We know the Apgar score is an evaluation tool for newborns based on observations such as skin appearance and measurements of reflexes and heart rate. But now a new study published in the journal JAMA ...

The Apgar test has rescued countless infants, but people are often surprised to discover Virginia Apgar was a real person.

THE APGAR score is something you probably won't be familiar with until you have a baby. At that point, it becomes incredibly important as the health of your child depends on it. How your baby responds ...

June 7 marks the 109th birth anniversary of American anaesthesiologist Dr Virginia Apgar, who is credited for creating the 'Apgar Score' that determines the health of a newborn baby. To honour her ...

Today's Google Doodle celebrates Dr. Virginia Apgar, a pioneering American doctor who gave the world a still-used system for quickly assessing the health of newborns. Born in New Jersey on June 7, ...

Virginia Apgar kept score for America's babies and coveted scores on the violin as well. She was a doctor, musician, instrument maker — and an overall pioneering female physician who overcame the ...

A low Apgar score at birth is strongly associated with cerebral palsy in childhood, concludes a new study. A low Apgar score at birth is strongly associated with cerebral palsy in childhood, concludes ...

Wowee, those first few minutes after your baby arrives in the world can be mind blowing to say the least. While you're completely awash with emotion at having finally seen that screwed up little face ...

A standard screening test given to newborns minutes after birth is a less accurate predictor of infant mortality for Black babies than other children, a new study shows, but the authors said the Apgar ...

Hey moms, are you concerned that your baby isn’t under enough pressure to be a success in life, starting with picking the right developmental toys and the best Ivy League track pre-school? Well, worry ...

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