Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Cameron, 38, presents with rapidly progressing early-onset Alzheimer's causing severe memory loss and confusion. The team discovers his symptoms are actually caused by jugular vein compression (not true Alzheimer's), which is treatable with surgery.
Cameron's left jugular vein is compressed, restricting blood flow from his brain and causing Alzheimer's-like symptoms. Blood flow is restored when his head is turned right at least 60 degrees. This is the true cause of his cognitive decline and is surgically correctable.
Also known as: Shock from blood loss
Cameron develops hemorrhagic shock after driving his car through his garage, requiring emergency surgery to control bleeding.
Also known as: Sickle cell
Nathan presents in sickle cell crisis with severe pain, initially mistaken for drug overdose due to old IV marks. He receives transfusions and pain management, and later qualifies for gene therapy trial.
Also known as: Benign brain tumors
Nathan has benign tumors near his brain stem causing hearing loss and imbalance. The right-side tumor is very large. Team performs bilateral endoscopic keyhole surgery to remove both tumors while preserving his hearing.
Also known as: Overactive thyroid
Audrey Lim's mother enrolls in a clinical drug trial at the hospital for hyperthyroidism treatment, which serves as her stated reason for visiting.
Also known as: Knife wound
A patient arrives with a rebar through the shoulder, mentioned as one of two trauma cases at the beginning of the episode. Successfully removed with minimal muscle damage.