| Questioning the questions that have been asked about the infant brain using near-infrared spectroscopy. | |
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PMID: 22329690 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a noninvasive diffuse optical-imaging technique that can measure local metabolic demand in the surface of the cortex due to differential absorption of light by oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. Over the past decade, NIRS has become increasingly used as a complement to other neuroimaging techniques, such as electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), particularly in paediatric populations who cannot easily be tested using fMRI and MEG. In this review of empirical findings from human infants, ranging in age from birth to 12 months of age, a number of interpretive concerns are raised about what can be concluded from NIRS data. In addition, inconsistencies across studies are highlighted, and strategies are proposed for enhancing the reliability of NIRS data gathered from infants. Finally, a variety of new and promising advances in NIRS techniques are highlighted. |
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Authors:
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Richard N Aslin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2012-02-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cognitive neuropsychology Volume: 29 ISSN: 1464-0627 ISO Abbreviation: Cogn Neuropsychol Publication Date: 2012 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-09-28 Completed Date: 2013-03-14 Revised Date: 2013-04-12 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8411889 Medline TA: Cogn Neuropsychol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 7-33 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester, NY, USA. aslin@cvs.rochester.edu |
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Brain
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metabolism* Brain Mapping / methods* Humans Infant Neuroimaging / methods* Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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HD-37082/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; R01 HD037082/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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