The fact was that alcohol does nothing bad to the kidneys, that people just say that so you dont drink it.
The disease was named after him (Bright's disease) and is covered quite a few kidney disorders including nephritis - inflammation of the kidneys. As we became more sophisticated at diagnosing and understanding kidney diseases, the term Bright's disease fell into disuse.
The organs of the body which are affected by bright's disease are the kidneys.
Dr Richard Bright is known as the Father of Nephrology for his work with Thomas Addison and Thomas Hodgkin. During this time he discovered that protein in the urine was an indication kidney disease, which came to be known as Bright's disease.
Richard Bright was born on June 28, 1937.
Richard Bright died on February 18, 2006 at the age of 68.
Richard Bright
Richard C. Bright has written: 'The Ark, a reality?' -- subject(s): Noah's ark
Richard Bright was born on June 28, 1937 and died on February 18, 2006. Richard Bright would have been 68 years old at the time of death or 78 years old today.
Dr Richard Bright was an English physician, born in Bristol Gloucestershire. He was an early researcher in the study of kidney disease.
Richard Bright died on February 18, 2006 at the age of 68.
Bright's disease, which is not a modern term, was named after Richard Bright. See "related links."
Richard Briers was born on January 14, 1934.