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1. Dekkers JS, Bergstra SA, Chopra A, Tikly M, Fonseca JE, Salomon-Escoto K, Huizinga TWJ, Diane van der Woude. Autoantibody status is not associated with early treatment response to first-line methotrexate in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatol 2018,
https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/key263
   
2. Kulkarni N, Chopra A. Clinical Profile of Primary Sjogren's Syndrome with Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis. JAPI 2018: 66; 69-70
   
3. Kianifard T, Chopra A. In the absence of speci?c advice, what do patients eat and avoid? Results from a community based diet study in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with a focus on potassium. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN 2018: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2018.07.008
   
4. Bergstra SA, Allaart CF, Ramiro S, Chopra A, Silva C, Murphy EA, Landewé RBM. Sex-associated treatment differences and their outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis: from the METEOR registry. J Rheumatol 2018, doi: 10.3899/jrheum.171176
   
5. Kianifard T, Chopra A. A therapeutic role for potassium (K) to reduce pain and complications related to the cardiovascular system and bone in rheumatoid arthritis (RA): A clinical research perspective. Rheumatol Res J 2018: 3 (1); 1-12. doi: 10.22631/rr.2017.69997.1035
   
6. SA Bergstra, A Chopra, M Saluja, D Vega-Morales, N Govind, TWJ Huizinga, A van der Helm-van Mil. Evaluation of the joint distribution at disease presentation of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a large study across continents. RMD Open 2017; 3(2):e000568. [PMID:29299341]
   
7. 6. SA Bergstra, CF Allaart, R van den Berg, A Chopra, N Govind, TWJ Huizinga, RBM Landewé. Similar short term clinical response to initial treatment with high versus low dose methotrexate in mono- and combination therapy in early rheumatoid arthritis patients. Arthritis Res Ther 2017 22; 19(1):258. [PMID:29166919]
   
8. Chopra A, et al. Long term effectiveness of RA-1, a standardized Ayurvedic medicine as a monotherapy and in combination with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. J Ayurveda Integr Med (2017), http:// dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2017.07.009 . [PMID: 29526468]
   
9. Ghodke-Puranik Y, Puranik A, Shintre P, Joshi K, Patwardhan B, Lamba J, Niewold TB, Chopra A. Folate metabolic pathway single nucleotide polymorphisms: a predictive pharmacogenetic marker of methotrexate response in Indian (Asian) patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Pharmacogenomics 2016;16(18):2019-2034. [PMID: 26616421]
   
10. Toktam K, Taghi K, Chopra A. Validation and relevance of Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Scale (RAPS) in Indian (Asian) patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2016;35(1):63-71. [PMID:26361944]
   
11. Chopra A, Chandrashekara S, Iyer R, Rajasekhar L, Shetty N, Veeravalli SM, Ghosh A, Merchant M, Oak J, Londhey V, Barve A, Ramakrishnan MS, Montero E. Itolizumab in combination with methotrexate modulates active rheumatoid arthritis: saftey and efficacy from a phase 2, randomized, open-label, parallel-group,dose-ranging study. Clin Rheumatol 2016;35(4):1059-64. [PMID:26050104]
   
12. Chopra A. Disease burden of rheumatic diseases in India: COPCORD prespective. Indian J Rheumatol 2015;10:70-77.
   
13. Venugopalan A, Ghorpade R, Chopra A. Cytokines in acute chikungunya. PLoS ONE 2014;9(10) e111305. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0111305. [PMID:25343623]
   
14. Chopra A. Rheumatic and other musculoskeletal manifestations and autoantibodies in childhood and adolescent leprosy: significance and relevance [editorial]. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2014;90(5):431-436. [PMID:24973468]
   
15. Yousefi H, Chopra A, Farrokhseresht R, Sarmukaddam S. Clinical assessment and health status in standard care in Indian and Iranian patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Ind J Rheumatol 2014;9:57-61.
   
16. Chopra A, Saluja M, Venugopalan A. Effectiveness of chloroquine and inflammatory cytokine response in patients with early persistent musculoskeletal pain and arthritis following chikungunya virus infection. Arthritis Rheum 2014;66(2):319-326. [PMID:24504804]
   
17. Raut A, Bichile L, Chopra A, Patwardhan B, Vaidya A. Comparative Study Of Amrutbhallatak and Glucosamine Sulphate In Osteoarthritis: Six Months Open Label Randomized Controlled Clinical Trail. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2013;4(4):229-236
   
18. Chopra A, Saluja M, Venugopalan A. Chloroquine Effectiveness And Inflammatory Cytokine Response In Early Persistent Post Chikungunya Musculoskeletal Pain And Arthritis. Arthritis Rheum, 2013; Oct 14. doi: 10.1002/art.38221. [PMID: 24127201]
   
19. Chopra A. The COPCORD World Of Musculoskeletal Pain And Arthritis. Rheumatol, 2013; 52(11):1925-8 [PMID:23843110]
   
20. Salvi S, Chopra A. Leprosy In A Rheumatology Setting: A Challenging Mimic To Expose.Clin Rheumatol, 2013;32(10):1557-63. [PMID:23645094]
   
21. Chopra A, Saluja M, Tillu G, Sarmukkaddam S, Venugopalan A, Narsimulu G, Handa R, Sumantran V, Raut A, Bichile L, Joshi K, Patwardhan B. Ayurvedic Medicine Offers a Good Alternative To Glucosamine And Celecoxib In The Treatment Of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Equivalence Drug Trial. Rheumatol, 2013;52(8):1408-17 [PMID:23365148]
   
22. Nikam TD, Ghorpade RP, Nitnaware KM, Ahire ML, Lokhande VH, Chopra A. Micropropagation And Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory And Anti-arthritic Agent Boswellic Acid Production In Callus Cultures Of Boswellia serrata Roxb. Physiol Mol Biol Plants. 2013;19(1):105-116
   
23. Nipanikar SU, Saluja M, Kuber VV, Kadbhane KP, Chopra A, Khade NR. An Open Label, Prospective, Clinical Study On A Polyherbal Formulation In Osteoarthritis Of Knee. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2013;4(1):33-9. [PMID:23741160]
   
24. Chopra A. Epidemiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis. In Ed Mukhurjee, Ghosh A, Monograph on Rheumatoid Arthritis. Indian College of Physicians (Assoc Physicians India) ,Kolkatta: Marksman Media Services, 2012, pp 1-9
   
25. Chopra A, Saluja M, Tillu G,  Venugopalan A, Narsimulu G, Sarmukaddam S, Patwardhan B. Evaluating Higher Doses Of Shunthi - Guduchi Formulations For Safety In Treatment Of Osteoarthritis Knees: A Government Of India NMITLI Arthritis Project. J Ayurveda Integrative Med (J-AIM) 2012;3:38-44 [PMID: 22529679]
   
26. Chopra A, Subramanian S. Biosimilar DMARD In Rheumatology: A General Perspective With Focus On India. Indian J Rheumatol 2012;7:89-96
   
27. Chopra A. The WHO ILAR COPCORD Latin America .Consistent With The World And Setting A New Perspective. J Clin Rheumatol 2012;18(4):167-169 [PMID:22653622]
   
28. Mathew AJ, Rahim A, Bina T, Paul BJ, Chopra A. A Call To Integrate Musculoskeletal Disorders Into The National Programme For Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) (correspondence). Indian J Med Res 2012;136:499-501 [PMID:23041747]
   
29. Ghorpade R, Chopra, A,Nikam T. Influence Of Organic Supplements On Accumulation Of ß-Boswellic Acid, Acetyl-ß-Boswellic Acid, 11-Keto-ß-Boswellic Acid And Acetyl-11-Keto-ß-Boswellic Acid In Callus Culture Of Boswellia serrata Roxb. Acta Physiol Plant. 2012; 34(6):2275-2283
   
30. Chopra A, Saluja M. Validation And Use Fulness Of Indian Version (CRD Pune) Health Assessment Questionnaire: Drug Trials, Community Practice And COPCORD Bhigwan Population Study (1994-2012). Indian J Rheumatol 2012;7(2):74-82
   
31. Chopra A, Anuradha V, Ghorpade R, Saluja M. Acute Chikungunya (CHIKV) And Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain Following The 2006 Indian Epidemic: A Two Year Prospective Rural Community Study. Epidemiol Infect 2012;140(5):842-50 [PMID:21767452]
   
32. Chopra M, Jadhav S, Venugopalan A, Hegde V, Chopra A.Salivary Immunoglobulin-A in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) With Focus On Dental Caries: A Cross-sectional Study Of Oral Dental Hygiene. Clin Rheumatol 2012 Feb;31(2):247-50 [PMID:21773716]
   
33. Ghorpade RP, Chopra A, Nikam TD. Influence Of Biotic And Abiotic Elicitors On Four Major Isomers Of Boswellic Acid In Callus Culture Of Boswellia serrata Roxb. Plant Omnics 2011;4(4):169-176
   
34. Chopra A. A Perspective From India On The 2010 Rheumatoid Arthritis Classification Criteria: Comment On The Article By Aletaha et al. Arthritis Rheum 2011;63(2):570 DOI 10. 1002/art.30168 [PMID: 21120959]
   
35. Chopra A, Saluja M, Tillu G, Venugopalan A, Narsimulu G, Handa R, Bichile L, Raut A, Sarmukaddam S, Patwardhan B. Comparable Efficacy Between Standardized Ayurveda Formulation And Hydroxychloroquin Sulphate In Treatment Of Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results Of An Exploratory Controlled Clinical Trial. Clin Rheumatol 2011;31(2):259-69 [PMID:21773714]
   
36. Ghodke Y, Chopra A, Shintre P, Puranik A, Joshi A, Patwardhan B. Profiling Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) Across Intracellular Folate Metabolic Pathway In Healthy Indians. Indian J Med Res 2011;133:274-279 [PMCID: PMC3103151]
   
37. Chopra A. Bugs And We: Who Is Chasing Whom? (Editorial) Indian J Rheumatol 2011;6: 1–4
   
38. Chopra A, Venugopalan V. Persistent Rheumatic Musculoskeletal (RMSK) Pain and Disorders At One Year Post Chikungunya (CHIKV) Epidemic In South Maharashtra: A Rural Community Based Observational Study With Special Focus On Naïve RMSK Cases And Selected Cytokine Expression. Indian J Rheumatol 2011;6:5–11
   
39. Chopra A, Joshi VL, Joshi V, Rane R, Anuradha V. Encountering Old Enemy On A Difficult Terrain: Pattern Of Tuberculosis In Rheumatology Practice With Focus On Uncommon Extra Pulmonary Affection And Review Update. Indian J Rheumatol 2011;6: 44–54
   
40. Chopra A. Rage Of The Bugs. (Pictorial Case). Indian J Rheumatol 2011;6:61
   
41. Mathew AJ, Chopra A, Thekkemuriyil DV, George E, Goyal V, Nair JB. Impact Of Musculoskeletal Pain On Physical Function And Health-Related Quality Of Life In A Rural Community In South India: A WHO-ILAR-COPCORD-BJD India Study. Clin Rheumatol 2011;30(11):1491-7 [PMID:21853278]
   
42. Mathew AJ, Goyal V, George E, Thekkemuriyil DV, Jayakumar B, Chopra. A Rheumatic-Musculoskeletal Pain And Disorders In A Nai¨Ve Group Of Individuals 15 Months Following A Chikungunya Viral Epidemic In South India: A Population Based Observational Study. Int J Clin Pract, 2011; 65(12) 1306–1312
   
43. Chopra A. Efficacy And Toxicity Of Leflunomide. (letter) Indian J Rheumatol 2011, 6:213-4
   
44. Chopra A, Saluja M, Tillu G, Venugopalan A, Sarmukaddam S, Raut AK, Bichile L, Narsimulu G, Handa R, Patwardhan B. A Randomized Controlled Exploratory Evaluation Of Standardized Ayurvedic Formulations In Symptomatic Osteoarthritis Knees: A Government Of India NMITLI Project. Evidence-Based Complementary And Alternative Medicine (eCam) 2011;Doi:10.1155/2011/724291 [PMID:20981160]
   
45. Arthur S, Chopra A. Familial Hypophosphatemia: An Unusual Presentation With Low Back Ache, Heel Pain, And A Limp In A Young Man, And Literature Review. Clin Rheumatol. 2011;30(4):585-9.[PMID: 21042824].
   
46. Chopra A, Saluja M, Tillu G. Diet, Ayurveda And Interface With Biomedicine.(Letter) J Ayurveda Integrative Med (J-AIM) 2010;1(4): 243–244
   
47. Kunjir V, Venugopalan A, Chopra A. Profile Of Indian Patients With Juvenile Onset Chronic Inflammatory Joint Disease Using The ILAR Classification Criteria For JIA: A Community Based Cohort Study. J Rheumatol 2010; 37 (8): 1756-1762 [PMID: 20516021]
   
48. Chopra A, Saluja M, Tillu G. Ayurveda-Modern Medicine Interface: A Critical Appraisal Of Studies Of Ayurvedic Medicines To Treat Osteoarthritis And Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Ayurveda Integrative Med (J-AIM) 2010;1(3):190-198 [PMID:21547047]
   
49. Haq SA, Davatchi F, Dahaghin S, Islam N, Ghose A, Darmawan J, Chopra A, Yu ZQ, Dans LF, Rasker JJ. Development Of A Questionnaire For Identification Of The Risk Factors For Osteoarthritis Of The Knees In Developing Countries. A Pilot Study In Iran And Bangladesh. An ILAR-COPCORD Phase III Study. Int J Rheum Dis. 2010 ;13(3):203-14. [PMID: 20704616]
   
50. Sanjeev S, Arvind C, Girish T. Efficacy And Safety Of Ayurvedic Medicines: Recommending Equivalence Trial Design And Proposing Safety Index. Int J Ayurveda Res (IJAR) 2010;1(3):175-180 [PMCID: PMC 2996577]
   
51. Ghorpade RP, Chopra A, Nikam TD. In Vitro Zygotic Embryo Germination And Propagation Of An Endangered Boswellia Serrata Roxb., A Source Of Boswellic Acid. Physiol Mol Biol Plants 2010;16(2):159-165 [PMID:23572965]
   
52. Chopra A. Community Rheumatology In India. A COPCORD Driven Perspective. Indian J Rheumatol 2009;4(3):119 – 126.
   
53. Joshi VL, Chopra A. Is There An Urban-Rural Divide? Population Surveys Of Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders In The Pune Region Of India Using The COPCORD Bhigwan Model. J Rheumatol 2009;36: 614-22  [PMID:19208598]
   
54. Salvi S, Chopra A.Lest We Forget Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy); An Unusual Presentation With An Acute Onset Of Inflammatory Polyarthritis & The Rheumatology Experience. Int J Rheum Dis 2009;12:64-69 [PMID: 20374320 ]
   
55. Wigley R, Chopra A, Wigley S, Akkoyunlu-Wigley A. Does Control Of Rheumatic Disease Raise The Standard Of Living In Developing Countries? (Editorial) Clin Rheumatol 2009;28:621-622 [PMID: 19255720]
   
56. Ghodke Y, Chopra A, Joshi K, Patwardhan B. Are Thymidylate Synthase And Methylene Tetrahydrofolate Reductase Genes Linked With Methotrexate Response (Efficacy, Toxicity) In Indian (Asian) Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients? Clin Rheumatol 2008;27: 787-89 [PMID: 18274813]
   
57. Chopra A, Saluja M, Lagu-Joshi V, Sarmukadam S.Leflunomide (Arava TM) Is A Useful DMARD In Indian (Asian) Patients: A Clinic Based Observational Study Of 1- Year Treatment. Clin Rheumatol 2008;27:1039-44 [PMID: 18470473]
   
58. Sumantran VN, Chandwaskar R, Joshi AK, Boddul S, Patwardhan B, Chopra A, Wagh UV.The Relationship Between Chondroprotective And Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Withania Somnifera Root And Glucosamine Sulphate On Human Osteoarthritic Cartilage In Vitro. Phytother Res 2008;22(10):1342-8. [PMID: 18697233].
   
59. Chopra A, Anuradha V, Lagoo-Joshi V, Kunjir V, Salvi S, Saluja M. Chikungunya Virus Aches And Pains: An Emerging Challenge. Arthritis Rheum 2008;58(9):2921-22 [PMID: 18759351]
   
60. Chopra A, Abdel-Nasser A. Epidemiology Of Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders In The Developing World.(Review) Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2008;22 (4):583-604 [PMID: 18783739].
   
61. Keramat A, Patwardhan B, Larijani B, Chopra A, Mithal A, Chakravarty D, Adibi H, Khosravi A.The Assessment Of Osteoporosis Risk Factors In Iranian Women Compared With Indian Women. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008;9:28
   
62. Sumantran VN, Kulkarni A, Chandwaskar R, Harsulkar A, Patwardhan B, Chopra A, Wagh UV. Chondroprotective Potential Of Fruit Extracts Of Phyllanthus Emblica In Osteoarthritis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med (eCAM) 2008:5(3):329-335 [PMCID: PMC2529383]
   
63. Haq SA, Rasker JJ, Daremawan J, Chopra A. WHO-ILAR-COPCORD In The Asia-Pacific: The Past, Present And Future. (Review) Int J Rheum Dis 2008;11(1):4-10
   
64. Chopra A. Systemic sclerosis (chapter) In: API Textbook of Medicine 2008, 8th edition, Editor: SN Shah. Publisher: Association of Physicians of India, Mumbai; pgs: 315 - 319.
   
65. Saluja M, Lago-JOSHI V, CHOPRA A. I Love My Hair But I Don't Want Rheumatoid Arthritis. APLAR J Rheumatol 2007;10(1):54-56
   
66. Patil VS, Chopra A.Watch Out For 'Pins And Needles' In Hands-Once In A While It May Be Gout. Clin Rheumatol 2007;26(12):2185-7. [PMID: 17628740].
   
67. Sumantran VN, Kulkarni A, Boddul S, Chinchwade T, Koppikar SJ, Harsulkar A, Patwardhan B, Chopra A, Wagh UV.Chondroprotective Potential Of Root Extracts Of Withania Somnifera In Osteoarthritis. J Biosci. 2007;32(2):299-307 [PMID:17435322]
   
68. Chopra A. The WHO-ILAR COPCORD Bhigwan (India) Model: Foundation For A Future COPCORD Design And Data Repository. (Review) Clin Rheumatol 2006;25:443-447 [PMID:16612674]
   
69. Chopra A. Ankylosing Spondylitis. (Review) Physician’s Digest, 2005;13:29-35
   
70. Chopra A. Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Indian Population (chapter). In: Recent Trends In Connective Tissue Disorders, 2005, Editor: S Mukherjee, Publisher, Indian College Of Physicians(API), Mumbai, pgs: 5-17
   
71. Bhushan P, Kalpana J, Arvind C. Classification Of Human Population Based On HLA Gene Polymorphism And The Concept Of Prakriti In Ayurveda. J Altern Complement Med. 2005;11(2):349-53. [PMID:15865503].
   
72. Chopra A. Pharmaceutics And Doctors - For Patients The Choice Is Between The Devil And The Deep Sea. (letter). BMJ 2005;330:45-A.
   
73. Anuradha V, Chopra A. In The Era Of Nephlometry, Latex Agglutination Is Still Good Enough To Detect rheumatoid factor. J Rheumatol 2005;32:2343-4 [PMID:16331760]
   
74. Ghodke Y, Joshi K, Chopra A, Patwardhan B.HLA And Disease (Review). European J Epidemiology 2005;20:475-488 [PMID: 16121756]
   
75. Chopra A, Bichile L, Rajadhyaksha A, Gadgil D, Maroli S, Goregaonkar AB, Dhaon BK. Randomized Double Blind Clinical Drug Trials Of Meloxicam In Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis Knees: An Indian Experience. APLAR J Rheumatol 2004;7:108-116.
   
76. Anuradha V, Chopra A, Sturgress A, Edmonds J. Cost-Effective Screening Method For ANA Detection. APLAR J Rheumatol 2004;7:13-18.
   
77. Chopra A. Rheumatology: Made In India (Camps, COPCORD, HLA, Ayurveda, HAQ, WOMAC And Drug Trials) (Oration). J Indian Rheum Assoc 2004;12:43-53.
   
78. Chopra A, Lavin P, Patwardhan B, Chitre D. A 32- Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Evaluation Of RA-11, An Ayurvedic Drug On Osteoarthritis Of The Knees. J Clin Rheumatol 2004;10:236-245 [PMID: 17043520]
   
79. Keramat A, Larijani B, Adibi H, Chopra A, Kunjir VR, Patwardh B. Association Between Demographic Factors And Osteoporosis In Urban Iranian Post Menopausal Women. Iranian J Publ Health 2004 (Suppl Issue On Osteoporosis):34-42.
   
80. Chopra A. COPCORD- An Unrecognized Fountainhead Of Community Rheumatology In Developing Countries. (Editorial) J Rheumatol 2004;2320-2323 [PMID:15570627].
   
81. Chopra A. Basic Considerations And Approach To Rheumatological Disease. (chapter) In: API Textbook of Medicine 2003, 7th edition, Editor: SN Shah. Publisher: Association of Physicians of India, Mumbai; pgs: 1137-1141. 
   
82. Patwardhan B, Chopra A, Vaidya ADB. Herbal Remedies And The Bias Against Ayurveda. (letter) Current Science 2003; 84: 1165-1166.
   
83. Chopra A, Doiphode V. Ayurvedic Medicine: Core Concept, Therapeutic Principles, And Current Relevance.(Review) Med Clin North Am. 2002;86:75-89 [PMID:11795092].
   
84. Chopra A, Goregaonkar A, Maroli S, Ghai H, Vartak M, Pawar D. A Randomized, Double Blind Study To Document Efficacy And Safety Of Rofecoxib + Betacyclodextrin Complex In Comparision With Rofecoxib In Patients Suffering From Osteoarthritis. Indian Med Gazette 2002;180-196.
   
85. Shirotriya S, Chopra A. Non Pharmacologic Management Of Rheumatic Diseases: Physiotherapy And Other Methods.(Chapter) In: Manual Of Rheumatology 2002, Publisher: Indian Rheumatol Assoc
   
86. Chopra A, Patil J. An Ayurvedic Approach To Management Of Pain And Inflammation In Trauma.(chapter)
   
87. Chopra A. In: Conquering Chronic Pain After Injury, 2002, Publisher: Avery (Penguin Putnam Inc.) , New York
   
88. Chopra A, Saluja M, Patil J, Tandale H. Pain And Disability, Preceptions And Beliefs Of A Rural Indian Population: A WHO-ILAR COPCORD Study. J Rheumatol 2002; 29(3):614-621 [PMID:11908580]
   
89. Chopra A, Patil J, Billampelly V, Relwani J, Tandale HS. Prevalence of Rheumatic Diseases In A Rural Population In Western India: A WHO ILAR COPCORD Study. J Assoc Phys India 2001;49(2):240-246
   
90. Chopra A, Patil J, Doiphode V, Patwardhan B. Exploring Ancient Ayurveda For Rheumatology: Traditional Theraphy, Modern Revelance And Challenges. (Review) APLAR J Rheumatol 2001;4:190-199
   
91. Chopra A. Ayurvedic Medicine And Arthritis. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2000;26:133-144
   
92. Chopra A. WHO ‘Bone And Joint Decade’ (BJD) Launch 13-15 Jan 2000: A Report. J Indian Rheumatism Assoc 2000;1:49-51
   
93. Chopra A, Anuradha V, Edmonds J. Detection Of Anti-Nuclear Antibodies From Filter Paper Blood Clots Using Indirect Immunoenzyme Technique: Preliminary Experience And Results. J Assoc Physi India 2000;5:493-496
   
94. Chopra A, Lavin P, Patwardhan B, Chitre D. Randomized Double Blind Trial Of An Ayurvedic Plant Derived Formulation For Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Rheumatol 2000;27:1365-1372
   
95. Chopra A, Patil J, Billampelly V, Relwani J, Tandale HS. The Bhigwan (India) COPCORD: Methodology And First Information Report. APLAR J Rheumatol 1997;1:145-154
   
96. Chopra A. Rheumatic Diseases In India: Epidemiology And Psycho Social Aspects (Chapter). Practical Rheumatology, Editors GN Menon, URK Rao. Interline Publishing, Bangalore, India. 1994, pgs:37-44.
   
97. Chopra A, Anuradha V, Neeta P, Patwardhan B, Damle AN. Community Concepts And Psycho Social Beliefs Of Arthritis And Rheumatism Patients: Basis For Health Education. Bulletin Of The Asia Pacific League Against Rheumatism (APLAR) Bulletin 1994;V12
   
98. Chopra A. Lysine Acetylsalicylate: Clinical View Point (letter). J Assoc Phys India 1991;39:729
   
99. Chopra A, Pispati P, Sancheti KH, et al. Medical Camps In ‘Arthritis And Rheumatism’: A Community Oriented Prospective Study, With Emphasis On Diagnosis And Education. Bull Indian Rheumatism Assoc 1991;5:31-37
   
100. Chopra A, Bhattacharyya K, Banerjee AK. Nephrotic Syndrome: A Paraneoplastic Manifestation. Indian J Pathol Microbiol 1990;33:54–58.
   
101. Chopra A, Raghunath D, Singh A A Spectrum Of Seronegative Spondarthritis (SSA) With Special Reference To HLA Profiles. J Assoc Phys India 1990;38:351-355.
   
102. Chopra A, Raghunath D, Singh A Chronic Inflammatory Polyarthritides In A Select Population Of Young Men: A Prospective Study. J Assoc Phys India 1989;37:748-751.
   
103. Kasthuri AS, Jagadhish TK, Gupta MM, Chopra A, Kakkar R. Sjogren’s Syndrome (A Report On Two Cases). Med J Armed Forces India 1989;45(3):207-9
   
104. Chopra A, Subramaniam AR, Dham SK. Diagnostic Approach To Polyarthritides. A Clinical Study. Med J Armed Forces India 1988;44:21-26
   
105. Chopra A, Bhala. Current Status Of Autoimmunity In Endocrinopathies (Review). J Assoc Phys India 1988;36:329-332.
   
106. Jagadish TK, Kasthuri AS, Chopra A et al. Clinical Profile Of Connective Tissue Diseases In A Referral Service Hospital. J Assoc Phys India 1988;36:602-605
   
107. Chopra A, Radhunath D, Singh A, Subramanian AR. The Pattern Of Rheumatoid Arthritis In The Indian Population: A Prospective Study. Med J. Armed Forces India 1988;44:213-215.
   
108. Chopra A, Raghunath D, Singh A, Subramanian A R. Pattern Of Rheumatoid Arthritis In The India Population: A Prospective Study. British J Rheumatol 1988;27(6):454-456.
   
109. Chopra A. ARA (American Rheumatism Association) Diagnostic Criteria For Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Obituary. (letter to editor) J Assoc Phys India 1987;35:667-668.
   
110. Chopra A. A Study Of Rheumatoid Arthritis With Special Reference To Rheumatoid Factor. Med J Armed Forces India 1987;43:5-12.
   
111. Chopra A, Rana PV, Narayanaswamy AS, Bajpai CP, Madan VS. Neurological Complications Following Acute Viral Conjunctivitis: A New Profile. Trop Geogr Med 1986;38:197-202
   
112. Chopra A, Chib P.Arthritis Robustus: An Unusual Form Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Masquerading As Gout. J Assoc Phys India 1986;34:216-217.
   
113. Chopra A, Tutakne M. Syphilis And Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Assoc Phys India 1986;34: 272-274.
   
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