1.   Brought back to the Pirates organization after it was purchased by Kevin McClatchy, Stargell was soon stricken by a kidney disorder that required frequent dialysis.

2.   In late February, Chen was admitted to an exclusive ward of Beijing Hospital reserved for party leaders, and reportedly received frequent dialysis treatments for kidney failure.

3.   Several weeks ago Chen was admitted to an exclusive ward of Beijing Hospital reserved for party leaders, and reportedly received frequent dialysis for kidney failure.

4.   Smithy gets frequent dialysis because of kidney failure.

5.   He developed kidney problems, underwent frequent dialysis treatment and a tracheotomy operation, and for a while breathed with the aid of a respirator.