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metyrapone and Bright Disease

metyrapone has been researched along with Bright Disease in 1 studies

Metyrapone: An inhibitor of the enzyme STEROID 11-BETA-MONOOXYGENASE. It is used as a test of the feedback hypothalamic-pituitary mechanism in the diagnosis of CUSHING SYNDROME.
metyrapone : An aromatic ketone that is 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one in which the methyl groups at positions 1 and 4 are replaced by pyridin-3-yl groups. A steroid 11beta-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.15.4) inhibitor, it is used in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency.

Bright Disease: A historical classification which is no longer used. It described acute glomerulonephritis, acute nephritic syndrome, or acute nephritis. Named for Richard Bright.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
ANIBALDI, A1
BOSCHERINI, B1
PAIELLA, R1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metyrapone and Bright Disease

ArticleYear
[EFFECTS OF HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE ASSOCIATED WITH ALDOSTERONE ANTAGONISTS IN THE THERAPY OF INFANTILE NEPHROTIC EDEMA. II. STUDY OF OSMOLAR CLEARANCES AND FREE WATER].
    Il Progresso medico, 1963, Sep-30, Volume: 19

    Topics: Child; Diuresis; Edema; Glomerulonephritis; Humans; Hydrochlorothiazide; Ketones; Kidney Function Te

1963