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Neuroimaging in geriatric psychiatry: New developments

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Neuroimaging research in geriatric depression has progressed rapidly over the past decade. Recent studies have elaborated a clearer understanding of the neural circuitry involved in this disorder, including specific regions of cerebral frontostriatal tracts. Researchers have also evaluated other radiographic abnormalities associated with clinical features of geriatric depression, including cardiovascular risk factors, executive dysfunction, and diminished treatment response. Looking forward, integrated and longitudinal research incorporating multiple imaging modalities will continue to advance understanding of the relationships between radiographic abnormalities and geriatric depression.

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Wu, F.Y., McDonald, W.M. Neuroimaging in geriatric psychiatry: New developments. Curr psych & therapeutics rep 2, 37–41 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11922-004-0006-9

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