Gastric outlet obstruction due to an intragastric balloon in a patient returning from the Caribbean.

Key Clinical Message: Gastric outlet obstruction can be a dangerous complication of intragastric balloons, as it can result in severe metabolic alkalosis. As weight loss procedures and medical tourism become more popular, physicians should have a high index of suspicion for complications of invasive procedures, particularly in returning travelers.

Abstract: Intragastric balloons for weight loss have decreased in frequency in the United States.

[Psychostimulants consumption for neuroenhancement among medical students from National University of Córdoba].

Objectives: To determine prevalence of psychostimulants (PS) consumption among medical students of National University of Córdoba (UNC) trying to improve their concentration and alertness when studying as well as potentially related factors.

Methods: Methods: urvey was designed. Absolute and relative frequency was calculated for qualitative variables; and mead, median, mode and range were obtained for quantitative ones.