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Application of specific brain function evaluation by optical topography

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Abstract

Objectives

To use the evaluation of a specific brain function obtained by optical topography. This system uses a non invasive method to measure brain function unlike other major systems.

Methods

Twelve optical fibers were attached to the subject’s head. Hemodynamic changes in the motor cortex were measured during finger tapping before and after alcohol intake for eachALDH2 genotype.

Results

Different hemodynamic changes in the motor cortex were observed among, theALDH2 genotypes.

Conclusions

Optical topography is a useful tool for evaluating specific brain functions. Further research is needed on the relations between various environmental factors and brain functions by optical topography.

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  1. Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-oka, 565-0871, Suita, Japan

    Akiko Obata, Kanehisa Morimoto, Tatsuya Takeshita, Yuriko Isshiki & Masahiro Toda

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Obata, A., Morimoto, K., Takeshita, T. et al. Application of specific brain function evaluation by optical topography. Environ Health Prev Med 8, 29–32 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02897941

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