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Jaundice: how one nurse’s discovery transformed neonatal care
Jean Ward’s observation of babies in her care in the 1950s paved the way for the modern-day treatment of babies with jaundice and transformed neonatal care
Caroline Baker
Posted 09 March 2023 - 01:00
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