Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia

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SpringerBriefs in Public Health

ISBN: 331916774X
ISBN 13: 9783319167749
Autor: Arias, Susan/Bhatia, Sujata K
Verlag: Springer Verlag GmbH
Umfang: x, 62 S., 3 s/w Illustr., 18 farbige Illustr., 62 p. 21 illus., 18 illus. in color.
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2015
Auflage: 1/2015
Produktform: Kartoniert
Einband: KT

Covers potential medical benefits of biomaterials in BoliviaDetails Bolivia as a model for the rest of South America in the use of biomaterials for public healthExamines Bolivia because of the extreme poverty and economic inequalityContains a chapter devotes to quinoaIncludes an appendix on medicinal herbsIncludes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Artikelnummer: 7874153 Kategorie:

Beschreibung

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.

Autorenporträt

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.

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