Medical infusion bags can release microplastics, study shows (IMAGE)

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Medical infusion bags can release microplastics, study shows

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IV infusions in plastic pouches contained these microplastics.

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Adapted from Environment & Health 2025, DOI:10.1021/envhealth.4c00210

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