Description: Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World by Sujata K. Bhatia, Olumurejiwa A. Fatunde Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book focuses on the adoption of medical technology in the developing world, and the role that can be played by new biomaterials. Publisher Description This book focuses on the adoption of medical technology in the developing world, and the role that can be played by new biomaterials. These authors urge that advanced technology be aligned with the needs of developing and emerging markets, and an alternative definition of technology be embraced. This "new technology" considers natural sources of materials and tools for treatment and is not restricted to the usual traditional computerized or electronic technology. This book explores the difficulties that accompany successful transfer of technologies between disparate settings. The book then leaves the world of traditional technology and focuses on biomaterials, which represent an enormous opportunity for developing societies to become active participants in the development of new technologies. Biomaterials can be used in the treatment of disease throughout the developing world and beyond. Biomaterials encompass a range of naturally derived substances; of particular interest here are naturally derived and synthetically manufactured materials with potential applications in different body systems. Because many of these materials can be grown, the agricultural output of developing nations is an obvious potential source of these biomaterials. The book considers the cases of Ghana and Nicaragua as examples of the broader situation in West Africa and Central/South America. These two regions are uniquely positioned with regard to both health care and technological capabilities, and both stand to grow significantly in the coming years. While the agricultural sectors of the two nations are quite different, both are major producers of corn and other materials that should be investigated further. Of course, the difficulty in using a foodstuff for medical purposes is fully explored. Author Biography Prof. Sujata Bhatia is Assistant Director for Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering at Harvard University. Olumurejiwa Fatunde is a graduate student in International Health Policy at the London School of Economics. She graduated from Harvard University with an AB in biomedical engineering. Details ISBN 1461447585 ISBN-13 9781461447580 Title Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World Author Sujata K. Bhatia, Olumurejiwa A. Fatunde Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 112 Edition 2012th Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. GE_Item_ID:140546763; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781461447580
Book Title: Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World
Number of Pages: Xviii, 112 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World : Case Studies in Ghana and Nicaragua
Publisher: Springer New York
Subject: Biotechnology, Public Health, Health Care Delivery, Sociology / General, Allied Health Services / Medical Technology, Instruments & Supplies, Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, Biomedical
Publication Year: 2012
Item Weight: 7.5 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Olumurejiwa A. Fatunde, Sujata K. Bhatia
Subject Area: Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Science, Medical
Item Length: 9.3 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Series: Springerbriefs in Public Health Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
