Recent progress in epidemiology, clinical features, and therapy of multiple sclerosis in China.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration. It mainly affects young adults, imposing a heavy burden on families and society. The epidemiology, clinical features, and management of MS are distinct among different countries.

Preparation and Characterization of Red Mud/Fly Ash Composite Material (RFCM) for Phosphate Removal.

In this study, a new red mud/fly ash composite material (RFCM) for phosphate removal was prepared by granulation and activation methods, using bauxite residue (red mud, RM) as the main raw material, adding with some fly ash and a few adhesives. The effects of different types of RM and adhesives on RFCM for phosphate removal were discussed. It was found that RFCM prepared from sintering red mud and cement waste performed better on phosphate removal than that prepared from Bayer red mud and common industrial adhesives.

Performance of Red Mud/Biochar Composite Material (RMBC) as Heavy Metal Passivator in Pb-Contaminated Soil.

Red mud/biochar composite material (RMBC), which was applied as heavy metal passivator in this research, was prepared with red mud (the bauxite residue) and cornstalk under anoxic sintering condition. Based on the batch experiments in Pb contaminated soil, the passivating properties of several materials, including red mud (RM), biochar (BC), RMBC and phosphate-containing RMBC (PRMBC), were investigated in comparison with each other. Some interesting results are as follows: through anoxic thermal activation, a rough and porous structure of RMBC was obtained.

Regular Aerobic Exercise Attenuates Pain and Anxiety in Mice by Restoring Serotonin-Modulated Synaptic Plasticity in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex.

Purpose: Clinical studies found that regular aerobic exercise has analgesic and antianxiety effects; however, the underlying neural mechanisms remain unclear. Multiple studies have suggested that regular aerobic exercise may exert brain-protective effects by promoting the release of serotonin, which may be a pain modulator. Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is a key brain area for pain information processing, receiving dense serotonergic innervation.

Smart Nanocomposite Nonwoven Wearable Fabrics Embedding Phase Change Materials for Highly Efficient Energy Conversion-Storage and Use as a Stretchable Conductor.

Flexible and intelligent electronics are highly demanded in wearable devices and systems, but it is still challenging to fabricate conductive textiles with good stretchability, multifunctionality, and responsiveness to multistimuli. Therefore, kinds of smart conductive fabrics with high stretchability and thermal properties, good washability, excellent shape stability, rapid responsiveness to external stimuli (e.g.