The first psychotic episode is classically viewed as a critical period which management is
important in determining the long-term outcome of the schizophrenia (SCZ). For this reason …

This review presents a practical primer for functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) with
respect to technology, experimentation, and analysis software. Its purpose is to jump-start …

Duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is defined as the time from the onset of psychotic
symptoms until the first treatment. Studies have shown that longer DUP is associated with …

The research on the alterations in functional connectivity in schizophrenia has been
facilitated by development of an array of functional neuroimaging techniques. Functional …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most disabling illnesses that profoundly
restricts psychosocial functions and impairs quality of life. However, the treatment rate of …

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and intermittent theta-burst stimulation
(iTBS) are evidenced-based treatments for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) …

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a growing neuroimaging modality, has been
utilized over the past few decades to understand the neuronal behavior in the brain. The …

BackgroundReduced gray matter volumes in the superior temporal gyrus (STG) have been
reported in patients with schizophrenia. Such volumetric abnormalities might denote …

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a recently developed technique that can
measure hemoglobin changes in the cerebral cortex, and fNIRS-based research in …

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been applied to examine the possible functional
alternations during the performance of cognitive tasks in schizophrenia. With this technique …