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In 1827 dr richard bright discovered an interesting fact about the kidney what is that fact?
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∙ 12y ago
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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∙ 9y agoDr. Richard Bright was able to identify the reasons for kidney disease. The identification of what is now known as Bright's Disease earned Dr. Bright with the title of "father of nephrology".
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∙ 12y agoBright's disease. This involves the excretion of proteins in the urine.
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∙ 10y agoAcute or chronic nephritis (kidney disease) was originally called Bright's disease.
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