Kidney cancer-- also called renal cell cancer-- is a disease in which kidney cells become malignant (cancerous) and grow out of control, forming a tumor. Almost all kidney cancers first appear in ...

Having creatinine levels in your blood above 1.2 mg/dL for males and 1.0 mg/dL for females may indicate a potential issue with your kidneys, such as an infection or kidney disease. Creatinine is a ...

Knowing the difference between kidney pain vs. back pain can be difficult because problems with the kidneys may cause dull or sharp pains on the side or along the back. The location of the discomfort, ...

What Is Renal Cell Carcinoma? It's the most common type of kidney cancer. Although it’s a serious disease, finding and treating it early makes it more likely that you’ll be cured. No matter ...

Pope has shown 'further, slight improvement', Vatican says Mild kidney problem has been resolved, Vatican says Prognosis for Francis, 88, remains 'guarded' Pontiff has been in hospital since ...

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 ...

Every day, roughly 360 people in the U.S. begin treatment (either dialysis or a transplant) for kidney failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A patient is considered ...

Blood tests show "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, but the 88-year-old pontiff remains alert and "well-oriented," the Vatican said. The Pope has been battling pneumonia and ...