Regional morbidity and mortality during heatwaves in South Australia.

Heatwaves can be a common occurrence in Australia, and the public health impacts can be severe. Heat warnings and interventions are being adopted widely to reduce the preventable health impacts. This study examines the effects of heatwaves on morbidity and mortality in different climatic regions in the state of South Australia, to inform the targeting of heat warnings according to regional needs.

Biomarkers for development of cancer vaccines.

The search for molecules that correlate with cancer progression is an evolving and exciting area of research. Such biomarkers have utility in a number of areas, most notably in a variety of clinical development programs. Modern technologies are revealing multiple potential biomarker candidates.