 Implementing the 27 PRISMA 2020 Statement items for systematic reviews in the sport and exercise medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports science fields: the PERSiST (implementing Prisma in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport medicine and SporTs science) guidance Ardern, Clare L.; Buttner, Fionn; Andrade, Renato; Weir, Adam; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2021-103987 Sleep and physical activity in relation to all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality risk Huang, Bo-Huei; Duncan, Mitch J.; Cistulli, Peter A.; Nassar, Natasha; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104046 Mental health management of elite athletes during COVID-19: a narrative review and recommendations Reardon, Claudia L.; Bindra, Abhinav; Blauwet, Cheri; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102884 Effects of yoga on depressive symptoms in people with mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis Brinsley, Jacinta; Schuch, Felipe; Lederman, Oscar; Girard, Danielle; et al 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101242 Anterior cruciate ligament injury: towards a gendered environmental approach Parsons, Joanne L.; Coen, Stephanie E.; Bekker, Sheree 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103173