Hypothyroidism and mood disorders: integrating novel insights from brain imaging techniques

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Thyroid hormones play a critical role in brain development but also in the adult human brain by modulating metabolic activity. Hypothyroid states are associated with both functional and structural brain alterations also seen in patients with major depression. Rec...

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Main Authors: Pilhatsch Maximilian, Marxen Michael, Winter Christine, Smolka Michael N, Bauer Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Thyroid Research
Online Access:http://www.thyroidresearchjournal.com/content/4/S1/S3