Amygdalae morphometry in late-life depression
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Depression in late life
Despite its prevalence and seriousness, depression in late life remains underappreciated as a source of disability and suffering for older people and their families. Despite a solid and substantial body of research, recognition of depression remains problematic and is often attributed to normal developmental changes in aging. Treatment efficacy data notwithstanding, the adequacy and appropriate...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0885-6230,1099-1166
DOI: 10.1002/gps.2167