“When we experience something, neurons in our brains fire; a memory is recorded, but if we don’t reactivate the memory, the synapses weaken. Over time, the memory fades. As easy as the brain remembers, it’s also easy to forget tonight’s episode. smart mind Shows us new ways to preserve memories, and the importance of treating patients rather than diagnosing them.
Emily was a frequent visitor to the hospital; she had been admitted several times due to recurring seizures, and the interns didn’t know what else they could do for her. They ran so many tests, all of which came back negative, but it wasn’t until they voiced their concerns to Dr. Oliver Wolfe that he directed them to find another test. He asked for details about Emily’s seizures, but no one could give him answers. The shock on his face was so validating to me because how many times have you gone to the doctor for something clearly Wrong, but they just give you medication to see if it helps without trying to understand what’s actually going on. That’s what Emily’s former doctor did, and Dr. Wolff made it clear that he worked differently; “Assess, diagnose, Then treat”.
“Chapter 3: The Lost Biker” – BRILLIANT MINDS – Pictured: Aury Krebs as Dr. Dana Dang, Spence Moore II as Dr. Jacob Nash, and Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf. Photo: Rafy/NBC © 2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. all rights reserved.
Dr. Wolfe instructs interns to induce Emily’s seizures and evaluate them to better understand what is happening. When they were unable to do that; her parents asked to speak to Dr. Wolfe. They were worried that there was no solution and that they would have to deal with their daughter having another seizure, which would be really hard for them. It’s moments like these that make you appreciate doctors like Oliver even more. He asked them to recall what Emily was doing when the most recent episode happened, and it turned out she was watching an episode of The Three Stooges (i have never seen) she thought it was hilarious and her laughter is believed to have caused an epileptic seizure. It’s time to put it to the test.
As they watched the show, Emily burst into laughter and fell over. She stopped breathing. Horribly and strangely, Van collapsed and stopped breathing. After a few seconds, Emily stood up again (This was a significant risk for Dr. Wolfe, but thankfully, it was a positive outcome) Same goes for Fan – what happened? Dr. Wolf explains to Emily’s parents that her condition was misdiagnosed (Of course) and when she laughs, her heartbeat slows until it stops. The best solution in Emily’s case was a pacemaker – and luckily, despite her young age, it was approved (Another option is to prescribe a beta blocker, but no one wants to prescribe this drug). Once she has the pacemaker it’s time to test it, will you take a look? Emily smiled happily without fainting. It’s a beautiful sight! (We’ll find out about Van later)
“Chapter Three: The Lost Biker” – BRILLIANT MINDS – Pictured: Aury Krebs as Dr. Dana Dang, Spence Moore II as Dr. Jacob Nash, Markeda McKay as Emily, Ashleigh LaThrop as Dr. Ericka Kinney, Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Waugh Wolf (Alex MacNicoll) plays Dr. Van Marcus. Photo: Rafy/NBC © 2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. all rights reserved.
When Wyatt, a bicyclist, arrived at Oliver’s home with a gunshot wound, he told him it was an accidental self-inflicted wound; it was a tremor in his hand that caused the injury while cleaning the gun. Oliver suggested that he should go to hospital for evaluation. Wyatt was a little hesitant; he thought going to the hospital for a gunshot wound would attract the attention of the police, which he didn’t want (Understandable, but sir, are you trembling? It’s more important here).
He went to the hospital, and it turned out it wasn’t a tremor—Wyatt’s wife told Dr. Wolfe that he was forgetful and much worse than usual, which was worrying: repeating jokes and stories, buying the same items multiple times, Because he doesn’t. After hearing all this, Oliver asked for an MRI.
An MRI revealed Wyatt had a tumor. Dr. Josh Nichols explained that the tumor was affecting the part of his brain where his memories are located. It can be removed, but, due to the location, he may not be able to form new memories (Damn, it’s so hard), but the memories he has now will be safe. Wyatt opposed the surgery, saying “[has] Not interested in such a life [he] Can’t remember. It’s a difficult task and I feel for Wyatt; sure, removing the tumor would save his life, but if you can’t preserve the memory, will he still be alive? Why visit places and experience something new that you can’t remember?
“Chapter 3: The Lost Biker” – BRILLIANT MINDS – Pictured: Teddy Sears as Dr. Josh Nichols, Steve Howey as Wyatt James, Zachary Quinto plays Dr. Oliver Wolfe. Photo: Rafy/NBC © 2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. all rights reserved.
Oliver went to Wyatt and tried to get him to change his mind about having the surgery, which Wyatt did. Before the surgery, however, there’s one memory Oliver hopes Wyatt will remember: it’s reconnecting with his daughter (They haven’t spoken for a long time, and this parting was not a pleasant one.). This probably wasn’t the best idea, because when his estranged daughter saw him, her words weren’t so kind (She basically told him she hated him) This puts Wyatt in a bind. Seeing this scene, his daughter finally saw the seriousness of the situation and changed her mind (that’s good for her). He was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, which luckily was a success, at least with the best possible outcome: he’s still alive (But there is no ability to create new memories).
“Memories are powerful windows into the past. They can fill us with joy, or they can fill us with sadness. Sometimes we want to keep our thoughts to ourselves, but other times, they are shared experiences. When we strive to remember them , it took a village to fill the void, and Wyatt figured out a way to preserve his new memories: a video he made of himself.himself) Explain what happened. He also has a notebook with memories of the day – and when those times got tough, he had his village (His wife, his daughter, his biker friends) to help fill in the gaps.
“Chapter Three: The Lost Biker” – BRILLIANT MINDS – Pictured: Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolfe and Donna Murphy as Dr. Muriel Langdon. Photo: Rafy/NBC © 2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. all rights reserved.
Back to the mysterious case of Dr. Van Marcus; Oliver told Van that he believed the way he was around his patients was the result of a neurological condition called “mirror touch.”I looked it up and yes this is a rare but very real condition). People with this disorder can feel what the person they are talking to is feeling. It’s like a strong case of empathy. The trick now is figuring out how to exploit Van’s condition in an effective way.
The end of the episode brings us back to what would have happened if the memory hadn’t been reactivated. Not only will it fade away, but it can also serve as a subjective means of protection. As Oliver talks to his mother, she tells him about the Resurrection Fern, and suddenly his previous memory of his father telling him the story becomes that of his mother. Full of confusion, he asked his mother why she didn’t correct him when his memory was different. She told him, “I want you to remember that day the way you want to remember it” – memory can be subjective, if we tell ourselves to remember a moment a certain way, then it will be remembered , even if it’s not a real memory.
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