The influence of frontal sinus in brain activation measurements by near-infrared spectroscopy analyzed by realistic head models.
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SUBMITTER: Kurihara K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3447554 | biostudies-other | 2012 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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