Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World Case Studies in Ghana and Nicaragua /

• Main Authors: Fatunde, Olumurejiwa A. (Author), Bhatia, Sujata K. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Public Health,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Polymers.; Chemical engineering.; Public health.; Medical biochemistry.; Microbiology.; Biomedical engineering.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.; Biomedical Engineering.; Public Health.; Polymer Sciences.; Medical Biochemistry.

Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World focuses on the adoption of medical technology in the developing world, specifically focusing on the the role that new biomaterials can play. It explores the difficulties that accompany the successful transfer of technologies between disparate...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Case study of Ghana
• Case study of Nicaragua
• Corn and soy-derived materials: Properties and potential clinical applications
• Feasibility study of corn- and soy-derived materials
• Discussion, recommendations, and conclusion.