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Chopra D, Shah A, Payakachat N. Predictors of Intention to First-Time Use of E-Cigarettes in Adolescents Using a Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Res Social Adm Pharm 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chopra D, Sandhu I, Bahl RK, Bhatia R, Goyal A. Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in HIV positive and HIV negative females, in a tertiary care hospital - An observational study. Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS 2015; 36:59-63. [PMID: 26392656 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7184.156730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED The presentation and course of Sexually transmitted diseases(STI) may be altered by presence of coexisting HIV status. Aim of the study was to study the prevalence of STI in 50 females with HIV infection and 50 females without HIV infection and to study the pap smear of patients to look for any cellular changes (dysplasia) due to sexually transmitted infections. MATERIAL AND METHODS The present study was an observational study, which was undertaken on 100 females with STIs (50 females with coexistent HIV infection and 50 females without HIV infection), in the age group 15-49 years attending Skin and VD OPD of Rajindra hospital, Patiala. RESULTS In our study, the commonest presenting complaint in case of both HIV positive (66%) and HIV negative (80%) women was vaginal discharge. PAP smear abnormalities were present in 28 (56%) HIV positive women and 11 (22%) HIV negative women. In case of HIV positive women, the inflammation was trichomonal in 4 (8%), bacterial in 2 (4%), fungal in 2 (4%) and non-specific in 20 (40%) patients. In HIV negative women, the inflammation was trichomonal in 2 (4%) patients, bacterial in 2 (4%) patients and non-specific in 7 (14%) patients. The difference in abnormality seen in PAP smear between HIV positive and HIV negative women is statistically significant only in case of non-specific inflammation which is more common in case of HIV positive women. CONCLUSION From the present study, it was concluded vaginal discharge was the commonest presenting complaint in both HIV positive and HIV negative women, though the commonest cause of vaginal discharge was candidiasis in HIV positive females and bacterial vaginosis in HIV negative females. Also, PAP smear abnormalities were significantly higher in HIV positive women than HIV negative women. So it is important that HIV positive women should have complete gynecological evaluation including a PAP smear with aggressive screening of STIs.
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Chopra D, Sandhu I, Bahl RK, Bhatia R, Goyal A. Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in HIV positive and HIV negative females, in a tertiary care hospital - An observational study. Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS 2015. [PMID: 26392656 PMCID: PMC4555901 DOI: 10.4103/2589-0557.156730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED The presentation and course of Sexually transmitted diseases(STI) may be altered by presence of coexisting HIV status. Aim of the study was to study the prevalence of STI in 50 females with HIV infection and 50 females without HIV infection and to study the pap smear of patients to look for any cellular changes (dysplasia) due to sexually transmitted infections. MATERIAL AND METHODS The present study was an observational study, which was undertaken on 100 females with STIs (50 females with coexistent HIV infection and 50 females without HIV infection), in the age group 15-49 years attending Skin and VD OPD of Rajindra hospital, Patiala. RESULTS In our study, the commonest presenting complaint in case of both HIV positive (66%) and HIV negative (80%) women was vaginal discharge. PAP smear abnormalities were present in 28 (56%) HIV positive women and 11 (22%) HIV negative women. In case of HIV positive women, the inflammation was trichomonal in 4 (8%), bacterial in 2 (4%), fungal in 2 (4%) and non-specific in 20 (40%) patients. In HIV negative women, the inflammation was trichomonal in 2 (4%) patients, bacterial in 2 (4%) patients and non-specific in 7 (14%) patients. The difference in abnormality seen in PAP smear between HIV positive and HIV negative women is statistically significant only in case of non-specific inflammation which is more common in case of HIV positive women. CONCLUSION From the present study, it was concluded vaginal discharge was the commonest presenting complaint in both HIV positive and HIV negative women, though the commonest cause of vaginal discharge was candidiasis in HIV positive females and bacterial vaginosis in HIV negative females. Also, PAP smear abnormalities were significantly higher in HIV positive women than HIV negative women. So it is important that HIV positive women should have complete gynecological evaluation including a PAP smear with aggressive screening of STIs.
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Panini P, Chopra D. Investigation of interactions involving organic fluorine in trifluoromethylated benzanilides. Acta Crystallogr A 2011. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767311092142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Choudhury AR, Panini P, Kaur G, Chopra D. Halogen interactions using variable temperature single crystal X-ray diffraction. Acta Crystallogr A 2011. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767311083243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Chopra V, Singh U, Chopra D. Contra-lateral paradoxical pleural effusion during antituberculous chemotherapy. Lung India 2011; 25:124-5. [PMID: 20165664 PMCID: PMC2822335 DOI: 10.4103/0970-2113.59593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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A 24-year old male developed left sided pleural effusion 10 days after the start of anti tubercular chemotherapy for right-sided pleural effusion and parenchymal lesion. This effusion seemed to be a paradoxical response as it resolved on follow up.
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Chopra D, Kini P, Bhaskaranand N, Aroor S. Spectrum of infections in children with nephrotic syndrome. Int J Infect Dis 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2010.02.552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Cohen S, Sakr A, Katyal S, Chopra D. Sphenopalatine ganglion block for postdural puncture headache. Anaesthesia 2009; 64:574-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2009.05925.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rehan H, Chopra D. Guide to reporting adverse drug reactions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RISK & SAFETY IN MEDICINE 2009. [DOI: 10.3233/jrs-2009-482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Brar BK, Mehta V, Chopra D, Kubba A. Churg-strauss syndrome. Indian J Dermatol 2009. [DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.45465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Chopra D, Gulati M, Saluja V, Pathak P, Bansal P. Brain Permeable Nanoparticles. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 3:216-25. [DOI: 10.2174/157488908786242461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Chopra D, Gulati M, Singh S, Duggal S, Kumar R. Use of Liposomal Drugs in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2008. [DOI: 10.2174/157339708783497964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Chopra D, Svensson WE, Forouhi P, Poole S. A rare case of extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease. Br J Radiol 2006; 79:e117-9. [PMID: 16980664 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/83681836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Rosai-Dorfman disease is a rare, benign histiocytic proliferative disorder which commonly affects the lymph nodes. Extranodal involvement along with concomitant nodal disease occurs in about 43% of cases. Isolated extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease is relatively uncommon. We report this rare case of isolated extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease and its ultrasound findings.
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Chopra D, Lakhe JN, Sharma SC, Salgotra KR, Raju M. Abdominal Cocoon. Med J Armed Forces India 2006; 62:282-3. [PMID: 27407911 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(06)80023-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2004] [Accepted: 02/25/2005] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chopra D, Lakhe JN, Sharma SC, Salgotra KR, Raju M. Lump in a Lactating Breast. Med J Armed Forces India 2006; 62:297-8. [PMID: 27407918 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(06)80031-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2004] [Accepted: 05/27/2005] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Chopra D, Nagarajan K, Guru Row TN. Polymorphism in an anti-implantation agent: a subtle interplay of weak intermolecular interactions. Acta Crystallogr A 2005. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767305087908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Meshram DM, Langade DG, Kinagi SB, Naikwadi AA, Morye V, Chopra D. Evaluation of efficacy and safety of fixed dose combination of glimepiride 2 mg pluspioglitazone 15 mg plus metformin SR 500 mg in the management of patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2005; 103:447-50. [PMID: 16363204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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An estimated 25 million Indians currently have diabetes and the projections indicate Indians would be the largest group by the year 2025 AD. An open, phase III, multicentric study was conducted to determine the efficacy and tolerability of the triple drug combination glimepiride 2 mg plus pioglitazone hydrochloride 15 mg plus metformin SR 500 mg for 8 weeks in 101 Indian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study revealed that the triple drug combination could achieve the recommended goals, recommended by American Diabetic Association, for fasting blood glucose < or = 140 mg/dl and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) of < or = 8%. After 8 weeks, the mean fasting blood glucose (baseline 189.61) was reduced to 111.68 (41% reduction); the mean glycosylated haemoglobin (baseline 10.32) was significantly reduced to 7.54 (26% reduction). The triple drug combination significantly reduced the levels of triglyceride, low density lipoproteins and total cholesterol. These significant levels were achieved within 8 weeks and all patients tolerated the drug well with no reported case of serious adverse events including hypoglycaemia. There were also no reported drug interactions in the study. Since the decrease in HbA1c was continuous and throughout the study, a further decrease in the HbA1c levels would have been noted since the present trial was designed for a period of 8 weeks. Thus, the present study confirms the efficacy and safety of FDC of the triple drug combination in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Joshi SR, Kale S, Oomman A, Joshi RM, Chopra D. Study of efficacy and safety of losartan (losar) in Asian Indian hypertensives. JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2005; 103:392, 394-6. [PMID: 16366194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Although there has been widespread dissemination of knowledge about hypertension, it remains poorly treated in most populations. Systemic hypertension is associated with increased risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, nephrosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, etc. The treatment of hypertension includes non-pharmacological measures and the specific drug therapy. Losartan potassium is an orally active, non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It is the first of this new class of drugs introduced for clinical use in hypertension. Data was obtained of 347 patients from 140 general physicians. The study revealed that losartan potassium is used in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension with excellent to good response in 98.8% of the cases. Mild adverse reactions were reported in 5.8% of the cases. None of the adverse reactions were severe enough which required discontinuation of therapy or needed hospitalisation. Thus, the present postmarketing surveillance study confirms the safety and efficacy of losartan potassium in Indian population.
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Chopra D, Guru Row T. Analysis of intermolecular interactions involving halogens in substituted benzanilides. J Mol Struct 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2004.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Babu P, Chopra D, Row TNG, Maitra U. Micellar aggregates and hydrogels from phosphonobile salts. Org Biomol Chem 2005; 3:3695-700. [PMID: 16211104 DOI: 10.1039/b504656d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The aggregation properties of novel bile acid analogs-phosphonobile salts (PBS)-have been studied. The critical micellar concentration of 23 and 24-phosphonobile salts were measured using fluorescence and 31P NMR methods. All the ten synthesized phosphonobile salts formed gels at different pH ranges in water. The pH range at which individual PBSs could gelate water was narrow and influenced by the number and conformation of hydroxyl groups. A reversible thermochromic system has been developed (with 23-phosphonodeoxycholate at pH 3.3), which changes color upon gelation. The investigation of the first hydrogels derived from trihydroxy bile acid analogs 1 and 6 was made using fluorescence, 31P NMR, X-ray crystallography, circular dichroism and SEM. The present studies reveal that the gel network consists of a chiral, fibrous structure possessing hydrophobic interiors.
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Chopra A, Jha A, Chopra D. Pyoderma gangrenosum and urinary tract infection. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2001; 67:259-60. [PMID: 17664767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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A case of pyoderma gangrenosum is reported in a 52-year-old man who had skin lesions without any association. On investigation urinary tract infection was detected. Treatment of UTI led to spontaneous healing of the lesions in short period thus avoiding the need of oral corticosteroids.
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Chopra A, Kullar J, Chopra D, Dhaliwal RS. Cutaneous physiological and pathological changes in elderly. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2000; 66:274. [PMID: 20877103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Chopra A, Kaur M, Chopra D. Multiple keratoacanthomas of hands simulating discoid lupus erythematosus. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2000; 66:91-92. [PMID: 20877038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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A 38-year-old woman presented with multiple, well-defined, erythematous, scaly, slightly pain-ful nodules progressing to plaques on the palms, dorsa of fingers of both hands since 6 years. Healed lesions had well-defined hyperpigmented margins with slight central atrophy. Clinical diagnosis of dis-coid lupus erythematosus was made, but histopatholgoy confirmed the diagnosis of keratoacanthomas.
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Chopra A, Walia P, Chopra D, Jassal JS. Adiposis dolorosa. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2000; 66:101-102. [PMID: 20877043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Adiposis dolorosa, a rare condition characterised by painful subcutaneous plaques of fat associated with obesity and emotional disturbances in menopausal females, is being reported.
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