****The Latest from the Research Department****
-If you are a researcher, doctor, or other related medical
professional and would like to learn more about the G-PACT research
department, please e-mail Cindy at cporter@g-pact.org or call us at
1-888-820-0729 x 86
-Currently, the research department is involved in conducting a survey
of people with gastroparesis in attempt to search for possible common
links. Subjects are asked to state history of illness from birth to
present, type of GP, age it started, etc. Hopefully this will give
researchers more insight into this condition from the experience of the
people who actually suffer from GP every day.
-The Research Department has created a petition for Domperidone at www.ipetitions.com
under health. This petition is an attempt to fight the FDA on the
approval of necessary drugs, specifically domperidone, used to treat
people suffering from GP.
-A new poll has been started through www.gastroparesis@yahoogroups.com
(for members only) regarding weight. Already the diversity of weight
problems may correlate with individual causes. Other factors will be
polled in October to help bring more closure to some of the overwhelming
inconsistencies.
-Obtaining information on possible clinical trials for Viagra
-Working on November's poll regarding foods to look for a correlation
with GP
-Writing to American Diabetes Association to inquire on the reverse
relation of one with GP and a history of Diabetes-do they eventually
develop Diabetes. If so to what degree?
-Research department is gathering statistics about Gastroparesis. If you
have reliable statistics relating to any aspect of GP, please send them
to the Research Department staff at research@g-pact.org.
****Updates****
-G-PACT's fiscal year ended on Sept. 30, 2002 so we are in the process
of working through financial reports and renewing registration in all
states
-G-PACT is working through ideas for our first quarterly newsletter. If
you have ideas or would like to contribute in some way, please e-mail
thepact@g-pact.org with the information and we will contact you if we
would like additional information from you
*****Check us out on the Web****
-The monthly newsletters are a great way to keep our supporters
updated, but what do you do if you want more information on G-PACT in
between? Be sure to check out our website at www.g-pact.org!!
The site has a lot to offer everyone. It is updated regularly so that we
can keep our supporters as informed as possible and to provide a current
knowledge base of information regarding gastroparesis. Read stories
about people who deal with GP on a daily basis, view artwork created by
people with GP as a way to cope, read through past newsletters, and much
more!
****Supply Depot****
Supply depot for donation of medical supplies is now up and running.
Please send an e-mail to Sherri at supplydepot@g-pact.org or call
1-888-820-0729 x 87 for more information or to donate unused medical
supplies. There are significant restrictions as to what we can accept
and distribute so please have the donation approved in advance. You can
get more details on the G-PACT site at www.g-pact.org.
In the future, there will also be a list of available supplies on the
website.
