Functional near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment of speech related tasks

Where in the brain is nonliteral language? A coordinate-based meta-analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging studies

“…Apart from the BOLD-based research techniques that were investigated here, ample studies have applied techniques with evoked brain potentials providing better temporal resolution (Arzouan et al, 2011;Faust, 2012). It would be interesting to apply alternative BOLD based research techniques, such as near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS; Dieler et al, 2011) alone and in combination with evoked potentials, thus taking advantage of both methodologies (Ehlis et al, 2009;Wallois et al, 2012).…”

The future of real-world neuroscience: Imaging techniques to assess active brains in social environments

“…The advantages of fMRI include high spatial resolution and established experimental designs and data analysis software, but it is limited in that subjects have to remain still during examinations in a noisy environment. NIRS is superior to fMRI in that it affords better temporal resolution and subjects can be examined in a sitting position while they speak and move; but it is also hindered by lower spatial resolution and is limited to superficial brain structures (Dieler et al, 2012;Ferrari and Quaresima, 2012). However, NIRS has been shown to be useful as a clinical auxiliary laboratory test for the differential diagnosis of depressive states (Takizawa et al, 2014).…”

Low-noise transimpedance amplifier dedicated to biomedical devices: Near infrared spectroscopy system

“…1). The NIRS system enables functional studies of most areas of the brain which is based on a non-invasive and painless diagnostic test and is increasingly recognized by clinicians [1][2][3][4]. In NIRS, a light is detected after it is applied to the head and passed through the brain.…”