In this simple correlation he established the foundation for a multitude of observations that accumulated in succeeding years under the caption of "Bright's disease." It soon became apparent that ...

The Turf Correspondent Develops Bright's Disease and Dies in a Few Hours. Share full article. Aug. 4, 1893. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

SING SING, Oct 14, 1863. Dr. Brandreth: MY DEAR SIR: I was taken sick two years ago with a most severe pain in my right arm and elbow. Dr. A.K. Hoffman, of this place, pronounced it neuralgia.

The causes: heart disease, apoplexy, Bright’s disease, high blood pressure. Dr. Sadler grouped these conditions under the title “Americanitis”—resultant from “the hurry, ...