Bolivian Franz Freudenthal improved occluder devices for congenital disease

Innovadores de America, present Franz Freudenthal Tichauer and I welcome him to The Hall of Bolivian Fame: Occluder devices for congenital heart disease The innovation consists of different devices, occluders to treat various types of congenital heart disease that were developed by him, Dr. Freudenthal. Before the 60s, the only way to treat severe congenital heart disease…

Bolivian dentist ingenuity helps children with Down syndrome!

Veronica Zapana reports for Pagina Siete: They were INVENTED BY A BOLIVIAN PEDIATRIC DENTIST Toothbrushes for children with Down syndrome were created These instruments are made from recycled materials to help children be independent. A pediatric dentist introduced innovations with materials and accessories for mouth care, for children with Down syndrome, to help them  manage…

Bolivian pioneers in the manufacture of ecological wood – MADEC

Tatiana Sanabria reports for El Deber: Pioneers in the manufacture of ecological wood IDEA: The Madec company has been three years in the national market, manufacturing wood out of rice shell and recycled plastic. It is the first industry of its kind in South America. Innovative, practical, durable and environmentally-friendly. So is the ecological wood…

Bolivian innovation: Uma Luna produces soaps of quinoa, cañawa and amaranth

Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: Excerpts follow, and for the full Spanish article, please go to the end of this post, thank you. Uma Luna produces soaps of quinoa, cañawa and amaranth NEW. An entrepreneur promotes these ecological and healthy products with three powerful grains of the Andes. The subtle scents perfume all the…

Nice Christmas manger, and a good way to recycle

Guiomara Calle reports for La Razon: Mangers of stone are the most required A family of artisans working in the construction; that takes up to six days Cribs covered with stones and bricks residues cause interest in the people who come to the Christmas fair, installed in the Bicentennial fairground field of the city of…