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The Sounds of Progress--Part 2: Helen Taussig

Series: The Sounds of Progress: The Changing Role of Girls and Women in Science and Engineering
From: WAMC
Length: 00:02:00

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. Read the full description.

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Sounds of Progress--Part 2: Helen Taussig

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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.