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Mar 2025
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#172 Microplastics and Macro CV Health P...

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About this episode

What is the impact of microplastics on human health? How can we use observational data to support the argument that microplastics may lead to poor health outcomes?

Join us as we tackle these questions and discuss the APAChE study on microplastics and cardiovascular disease on this episode of Beyond Journal Club, a series brought to you by Core IM in collaboration with NEJM Group.

🔹 Transcript and Show Notes

🔹 Behind The Scenes YouTube Video

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Timestamps:

(02:24) | Introduction to Plastic's Key Players

(07:59) | Bradhill/Observational Work

(10:33) | APAChE Study Deep Dive

(18:03) | Discussion


📢 Special Thanks:

🎙️ Audio Editing: Jerome Reyes

📊 Graphics: Dr. Jimin Hwang


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CoreIM, Environmental Health, Medical Education, IMCore, Public Health, Clinical Pearls, Physician, Medical Student, Nurse Practitioner, Epidemiology



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