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DR. VIRGINIA APGAR
Episode 46
November 19, 2025
After birth, a quick check to make sure the newborn is beathing and acting normally can be the difference between life and death. Aarati tells the life story of Dr. Virginia Apgar, an obstetric anesthesiologist who pioneered the field of neonatal care.
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