Also known as: Rabbit fever
Multiple migrant workers at a vineyard develop severe illness with throat ulcers, fever, and dehydration from drinking partially fermented wine contaminated with tularemia bacteria. Initially misdiagnosed as hantavirus, Dr. Bloom correctly identifies it as bacterial infection.
Also known as: Prolactinoma
Patient with adenoma at base of brain pressing on optic chiasm causing blindness. Requires aortic valve replacement before MRI-guided focused ultrasound can treat the tumor. Vision initially restored but limited by previously undetected glaucoma.
Also known as: Damaged heart valve
Heart valve weakened during childbirth complications requires replacement via catheter aortic replacement therapy (C-ART) before brain tumor can be treated. Patient cannot tolerate anesthesia due to liver damage.
Previously undetected glaucoma discovered after successful brain tumor treatment. Treated with latanoprost eye drops, which restores patient's vision after tumor removal failed to do so.
Also known as: Throat cancer
Max continues chemotherapy and begins radiation treatment for throat cancer. Experiences severe nausea requiring anti-emetics and develops throat soreness earlier than expected from radiation.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Dr. Bloom's ongoing recovery from Adderall addiction causes continued tension with Dr. Sharpe. Episode ends with Dr. Sharpe reporting Bloom as an impaired physician despite Bloom asserting she is clean.
Veteran surgeon showing signs of impaired motor function (dropping instruments during surgery). Reported by Dr. Frome and reassigned from active surgery to telemedicine consulting position.