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Entry for May 6, 2008 - Behavior and Incontinence

The current issue of Pediatrics reports on research results that indicated a significant drop in behavioral problems following treatment for incontinence.  The significant change in behavior was only seen in the group that had dysfunctional voiding. 


Reference:  Bael, An, Winkler, Pauline, Lax, Hildegard, Hirche, Herbert, Gabel, Elisabeth, Vijverberg, Marianne, van Zon, Roelie, Van Hoecke, Eline, van Gool, Jan D.  Behavior Profiles in Children With Functional Urinary Incontinence Before and After Incontinence Treatment Pediatrics 2008 121: e1196-e1200


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2008-05-06 10:42:48 GMT