METHODS We searched eight electronic databases (Cochrane Library, MEDLINE,
EMBASE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, AMED, SIGLE, and HMIC). We identified nine articles …

Background In randomized trials, fecal occult-blood testing reduces mortality from colorectal
cancer. However, the duration of the benefit is unknown, as are the effects specific to age …

Colonocyte exfoliation in the human colon constitutes a unique mechanism of cell
population control that can undergo significant changes under different physiological and …

Why cancer screening has never been shown to “save lives”—and what we can do about it
Page 1 Why cancer screening has never been shown to “save lives”—and what we can do …

Background and study aim: While colonoscopy screening is widely used in several
European countries and the United States, there are no randomized trials to quantify its …

There is a strong correlation between orally administered probiotics and suppression of the
low-grade inflammation that can lead to restoration of normal local immune functions. We …

Background & Aims: A potential downside of colorectal cancer screening is that a “health
certificate effect” might have negative effects on lifestyle. The aim of the present randomized …

In the recent 1–2 decades, we have seen a considerable development in colorectal cancer
(CRC) screening modalities and programme implementation, but major challenges remain …

Should we use total mortality rather than cancer specific mortality to judge cancer screening
programmes? Yes | The BMJ Skip to main content Intended for healthcare professionals …

BACKGROUND 0003 Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the number three lead ing type of cancer,
and the second leading cancer for estimated cancer deaths in the United States (Huang et …