1 An appreciation of cultural diversity goes hand-in-hand with a just and equitable society. 2  For example, research has shown that when students' cultures are understood and appreciated by teachers, the students do better in school.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs at a rate of 19.7 cases per 1,000 pregnancies in North America and is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester. Greater awareness of risk factors and improved technology (biochemical markers and ultrasonography) allow ectopic pregnancy to be identified before the development of life-threatening events.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized ovum fails to reach the uterus and becomes implanted elsewhere. It is also known as an extra uterine pregnancy (1). This means that the fertilized ovum can be implanted in the uterine tubes, the ovary, the abdomen or the cervix (2). Any factor that slows the passage of the ovum along the tube to the uterus can result in an ectopic pregnancy (3).