Premature babies have altered sensory responses in later life
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 10:49
in Health & Medicine
Premature infants who need intensive care or surgery are less sensitive to thermal (hot and cold) sensations later in life, according to research conducted at UCL (University College London). The study, published in the journal Pain, suggests that pain and injury related to major medical interventions in early development may alter how children respond to painful stimuli much later in life...