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Bright's disease, which is not a modern term, was named after Richard Bright. See "related links."
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Can you still get bright disease?
Brights disease is what we know as kidney disease (acute or chronic nephrotitis). It is just simply an obsolete term.
In 1827 dr richard bright discovered an interesting fact about the kidney what is that fact?
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.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the glomerulus?
"Bright's Disease"GlumerulonephritisGlomerulonephritis
Where does the term parky ie cold come from Is it anything to do with Parkinsons Disease?
Where does the term parky come from?
What's known as Bright's disease?
Bright's disease is described in modern medicine as chronic or acute nephritis. Such term is no longer used, because diseases are classified to their causes which are fully understood. The presence of serum albumine in the urine, and if it's accompanied by edema and hypertension indicates the disease. The English physician Richard Bright described the common symptoms for the first time in 1827. However, it is known now that such symptoms accompany various morbid kidney conditions. The term 'Bright's disease" is strictly retained for historical application.
What is the medical term meaning kidney disease that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into the urine?
Glomerulonephritis, also known as Bright's disease.
Is glomerular disease known as bright's disease?
Bright's Disease affects the kidney, including the nephrons and glomeruli. However, Bright's Disease is but one of many which affect the glomeruli of the kidney.
Which organ of the body is affected by bright's disease?
The organs of the body which are affected by bright's disease are the kidneys.
What disease did Emily Dickinson have?
She had Bright's disease and Mad Cow disease.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the glomeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into the urine This is also known as Bright's disease?
There are a number of med terms for Bright's but glomerulonephritis is the best one.
How did the founder of macy's department store die?
According to Wikipedia, the founder of Macy's ( Rowland Macy) died of Bright's disease which is an out-of-fashion term for saying kidney disease. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowland_Hussey_Macy
Why would you leave the beach on a bright sunny day?
It is either to bright or you have a skin disease
