Near-infrared spectroscopy as a promising tool in stroke: Current applications and future perspectives

Jinyan Sun; Richong Pang; Sisi Chen; Hucheng Chen; Yuanrong Xie; Dandan Chen; Kai Wu; Jianbin Liang; Kecheng Yan; Zhifeng Hao

doi:10.1142/s1793545821300068

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