Methods for cervical ripening and induction of labor.

Induction of labor is common in obstetric practice. According to the most current studies, the rate varies from 9.5 to 33.

A national survey of procedural skill requirements in family practice residency programs.

Background And Objectives: Procedural skill training is a controversial but important component of family practice residency programs. This study examines the use and composition of required procedure lists in US family practice residency programs.

Methods: The study used a cross-sectional nine-item questionnaire.

Ectopic pregnancy.

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.