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There is no association between long-term strenuous physical activity participation and incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis

Long-Term Physical Activity Not Tied to Knee Arthritis

Persistent, extensive sitting not associated with either elevated or reduced risk
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Deaths of Despair Likely to Increase During Pandemic

Authors propose policies addressing employment; access to care; and integrated behavioral, clinical care
The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory on May 6 regarding cases of pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome potentially associated with COVID-19.

New York State Reports Cases of Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome Tied to COVID-19

Pediatric patients presenting with compatible symptoms should undergo SARS-CoV-2 testing
A novel rifabutin-based triple therapy is effective for eradication of Helicobacter pylori

RHB-105 Effective for Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Adults

Eradication rates with triple therapy unaffected by resistance to clarithromycin, metronidazole
Large adult body size contributes to the association between genetically predicted larger body size in childhood and coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes later in life

Link Found Between Body Size in Childhood, Later Life Disease

Larger genetically predicted body size in childhood link to later CAD, T2DM due to large adult body size
A cardio-obstetrics team is essential for management of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

Cardio-Obstetrics Team Key to Managing CVD in Pregnancy

Cardio-obstetrics team should review maternal cardiovascular risk, obstetric risk, fetal risk, outcomes
Organic nitrates do not have clinically relevant effects on bone mineral density or bone turnover in postmenopausal women

Organic Nitrates May Not Aid Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women

Additionally, organic nitrates are poorly tolerated with headaches as the major complaint
Gastrointestinal symptoms are seen in less than 10 percent of patients with COVID-19

GI Symptoms Seen in Less Than 10 Percent of COVID-19 Patients

Outpatients with new-onset GI symptoms should be monitored for COVID-19 symptoms
Disruptions in health insurance coverage are common and are associated with poorer cancer care and survival

Health Insurance Coverage Disruption Impedes Cancer Care

Findings consistent across cancer continuum, from screening to treatment and end-of-life care
Many sexually active men who have sex with men do not receive recommended prevention services and sexually transmitted disease testing when receiving care for HIV infection

HIV+ Men Are Not Receiving STD Testing, Prevention Services

Men receiving HIV care still not receiving guideline-recommended sexually transmitted disease testing