Dr Dunn and Danika
Fourteen-month-old Danika van Nieuwenhuizen was born with spinal compression that left her unable to sit; crawl; turn herself; or even eat. Only complex and dangerous surgery requiring insertion of a plate and rods into her neck can correct her condition. And orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Robert Dunn - one of the world’s best spinal surgeons – and his team at Groote Schuur Hospital are just the team to take on this risky surgery. Carte Blanche Medical visits Dr Dunn at the only remaining dedicated acute spinal injury unit in South Africa.
Producer: Liz Fish
Presenter: Annika Larsen

Diet and Hormones
Wonder why you’re gaining weight or unable to lose it? Maybe it’s not what you’re putting into your mouth, but what’s secreted by certain glands in your body in response to stress that’s adding the pounds. Carte Blanche Medical investigates.
Producer: Susan Stos
Presenter: Derek Watts

Vuvuzelas
Is it the vibrant sound of an African World Cup or a bleating din? Whatever your view on the noise produced by vuvuzelas, being in a stadium where hundreds are blown in unison could cause serious damage to your hearing, say researchers at Pretoria University. Carte Blanche Medical finds out whether soccer match-goers need to take precautions.
Producer: Hulette Pretorius
Presenter: Derek Watts

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