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How to resolve stool retention in a child

Underwear soiling is not a behavior problem

Glen C. Griffin Dr Griffin is coordinator for pediatric education, Dr Roberts is a faculty member, and Dr Graham is chief resident, Utah Valley Family Practice Residency, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo.; Dr Griffin is president of the nonprofit foundation American Family League, which provides resources for parents at the Web sites  www.principles.org and  www.moviepicks.org.Correspondence[email protected]
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S. Dwayne Roberts Dr Griffin is coordinator for pediatric education, Dr Roberts is a faculty member, and Dr Graham is chief resident, Utah Valley Family Practice Residency, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo.
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Gary Graham Dr Griffin is coordinator for pediatric education, Dr Roberts is a faculty member, and Dr Graham is chief resident, Utah Valley Family Practice Residency, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo.
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