Dysphagia – Assessment and Early Diagnosis

Assessment and Early Diagnosis of Dysphagia,  Geriatric Nursing Volume 29, Issue 6, November-December 2008, Pages 376-383 Abstract: Dysphagia is defined as difficulty in swallowing food (semi-solid or solid), liquid, or both. Neurological, muscular, anatomical, and/or psychological factors may predispose a person to difficulty in swallowing. Difficulty in swallowing or dysphagia can lead to serious complications including [...]

Personality disorder, temperament, and childhood adversity: findings from a cohort of prisoners in England and Wales

Personality disorder, temperament, and childhood adversity: findings from a cohort of prisoners in England and Wales , Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, Volume 19, Issue 4 December 2008 , pages 460 – 483 Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences and childhood temperamental features are known to contribute to the development of personality disorder. The aim of [...]