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Record Nr.

UNINA9910299692903321

Autore

Arias Susan

Titolo

Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia / / by Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-16775-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (69 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Public Health, , 2192-3698

Disciplina

610.28

Soggetti

Biomedical engineering

Biochemical engineering

Biomaterials

Microbiology

Chemical engineering

Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering

Biochemical Engineering

Applied Microbiology

Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Global Health and the Role of Biomaterials: Presenting the Case of Bolivia -- Barley -- Sugarcane -- Corn -- Sorghum -- Sunflower Seeds -- Quinoa -- Feasibility of Biomedical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia.

Sommario/riassunto

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.