Does colonoscopy prevent colon cancer, and does it save lives? There has never been a randomized controlled trial on screening colonoscopies before NordICC trial, even though it is a guideline based recommendation for everyone over 45! How did this come to be? What do we tell our patients who are on the fence about undergoing screening colonoscopy? To find out, tune into the sixth episode of Beyond Journal Club, a new series brought to you by Core IM in collaboration with NEJM Group. Sponsor: At Panacea Financial, you get a personal banker and a competitive high-yield savings account. Learn why its the #1 rated bank on Trustpilot.Timestamp:00:00 Introduction02:28 Pathophysiology of Colorectal Cancer & Why Screening Makes Sense06:15 General Cancer Screening – Observational Studies09:17 General Cancer Screening – Randomized Controlled Trials14:40 NordICC Trial22:36 Implications for Patient CareShow notes & TranscriptTags: IMCore, CoreIM, primary care, gastroenterology, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant, sigmoidoscopy, per protocol analysis and intention to treat analysisFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy