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WHO · Jul 8, 2026

WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050

Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular disease.

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 5, 2026

Diagnosis of Amyloidosis

Source: Merck & Co., Inc. Related MedlinePlus Pages: Amyloidosis

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 4, 2026

Radiation Emergencies

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Pages: Radiation Emergencies

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 4, 2026

AI in Healthcare

Source: Hastings Center for Bioethics Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medical Ethics

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 4, 2026

Psychiatric Advance Directives

Source: American Psychiatric Association Related MedlinePlus Pages: Advance Directives , Medical Ethics , Mental Disorders

WHO · Jul 2, 2026

WHO adds first diagnostic test for Ebola Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) . The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. WHO’s EUL procedure assesses the quality, safety and performance of essential health products based on the available evidence, while ensuring they meet minimum international standards and address the needs of low- and middle-income countries. Through this mechanism, WHO aims to accelerate access to reliable…

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