[Experiences with an intercultural training for professionals from child-welfare services working with children and adolescents following child abuse and neglect].

Experiences with an intercultural training for professionals from child-welfare services working with children and adolescents following child abuse and neglect As part of a multicenter study evaluating measures to improve access to evidenced-based treatment for children and adolescents following child abuse and neglect, we introduced and evaluated migration-adapted services, including a one-day intercultural training. Key issues were the dissemination of information concerning migration and acculturation, trauma and mental health to immigrant families as well as the development of exercises on intercultural competence and culturally sensitive work. Near the end of the research project we gathered experiences and opinions concerning the work with immigrant families using an online survey in a subgroup of case managers working in the project (professionals in child-welfare services).

Coenzyme Q10 concentration in plasma and blood cells of juvenile patients hospitalized for anorexia nervosa.

The antioxidant status of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) was investigated in plasma, erythrocytes, and platelets of juvenile patients with anorexia nervosa. Blood for analysis of the CoQ10 status was taken from 16 juvenile patients suffering from anorexia nervosa (restricting form) at the time point of admission to the hospital and at discharge after about 12 weeks. Plasma and blood cells isolated by a density gradient were stored at -84 °C until analysis.

Thyroid hormones and their relation to weight status.

Background/aims: The aim of this study was to analyze thyroid hormones in female adolescents with obesity and anorexia nervosa (AN) before and after normalization of weight.

Methods: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), fT3, and fT4 were determined in 100 obese girls, 32 normal-weight girls and 20 girls with AN aged 14-18 years at baseline and 1 year later. Additionally, leptin, insulin, and the insulin resistance index HOMA were analyzed in the obese and normal-weight girls.