Preterm infants with lower Apgar scores had an increased risk of neonatal death, according to a population study in Sweden. Among babies born at 36 weeks or earlier, higher risk of mortality was seen ...

The search engine paid a colorful doodle tribute Thursday to the late anesthesiologist's innovative contributions that ultimately helped save the lives of millions of children since the 1950s. Born on ...

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 ...

You might not be familiar with Virginia Apgar, but her impact likely touched your life the moment you were born. Best known for creating a simple test, the longtime Tenafly resident revolutionized the ...