Impact of Intragastric Balloon: A Rare Complication.

Non-surgical interventions for weight loss are being used more commonly and one of the emerging endoscopic bariatric therapies is the insertion of Intragastric Balloons (IGBs). A 58-year Pakistani female, presented with vomiting and abdominal bloating for 2 weeks. The balloon was impacted at the antrum and pylorus while the external pigtail catheter and blue clasp for retrieval were extending into D1/D2.

Smartphone addiction and its associated behaviors among medical and dental students in Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey.

Introduction: Addiction refers to the irresistible urge to engage in certain actions or dependence on a particular substance despite knowing negative consequences. The current study evaluated the severity of Smartphone addiction and the factors associated with cell phone-like activity.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to August 2019 among medical and dental students in Karachi, Pakistan.