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.
The most frequent type of ectopic pregnancy is the tubal variety, which can be particularly dangerous to the mother if it involves implantation in the narrow portion of the tube near the uterus called the isthmus, rather than the larger, more expandable ampulla or infundibulum.