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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-08-01
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Series: | Thyroid Research |
Online Access: | http://www.thyroidresearchjournal.com/content/4/S1/S3 |