Alireza Safarpour

Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Genomic Detection of Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis in Blood Samples of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Southern Iran

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), of which Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are the two main clinicopathological subtypes, is a group of digestive system diseases of unknown etiology. Risk factors for IBD are environmental factors, genetics, and immune system agents. Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) is one of the most important infectious factors...

[ 2 ] - Independence of Centers of Excellence in Medical Sciences: A qualitative study

Background: Centers of excellence are organizations with prominent activities in a specific field and are capable of delivering quality services using specialized equipment, innovative techniques, and modern technologies. They can also bring financial benefits and cost recovery to their organizations. So, promoting the independence of these organizations plays a critical role in maintaining sus...