Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia [Paperback]

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.CHAPTER 1: Global Health and the Role of Biomaterials: Presenting the Case of Bolivia The Condition of Global Health The Case of Bolivia The Potential of Biomaterials Biomaterials for Bolivia CHAPTER 2: Barley Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 3: Sugarcane Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 4: Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 5: Sorghum Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 6: Sunflower Seeds Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 7: Quinoa Introduction Medical Applications CHAPTER 8: Feasibility of Biomedical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia APPENDIX: Bolivian Medicinal Herbs.

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.

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

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