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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A good response to treatment was defined as restoration of continence or a decrease of at least 75% in frequency of incontinence.
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Her book concluded that continence was both physiologically and morally essential for the fit reproduction of the race.
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Physical maturation is a critical factor in the attainment of continence although emotional factors are of importance particularly in secondary enuresis.
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Primary encopresis A full assessment of the reasons why the child has never achieved continence is required.
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Some patients seem to do well and have a bowel frequency of less than four in 24 hours without any impairment of continence .
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These exercises need to be taught by a continence adviser, a community nurse or physiotherapist.
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We checked ourselves, gasping, our little hearts lunging in our chests, ensuring that continence had not been lost.
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While male continence was necessary, it could not be guaranteed, because of the strength of the male urge.