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Heidelise Als, whose research revolutionized the care of premature babies, dies at 81

Por: The Boston Globe Nation September 20, 2022

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Nearly 50 years ago, Heidelise Als was taken aback as she watched doctors and nurses at care for infants who had been born prematurely.The lights were bright, the infants were secured so tightly in place that they couldn’t move, and the noise of monitors was so loud that people raised their voices to be heard. Parents often weren’t allowed to touch their babies, who were visibly disconcerted.“It was clear that they didn’t like what... + full article



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