BookVeda Eswarappa, Sujata K. Bhatia.
Summary: This book advances biomedical innovations to address the plethora of health problems afflicting the developing world. A panoply of cultural, economic, infrastructural, and other factors prevent many interventions currently popular in the developed world from being similarly effective in the developing world. This book discusses less-traditional approaches, such as naturally based biomaterials and therapeutics, an area that has traditionally been overlooked but has also demonstrated impressive potential for health applications in recent years. This book explores precisely the kinds of applications which can enable countries like India to access more effective, inexpensive treatments while also taking more ownership of their healthcare technologies and innovations.
Contents:
Part I.
1. Introduction to Global Health, Biomaterials, and Therapeutics
2. Natural Resources with Potential for Health Applications
(Bamboo, Banana, Coconut, Jackfruit, Jute, Rice, Silk, Soy, Tamarind
Part II.
3. Biomaterial and Therapeutic Applications
Bamboo Applications
Blood Purification
Bone Repair or Replacement
Neuroprotector
Banana Applications
Burn Dressing
Inhibition of Viral Transmission
Diabetes Treatment
Bone Grafting
Anti-Ulcerogenic
Iron Absorption Promoter
Coconut Applications
Obesity and Diabetes Treatment
Helminth Treatment
Ulcer Treatment
Intravenous Treatment
Jackfruit Applications
Protease Inhibitor
Tablet Disintegrant-- Leukemia Treatment
Jute Applications
Wound Dressing
Arsenic Protection
Digesta Viscosity Elevation
Rice Applications
Protein Production
Multifunctional Excipient
Porous Scaffolds
Sutures
Silk Applications
Corneal Grafts
Optical Devices
Conduits for Nerve Repair
Bone Regeneration
Drug Delivery
Cartilage and Ligament Repair
Multi-Functional Stents
Soy Applications
Bone Regeneration
Inflammation Treatment-- Drug Delivery
Tamarind Applications
Drug Delivery
Opthalmic Applications
Anti-Malarial
Anti-Obesity
Antihelminthic
Part III.
4. Implications, Challenges, and Recommendations.