The Kidneys: What Organ is Associated with the Adverse Effect of Nephrotoxicity?
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An estimated 14–26% of adults and 16% of pediatric patients experience drug-induced nephrotoxicity, a common clinical problem. This raises the critical question: what organ is associated with the adverse effect of nephrotoxicity? The answer is the kidneys, which are uniquely vulnerable to damage from medications and other substances.
