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

• Autore: Arias Susan
• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2015.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (69 p.)
• Disciplina: 610.28
• Soggetto topico: Biomedical engineering; Biochemical engineering; Biomaterials; Microbiology; Chemical engineering; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering; Biochemical Engineering; Applied Microbiology; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
• Persona (resp. second.): BhatiaSujata K
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia
• ISBN: 3-319-16775-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910299692903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: SpringerBriefs in Public Health, . 2192-3698