Advancing Mental Health Research in Primary Care
One of the papers focuses on the validation of mental health code lists in primary care datasets, a crucial methodological step for ensuring the reliability of research in this field. The study offers valuable insights for researchers working with primary care data, emphasising the importance of accurate mental health classifications.
New-Onset Anxiety and Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Dr. Bazo Alvarez also authored a study examining the risk of Parkinson’s disease in individuals aged 50 and older who experience new-onset anxiety. This work, published in the British Journal of General Practice, highlights an important potential link between mental health symptoms and neurological conditions.
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