Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Adele is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She attempts to qualify for Derek's clinical trial but scores one point too high (27 instead of the required 26 or below), meaning her disease hasn't progressed enough to meet trial criteria despite clear cognitive impairment.
Also known as: Type 1 diabetes
Clara is a 42-year-old Type 1 diabetic who is eight weeks post-op from tumor resection. Her insulin levels are dangerously unstable, she develops hypoglycemic coma, and receives an experimental islet cell transplant surgery without FDA approval as an emergency measure.
Also known as: Heart tumor
Henry presents with chest pain and is found to have a mass close to his heart. Cristina performs a delicate tumor resection surgery under Teddy's supervision, with complications during the procedure causing blood pressure instability.
A pediatric patient mentioned briefly who had an incarcerated incisional hernia that was successfully reduced under conscious sedation by April and Alex.