Medical near Infrared Spectroscopy: A Prestigious History and a Bright Future

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the present and the bright future of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy applications in the medical field with special regard to brain oximetry and functional NIR spectroscopy (fNIRS).

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