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What are the causes of kidney failure and brain cancer?
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Many causes: Kidney failure can be caused by many things--hypertension and diabetes are the most common. Drug abuse can also cause damage to the kidneys as can some prescription medications. The cause of brain cancer is not well known.
Answered 9/22/2016
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