Posterior Oropharyngeal Saliva for the Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has put tremendous pressure on the healthcare system worldwide. Diagnostic testing remained one of the limiting factors for early identification and isolation of infected patients. This study aimed to evaluate posterior oropharyngeal saliva (POPS) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection among patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

GP management of osteoarthritic pain in Hong Kong.

Background: Limited information is available about general practitioners' knowledge, attitude and practice in treating osteoarthritis. This study sought to better understand GPs' management of mild to moderate osteoarthritis in Hong Kong.

Methods: A cross sectional survey of GPs using a structured questionnaire mailed in three stages.