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Helen Taussig


Jackie Carpenter

Posted on March 01, 2009 at 07:40 PM

This is a very helpful audio clip. Is it possible to get a copy of it? My daughter is doing a school project on Dr. Taussig and is looking for audio clips.

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  • "The Sounds of Progress--Part 2: Helen Taussig"
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  • Summary: Helen Taussig (1898-1986). Helen was almost deaf, so she diagnosed heart conditions by "listening" with her fingers. She eventually solved the mystery of blue baby syndrome.

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