https://medium.com/p/2587fc2d6932 In a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli in Italy, a surprising discovery was made: microplastics were found within arterial plaques. These tiny plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters in length, were present in approximately 60% of the plaques removed from patients with atherosclerosis

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    7 months ago

    Quick search says we use pvc plastics for most blood bags…gonna go sit and silently rock myself in a corner while I process this newfound potential horror.

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      7 months ago

      If possible I’d recommend skipping ahead to acceptance, it’s a bit less angsty over here.