Structural imaging biomarkers for bipolar disorder: Meta ‐analyses of whole‐brain voxel‐based morphometry studies

ConclusionsThe results revealed that the thinning of prefrontal cortex was a key region in the pathophysiology of BD. The enlargement of the cingulate cortex may be implicated in a compensatory mechanism. It underscored important differences between BD ‐adults and BD‐youths and specific biomarkers of three subgroups.

Source: Depression and Anxiety - November 26, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Xin Lu, Yuan Zhong, Zijuan Ma, Yun Wu, Peter T. Fox, Ning Zhang, Chun Wang Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research