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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.

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Who discovered the discovered polycystic kidney disease?

Both genes for PKD have been discovered and, I believe, Dr. Stephan Somlow at Yale discovered at least one of them. Check out this cartoon animation, "The Story of PKD," which tells the story of a complicated disease in an easy-to-understand way. And help also by spreading the word to build greater awareness! http://www.youtube.com/user/PKDFoundation


Who discovered the bowman's capsule?

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What does Bright yellow urine and abdomen pain on one side mean?

Bright yellow urine and abdominal pain on one side could indicate a possible urinary tract infection, kidney stones, or dehydration. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.


What are renal cortical cyst?

Renal cortical cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on the outer surface of the kidney. They are usually benign and do not typically cause any symptoms. Renal cortical cysts are common and are often discovered incidentally during imaging tests for other reasons.


If you have a kidney stone in one kidney will you get one in the other kidney?

A patient who has had a single kidney stone has about a 50% chance of developing another stone. Whether you will develop a second kidney stone in the opposite kidney, depends in part on the reason for the formation of the stones.

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Dr Richard Bright?

Richard Bright was a British physician known for his work in nephrology. He is considered a pioneer in the study of kidney diseases and was the first to describe what is now known as Bright's disease, a form of nephritis. Bright's contributions significantly advanced the understanding and treatment of kidney disorders.


What part of your body would suffer inflammations if you had a disease named for Richard Bright?

Kidney


What fact about the kidneys did Dr. Richard Bright discover in 1827?

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.


Who discovered the discovered polycystic kidney disease?

Both genes for PKD have been discovered and, I believe, Dr. Stephan Somlow at Yale discovered at least one of them. Check out this cartoon animation, "The Story of PKD," which tells the story of a complicated disease in an easy-to-understand way. And help also by spreading the word to build greater awareness! http://www.youtube.com/user/PKDFoundation


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.


What organ was transplanted from Ronald to Richard herrick?

Kidney


Ronald herrick to Richard herrick what organ transplanted?

Kidney


Why did willen kolff invent kidney dialysis?

He built the artificial kidney and then he discovered the dialisis machine.


Who discovered kidney?

Billy Bob Steven on Labor Day in 1360


Successfully transplanted from one person to another from Ronald to Richard Herrick?

Kidney


When did Richard Wyler die?

Richard Wyler died on March 5, 2010, in Palm Springs, California, USA of kidney failure.


Can an X-ray pick up Kidney stones?

Kidney stones may be discovered during a routine x ray study of the patient's abdomen