APGAR SCORES Professor Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) • American paediatric anaesthesiologist • Founder of neonatology field • Also founder of Apgar score (1952) ← “designed first standardized method for evaluating newborns transition to life outside the womb” ← Further related Apgar score to labour‚ delivery and anaesthetics ← Apgar score at 5 min can predict neonatal survival and neurological development • In 1949: she was the 1st woman at Columbia
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According to cdc.gov‚ “Each year‚ preterm birth affects nearly 500‚000 babies—that’s 1 of every 8 infants born in the United States.” Nann.org states that “Neonatal nursing is a subspecialty of nursing that works with newborn infants born with a variety of problems ranging from prematurity‚ birth defects‚ infection‚ cardiac malformations‚ and surgical problems. The neonatal period is defined as the first month of life; however‚ these newborns are often sick for months.” Overall‚ neonatal nurses are
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When I decided to go to medical school‚ I went because I am interested in medicine. Of course‚ this means that I will become a physician and one-day practice medicine‚ but there are other aspects of the field besides the science that should not be ignored. One of the highlights of New York Medical College is the curriculum consists of more than just the required sciences‚ but also classes like History of Medicine and Bioethics. Since I will be a physician one day and because I have a thirst for knowledge
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Essay 23: Common Myths about Medical School Acceptance Myths abound about the gauntlet that medical school applicants must survive just to become medical students. To hear people describe the process‚ it sounds as harrowing as basic training in the Marine Corps. On the other hand‚ every legend contains some truth. So let’s cut through the layers of exaggeration and get to the kernels of truth. Myth #1 - You need a 4.0 GPA in college to get into medical school. Reality: Although getting straight
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Neonatology is an important role in the hospital when a baby is born. A neonatal nurse takes care of the sick newborns till they are okay to be discharged from the hospital. The sick newborns have to be placed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)‚ they are placed in the NICU for reasons such as they are born prematurely‚ complications during the birth‚ or they show signs of problems during the first couple of days after birth. Although the neonatal nurse takes care of sick newborns their time
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Being a compassionate person at heart‚ I was inclined towards social work since my school days. So naturally I was inclined to do some good when I was studying to be a dentist. So in the rather drab subject of Community Dentistry which most of students hated well I found some interest on Public Dental Health services‚ recordings for case studies‚ Indices and Epidemiology. There I learnt that the delivery of health services and primary care was very difficult in a vast and diverse country as India
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positions‚ volunteering‚ and shadowing‚ demonstrate my commitment to hard work‚ diversity‚ and helping of those in need. These characteristics indicate why I am a good candidate for‚ and will be a excellent representative of Western University. I find dentistry exciting because it allows me to combine my interest in science with helping people and utilizing my artistic abilities. From a young age‚ I learned the importance of helping people from my social worker mother and altruistic father. I have vivid
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Unique cases written by pediatric residents with a faculty member. Resident Rounds Diagnostic Evaluation in Children With Developmental Delay: A Cautionary Tale for Genetic Testing Clinical Pediatrics 51(12) 1208–1210 © The Author(s) 2012 Reprints and permission: sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/0009922812460916 http://cpj.sagepub.com Meghana Desale‚ BA1‚ Lila T. Worden‚ BS1‚ Julie S. Cohen‚ ScM2‚ Anna Maria Wilms Floet‚ MD1‚2‚ and Alexander Holliday Hoon‚ Jr
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Eating with implants on is no hassle at all‚ and feels the same way that real teeth would feel. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry observes that “Taste and enjoy the foods you love without hesitation. You can bite naturally and eat virtually anything you want” Eating with implants on is no hassle at all‚ and feels the same way that real teeth would feel. Dental implants do not
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6 Reasons Why You Don’t Have the Flawless Smile You Want Having a great smile is important for self-confidence and positive social interactions. A smile is one of the first things that we notice about others. Therefore‚ a pleasant smile helps you to make a good impression and maintain a professional appearance. Here are six of the most common causes of a flawed smile. Genetics Ideally‚ your teeth fit comfortably within the mouth. However‚ malocclusion occurs when the lower or upper teeth are misaligned
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