Validation of a self-administered diet history questionnaire using multiple diet records

The validity of a self-administered diet history questionnaire has been estimated using as the reference data the mean of three 4-day diet records collected over the year prior to the administration of the questionnaire, in 1985–1986. Subjects were women ages 45–70 years, participants in the Women's Health Trial Feasibility Study, a multi-center clinical trial in which some women were randomized to be taught to adopt and maintain a low-fat diet, while others maintained their usual diet. The questionnaire produced group mean nutrient estimates closely approximating the values obtained by three 4-day records, e.g. in the usual-diet group, 37.7% of calories from fat by both food records and by questionnaire, and in the low-fat, group, 21.3% of calories from fat by food records and 23.7% of calories from fat by questionnaire. Correlations between questionnaire and diet records for per cent of calories from fat were 0.67 and 0.65 respectively in the two groups; most correlations were in the 0.5–0.6 range, and were similar to those achievable by a single 4-day food record.     

Ergebnisse einer Doppelblindprüfung Diclofenac+Vitamin B1, B6, B12 versus Diclofenac bei Patienten mit akuten Beschwerden im Lendenwirbelsäulenbereich

Summary Several clinical trials have shown that the duration of treatment of painful vertebral syndromes can be shortened by using a combination of vitamins B₁, B₆, B₁₂ and diclofenac instead of diclofenac. In addition, a more efficient pain relief could be achieved by the combination therapy.In order to confirm these results, we compared the clinical efficacy of diclofenac (25 mg) and a combination preparation with diclofenac (25 mg) plus vitamins B₁ (thiamine nitrate 50 mg), B₆ (pyridoxine hydrochloride 50 mg) and B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin 0.25 mg) in a multicentric randomized double-blind study including 418 patients. All patients received 3×2 capsules daily for a maximum of 2 weeks. In case of total pain relief, therapy should be discontinued after one week.Data of 376 patients could be evaluated. 53 out of 184 patients receiving the combination and 48 out of 192 patients treated with diclofenac alone could stop therapy due to sufficient pain relief after one week.The evaluation of the Hoppe Pain Questionnaire and the data concerning pain intensity also revealed better results for the combination preparation. The differences in favour of the B-vitamin-diclofenac-combination were statistically significant in patients with severe pain at the beginning of therapy.Considering undesirable side-effects (symptoms in 70 out of 418 patients) there were no significant differences between the two medications.This clinical trial provides further evidence that the combination therapy with diclofenac plus B-vitamins is more effective than diclofenac alone for the treatment of painful vertebral syndroms.

     

Evaluation of the Chemical Composition of Dacryodes Edulis and Raphia Hookeri Mann and Wendl Exudates used in Herbal Medicine in South Eastern Nigeria

The phytochemical contents and medicinal values of Dacroydes edulis and Raphia hookeri exudates were investigated. Phytochemical screening of the plant showed that they contain the presence of bioactive compounds comprising saponins (2.08–3.98mg 100g⁻¹), alkaloids (0.28–0.49 mg 100g⁻¹), tannins (0.47–0.72 mg 100g⁻¹), flavonoids (0.26–0.39 mg 100g⁻¹), and phenolic compounds (0.01–0.05 mg 100g⁻¹). The carbohydrates, lipids and protein content were 77.42–78.90%, 2.02–4.185% and 16.63–18.38% respectively. The exudates are a good source of water soluble vitamins; ascorbic acid (7.04–26.40 mg 100g⁻¹), niacin (3.12–4.00 mg 100g⁻¹), riboflavin (0.14–0.54 mg 100g⁻¹) and thiamine (0.15–0.22 mg 100g⁻¹),). Both plants exudates are good sources of minerals such as Ca, Mg, P, Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn while Cr and Co were trace. These results indicate that exudates can be potential sources of feedstock for the pharmaceutical industry.     

高效液相色谱法测定六合维生素丸中3种B族维生素含量

目的:采用离子对反相高效液相色谱法测定六合维生素丸中烟酰胺、维生素B2、维生素B13种水溶性维生素的含量。方法:以C18为色谱柱,0.005mol/L庚烷磺酸钠溶液(含0.5%冰醋酸和0.05%三乙胺)-甲醇(72∶28)为流动相,流速为1ml/min,检测波长为260nm。结果:烟酰胺、维生素B2、维生素B1的线性范围分别为0.3154～15.7700μg、0.05227～2.6135μg、0.4474～22.3700μg;方法的回收率在97.5%～99.2%,RSD为1.3%～1.8%。结论:本法简便,快速,为六合维生素丸产品的质量控制及多维类药物中水溶性维生素含量的测定提供了可靠依据。     

复合氨基酸胶囊中水溶性维生素的含量测定

目的:建立复合氨基酸胶囊中5种水溶性维生素的含量测定方法.方法:采用高效液相色谱法,用乙腈与庚烷磺酸钠-磷酸钠的水溶液(pH=3.0)为流动相,流速1.0ml·min-1,色谱柱为C18(4.6×250mm,5μm),柱温40℃,检测波长为280nm,进样量为20μl.结果:维生素Bl、维生素B2、维生素B6、维生素C和烟酰胺分别在24.7～75.2μg·ml-1、15.0～44.9μg·ml-1、12.2～37.5μg·ml-1、99.2～299.9μg·ml-1和100.3～300.9μg·ml-1范围内呈线性关系,相关系数均为1.000,平均回收率均在100%±2%范围以内.RSD分别为0.19%、0.26%、0.46%、1.17%和0.52%.结论:本方法准确,简便,快捷,可以同时测定复合氨基酸胶囊中维生素B1、维生素B2、维生素B6、维生素C和烟酰胺的含量.     

HPLC法同时测定多维元素片中维生素A和维生素E的含量

目的建立高效液相色谱(HPLC)法同时测定多维元素片中维生素A和维生素E的含量。方法采用C18色谱柱(250mm×4.6mm,5μm);流动相为甲醇-水(98∶2);流速为1.0mL·min-1;检测波长为265nm;柱温为25℃。结果维生素A和维生素E的线性关系良好,相关系数(r)均大于0.999 9;专属性强,维生素A、维生素E与药品中其他成分之间均有良好的分离度;稳定性和精密度良好,相对标准偏差(RSD值)均小于1.0%;回收率良好,回收率在91.07%~92.85%之间;稳定性能满足实验要求。结论该法可同时定性和定量分析多维元素片中的维生素A和维生素E,其方法的精密度、回收率和检出限能满足实际检测要求,可用于该制剂中维生素A和维生素E的监测。