Eric Benchimol, MD PhD
@ericbenchimol.bsky.social
Pediatric gastroenterologist & epidemiologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's and ulcerative colitis at the SickKids IBD Centre; ICES Scientist; Professor of Paediatrics and Epidemiology at University of Toronto
Foreign body ingestions is a huge issue in pediatric hospitals and can be life threatening and a medical emergency. This study shows a 50% increase in the rate of ingestions by children during the pandemic.
September 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Foreign body ingestions is a huge issue in pediatric hospitals and can be life threatening and a medical emergency. This study shows a 50% increase in the rate of ingestions by children during the pandemic.
See our editorial in @bmj.com on STROBE reporting guidelines for health equity (STROBE-Equity) - a strong international effort to improve the transparency and completeness of manuscripts reporting the results of health equity research www.bmj.com/content/390/...
STROBE reporting guidelines for health equity
STROBE-Equity is an important step to ensuring transparency of health equity research
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health equity as “the absence of unfair, avoidable or remediable diff...
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September 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
See our editorial in @bmj.com on STROBE reporting guidelines for health equity (STROBE-Equity) - a strong international effort to improve the transparency and completeness of manuscripts reporting the results of health equity research www.bmj.com/content/390/...
A warm @sickkidsto.bsky.social welcome to the new Fellows for 2025-26 in our Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. We are so privileged to have such a diverse, international and capable group of trainees this year!
July 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A warm @sickkidsto.bsky.social welcome to the new Fellows for 2025-26 in our Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. We are so privileged to have such a diverse, international and capable group of trainees this year!
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👋 Hello, Bluesky!
We’ve officially landed! We’re the Canadian Association of #Gastroenterology and we’re excited to be here! 🎉
Follow us for updates on GI education, research, events, and more!
#CAG #MedSky #GastroSky #GIsky #EndoSky #GIhealth #GIresearch #GutBrain #IBD #CeliacDisease #IBS
We’ve officially landed! We’re the Canadian Association of #Gastroenterology and we’re excited to be here! 🎉
Follow us for updates on GI education, research, events, and more!
#CAG #MedSky #GastroSky #GIsky #EndoSky #GIhealth #GIresearch #GutBrain #IBD #CeliacDisease #IBS
June 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
👋 Hello, Bluesky!
We’ve officially landed! We’re the Canadian Association of #Gastroenterology and we’re excited to be here! 🎉
Follow us for updates on GI education, research, events, and more!
#CAG #MedSky #GastroSky #GIsky #EndoSky #GIhealth #GIresearch #GutBrain #IBD #CeliacDisease #IBS
We’ve officially landed! We’re the Canadian Association of #Gastroenterology and we’re excited to be here! 🎉
Follow us for updates on GI education, research, events, and more!
#CAG #MedSky #GastroSky #GIsky #EndoSky #GIhealth #GIresearch #GutBrain #IBD #CeliacDisease #IBS
Welcome to Dr Nir Salomon as our guest at the @sickkidsto.bsky.social 2025 Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Research Day. Nir is speaking about the development of CurQD as an example of new neutraceuticals as a treatment option for IBD
June 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Welcome to Dr Nir Salomon as our guest at the @sickkidsto.bsky.social 2025 Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Research Day. Nir is speaking about the development of CurQD as an example of new neutraceuticals as a treatment option for IBD
I am participating in today's Gutsy Walk to support @getgutsycanada.bsky.social Crohn's and Colitis Canada - please donate to support this great cause!
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June 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I am participating in today's Gutsy Walk to support @getgutsycanada.bsky.social Crohn's and Colitis Canada - please donate to support this great cause!
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New online! Inflammatory bowel disease: classifying global regions by epidemiological stage
Inflammatory bowel disease: classifying global regions by epidemiological stage
Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Published online: 13 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41575-025-01080-wInflammatory bowel disease: classifying global regions by epidemiological stage
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May 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
New online! Inflammatory bowel disease: classifying global regions by epidemiological stage
’m excited to have contributed to this important article in @nature.com looking at the global impact and trends of IBD. Understanding the evolution of IBD across epidemiologic stages enables healthcare systems to better anticipate the future worldwide burden of IBD. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Global evolution of inflammatory bowel disease across epidemiologic stages - Nature
An analysis of data from 522 population-based studies encompassing 82 global regions and spanning more than a century (1920–2024) shows spatiotemporal transitions across epidemiologic stages 1 to 3 of...
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May 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
’m excited to have contributed to this important article in @nature.com looking at the global impact and trends of IBD. Understanding the evolution of IBD across epidemiologic stages enables healthcare systems to better anticipate the future worldwide burden of IBD. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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In patients with IBD, comorbid conditions that develop at or before age 60 are linked with risk for premature death. AI accurately predicts premature death in these patients, making early intervention possible. @ericbenchimol.bsky.social @johnjosenunez.bsky.social www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
AI Predicts Premature Death in Patients With IBD
Machine learning models can accurately predict premature death in patients with IBD and multiple comorbidities, according to a new study.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In patients with IBD, comorbid conditions that develop at or before age 60 are linked with risk for premature death. AI accurately predicts premature death in these patients, making early intervention possible. @ericbenchimol.bsky.social @johnjosenunez.bsky.social www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Inflammatory bowel disease: can machine learning predict premature death?
New articles on machine learning prediction of premature death; behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia; leonine facies, and more.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/content/197/11
New articles on machine learning prediction of premature death; behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia; leonine facies, and more.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/content/197/11
March 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Inflammatory bowel disease: can machine learning predict premature death?
New articles on machine learning prediction of premature death; behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia; leonine facies, and more.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/content/197/11
New articles on machine learning prediction of premature death; behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia; leonine facies, and more.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/content/197/11
Particularly timely for Ontario #IBD and other immunocompromised populations - @PublicHealthON OIAC Recommendations: Measles Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Individuals Who Are Immunocompromised Due to Disease or Therapy. www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Docu...
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March 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Particularly timely for Ontario #IBD and other immunocompromised populations - @PublicHealthON OIAC Recommendations: Measles Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Individuals Who Are Immunocompromised Due to Disease or Therapy. www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Docu...
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AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/ai-ca... @nicireland.bsky.social @ericbenchimol.bsky.social @cmaj-jamc.bsky.social
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𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
March 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/ai-ca... @nicireland.bsky.social @ericbenchimol.bsky.social @cmaj-jamc.bsky.social
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
Nice media report of our article coming later today in @@cmaj-jamc.bsky.social - AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study www.msn.com/en-ca/health... @icesontario.bsky.social @sickkidsto.bsky.social
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March 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Nice media report of our article coming later today in @@cmaj-jamc.bsky.social - AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study www.msn.com/en-ca/health... @icesontario.bsky.social @sickkidsto.bsky.social
Interested in the world of medical publishing, editing and gastroenterology? The 2025 JCAG Editorial Fellowship competition is now available. Here is more information, and how to apply:
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March 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Interested in the world of medical publishing, editing and gastroenterology? The 2025 JCAG Editorial Fellowship competition is now available. Here is more information, and how to apply:
www.cag-acg.org/_Library/Job...
www.cag-acg.org/_Library/Job...
Dr Anne Griffiths of SickKids IBD Centre received the CAG Research Excellence Award at #cddwclm2025, introduced by Dr Muise - and in true fashion, acknowledges her mentees immediately! Of note, this is the 4th year in a row this award was won by a @SickKids IBD researcher!
March 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Dr Anne Griffiths of SickKids IBD Centre received the CAG Research Excellence Award at #cddwclm2025, introduced by Dr Muise - and in true fashion, acknowledges her mentees immediately! Of note, this is the 4th year in a row this award was won by a @SickKids IBD researcher!
@jasonsilverman.bsky.social presents on using AI for clinical and personal workflows @naspghan.bsky.social CAG Joint Session at #cddwclm2025 @naspghan.bsky.social @naspghanprez.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
@jasonsilverman.bsky.social presents on using AI for clinical and personal workflows @naspghan.bsky.social CAG Joint Session at #cddwclm2025 @naspghan.bsky.social @naspghanprez.bsky.social
Model May Predict Which UC Patients Risk Rehospitalization published in JCAG - www.mdedge.com/gihepnews/ar...
Model May Predict Which UC Patients Risk Rehospitalization | MDedge
Four variables easily accessible at hospital discharge could predict the risk for rehospitalization at 90 days among patients with ulcerative colitis (UC),
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February 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Model May Predict Which UC Patients Risk Rehospitalization published in JCAG - www.mdedge.com/gihepnews/ar...
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The mass-archiving effort is in response to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removing some of its web pages
https://go.nature.com/3WS1RtU
https://go.nature.com/3WS1RtU
Scientists globally are racing to save vital health databases taken down amid Trump chaos
The mass-archiving effort is in response to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removing some of its web pages.
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February 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The mass-archiving effort is in response to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removing some of its web pages
https://go.nature.com/3WS1RtU
https://go.nature.com/3WS1RtU
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Cool beans from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology. academic.oup.com/jcag/advance...
The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology’s New Climate Change Committee
The board of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology has approved the formation of a new committee (members listed below) focussed on the intersection of e
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February 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Cool beans from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology. academic.oup.com/jcag/advance...
From the JCAG Feb 2025 issue 8(1): Associations with sexual dysfunction among a Canadian cohort with inflammatory bowel diseasehttps://academic.oup.com/jcag/article/8/1/31/7900542
February 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
From the JCAG Feb 2025 issue 8(1): Associations with sexual dysfunction among a Canadian cohort with inflammatory bowel diseasehttps://academic.oup.com/jcag/article/8/1/31/7900542
IBD highlight from the JCAG Feb 2025 issue 8(1): Treatment patterns for advanced therapies in Canadians with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective cohort analysis academic.oup.com/jcag/article...
Treatment patterns for advanced therapies in Canadians with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective cohort analysis
Abstract. Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) show an inadequate response or experience a loss of response to advanced therapies. Guideline
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February 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
IBD highlight from the JCAG Feb 2025 issue 8(1): Treatment patterns for advanced therapies in Canadians with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective cohort analysis academic.oup.com/jcag/article...
JCAG Editor's Choice article from the Feb 2025 issue: Sustainable practice in gastroenterology: travel-related CO2 emissions for gastroenterology clinic appointments in Canada academic.oup.com/jcag/article...
Sustainable practice in gastroenterology: travel-related CO2 emissions for gastroenterology clinic appointments in Canada
AbstractBackground. Telemedicine is increasingly common in gastroenterology and may represent an opportunity for improving sustainability in medical care.
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February 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
JCAG Editor's Choice article from the Feb 2025 issue: Sustainable practice in gastroenterology: travel-related CO2 emissions for gastroenterology clinic appointments in Canada academic.oup.com/jcag/article...
From the JCAG February 2025 issue: Template of a climate sustainability plan for medical professional organizations: the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology example academic.oup.com/jcag/article...
Template of a climate sustainability plan for medical professional organizations: the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology example
Abstract. Environmental change is underway and has the potential to adversely affect digestive health. Professional medical organizations have an important
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February 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
From the JCAG February 2025 issue: Template of a climate sustainability plan for medical professional organizations: the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology example academic.oup.com/jcag/article...