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Recalling the Apgar Score's Namesake - WSJ.com

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The Apgar score laid the foundation for the field of neonatology, and Dr. Virginia Apgar became a legendary figure in medicine.

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Anyone with children has reason to thank Dr. Virgina Apgar, founder of the newborn score of the same name. http://tinyurl.com/omqyed

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