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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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Affective dysregulation and self-blame predict voices and delusions in schizophrenia-spectrum disorders with PTSD
Mapping the connections between trauma symptoms and voices in schizophrenia
This randomized controlled trial involved 305 participants with schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, distressing symptoms, and comorbid PTSD. Ne…
New research looks at how feelings of self-blame and mood swings impact people living with schizophrenia and PTSD.
Patient empowerment and team-based support act as key enablers for optimal postoperative pain management
Factors Influencing Better Management of Postoperative Pain
This scoping review maps the barriers and enablers influencing postoperative pain management. Key findings identify patient engagement and c…
New research identifies key barriers and enablers, such as patient engagement and communication gaps, that impact how patients experience pa…
Exosome and extracellular vesicle therapies show promising signals for spinal cord injury repair
Exosomes Show Promise in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
This meta-analysis of 23 animal studies and 1 human phase I study evaluates exosome or extracellular vesicle interventions for spinal cord i…
New research into exosome and extracellular vesicle treatments shows potential for improving movement and tissue repair after spinal cord in…
Stroboscopic visual training improves reaction speed and visuomotor performance in interceptive sports athletes
Stroboscopic Training May Improve Reaction Speed and Balance for Athletes
This narrative review examines the neural mechanisms of perceptual-cognitive adaptation in handball, volleyball, and soccer athletes. The au…
Specialized eyewear that limits vision may help athletes improve reaction speed, balance, and motor skills during high-speed sports like soc…
GLP-1 receptor agonists are an emerging research focus for metabolic and inflammatory pathways in Parkinson's disease
GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise for Parkinson's disease research
This bibliometric analysis of 282 articles identifies GLP-1 receptor agonists as a growing research area for Parkinson's disease. Key themes…
New research highlights how GLP-1 medications, often used for metabolic issues, are becoming a major focus in treating Parkinson's disease.
Network meta-analysis protocol plans to evaluate brain-computer interface feedback modes for post-stroke upper-limb motor impairment
New Plan to Compare Brain Computer Interfaces for Stroke Recovery
This is a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis regarding brain-computer interface (BCI) training for post-stroke upper…
A new research plan aims to compare different brain computer interface feedback methods to help patients regain arm movement after a stroke.
ERAS protocols for scoliosis surgery are planned for evaluation in a systematic review meta-analysis
ERAS protocols may shorten hospital stay for scoliosis surgery
This is a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for patients undergo…
A new review will examine if Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols help scoliosis patients leave the hospital sooner.
Pain assessment guidelines for cognitively impaired older adults lack practical detail
Pain guidelines for dementia patients lack practical advice
This scoping review mapped pain assessment guidelines for hospitalized older adults with cognitive impairment. No Australian guidelines were…
A review finds most pain assessment guidelines for older adults with dementia offer little practical help for hospital staff.
Moderate-intensity exercise reduces negative attentional bias in anxiety and depression compared to high-intensity exercise
Moderate Exercise May Help Reduce Negative Thoughts in Anxiety
This meta-analysis of 32 studies examined the impact of physical exercise on attentional bias in individuals with anxiety, depression, and a…
Moderate-intensity exercise may help reduce negative focus for people with anxiety or depression while helping to lower cravings for addicti…
Maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with increased offspring asthma risk
Maternal Pregnancy High Blood Pressure Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
This meta-analysis of over three million mother-infant pairs found a significant association between maternal hypertensive disorders of preg…
New data suggests that mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy may have children at a higher risk for developing asthma.
Exercise-based and mind-body movement interventions significantly reduce depressive symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Mind-Body Movement May Reduce Depression in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that exercise-based and mind-body movement interventions significantly reduce d…
New research suggests that exercise and mind-body movements can significantly lower depressive symptoms for people living with inflammatory …
Evolocumab plus statin protocol targets early neurological deterioration in acute ischemic stroke
New trial plans to test evolocumab for acute ischemic stroke
This randomized controlled trial protocol describes a study of 416 patients with acute ischemic stroke attributable to symptomatic intracran…
A new clinical trial aims to see if adding the drug evolocumab to standard statin treatment helps patients after a stroke.
SAPIEN 3 TAVR shows similar outcomes to SAVR regardless of annular size
TAVR valve procedure shows similar results to surgery for aortic stenosis
This post hoc analysis of a randomized trial involving 925 low-risk patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis found that SAPIEN 3 TAV…
A new look at heart valve data shows that TAVR and surgical procedures offer similar safety and health outcomes regardless of patient anatom…
Climate change disproportionately impacts African population health despite minimal global greenhouse gas contributions
Climate change creates disproportionate health risks for people in Africa
This narrative review examines the impact of climate change on health outcomes for populations in Africa. The authors argue that current glo…
People in Africa face severe health risks from climate change despite contributing the least to global emissions, highlighting a major gap i…
Tigertriever associated with higher reperfusion rates in large vessel occlusion stroke compared to stent-retrievers
Tigertriever device shows higher success in treating large stroke blockages
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 476 patients found that the Tigertriever was associated with a significantly higher rate of succ…
A new type of adjustable medical device may improve blood flow for patients with major strokes compared to standard stent-retrievers.
FDA Approves Tyruko (natalizumab) for Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn's Disease
FDA approves new drug Tyruko for multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease.
The FDA approved Tyruko (natalizumab) for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis and for moderately to severely active Crohn's disease. The d…
The FDA approved Tyruko (natalizumab) to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis and moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in ad…
One Health diagnostics improve pathogen detection and outbreak prediction through cross-sector collaboration and technological innovation
One Health approach could stop future pandemics before they start
This structured narrative review examines One Health diagnostic strategies to address zoonotic diseases including SARS, Ebola, and COVID-19.…
A new review shows that combining human, animal, and environmental health monitoring can catch outbreaks like SARS and COVID-19 earlier.
CBT and systemic prevention programs address multidimensional factors contributing to adolescent appearance anxiety
Social Media and Parenting Factors Linked to Appearance Anxiety
This narrative critical review examines a biopsychosocial model of appearance anxiety in adolescents and young adults. It synthesizes eviden…
New research highlights how social media algorithms, parenting styles, and personal perfectionism contribute to appearance anxiety in young …
CRISPR/Cas9 screening identifies host factors and conserved networks for multiple livestock and poultry viruses
New screening identifies common pathways for several livestock viral diseases
This systematic review evaluates CRISPR/Cas9 functional screening to identify host factors involved in viral entry, replication, and egress …
Scientists used gene editing tools to find shared biological pathways that multiple livestock viruses use to infect and spread through anima…
α-Synuclein-lysosome axis central to Parkinson's pathogenesis, systematic review finds
Parkinson's protein and lysosome link may guide new treatments
This systematic review synthesizes molecular evidence that the interplay between α-synuclein and lysosomal function is a central mechanism u…
A review reveals how a protein called α-synuclein and lysosomes interact in Parkinson's, pointing to potential new therapies.
Maternal anaemia research surges 9-fold from 2000 to 2024, but gaps persist in low-income regions
Mapping the Growth and Trends of Research on Maternal Anaemia Over Time
A bibliometric analysis of 1,007 articles on maternal anaemia (2000-2024) shows exponential publication growth (R2=0.9054). Most research or…
A massive review of over 1,000 articles shows how research on anemia in pregnant women has grown rapidly since 2000.
Antidepressant-antipsychotic combination doubles likelihood of improvement in psychotic depression
Combination therapy doubles improvement odds in psychotic depression
This meta-analysis of randomized trials found that combination pharmacotherapy (antidepressant-antipsychotic) is associated with a significa…
For psychotic depression, pairing an antidepressant with an antipsychotic more than doubles the chance of improvement compared to other trea…
Yoga integration into healthcare systems requires a staged framework to bridge the current know-do gap
New framework helps integrate yoga into mainstream healthcare systems
This guideline provides a structured framework for integrating Yoga into mainstream healthcare systems as an evidence-informed practice. The…
A new roadmap aims to bridge the gap between yoga research and its use in clinics to improve patient resilience and reduce strain on medical…
Peer-delivered PMP-I significantly reduces stress and anxiety in Bhutanese refugees with Cohen's d > 0.8
Peer support program reduces stress and anxiety for Bhutanese immigrants
This pilot randomized controlled trial of 232 Bhutanese adults found that peer-delivered Problem Management Plus for Immigrants (PMP-I) sign…
A peer-led mental health program significantly reduced stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms in a group of Bhutanese adults living in Mas…
rTMS shows no significant benefit over sham for treatment-resistant schizophrenia
Trial shows no clear benefit from magnetic brain stimulation
This meta-analysis of randomized trials found that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) did not significantly improve overall…
New data suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may not improve symptoms for people with treatment-resistant schizophren…
Women in sub-Saharan Africa show higher odds of anxiety and PTSD compared to men
Women in sub-Saharan Africa face higher anxiety and PTSD rates
This meta-analysis of 175 studies identifies a significantly higher prevalence of anxiety (39% vs 30%) and PTSD (39% vs 26%) in women compar…
A review of 175 studies finds 39% of women in sub-Saharan Africa have anxiety or PTSD, compared to 30% and 26% of men.
Gastrodin, intranasal insulin, and cognitive training show greatest preventive effectiveness for postoperative cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery
Insulin, Gastrodin, and Training May Protect Brain After Heart Surgery
A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of 46 RCTs (9,928 patients) ranked 20 strategies for preventing postoperative cogniti…
A review of 46 trials suggests certain drugs and cognitive training may help prevent confusion and memory loss after cardiac surgery.
Music intervention significantly improves GCS scores and awakening rates in patients with disorders of consciousness
Music Intervention May Improve Awareness in Patients with Consciousness Disorders
This meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials involving 926 patients found that music interventions are associated with higher GCS s…
Music therapy shows a link to improved consciousness scores and higher awakening rates for patients with disorders of consciousness.
Multidimensional vHIT saccadic parameters provide complementary information for diagnosing central vestibular disorders
New ways to tell the difference in balance disorders
This narrative review examines the clinical utility of video head impulse test (vHIT) saccadic parameters in managing central vestibular dis…
Doctors can better distinguish between different types of dizzy spells by looking at specific eye movements during head tests.
Home exercise and activity-based rehab modestly improve daily function in older adults
Home Rehabilitation Programs May Improve Daily Living for Seniors
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,948 community-dwelling older adults found that activity-based and exercise-based home rehabili…
Specific home rehabilitation programs, such as exercise and activity-based plans, show promise in improving daily tasks for older adults.
Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Exercise improves heart health and fitness for HCM patients
This meta-analysis of 9,702 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) found that exercise is associated with increased peak oxygen con…
New research shows that structured exercise can improve heart fitness, body weight, and quality of life for people with hypertrophic cardiom…
Delayed Auditory Feedback alone does not consistently improve fluency in individuals with developmental stuttering
Delayed Auditory Feedback Shows Inconsistent Results for Stuttering Fluency
This meta-analysis of 8 studies involving 98 participants evaluated the effect of Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF) on stuttering. The analysi…
A review of multiple studies suggests that using delayed auditory feedback alone may not consistently improve fluency for people who stutter…
Surgical removal of an ectopic tooth and associated cyst resolves symptoms of unilateral sinusitis
Surgical removal of dental cyst resolves persistent sinus infection
This case report describes a 24-year-old female with purulent nasal discharge and facial swelling caused by an odontogenic keratocyst associ…
A 24-year-old woman found relief from facial swelling and sinus issues after surgeons removed an unusual cyst linked to a misplaced tooth.
Natural products modulate non-apoptotic cell death to bypass apoptotic blockades in cancer
Natural products may help cancer cells bypass treatment resistance
This systematic review synthesizes preclinical evidence that natural products can induce ferroptosis, pyroptosis, cuproptosis, and disulfidp…
Certain natural products could trigger specific cell death pathways to overcome hurdles in cancer treatment and improve the body's immune re…
Herbal Medicinal Bath shows stable efficacy for chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus in network meta-analysis
Herbal medicinal baths may relieve itching in kidney disease
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1,968 patients evaluated 12 complementary therapies for chronic kidney disease-associate…
New research suggests herbal medicinal baths are a reliable way to soothe persistent itching for people with chronic kidney disease.
Spatio-temporal graph neural networks improve prediction accuracy and interpretability for regional disease risk modeling
New computer models improve accuracy for predicting regional disease risks
This systematic review of 76 core studies evaluates spatio-temporal graph neural networks (ST-GNNs) and multi-source data fusion. The author…
Advanced graph neural networks are showing more promise than traditional methods for tracking and predicting where diseases might spread nex…
VR-assisted physiotherapy improves pain, function, and balance in knee osteoarthritis
Virtual reality helps manage knee osteoarthritis pain and function
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that virtual reality (VR)-assisted physiotherapy significantly improves pain, physical functi…
Using virtual reality during physical therapy can provide better pain relief and improved balance for people with knee osteoarthritis.
Remifentanil lowers maternal mean arterial pressure at intubation but may decrease 1-minute Apgar scores
Remifentanil impacts mother and baby health during emergency C-sections
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated remifentanil for parturients and newborns during cesarean sections under genera…
New data shows remifentanil helps stabilize a mother's blood pressure during surgery but may lower a newborn's first minute health score.
Peripheral nerve stimulation significantly reduces tremor intensity and functional disability in essential tremor
Nerve stimulation reduces essential tremor in short term
This meta-analysis of 914 patients with essential tremor found that peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) resulted in a statistically significa…
A new analysis finds that peripheral nerve stimulation can safely reduce tremor and improve daily function in people with essential tremor.
Classical conditioning enhances engagement of pain modulation regions compared to verbal suggestion alone
Brain scans show how conditioning strengthens the placebo effect
This meta-analysis of 16 neuroimaging studies involving 409 participants indicates that classical conditioning strengthens the neural correl…
Combining verbal instructions with physical conditioning may engage different brain regions to better manage pain signals and block sensory …
PEID reduces operative time and fluoroscopy frequency compared to PETD for L5/S1 disc herniation
Trial shows endoscopic surgery may shorten operative time for disc issues
This meta-analysis of 13 studies involving 1,059 patients compares PEID and PETD for single-level L5/S1 lumbar disc herniation. The analysis…
A new analysis suggests one type of endoscopic surgery for lumbar disc herniation may be faster and use less radiation during the procedure.
Epidural analgesia may reduce pain during movement after laparoscopic abdominal surgery compared to PCIA
Epidural Analgesia May Reduce Pain After Abdominal Surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 34 studies for quantitative analysis indicates that epidural analgesia may slightly reduce pain …
Epidural analgesia might lower pain levels after abdominal surgery, but it may also cause common side effects like low blood pressure.
Quadratus lumborum block reduces 24-h morphine consumption by 3.19 mg in cesarean section patients
Quadratus lumborum block reduces morphine use after C section
This meta-analysis of 23 RCTs involving 1,935 patients found that quadratus lumborum block (QLB) significantly reduced 24-hour morphine cons…
A specific nerve block can lower the amount of morphine needed for pain management during and after a cesarean birth.
Perioperative magnesium sulfate reduces pain scores and opioid consumption following spinal or neurological surgery
Magnesium sulfate helps reduce pain and opioid use after spinal surgery
This meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials found that perioperative magnesium sulfate infusion significantly reduced pain scores a…
Patients undergoing spinal or neurological surgery may experience less pain and require fewer opioids when given magnesium sulfate during th…
MHT and CBCTi trial protocol evaluates insomnia treatment in perimenopausal women
New trial plans to test hormone therapy for menopause insomnia
This study protocol describes a randomized controlled trial of 222 perimenopausal women with insomnia and climacteric symptoms. The study wi…
A new clinical trial aims to see if combining hormone therapy with behavioral techniques helps women manage insomnia during the menopausal t…
Shooting games and equestrian training significantly reduce pain intensity in chronic low back pain
Virtual reality games may help manage chronic low back pain
This network meta-analysis of 2610 patients with chronic low back pain found that shooting games (SMD -4.40) and VR-based equestrian trainin…
New research suggests that specific virtual reality activities, like shooting games, could be more effective than traditional exercise for b…
Environmental cadmium exposure may cause male reproductive dysfunction through the renal-testis axis
Cadmium exposure may harm male fertility and kidney health
This narrative review of 40 animal studies synthesizes evidence on environmental cadmium exposure and its impact on male reproduction. The a…
Environmental cadmium exposure can damage the male reproductive system and kidneys, potentially leading to lower semen quality and other iss…
Magnetic seizure therapy preserves cognitive function better than electroconvulsive therapy in major depressive disorder
Magnetic seizure therapy may protect memory in depression treatment
This meta-analysis of 429 patients with major depressive disorder compared magnetic seizure therapy (MST) to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)…
New data suggests magnetic seizure therapy helps preserve memory and speech compared to electroconvulsive therapy for major depressive disor…
Multidimensional strategies including digital literacy and family involvement address risk factors for child cyber grooming
Risk Factors for Children Facing Cyber Grooming Online
This scoping review examines the risk factors, offender tactics, and prevention strategies associated with cyber grooming in children and ad…
New research identifies key risk factors like low digital literacy and emotional vulnerability that make children more susceptible to online…
Art therapy associated with moderate reduction in depressive symptoms across 19 studies
Art Therapy Linked to Reduced Depression Symptoms
This meta-analysis of 19 studies (997 patients) found that art therapy is associated with a moderate reduction in depressive symptoms (Hedge…
A new analysis of 19 studies finds art therapy may help ease depression symptoms.
Acupoint stimulation reduces OCD symptoms by 3.14 points on Y-BOCS in meta-analysis
Acupoint stimulation shows reduction in obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms
A meta-analysis of 23 RCTs with 1,713 participants found that acupoint stimulation (electroacupuncture, acupuncture, transcutaneous electric…
New analysis of 23 trials suggests that acupoint stimulation can help reduce symptoms for people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
TMS targeting the ventral attention network may address heterogeneity in alcohol use disorder with depression
New target for brain stimulation in alcohol and depression
This mini review explores transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) targeting the ventral attention network (VAN) for individuals with alcohol…
A new focus on the ventral attention network could help create more precise treatments for people facing both alcohol use disorder and depre…
Maternal peripartum depression is associated with higher odds of child screen exposure among preschoolers
Maternal depression linked to more screen time for young children
This meta-analysis of 9603 participants found that maternal peripartum depression was associated with higher odds of child screen exposure (…
New data suggests that mothers struggling with postpartum depression may give their children more screen time during the critical early year…
FDA Approves Subvenite (lamotrigine) for Epilepsy and Bipolar Disorder
FDA approves Subvenite for epilepsy and bipolar disorder maintenance.
FDA approved Subvenite (lamotrigine) for adjunctive therapy of partial-onset, PGTC, and Lennox-Gastaut seizures in patients aged 2 years and…
The FDA approved Subvenite (lamotrigine) to treat certain types of seizures in adults and children age 2 and older, and to delay mood episod…
Liraglutide reduces stroke recurrence from 18.1% to 5.8% in patients with high insulin resistance
Liraglutide reduces stroke risk for patients with insulin resistance
This post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial involved 510 patients with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic att…
A new analysis shows that the medication liraglutide significantly lowers stroke and vascular event risks for people with type 2 diabetes an…
Visual art therapy significantly reduces depressive and anxiety symptoms in adults
Visual art therapy eases depression and anxiety in adults
This meta-analysis of 741 adults found that visual art therapy significantly alleviated depressive symptoms (SMD = -0.81) and anxiety sympto…
A new analysis of 741 adults finds that visual art therapy significantly reduces depression and anxiety symptoms.
Mitochondrial ribosomal proteins MRPL44, NAM9, and GEP3 are essential for neuronal homeostasis and survival
Mitochondrial proteins may play a role in brain cell health
This mini-review explores the role of mitochondrial ribosomal proteins in neurodegenerative diseases. The authors conclude that alterations …
Specific proteins within your cells help manage energy and stress, but changes to these proteins are linked to the progression of neurodegen…
Dexmedetomidine is associated with lower delirium incidence in mechanically ventilated adult ICU patients
Dexmedetomidine may lower delirium risk for patients on ventilators
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,603 adult ICU patients found that dexmedetomidine was associated with a lower delirium inciden…
A new review suggests that the medication dexmedetomidine could reduce delirium in ICU patients, though it requires careful heart monitoring…
Sedative-hypnotic use associated with OR 1.29 for incident Alzheimer's Disease
Meta-analysis links sedative-hypnotic drug use to higher Alzheimer risk
This meta-analysis of observational cohort and nested case-control studies involving 721,354 adults without baseline dementia found that sed…
A large study suggests a link between the use of common sleep medications like benzodiazepines and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer…
Ischemic stroke patients exhibit distinct gut microbiota profiles and altered functional pathways
Gut Bacteria Show Distinct Patterns in Ischemic Stroke Patients
This systematic review of observational studies analyzed the gut microbiota in 1,957 participants with ischemic stroke. Findings indicate si…
Research shows that people who have had an ischemic stroke often have different gut bacteria and inflammatory markers than healthy individua…