1 Abstract The perf events infrastructure is fast moving into being the unifying channel for hardware and software performance analysis. Modern CPUs have hardware dedicated to counting events associated with performance, special registers that allow pinpointing hotspots that can possibly be optimized. Recent developments in the Linux kernel explore these features, solving problems found in prev...

In patients with more severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the benefits of rehabilitation might not be clear and, therefore, new treatment options have been developed to increase the benefits of rehabilitation. This review provides an overview of new approaches being developed as an addition to exercise training. In turn, the benefits of adding ventilatory support, oxygen, anabo...

Changes in pharmacology teaching are being driven by various pressures. These originate: from changes in the discipline itself; from government; from professional bodies; from students; from changes in teaching styles and opportunities; from academic staff; from ethical/animal rights considerations; from employers and from higher education institutions. These changes will require an alteration ...