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A wee problem.

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Stress incontinence plagues many women's lives. It is more common than diabetes or asthma, and can have major social and financial implications. Although treatment is available, new research suggests that women are often being given inappropriate drugs.

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Mary Bishop. A wee problem.. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.20.12.20.s28

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