Note: PF = physical functioning; RP = role physical; BP = bodily pain; GH = general health; VT = vitality; SF = social functioning; RE = role emotional; MH = mental health; PCS = physical component sc
a: p-values from Student's t-test for independent samples.b: two patients in the Rituximab group did not fill in baseline SF-36 form, one with major response and one non-responder.c: range for baselin