Scans reveal anhedonia in FTD related to degeneration of grey matter in the brain's pleasure regions (IMAGE)

University of Sydney

Scans reveal anhedonia in FTD related to degeneration of grey matter in the brain's pleasure regions

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Neuroimaging findings show grey matter intensity decreases related to anhedonia, apathy and depression. Anhedonia in FTD was related to degeneration of the regions circled in green, which are 'hedonic hotspots' (related to reward-seeking) in the brain.

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University of Sydney

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