Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development
Medical Xpress
JUNE 8, 2025
Sucrose is thought to activate centers of the brain that modulate pain and lead to the release of endorphins , but the exact mechanism remains unclear. Our findings are similar regarding a childs cognition and language , backing results from other studies.
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