Shedding Light On The Human Auditory Cortex: A Review Of The Advances In Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)

Harrison, Samantha; Hartley, Douglas

Abstract

Imaging the auditory cortex can prove challenging using neuroimaging methodologies due to interfering noise from the scanner in fMRI and the low spatial resolution of EEG. Optical imaging provides a new and exciting option for exploring this key cortical area. This review presents a brief history of optical imaging, followed by an exploration of how advances in optical imaging technologies have increased the understanding of the functions and processes within the auditory cortex. In particular, the benefits and limitations of using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) on complex populations such as infants and individuals with hearing loss are explored, along with suggestions for future research developments.

Citation

Harrison, S., & Hartley, D. (2019). Shedding Light On The Human Auditory Cortex: A Review Of The Advances In Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS). Reports in Medical Imaging, 12, 31-42. https://doi.org/10.2147/rmi.s174633

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 9, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Oct 2, 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Deposit Date: Nov 14, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 14, 2019
• Journal: Reports in Medical Imaging
• Electronic ISSN: 1179-1586
• Publisher: Dove Press
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Pages: 31-42
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/rmi.s174633
• Keywords: Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3282218
• Publisher URL: https://www.dovepress.com/shedding-light-on-the-human-auditory-cortex-a-review-of-the-advances-i-peer-reviewed-article-RMI
• Contract Date: Nov 14, 2019