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Late-life minor depression was associated with no changes in gray matter density or cortical thickness.
Late-life minor depression is not associated with changes in gray matter density or cortical thickness.
Article Abstract Because this piece does not have an abstract, we have provided for your benefit the first 3 sentences of the full text. To the Editor: Minor depression (MinD) is a subclinical depressive disorder affecting nearly 10% of the elderly population. According to the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), a minor depressive episode requires 2 to 4 depressive symptoms that are present for at least 2 weeks. Minor depressive disorder is diagnosed when a lifetime history of major depressive disorder (MDD) is excluded.
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Polyakova et al. (2018) conducted a letter in Minor depression. Minor depression was evaluated. Late-life minor depression was associated with no changes in gray matter density or cortical thickness.
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