Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia

ISBN-13: 9783319167749 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 62 str.

Susan Arias; Sujata K. Bhatia

Opis

This book investigates the potential medical benefits natural biomaterials can offer in developing countries by analyzing the case of Bolivia. The book explores the medical and health related applications of Bolivian commodities: quinoa, barley, sugarcane, corn, sorghum and sunflower seeds. This book helps readers better understand some of the key health concerns facing countries like Bolivia and how naturally derived biomaterials and therapeutics could help substantially alleviate many of their problems.

Spis treści

CHAPTER 1: Global Health and the Role of Biomaterials: Presenting the Case of Bolivia The Condition of Global Health The Case of Bolivia The Potential of Biomaterials Biomaterials for Bolivia CHAPTER 2: Barley Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 3: Sugarcane Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 4: Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 5: Sorghum Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 6: Sunflower Seeds Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 7: Quinoa Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 8: Feasibility of Biomedical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia APPENDIX: Bolivian Medicinal Herbs.

O autorze

Susan Arias graduated from Harvard University in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Biomedical Engineering degree. She is currently working for a medtech focused venture fund.