Virginia Apgar
Virginia Apgar, an American anesthesiologist and medical researcher, created a test to assess the health of new-born babies quickly and to find out if infants need immediate neonatal medical care.
The 'Apgar Score' continues to be used as a standard practice worldwide, and is accredited with saving the lives of millions of babies.
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