Biomaterials for Clinical Applications

• Main Author: Bhatia, Sujata K. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
• Subjects: Materials science.; Biotechnology.; Medicinal chemistry.; Biomedical engineering.; Biomaterials.; Materials Science.; Biomedical Engineering.; Medicinal Chemistry.

This book is organized according to the World Health Organization’s report of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, and lays out opportunities for both biomaterials scientists and physicians to confront each of these leading contributors to mortality. The introductory chapter discusses the global bu...

Table of Contents:

• Coronary Artery Disease
• Stroke
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Diarrheal Diseases
• HIV/AIDS
• Tuberculosis
• Lung Cancer Chapter 9 Lung cancer
• Traumatic Injuries Chapter 10 Traumatic Injuries
• Prematurity Chapter 11 Prematurity
• Conclusion Chapter 12 Conclusion .