Mar 15, 2026
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Ketogenic diets, new drugs, bariatric surgery: Doctors and experts shed light on the risks, treatments and clichés.
A large turnout yesterday afternoon at the Europa Hotel at the information conference "Obesity, ketogenic diets, new medicine and bariatric surgery. Everything is clear". The initiative was promoted by the Tende la Mano Association, AIPOM (Italian Association of Bone-Metabolic Pathologies) and the Soroptimist International Club Latino, sponsored by the Region of Lazio, the Municipality of Latino, ESL Latino, the Association of Endocrinologists and Independent Doctorsand DJ Association.The afternoon was opened by the Mayor of the Province of Latino, Matilde Celtano, with institutional greetings, which focused on the importance of prevention policies and the recent regulatory recognition of obesity;
A historic step that allows pathology to be included in the basic level of aid (LEA), guaranteeing citizens adequate access to care and strengthening the role of prevention and healthy lifestyle starting from school." Then spoke the Councilor of Lazio Region, Elena Palazzo, who also congratulated President Francisco: "Francisco in investing in sports and healthy lifestyle.Prevention The objective of the Lazio region is to make physical activity increasingly accessible, because mobility and health must go together.
"Obesity is now recognized as a chronic disease that requires structural intervention, prevention and treatment. As ASL Latina, we are committed to strengthening local services and health promotion programs," Health Director Sergio Parrocchia told ASL Latina.Honoring Soroptimist International Club Latina Elinora Schillaci and Tandy La Mano President - Roberto Cesario, President of AIPOM is the initiator of the initiative.
"We want to promote this organization to give the community time for information and discussion on topics that affect everyone's health - emphasized Schillaci - Only through knowledge, prevention and cooperation between institutions, doctors and our members can really change things".The meeting supported a multidisciplinary reflection on the situation that the World Health Organization describes as a true social epidemic because it is increasing in impact on public health.
In his speech, Dr. Roberto Cesareo emphasized the value of correct scientific information and clinical suitability: “The goal of initiatives like this is to make citizens more aware of the increasingly effective diagnostic and pharmacological tools available today for the treatment of obesity.At the same time, it is important to avoid any form of unjustified diagnostic or therapeutic persistence: treatment of the disease must be based on appropriateness criteria, both in diagnosis as well as in therapy, according to the indications of the regional health system, in order to guarantee sustainable health expenditure and contribute to the reduction of waiting lists.
The cardiologist Norberto Giuliani pointed out the role of physical activity as a means of prevention and health in all age groups.There was also a place for food with the intervention of nutrition biologist Ivan Beato from the Bio-Medico University of Rome Campus, who talked about the ketogenic diet and the many clichés that surround it, and emphasized how it can represent an effective tool in specific medical situations if it is established and carefully considered by professionals.
Endocrinologist Renato Pasteur from the Hospital San Giovanni Battista - ACISMOM Eur in Rome spoke about the new treatment for the treatment of obesity and explained how the new drug is an important therapeutic measure but requires proper use and professional supervision.This view is also about bariatric surgery with the help of surgeon Giovanni Casella from the Sapienza University of Rome, who noted that bariatric surgery is not a cosmetic option but a real curative treatment in cases of obesity that can reduce the risk of complications and improve the quality of life of patients.
The meeting was held by doctor and physician Iole Monica Gnessi, who emphasized the importance of protecting from childhood.Many questions from the audience and participation represent an important event of a great age.It is a method of scientific communication in the general meeting promoted by Tendi la Mano - AIPOM in association with Soroptimist International Club Latina.
The next appointment, also with the support of a duo composed of two associations with roots in the pontine region, will be dedicated to increasing awareness and correct knowledge about menopause, with a special focus on the symptoms and treatments available today to appropriately accompany women in this important phase of their lives.
To support the activities of the Association that operates in Lazio - especially in the provinces of Latina and Rome - in the fields of scientific research, free medical examinations and preventive medical initiatives, it is possible to allocate 5×1000 by entering in the tax return the tax number 91090050591 and the name Tendi La Mano A.I.P.O.M.to be specified.- ONLUS.
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