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Table 2 Medical fields and main topics addressed by the funded projects

From: Fondazione Telethon and Unione Italiana Lotta alla Distrofia Muscolare, a successful partnership for neuromuscular healthcare research of value for patients

Medical field

Main topics

No. of projects

No. publications; Period: 2004–2020 (Sources: Web of Science platforms by Clarivate™ and Europe PubMed Central)

Cardiology

Diagnosis; prevention; device; precision medicine; biobanks

4

13

Endocrinology and nutrition

Bone density; body mass index; body composition; dietary

3

7

Medical genetics

Genetic diagnosis; gene panels

7

53

Neurology

Geno-phenotype correlation; functional outcome measures; natural history; standards of care; pharmacological trials

38

240

Physical medicine & rehabilitation

Exercise training; assistive technology

4

21

Psychology and quality of life

Quality of life questionnaires; caregiver burden; neuropsychological and psychiatric evaluation

5

20