Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing a metabolic condition.

Abstract: A carrier structure is used in a scanner apparatus for carrying optical module back and forth in the scanner apparatus. The carrier structure comprises a housing, a rod, and at least one bearing having a fixed section. The rod inserts into the bearing and sets on the housing by the fixed section of the bearing. Thus, the housing moves along linear path.

Abstract: Selected novel urea compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as cell proliferation or apoptosis mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving stoke, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.