Iulia Soare

Dr. Iulia Soare

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 February 2022 in Life
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ISIulia Soare
Iulia Soare
ASAnca Sirbu
Anca Sirbu
MPMiruna Maria Popa
Miruna Maria Popa
SMSorina Martin
Sorina Martin
CTCristian George Tieranu
Cristian George Tieranu
SFSIMONA FICA
SIMONA FICA
Background: Bone impairment of multifactorial etiology is a common feature in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Body composition parameters, which might be selectively modified in these patients, are important determinants of bone strength. Our aim was to investigate the relationship between components of body composition and bone parameters in IBD patients. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, retrospective study including 80 IBD patients (43 women, 37 men). Lumbar spine (LS), femoral neck (FN) and whole body DXA scans were performed to analyze regional bone mineral density (BMD), as well as body composition, including appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI), total and visceral fat mass (VAT). Trabecular bone score (TBS) was assessed using iNsight Software. Results: Twenty (25%) IBD patients had inadequate LS-BMD z scores (<=−2DS). Lean mass (LM) was a significant determinant of LS-BMD, after adjusting for age, gender, BMI and fat mass (p < 0.01), while fat mass% remained associated with FN-BMD (p < 0.01). TBS correlated positively with BMI (r = 0.24, p < 0.05), LS-BMD (r = 0.56, p < 0.001), ASMI (r = 0.34, p < 0.001) and negatively with VAT/total fat% (r = −0.27, p < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that ASMI, LS-BMD (positively) and VAT/total fat% (negatively) were independently associated with TBS. Conclusions: In IBD patients, skeletal muscle mass and fat percentage and distribution are important factors associated with bone health.

15 June 2022 in Bone Reports
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ISIulia Soare
Iulia Soare
ASAnca Sirbu
Anca Sirbu
MDMihai Mircea Diculescu
Mihai Mircea Diculescu
BMBogdan Bogdan Mateescu
Bogdan Bogdan Mateescu
CTCristian George Tieranu
Cristian George Tieranu
SFSimona Fica
Simona Fica