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Published on: January 19, 2019
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy: current status and future prospects
1Tokyo Institute of Psychiatry, Integrated Neuroscience Research Team, 2-1-8 Kamikitazawa, Tokyo 156-8585, Japan. yhoshi@prit.go.jp
Journal of Biomedical Optics
|January 1, 2008
Summary
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a noninvasive neuroimaging tool for cognitive neuroscience. While offering advantages over other techniques, further exploration of its limitations is needed for future development.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) originated in clinical monitoring of tissue oxygenation.
- NIRS has evolved into a valuable tool for neuroimaging, specifically functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the strengths and advantages of NIRS for neuroimaging.
- To clarify existing problems and limitations associated with NIRS measurements.
- To describe the future prospects of NIRS in cognitive neuroscience research.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes existing literature on NIRS.
- It highlights the noninvasive nature and relaxed motion constraints of NIRS.
- The review discusses NIRS's applicability in daily life environments.
Main Results:
- NIRS offers unique advantages for neuroimaging compared to other techniques.
- Several challenges and limitations in NIRS measurements require further investigation.
- The technique shows promise for advancing cognitive neuroscience.
Conclusions:
- NIRS is a promising noninvasive neuroimaging technique with significant potential for cognitive neuroscience.
- Addressing current limitations will be crucial for maximizing NIRS's utility.
- Continued research is expected to enhance NIRS applications in understanding brain function.
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