In the United States, more than one-fourth of adults over age 40 have an eye disease, including glaucoma, cataracts or age-related macular degeneration, or a chronic health condition that affects the eyes, such as diabetic retinopathy.
Gastroenterologists and medical oncologists stress the importance of endoscopy in early detection of gastric cancer to avoid major surgeries and reduce the financial burden on patients. India faces a challenge with varying cancer incidences linked to lifestyle and helicobacter pylori infection. Clear screening guidelines and systemic efforts are needed.