Absolute optical measurements of cerebral optical coefficients and hemoglobin concentrations in aging and younger human subjects

Bertan Hallacoglu*, Angelo Sassaroli, Michael Wysocki, Elizabeth Guerrero-Baruah, Michal Beeri, Vahram Hartounian, Merav Shaul, Irwin H. Rosenberg, Aron M. Troen, Sergio Fantini

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Abstract

We report non-invasive, absolute near-infrared spectroscopy measurements of optical coefficients and hemoglobin concentration/saturation on the forehead of elderly (age: 70-96) and younger (age: 21-35) human subjects. Significant differences were found between the two groups.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiomedical Optics, BIOMED 2012
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
PagesBTu3A.61
ISBN (Print)9781557529428
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventBiomedical Optics, BIOMED 2012 - Miami, FL, United States
Duration: 28 Apr 20122 May 2012

Publication series

NameBiomedical Optics, BIOMED 2012

Conference

ConferenceBiomedical Optics, BIOMED 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami, FL
Period28/04/122/05/12

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