Our Profiles in Personalized Medicine highlights Peoples Compounding Center in Austin, Texas. Nicola Trevis, BS, RPhT, Pharmacy Director, shares what “Compounding: It’s Personal” means to the team, their enduring relationship with PCCA and much more. Peoples Compounding Center has been a proud PCCA member since 1985.

Individuals who suffer from symptoms of gastrointestinal, autoimmune, dermatological and pain conditions make up 80% of the patient population. But here’s the good news: multiple studies indicate that low-dose naltrexone (LDN) may potentially help many of these conditions. Take a sneak peek at topics our Clinical Services team will discuss during the Low-Dose Naltrexone One-Day Virtual Conference on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Perimenopause is a unique phase in a woman’s life, marked by fluctuating hormones and a wide range of symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can offer relief, but a one-size-fits-all approach may not yield the best results. A personalized approach, tailored to each woman’s unique hormonal profile, lifestyle and symptoms, can make all the difference in managing this transition effectively. Let’s explore the factors that contribute to low estrogen, the role of cortisol and progesterone, and why a customized approach to HRT is essential for perimenopausal women.

At PCCA Science, we continuously build and grow scientific support for compounding and the technologies our members use in their practices. We test our bases using various methods before, during and after the release of a new product. We regularly submit results of these studies for publication in peer-reviewed journals and make them available to our members, who in turn can share them with prescribers, physicians and patients.

Since 2014, there’s been an explosion of information about the potential applications of low-dose naltrexone (LDN), including use as an adjunct therapeutic in some types of cancer. The exploration of LDN in cancer treatment underscores the importance of understanding the complex interplay between immune signaling and cancer biology, which we discuss in the following article.