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A girl with Rapunzel syndrome had surgery to remove a hairball, and addressing mental health is important to prevent it from happening again.
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Nanocarriers can improve the effectiveness of herbal medicines in treating colorectal cancer.
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A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
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Injectable hydrogels are becoming increasingly useful in medicine for drug delivery and tissue repair.
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