#154 Does Invitation To Screening Colonoscopy Save lives? Beyond Journal Club with NEJM Group on the NordICC Trial

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.Show notes & TranscriptSubscribe to Core IM’s YouTube Channel for more behind the scenes, whiteboard animations and more!Timestamp:(00:00) | Introduction(02:28) |Pathophysiology of Colorectal Cancer & Why Screening Makes Sense(06:15) | General Cancer Screening – Observational Studies(09:17) | General Cancer Screening – Randomized Controlled Trials(14:40) | NordICC Trial(22:36) | Implications for Patient CareTags: 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=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out Branch Basics: https://branchbasics.com/COREIM and use the code CoreIM for 15% * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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