Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials for assessing and/or treating alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). For example, methods and materials to determine if a mammal has an ALD are provided herein. This document also relates to materials and methods for using one or more ALD treatments to treat a mammal (e.g., a human) identified as having an ALD.

Abstract: A locking device for an electrical receptacle to prevent the withdrawal of an inserted male plug includes a magnet in slidable engagement with the receptacle body. An actuator arm moves the magnet between retracted and extended positions. Locking means in the receptacle body for engaging a hole in the blade of the plug is moved by the position of the magnet. When the actuator arm is in the extended position the magnet is positioned proximate the hole of the blade whereby the locking means is engaged with the blade by the force of attraction of the magnet. In one embodiment the actuator arm includes two magnets of opposite polarity and the locking means includes a third magnet. When the actuator arm is moved between extended and retracted positions, the magnets align to either retract or repel the locking means.

Abstract: A power transmission system utilizes a pair of pulleys in spaced parallel relation interconnected by a plurality of endless drive belts. Each pulley contains a plurality of eccentric drive lobes. The drive lobes have no teeth or means for increasing sliding friction between the lobes and each drive belt. Drive belts contain no apertures or joints and may be constructed of multiple wraps of any fiber or filament. A plurality of drive lobes spaced equally, about a 360-degree arc, link both shafts fully providing a smooth and even delivery of continuous turning force in either direction of rotation.