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Effects of Hormone Therapy on Patterns of Brain Activation during Cognitive Activity: A Review of Neuroimaging Studies

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  1. Pauline M. Maki
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  1. Department of Psychiatry, University of Heidelberg, Germany

    Niels Bergemann

  2. Psychiatric Outpatient Department, University of Basel, Switzerland

    Anita Riecher-Rössler

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Maki, P.M., Resnick, S.M. (2005). Effects of Hormone Therapy on Patterns of Brain Activation during Cognitive Activity: A Review of Neuroimaging Studies. In: Bergemann, N., Riecher-Rössler, A. (eds) Estrogen Effects in Psychiatric Disorders. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-211-27063-9_12

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