White matter hyperintensities in late life depression: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: White matter hyperintensities in MRI scans are age related but appear to be more prevalent in depressed patients. They may be more pronounced in late onset depression. This finding, if confirmed, would potentially illuminate the heterogeneity of depression in elderly subjects. METHODS: W...

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Main Authors: Herrmann, L, Le Masurier, M, Ebmeier, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008