The “patch” has long been an aid for people who are trying to kick the habit. But now, it is also helping a girl with a rare genetic disorder.
A 5-year-old girl with a rare form of epilepsy is now living virtually seizure-free, thanks to an unusual treatment.
After exhausting all other options, doctors at a Florida hospital discovered that a tiny dose of nicotine, administered through a commercially available nicotine patch, was just enough to do the trick.
