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1. SBS News/ 2005.04.14

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2. KBS(Korean broadcasting system)/ 2005.05.26 -

Contents:

Obesity cure with Intragastric Balloon

1. Brief introduction of BIB with drawing
2. Interview: A man implanted BIB, lost 30kg, said" Balloon itself is not so helpful instrument to lose weight, but in parallel to exercise, amazing result has been come up to me"
3. Interview: Dr. Park Yong Woo/ Samsung Hospital at KangBuk "BIB is not a miracle tool to lose weight, but I recommend patients to take this as chance to change their eating habit and life style"
4. Conclusion: Even with an excellent new treatment to lose weight cannot guarantee your weight loss without your efforts and changing eating habit.
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3. ChoSun Daily Newspaper/ 2005.05.

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Contents;
1. Title: Balloon Diet? Intragastric Balloon leads to light eating
2. Introduction: since last Nov, 2004. Dr. Park, Samsung hospital at kang buk, has implanted BiB in 7 patients. and 6 have shown positive weight loss. ...... For example, Ms. Lim who once 120kg, lost weight into 100kg, removed the balloon recently, and others are still in the process of dietary and exercise program with balloon inside.
3. Interview: " Unlike general bariatric treatment, BiB system is more safe in that it doesn't need general anesthesia process and has no accessorized danger factor shown in the Bariatric treatment." said Dr. Park. " But, patient must be observed in hospital for 3-7days to prevent unwanted side effects"
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4. Chung Ang Daily Newspaper / 2005.06.07 c

(Original Article in Korean)