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Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Susan Arias

    1. School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

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  2. Sujata K. Bhatia

    1. School of Engineering & Applied Science, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

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  • Covers potential medical benefits of biomaterials in Bolivia
  • Details Bolivia as a model for the rest of South America in the use of biomaterials for public health
  • Examines Bolivia because of the extreme poverty and economic inequality
  • Contains a chapter devotes to quinoa
  • Includes an appendix on medicinal herbs
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Public Health (BRIEFSPUBLIC)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Global Health and the Role of Biomaterials: Presenting the Case of Bolivia

    • Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia
    Pages 1-14

  3. Barley

    • Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia
    Pages 15-22

  4. Sugarcane

    • Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia
    Pages 23-26

  5. Corn

    • Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia
    Pages 27-32

  6. Sorghum

    • Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia
    Pages 33-39

  7. Sunflower Seeds

    • Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia
    Pages 41-44

  8. Quinoa

    • Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia
    Pages 45-49

  9. Feasibility of Biomedical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia

    • Susan Arias, Sujata K. Bhatia
    Pages 51-54

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 55-62
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About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

    Susan Arias

  • School of Engineering & Applied Science, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

    Sujata K. Bhatia

About the authors

Susan Arias graduated from Harvard University in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Biomedical Engineering degree. She is currently working for a medtech focused venture fund.

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