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Health · Full coverage

Half of Kidney Stone Patients Believe Myths About Prevention, Study Finds

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Eitan Gefen

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

A study by Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital found that 50% of kidney stone patients believe in unproven folk remedies like drinking beer or using parsley for prevention. Researchers emphasize the need for medical consultation and tailored treatment over ineffective myths.

  • 01Half of kidney stone patients believe myths about prevention, such as drinking beer.
  • 02Folk remedies like beer and parsley are ineffective and potentially harmful.
  • 03Kidney stone disease is chronic with a high risk of recurrence.
  • 04Medical evaluation and tailored treatment are crucial for prevention.
  • 05Patients often rely on unproven methods despite experiencing stones.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsAssuta Ashdod Public Hospital, World Journal of Urology
PlacesAssuta Ashdod

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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YnetnewsCenter · English16 hours ago
Half of Kidney Stone Patients Believe Myths About Prevention, Study Finds
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Half of Israelis Believe Beer, Parsley Prevent Kidney Stones, Study Finds

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