Biotin use in AS has neither been reviewed by, nor endorsed by, the ASF Scientific Advisory Committee. The FDA has found Diastat to be a safe and effective alternative that can be administered at home by a parent or caregiver. The manufacturer of the new product is Athena Neurosciences. Studies of Diastat submitted to the FDA showed that treatment with Diastat within 15 minutes of the beginning of the seizure cluster resulted in seizure control in 96 percent of the individuals, both children and adults. When treatment was delayed beyond 15 minutes, only 57 percent achieved control, the researchers reported.
Experts say the earlier the treatment of seizure clusters begins, the better.
Prolonged seizures can progress to status epilepticus, nonstop seizures that can lead to brain damage and even death. Diastat may be valuable as a method for interrupting the seizure process quickly and preventing longer, more damaging seizures. This beautiful calendar has been put together by the ASF of Ohio. Angel Lady by Ashleigh Evans and Alice Evans Whitney Evans is a beautiful, lively and affectionate child. Angel Lady offers many humorous and uplifting glimpses of life in the Evan's household as seen through the eyes of Whitney's sister, Ashleigh.