On October 19, 2024, Cona Hospital hosted a significant scientific event, Obesità: Fenotipizzazione e risvolti terapeutici, focusing on obesity phenotyping and its therapeutic implications. Organized to benefit healthcare professionals and the public, the conference provided a unique platform for both medical insights and patient perspectives, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual needs in obesity treatment.
The event featured a distinguished lineup of medical experts and patient advocates, including Diana Castillo, Vice President of the European Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ECPO). Castillo’s presentation highlighted the necessity of patient-centered approaches in obesity care, stressing how individualized treatments can be more effective when they reflect the voices and experiences of patients.
By addressing both clinical and experiential aspects, the conference underscored the growing need for a comprehensive approach to obesity care, bridging medical knowledge with empathetic patient support.