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Arias, Susan.

Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia by Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia. - 1 recurso en línea (X, 62 páginas 21 ilustraciones, 18 ilustraciones a color.) - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, 2192-3698 Engineering (Springer-11647) .

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.

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.

ISBN: 9783319167756

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-319-16775-6 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Medicina--Material y equipo

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Bolivia

LC Class. No.: R857.M3 / A753 2015 EB