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Near-IR Device Diagnoses Bladder Dysfunction

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada, June 2, 2011 — A cell phone-size near-infrared device is as reliable as current invasive tests in determining bladder disease, according to a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health and the Child & Family Research Institute. Published in the current issue of the International Journal of Spectroscopy, the study is the first to use near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to investigate bladder disease in children. The new physiologic information gathered through NIRS could also advance treatment that tackles the root causes of urinary incontinence. In...Read full article

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    Published: June 2011
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    near-infrared spectroscopy
    Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a non-invasive analytical technique that uses the near-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum to study the absorption of light by molecules in a sample. This technique is commonly applied in fields such as chemistry, biology, medicine, and agriculture for qualitative and quantitative analysis of various substances. Key features and principles of near-infrared spectroscopy include: Near-infrared region: NIRS typically covers the spectral range...
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