An HPLC/ESI-MS method for the simultaneous determination of taurine and 10 water-soluble vitamins including vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine, and pyridoxal), B8 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), C (ascorbic acid) and PP (nicotinamide and nicotinic acid) in multivitamin tablets was developed and validated. The separation was accomplished on a Johnson Spherig...

objectives: color change of composite restorations is well known to dentists. however, the effect of commonly consumed drinks on discoloration of composite resins has yet to be determined. this study sought to assess the color change of a nanofilled (premise) and a flowable composite resin (premise flowable) following simulated consumption of tea, cola, iron drops and multivitamin syrup. materi...

OBJECTIVE Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurologic disorder characterized by a triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and mental confusion. WE is attributable to thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. Beriberi is the systemic counterpart of thiamine deficiency and often manifests in cardiovascular collapse. WE is usually associated with alcoholism and malnutrition. It has also been seen in peo...