Medical Editor
Dr. Ji-eun Park, MD
Brain, Mind & Pain — CNS substrate, scale-based endpoints, neuroimaging, rehab outcomes.
Dr. Ji-eun Park is a freelance medical writer and licensed physician based in Seoul, South Korea, with over 7+ years of experience specializing in Brain, Mind & Pain. She earned her MD from Seoul National University College of Medicine and completed additional certification in Digital Health at KAIST, along with training in neuroclinical assessment and pain research methodologies.
Ji-eun focuses on neurology, psychiatry, anesthesiology, pain medicine, and rehabilitation research, with expertise in scale-based clinical endpoints, neuroimaging interpretation support, and functional recovery outcomes. She has contributed to clinical programs involving CNS disorders, chronic pain conditions, and rehabilitation-focused intervention studies.
She began her career as a practicing physician in a tertiary hospital before transitioning into medical communications, where she supported neuroscience-focused clinical programs and digital therapeutics initiatives. She brings strong clinical insight and an ability to translate complex neurobehavioral data into accessible scientific narratives.
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Rapid advancements in imaging and blood-based biomarkers are transforming the diagnosis and management of ADRD
New guidelines help doctors tell delirium from dementia
This clinical guideline provides a narrative review on the evolving diagnostic and treatment landscape for Alzheimer's disease and related d…
Delirium is acute and fluctuating; dementia is chronic. New guidelines help doctors tell them apart.
ACTH and vigabatrin achieved full seizure control in a patient with Ververi-Brady syndrome
ACTH and Vigabatrin Show Promise for Rare Epilepsy Syndrome
This case report describes a 5-month-old male infant with Ververi-Brady syndrome and infantile epileptic spasms syndrome. The patient achiev…
A new gene variant linked to Ververi-Brady syndrome showed positive results when treated with a combination of ACTH and vigabatrin.
Reducing social media use to 1 hour daily significantly reduces loneliness in youth
Limiting Social Media Use Reduces Loneliness in Youth with Anxiety
This randomized controlled trial of 219 youth with anxiety or depression found that limiting social media use to 1 hour per day for three we…
Youth with anxiety and depression felt less lonely after voluntarily limiting their social media use to one hour per day for three weeks.
GLP-1R exposure shows no causal link to most mental disorders except eating disorders
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Show Mixed Links to Mental Health
This meta-analysis investigated the causal associations between GLP-1 receptor agonists and various mental health outcomes including anxiety…
New research explores how GLP-1 receptor agonists relate to conditions like anxiety and depression, finding no clear genetic link to most di…
Fibromyalgia as an oncology comorbidity increases symptom burden and impairs treatment adherence
Fibromyalgia makes managing cancer pain more difficult for patients
This systematic review of 11 studies examines fibromyalgia as a comorbidity in cancer patients. The findings indicate that fibromyalgia cont…
Patients with both fibromyalgia and cancer face higher symptom burdens and may stop life-saving treatments sooner due to intense, amplified …
Evaluating the Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Chronic Disease Self-Care Outcomes
Digital health tools show mixed results for managing chronic diseases
Digital tools show promise for heart failure monitoring but lack consistent evidence for improving medication adherence or general diabetes …
New data shows that while digital tools like apps can help heart failure patients monitor their health, they may not improve medication habi…
Epidural neuroplasty shows potential advantages over pulsed radiofrequency for lumbar radicular pain
Epidural neuroplasty shows potential for lasting lower back pain relief
This network meta-analysis compares pulsed radiofrequency and epidural neuroplasty for lumbar radicular pain. While epidural neuroplasty sho…
A review of 1,229 patients suggests epidural neuroplasty may offer more consistent pain relief than pulsed radiofrequency for chronic back i…
Intercostal nerve cryoablation reduces inpatient opioid consumption by 102 morphine milligram equivalents
Cryoablation reduces opioid use after thoracic and cardiac surgery
This meta-analysis of 18,465 patients undergoing non-pectus repair thoracic or cardiac procedures found that intercostal nerve cryoablation …
A new analysis shows that freezing specific nerves before chest surgery can significantly lower the amount of opioid pain medication patient…
Aging impacts multiple sclerosis pathobiology by shifting inflammation toward chronic, compartmentalized neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration
New research explores how aging changes multiple sclerosis treatment
This narrative review examines the impact of aging on the immunological and neuroinflammatory microenvironment in older patients with multip…
As people age, multiple sclerosis can change from sudden flare-ups to a slow, steady progression of nerve damage.
Brief post-discharge interventions show reduced suicide outcomes in youth but lack specific autism-adapted data
Brief follow up programs may reduce suicide outcomes in youth
This systematic review of 24 studies examined brief post-discharge interventions for youth who have attempted suicide. While 8 studies showe…
New research looks at how quick safety planning and coping skills can help young people who have attempted suicide.
Open psychiatric wards improve depression scores and treatment adherence in hospitalized patients with depression
Open psychiatric wards may improve depression outcomes
This meta-analysis of 9 RCTs indicates that open psychiatric ward management leads to significantly lower SDS (MD -3.81) and HAMD (MD -0.99)…
A new analysis of 9 trials finds that open psychiatric wards may help reduce depression symptoms and boost treatment adherence in hospitaliz…
Resting-state qEEG identifies distinct neurophysiological signatures in chronic schizophrenia compared to first-episode psychosis
Brain wave patterns help distinguish schizophrenia from early psychosis
This systematic review of 19 studies evaluates resting-state quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) as a biomarker for schizophrenia and…
New research shows that specific brain wave changes can tell the difference between chronic schizophrenia and first-episode psychosis.
Individual, environmental, and interpersonal factors drive psychological distress in patients living with HIV
Identifying Key Sources of Psychological Distress in People Living with HIV
This systematic review of qualitative studies identifies three primary themes contributing to psychological distress in people living with H…
New research identifies individual, environmental, and interpersonal factors that contribute to psychological distress for people living wit…
Tirofiban Adjunct Therapy Improves Outcomes in Patients with Inadequate Tenecteplase Response
Trial shows tirofiban improves outcomes for some stroke patients
Intravenous tirofiban significantly improves 90-day functional outcomes for acute ischemic stroke patients failing initial tenecteplase ther…
A new clinical trial suggests that adding tirofiban can improve recovery rates for certain types of stroke patients who do not respond well …
Immunometabolic dysregulation drives hyperalgesia and hypoesthesia in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
New research explores how inflammation drives nerve damage in diabetes
This narrative review explores the pathophysiology of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, focusing on how hyperglycemia, lipotoxicity, and intes…
Chronic high blood sugar causes more than just high glucose; it triggers a cycle of inflammation and immune stress that damages nerves.
Five core domains of suicide postvention were identified through a Delphi consensus process
Experts agree on core pillars to support suicide survivors
This guideline based on a Delphi consensus study identifies five core domains for suicide postvention: impact/foundations, immediate respons…
A new framework identifies five key areas of care to help people and communities heal after a suicide.
Artificial intelligence shows potential for diagnosis, behavior analysis, and educational support in autism spectrum disorder
Artificial Intelligence Shows Potential to Support Autism Diagnosis and Education
This systematic review of 18 empirical studies evaluates artificial intelligence applications including machine learning, computer vision, a…
New research highlights how artificial intelligence can help identify autism early, analyze social behaviors, and provide personalized educa…
Acupuncture shows consistent signals for dysphagia and depressive symptoms after ischemic stroke
Acupuncture May Help Stroke Patients with Swallowing and Mood
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on acupuncture for ischemic stroke. It finds more consistent signals for dysphagia and depressive…
New research suggests acupuncture may specifically help stroke patients manage swallowing difficulties, depression, and cognitive issues.
Brain-computer interface training improves global cognitive function in stroke survivors with SMD=0.62
Brain computer interface training improves cognitive function after stroke
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that brain-computer interface (BCI) training significantl…
New data shows that brain-computer interface training can improve focus and daily tasks for people recovering from a stroke.
Botulinum toxin type A as an add-on improves scar appearance scores in multimodal management
Botox May Improve Scar Appearance, Review Suggests
This meta-analysis evaluates the addition of botulinum toxin type A to standard protocols for managing scars. The analysis found improved ou…
Adding Botox to standard scar care may improve how scars look, but the evidence is low-certainty.
Liposomal bupivacaine reduces 24-hour resting pain scores by 1.04 points in brachial plexus blocks
Liposomal bupivacaine reduces pain after upper limb surgery
This meta-analysis of trials involving patients undergoing upper limb surgery found that liposomal bupivacaine significantly reduced resting…
A new type of local anesthetic may lower pain scores and reduce opioid use for patients undergoing upper limb surgeries.
Sex-specific analysis of anxiety GWAS data identifies 21 lead SNPs in females versus 5 in males
Anxiety Genetics Differ Between Women and Men in Large Study
This meta-analysis of genome-wide association study (GWAS) data examines the genetic architecture of anxiety disorders across sexes. The fin…
A large genetic study found that anxiety has different genetic roots in women and men, with more genetic links found in women.
Digital interventions significantly improve inattentive symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD
Digital Tools Show Promise for Managing Children's ADHD Symptoms
This network meta-analysis of 37 randomized controlled trials involving 2,922 participants indicates that digital interventions significantl…
New research suggests that digital tools like virtual reality and mobile games can help improve focus and behavior in children with ADHD.
TCM nursing techniques combined with music-based interventions improve sleep quality in older adults
Chinese Medicine and Music Improve Sleep in Older Adults
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 838 participants found that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing techniques combined with …
A review of 838 older adults finds that combining traditional Chinese nursing techniques with music boosts sleep and eases anxiety and pain.
Manualized psychological therapies yield small significant improvements in BPD symptom severity for adolescents
Manualized Psychological Therapies Show Small Gains for Adolescent BPD
This meta-analysis of 844 adolescents with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) found that manualized psychological therapies produced stat…
Specific psychological therapies show small but significant improvements in symptoms and emotion regulation for teens with Borderline Person…
Telerehabilitation improves cognitive, behavioral, and functional outcomes for children and adolescents with intellectual disability
Telerehabilitation helps children with intellectual disability
This systematic review of 28 studies involving 668 participants found that telerehabilitation is associated with improvements in communicati…
A review of 28 studies finds telerehabilitation may improve language, behavior, and cognition in children with intellectual disability.
Exercise, microbiota, and tRNA modifications may influence mitochondrial function and proteostasis in Parkinson's disease
Exercise and gut health may protect brain cells in Parkinson's
This narrative review explores the exercise-microbiota-queuine-tRNA axis as a potential mechanism for dopaminergic neuroprotection in Parkin…
New research explores how exercise, gut bacteria, and RNA modifications might work together to protect the brain from Parkinson's disease.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may enhance upper limb motor function following a stroke
Magnetic stimulation may help arm movement after a stroke
This overview of systematic reviews analyzed 17 meta-analyses and systematic reviews regarding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation …
A review of several studies suggests that magnetic brain stimulation could improve arm movement for people recovering from a stroke.
Yoga with education yields clinically relevant improvements for depressive symptoms and pain in chronic low back pain
Yoga and Education Show Promise for Back Pain and Depression
This meta-analysis evaluates interventions for individuals with comorbid depressive symptoms and chronic nonspecific low back pain. Yoga wit…
A review of 834 patients suggests that yoga combined with education may improve both chronic back pain and depressive symptoms.
Dance and Tai Chi rank highest for depression and anxiety in non-pharmacological interventions
Dance and Tai Chi show promise for depression and anxiety
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 11 non-pharmacological interventions for adults aged 55 years and older found dance rank…
New research shows that dance, music, and Tai Chi can help manage symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults.
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization shows lower 30-day stroke and death risk compared to TF-CAS
New data shows TCAR may lower risks for carotid artery disease
This meta-analysis of patients with carotid stenosis found that Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) showed no significant differenc…
A new analysis finds that the TCAR procedure may offer better safety outcomes than stenting for patients with asymptomatic carotid artery bl…
Clear aligner therapy may improve plaque control compared to fixed appliances in orthodontic patients
Clear aligners may improve gum health compared to fixed braces
This narrative review examines the clinical and environmental impacts of clear aligner therapy (CAT) using thermoplastic and polyurethane po…
Clear aligner therapy can offer better plaque control than traditional braces, but patients must manage risks like enamel erosion and biofil…
High-potency cannabis products are consistently linked to increased risks of psychosis and anxiety symptoms
High Potency Cannabis Linked to Increased Risk of Psychosis
This narrative review examines the mental health consequences of contemporary high-potency cannabis use in Europe. The authors synthesize ev…
New research highlights a consistent link between high-potency cannabis products and increased risks of psychosis, anxiety, and panic sympto…
Self-transcendence via mindfulness practices may serve as a mechanism for moral injury recovery
Self-Transcendence May Help Heal Moral Injury
This integrative review explores the role of self-transcendence (ST) in addressing moral injury. The authors synthesize how mindfulness and …
A new review suggests that cultivating self-transcendence through mindfulness could help people recover from moral injury.
FDA Approves Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) for Preventive Treatment of Migraine in Adults
FDA approves new migraine prevention drug Vyepti given by IV every 3 months
FDA approved Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) for preventive treatment of migraine in adults. It is a calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist ad…
The FDA approved Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) to prevent migraines in adults. It is given as an IV infusion every three months. This offers a n…
FDA Approves Epidiolex (cannabidiol) for Seizures Associated with LGS, DS, or TSC
FDA approves new cannabis-based drug for severe epilepsy in children.
FDA approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, or tuberous sclero…
The FDA approved Epidiolex, a purified cannabis-derived drug, for seizures in patients aged 1 year and older with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, D…
FDA Approves Ajovy (fremanezumab) for Preventive Migraine Treatment in Adults and Pediatric Patients
FDA approves Ajovy to prevent migraines in adults and children.
The FDA approved Ajovy (fremanezumab) for preventive treatment of migraine in adults and episodic migraine in pediatric patients aged 6-17 y…
The FDA approved Ajovy (fremanezumab) to prevent migraines in adults and in children ages 6 to 17 who weigh at least 45 kg. It is a monthly …
FDA Approves Emgality (galcanezumab) for Preventive Treatment of Migraine and Episodic Cluster Headache
FDA approves new monthly shot Emgality to prevent migraines and treat cluster headaches.
The FDA approved Emgality (galcanezumab) for preventive treatment of migraine and treatment of episodic cluster headache in adults. In two 6…
The FDA approved Emgality (galcanezumab) to prevent migraines and treat episodic cluster headaches in adults. It is a monthly injection that…
Comparative Efficacy of Neuromodulation versus Behavioral Therapies in Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
Neuromodulation shows promise for balance and anxiety in dizziness
A network meta-analysis indicates neuromodulation significantly outperforms CBT and VRT for improving balance and reducing anxiety in patien…
New data suggests neuromodulation may help people with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness improve their balance and manage symptoms of…
Methodological inconsistencies and data imbalances hinder the clinical application of machine learning for voice disorder classification
Machine Learning Faces Hurdles in Identifying Voice Disorders
This scoping review analyzed 80 studies to evaluate machine learning techniques for multi-class voice disorder classification. The authors i…
Inconsistent data and testing methods currently make it difficult for machine learning to reliably diagnose various voice disorders in clini…
Advanced experimental models and computational tools provide dynamic frameworks for understanding oral disease progression
New Research Tools Help Map Complex Oral Diseases
This mini-review examines the integration of advanced experimental models, such as organ-on-chip systems and patient-derived organoids, with…
Advanced modeling and AI tools are helping researchers better understand the molecular causes behind conditions like gum disease and oral ca…
Menopause does not appear to be a distinct clinical inflection point for multiple sclerosis progression
Menopause does not appear to be a turning point for MS
This narrative review examines the impact of menopause and biological aging on women with multiple sclerosis. The authors conclude that whil…
While menopause can make symptoms harder to manage, it is not a clear biological turning point for the progression of multiple sclerosis.
Traumatic BPPV triples recurrence risk versus idiopathic BPPV in meta-analysis of 4,074 patients
Traumatic vertigo cases show higher rates of recurring symptoms
A meta-analysis of 4,074 patients found that traumatic BPPV (t-BPPV) has significantly poorer outcomes than idiopathic BPPV (i-BPPV), with a…
People with vertigo caused by an injury may face a much higher risk of their symptoms returning compared to those with the condition on its …
High-intensity interval aerobic exercise improves brachial FMD in coronary artery disease and heart failure
High intensity interval training improves blood flow in heart patients
This network meta-analysis of 6,818 adults with coronary artery disease or chronic heart failure found that high-intensity interval aerobic …
Specific types of intense exercise may improve blood vessel function for people living with heart failure or coronary artery disease.
High-dose buprenorphine induction protocol for Opioid Use Disorder in emergency department settings
New plan to test high-dose buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
This randomized clinical trial protocol describes a plan to evaluate high-dose buprenorphine induction for patients with moderate-to-severe …
A new clinical trial plans to see if higher doses of buprenorphine can help more people with opioid use disorder start treatment in the emer…
Virtual reality interventions significantly improve core symptoms and cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia
Virtual reality helps manage core symptoms of schizophrenia
This meta-analysis of 678 individuals with schizophrenia found that virtual reality (VR) interventions significantly improved overall psychi…
New data shows virtual reality can improve cognitive function and reduce key symptoms for people living with schizophrenia.
Current non-motor symptom classifications fail Parkinson's complexity, review finds
Parkinson's symptom classification fails patients, review finds
This narrative review critiques current symptom-based classification systems for non-motor symptoms (NMS) in Parkinson's disease, finding th…
Current systems for grouping Parkinson's non-motor symptoms miss their complexity, a new review reveals.
Structured exercise modalities significantly reduce depressive symptoms and anxiety in adults with large effect sizes
Structured exercise helps adults manage symptoms of depression and anxiety
This network meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials involving 1,830 participants found that eight structured exercise modalities s…
Different types of structured exercise, including yoga and high-intensity training, significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety …
Postnatal maternal mental health hospitalization may be linked to adverse child outcomes
Maternal Mental Health Hospitalization Linked to Child Health Outcomes
This narrative review of 4 studies (total 1,020,342 mother-child pairs) found a possible association between postnatal maternal mental healt…
A large review suggests a possible link between mothers being hospitalized for mental health and later risks for child growth and maltreatme…
Lumbosacral orthoses may improve pain and disability in some patients with chronic non-specific low back pain
Lumbosacral Orthoses May Help Manage Chronic Low Back Pain
This systematic review of 11 RCTs involving 691 participants examined the effectiveness of various lumbosacral orthoses for chronic non-spec…
New research suggests that wearing a back brace can provide short-term relief from chronic low back pain as part of a broader treatment plan…
Integrated vocational rehabilitation models outperform traditional approaches for patients with spinal cord injury
Federal policies and benefits traps hinder employment for spinal cord injuries
This scoping review analyzed 10 studies to map the evidence landscape regarding federal policies and vocational rehabilitation (VR) for indi…
Hidden financial barriers and outdated support models often prevent people with spinal cord injuries from returning to the workforce in the …
Periodontal disease is associated with a 2.67 odds ratio for Alzheimer's disease
Gum disease linked to higher Alzheimer's risk in large analysis
This meta-analysis of 291,057 participants identified a significant association between periodontal disease and Alzheimer's disease (OR = 2.…
A large analysis of 291,057 people found that gum disease is linked to nearly 3 times higher odds of Alzheimer's disease, but more research …
Cardio-cerebral ion channel dysfunction links SUDEP and long QT syndrome in epilepsy patients
Review suggests SUDEP and LQTS share a specific ion channel problem
This narrative review explores overlapping molecular mechanisms between sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and long QT syndrome (LQ…
This review finds that sudden death in epilepsy may link to long QT syndrome through shared heart-brain electrical issues.
Extended occupational therapy showed no significant improvement in behavioral symptoms for dementia patients
Extended occupational therapy shows no added benefit for dementia
This randomized controlled trial evaluated community-dwelling adults with mild-to-moderate dementia in France. Participants received occupat…
Adding four more months of occupational therapy did not improve behavioral symptoms in people with mild-to-moderate dementia, compared to st…
MIND diet shows greater cognitive improvement in community-dwelling adults with high biomarker levels over three years
MIND diet linked to better brain health in older adults with high biomarkers
In a randomized clinical trial, the MIND diet demonstrated superior longitudinal cognitive outcomes compared to a control diet among older a…
Older adults on the MIND diet showed greater cognitive improvement than controls when they had higher levels of specific brain biomarkers.
Home-based upper limb exercise shows no benefit over lower limb exercise for shoulder function in older adults
Home arm exercises did not improve shoulder function in older adults compared to leg workouts
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 617 community-dwelling people aged 65 years and older. Participants performed a home-based exercis…
A 12-month trial found that home-based arm exercises offered no benefit over leg exercises for shoulder function in older adults.
Bidirectional link between cannabis use disorder and major depressive disorder affects over 3 million individuals
Depression and cannabis use disorder often go hand in hand for millions of people
This meta-analysis examines the bidirectional association between cannabis use disorder and major depressive disorder across psychiatric and…
A massive analysis of over 3 million people shows depression and cannabis use disorder are closely linked, with higher rates of each conditi…
Oral vitamin B12 reduces deficiency risk in children but shows little impact on growth or cognition
Oral Vitamin B12 Cuts Deficiency in Children Under 12
This systematic review analyzed 16 trials involving 4083 children less than 12 years of age. Oral vitamin B12 supplementation alone versus p…
A review of 16 trials shows oral vitamin B12 reduces deficiency in children but does not improve growth, cognition, or anemia.
Isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy from carotid dissection shows 65.6% favorable outcomes with medical management in 87 adult patients
Early imaging helps diagnose hypoglossal nerve palsy from carotid artery dissection
This systematic review analyzed 87 adult patients with hypoglossal nerve palsy attributable to extracranial internal carotid artery dissecti…
A review of 87 patients found that early vascular imaging can help diagnose nerve palsy caused by carotid artery dissection, even when brain…
Meta-analysis shows tirofiban improves functional independence but raises intracranial hemorrhage risk in acute ischemic stroke patients
Tirofiban improves stroke recovery but raises bleeding risk
A meta-analysis of 4,210 patients found tirofiban increased functional independence at 90 days compared to conventional management. However,…
A review of 4210 patients finds tirofiban boosts functional independence after stroke but increases bleeding risk.