Bio-Based Materials as Applicable, Accessible, and Affordable Healthcare Solutions

ISBN-13: 9783319693255 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 53 str.

Sujata K. Bhatia; Adam Tracy; Krish Ramadurai

Opis

In this book, Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and a region in the lowest income group per capita, is used to demonstrate the potential for healthcare reorganization and collaboration with the introduction of "successful" technologies centered around available, bio-compatible, and sustainable natural resources.

Spis treści

I. Introduction.- The Bio-economy and Bio-based Materials.- Biomedical Material Specifications.- Healthcare in Nigeria.- Financial and Administrative Considerations in Nigeria.- II. Biomaterials to Treat Pediatric Medical Conditions.- Soybeans to Treat Pneumonia.- Biopolymers to Aid in Traumatic Injuries.- Biopolymers to Assist in Diarrheal Cases.- III. Biomaterials Impact on Heath and Economic Stability.- Invest in Pediatric Conditions.- Closing the Educational Gap.- Mitigate Risks Associated with Agricultural Growth.- IV. Discussion and Conclusions.- Glossary.- References.