Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Adele Webber is a patient in Derek's Alzheimer's clinical trial, experiencing memory loss, confusion about events, and repeated falls. Her condition is causing significant strain on her family as her husband Richard struggles to cope and their son Kyle takes on caretaking responsibilities.
Also known as: Lymphatic malformation of the neck
Kyle, a 10-year-old boy, presents with a cystic hygroma on his neck that is compressing his trachea and requires urgent surgical removal. The mass was neglected due to his mother's Alzheimer's and family circumstances.
Also known as: CF
Ricky is undergoing bilateral lung transplant for end-stage cystic fibrosis. His girlfriend Julia also has CF, creating a dangerous situation where they can cross-infect each other with deadly bacteria. Julia ends their relationship so Ricky can receive the transplant safely.
Also known as: Medication-induced visual disturbance
Meredith experiences progressive vision loss including blind spots while taking fertility medications. She is unable to see clearly enough to operate and must stop the medications immediately to prevent permanent damage.
Also known as: Facial cut
Adele sustains a facial laceration requiring sutures after falling into a display at a supermarket, her second fall in recent weeks. The falls prompt investigation into whether her Alzheimer's is progressing.