They're Solving the Mysteries of Birth Defects They're Solving the Mysteries of Birth Defects

Contributor(s): Family Circle Mount Holyoke College. Archives and Special Collections. Virginia Apgar Papers [MS 0504] Apgar, Virginia Publication: Family Circle, Inc., January 1964 Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Congenital Abnormalities Infant Genre(s): Archival Materials Articles Abstract: In this 1964 article for a general audience, Apgar reviewed the progress being made in prevention, early detection, and treatment of birth defects. She emphasized that with new diagnostic and surgical techniques, many congenital problems could be found and treated, and their effects minimized soon after birth. These included hydrocephalus, cleft palate, phenylketonuria, and Rh factor incompatibility. The increasing use of her newborn scoring method, which ensured that medical personnel would take a close look at babies just after birth, provided a template for expanded routine testing and intervention. Copyright: This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use. Extent: 5 pages NLM Unique ID: 101584647X90 (See in Profiles in Science) Profiles in Science ID: CPBBGH Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584647X90 Archival Collection: The Virginia Apgar Papers (Profiles in Science)