Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia

• Main Authors: Arias, Susan (Author), Bhatia, Sujata K. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Public Health,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Microbiology.; Biochemical engineering.; Chemical engineering.; Biomedical engineering.; Biomaterials.; Biomedical Engineering.; Biochemical Engineering.; Applied Microbiology.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.
• Physical Description: X, 62 p. 21 illus., 18 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319167756
• ISSN: 2192-3698

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.