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ReviewNeuroradiology2024

Functional connectivity of the pediatric brain.

Maria I Argyropoulou, Vasileios G Xydis, Loukas G Astrakas

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Review in Neuroradiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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3 authors.

Maria I ArgyropoulouDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, P.O. Box 1186, Ioannina, 45110, Greece. margyrop@uoi.gr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7236-3706
Vasileios G XydisDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, P.O. Box 1186, Ioannina, 45110, Greece.
Loukas G AstrakasMedical Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, P.O. Box 1186, Ioannina, 45110, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis review highlights the importance of functional connectivity in pediatric neuroscience, focusing on its role in understanding neurodevelopment and potential applications in clinical practice. It discusses various techniques for analyzing brain connectivity and their implications for clinical interventions in neurodevelopmental disorders.

methodsThe principles and applications of independent component analysis and seed-based connectivity analysis in pediatric brain studies are outlined. Additionally, the use of graph analysis to enhance understanding of network organization and topology is reviewed, providing a comprehensive overview of connectivity methods across developmental stages, from fetuses to adolescents.

resultsFindings from the reviewed studies reveal that functional connectivity research has uncovered significant insights into the early formation of brain circuits in fetuses and neonates, particularly the prenatal origins of cognitive and sensory systems. Longitudinal research across childhood and adolescence demonstrates dynamic changes in brain connectivity, identifying critical periods of development and maturation that are essential for understanding neurodevelopmental trajectories and disorders.

conclusionFunctional connectivity methods are crucial for advancing pediatric neuroscience. Techniques such as independent component analysis, seed-based connectivity analysis, and graph analysis offer valuable perspectives on brain development, creating new opportunities for early diagnosis and targeted interventions in neurodevelopmental disorders, thereby paving the way for personalized therapeutic strategies.

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BrainAdolescentBrain MappingChildChild, PreschoolConnectomeHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMagnetic Resonance ImagingNerve NetNeural PathwaysNeurodevelopmental DisordersFunctional connectivityGraph theoryIndependent component analysisResting-state networks

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