Season 7
1. Now What? - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, causing symptoms like flashbacks and anxiety.
2. Selfish - Cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia: Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system; primary ciliary dyskinesia is a genetic condition affecting the cilia's function, leading to respiratory issues.
3. Unwritten - Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES): Seizure-like episodes that are not caused by electrical disturbances in the brain, but by psychological factors.
4. Massage Therapy - Syphilis, renal cell carcinoma: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum; renal cell carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer.
5. Unplanned Parenthood - Herpes simplex encephalitis: A severe brain infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.
6. Office Politics - Hepatitis C: A viral infection that affects the liver.
7. A Pox on Our House - Smallpox, necrotizing fasciitis: Smallpox is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease eradicated by vaccination; necrotizing fasciitis is a severe infection causing tissue death.
8. Small Sacrifices - Paraneoplastic syndrome: A group of rare disorders triggered by an abnormal immune response to a neoplasm (cancer).
9. Larger Than Life - Mesenteric ischemia: A condition where blood flow to the intestines is restricted, causing tissue death and severe pain.
10. Carrot or Stick - Spinal epidural abscess: A collection of pus that forms in the epidural space around the spinal cord, causing pressure and inflammation.
11. Family Practice - Chromosomal translocation, leukemia: A genetic abnormality involving rearrangement of chromosomes, leading to leukemia (cancer of blood-forming tissues).
12. You Must Remember This - Hyperammonemia: Elevated levels of ammonia in the blood, which can cause neurological symptoms.
13. Two Stories - Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST): A type of tumor that occurs in the digestive tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine.
14. Recession Proof - Celiac disease: An autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
15. Bombshells - Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing inflammation and damage to various organs.
16. Out of the Chute - Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A temporary heart condition often triggered by stress, also known as "broken heart syndrome."
17. Fall from Grace - Tuberous sclerosis: A genetic disorder that causes benign tumors to form in various organs, including the brain, heart, kidneys, and skin.
18. The Dig - Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever): A fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of the Coccidioides fungus, found in soil.
19. Last Temptation - Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome): A rare autoimmune disease causing inflammation of blood vessels and tissues, leading to organ damage.
20. Changes - Erdheim-Chester disease: A rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis, causing abnormal growths in various tissues.
21. The Fix - Black market silicone poisoning: Toxicity resulting from the use of non-medical-grade silicone, often used in illegal cosmetic procedures.
22. After Hours - Rhabdomyolysis: A condition where damaged muscle tissue releases proteins and electrolytes into the blood, potentially leading to kidney damage.
23. Moving On - Heroin overdose, schizophrenia: An overdose caused by excessive consumption of heroin, a highly addictive opioid; schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive issues.
Season 8
1. Twenty Vicodin - Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome): A rare autoimmune disease causing inflammation of blood vessels and tissues, leading to organ damage.
2. Transplant - Amyloidosis: A condition where abnormal protein deposits called amyloids build up in organs and tissues, causing damage.
3. Charity Case - Transverse myelitis: A neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord, leading to pain, muscle weakness, and paralysis.
4. Risky Business - Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A severe systemic inflammatory syndrome caused by excessive immune system activation.
5. The Confession - Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A group of genetic disorders affecting connective tissues, causing hypermobility, skin elasticity, and tissue fragility.
6. Parents - Acid maltase deficiency (Pompe disease): A genetic disorder that affects the heart and skeletal muscles due to the buildup of glycogen.
7. Dead & Buried - Measles encephalitis: A severe brain infection caused by the measles virus.
8. Perils of Paranoia - Thymoma: A tumor originating from the thymus gland, which can cause various symptoms depending on its size and location.
9. Better Half - Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: An autoimmune disease where antibodies attack NMDA receptors in the brain, causing psychiatric and neurological symptoms.
10. Runaways - Paraneoplastic syndrome: A group of rare disorders triggered by an abnormal immune response to a neoplasm (cancer).
11. Nobody's Fault - Meningococcemia: A severe bloodstream infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, which can lead to sepsis and meningitis.
12. Chase - Stiff-person syndrome: A rare neurological disorder characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms.
13. Man of the House - Hyperparathyroidism: An overactivity of one or more of the parathyroid glands, causing elevated levels of parathyroid hormone and calcium in the blood.
14. Love is Blind - Microscopic polyangiitis: A form of vasculitis affecting small blood vessels, leading to organ damage.
15. Blowing the Whistle - Small bowel bacterial overgrowth: A condition where excessive bacteria in the small intestine cause digestive symptoms.
16. Gut Check - Tinnitus: The perception of noise or ringing in the ears not caused by an external sound.
17. We Need the Eggs - Syphilis: A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
18. Body & Soul - Neurosyphilis: A severe form of syphilis that affects the central nervous system.
19. The C Word - Leukemia: Cancer of blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system, causing abnormal white blood cell production.
20. Post Mortem - Bowel ischemia: A condition where reduced blood flow to the intestines causes tissue damage and necrosis.
21. Holding On - Multiple sclerosis: A chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, leading to a range of neurological symptoms.
22. Everybody Dies - Methyl bromide poisoning: Toxicity resulting from exposure to methyl bromide, a chemical used as a pesticide and fumigant, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms.
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