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2. Gastric balloon - Wikipedia

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   It showed an acceptable safety profile with 0.2% of serious adverse events, which is comparable to the Orbera balloon, which requires endoscopy. [4] Post-placement side effects of gastric balloons are common and may include nausea, vomiting, reflux and stomach cramps. [18] Other side effects include indigestion, bloating, flatulence and ...

3. A swallowable balloon promises weight loss similar to popular ...

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   Gastric balloons are often a "gateway procedure" to bariatric surgery, Levy says, but she's concerned a balloon could cause scarring in the stomach that could potentially make a future surgery ...

4. Balloon tamponade - Wikipedia

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   A low-cost alternative is a condom balloon tamponade, a form of intrauterine tamponade, created from a catheter, a male latex condom, and a string to tie the condom to the catheter. The method was developed in Bangladesh in 2001 by Sayeba Akhter and has since been supported by health workers worldwide as an effective method to stop postpartum ...

5. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   [75] [76] The balloon can be left in the stomach for a maximum of 6 months and results in weight loss of 3 BMI or 3–8 kg within several study ranges. [75] [76] Weight loss with the gastric balloon tends to be more modest than other interventions. The intragastric balloon may be used before another bariatric surgery to assist the patient in ...

6. Peace lines - Wikipedia

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   Three-quarters of Belfast's estimated 97 peace lines and related structures (such as gates and closed roads) are in the north and west of the city. [4] These are also the poorer and more disadvantaged areas of Belfast. 67% of deaths during the sectarian violence occurred within 500 metres (550 yd) of one of these "interface structures". [5]

7. George Best Belfast City Airport - Wikipedia

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   Belfast City Airport, officially George Best Belfast City Airport (IATA: BHD, ICAO: EGAC), is a single-runway airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated in County Down , it is adjacent to the Belfast Harbour [ 1 ] and is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Belfast City Centre .