Today, neuroscientists are interested in discovering human brain functions through brain networks. In this regard, the evaluation of dynamic changes in functional connectivity of the brain regions by using functional magnetic resonance imaging data has attracted their attention. In this paper, we focus on two model-based approaches, called the exponential weighted moving average model and the d...

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the effect of controlled mouth breathing during the resting state using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Methods: Eleven subjects participated in this experiment in which the controlled “Nose” and “Mouth” breathings of 6 s respiratory cycle were performed with a visual cue at 3T MRI. Voxel-wise seed-to-voxel maps and whole-brain region of i...

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become the most popular method for imaging of brain functions. Currently, there is a large variety of software packages for the analysis of fMRI data, each providing many features for users. Since there is no single package that can provide all the necessary analyses for the fMRI data, it is helpful to know the features of each software package. ...

Background In light of solid data regarding the extent of the placebo response as well as the rigorous arguments in favor of the randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, placebo analgesia has widely been tested and documented as one of the most robust placebo effects. Newly developed brain imaging tools such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have provided systematic evidence...

background: local ablative treatments play an important role for patients who cannot be treated surgically. radiofrequency ablation is a well-established alternative to surgical treatment of thyroid nodules, however it also has disadvantages. microwave ablation (mwa) is a new minimally invasive treatment promising several improvements. the aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the eff...

functional magnetic resonance imaging (fmri) has become the most popular method for imaging of brain functions. currently, there is a large variety of software packages for the analysis of fmri data, each providing many features for users. since there is no single package that can provide all the necessary analyses for the fmri data, it is helpful to know the features of each software package. ...