The five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicate how well the kidneys are working, ranging from stage 1 (mild kidney damage) to stage 5 (kidney failure). The staging of CKD is based on a blood ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis remained in a critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he ...

The Pope remains in a critical condition and is now showing an "initial, mild" kidney problem - but is "vigilant" and took part in Mass in hospital with those caring for him. The Vatican statement ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition in an Italian hospital on Sunday, as officials shared that he is suffering from "mild renal insufficiency," amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.

Francis is still on supplemental oxygen and tests showed “initial, mild” kidney failure, the Vatican said, according to the AP, but doctors said the situation is under control and the pope is ...

All children were followed up for 4–68 (median, 32) months. Clinical symptoms disappeared, and the degree of upper renal hydronephrosis decreased. Conclusions: Laparoscopic ureteral end-to-side ...

When you find out you have metastatic renal cell carcinoma, it can be a lot to take in. It may help you to learn more about the condition so you know what to expect. Renal cell carcinoma is the ...

This can also be a sign of mineral and bone disorders, which are common in kidney disease. If your skin feels unusually dry even after moisturizing, it might be worth getting checked. Are you ...

Kidney infections (pyelonephritis) can occur when bacteria from the urinary tract travel up the urethra and affect one or both kidneys. Sometimes, the bacteria that cause kidney, or renal ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder whereby a large number of cysts develop primarily within the kidneys, but also in other organs. PKD can be autosomal dominant (one mutated ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved Ozempic for treating patients with chronic kidney disease on Tuesday, marking the latest authorized use for Novo Nordisk’s popular drug known for ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map ...