Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD The five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicate how well the kidneys are ...

Doctors revealed Sunday that blood tests for Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff who has been hospitalized since ...

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows ...

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.

ROME -- Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex ...

For millions living with rare diseases, the road to diagnosis and treatment is often filled with uncertainty. It is also ...

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with a complex lung infection, offered his thanks for the "many messages of ...

One highlight of the month is Kidney Action Week ®, which will be held March 3-7. The premiere national online conference for the kidney community, Kidney Action Week brings together people living ...

In patients with type 2 diabetes, the risk for chronic kidney disease differed among users of SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and sulfonylurea.

Pope Francis remained in a critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, ...

Officials said Pope Francis is in critical condition as he battles pneumonia and early kidney failure. He was awake and ...