[Correlation of TMJ structures and craniocervical area position in partial dental loss].

The purpose of the study was to determine the correlation features in position of the TMJ and the atlantoaxial compound in presence of dentition defects. The study included 20 patients (10 males and 10 females) aged 37 to 59 years with mandible terminal dentition defects. The comparison group included 20 patients of men and women equally, aged from 18 to 29 years with intact dentition.

[Long-term follow-up of patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus during rituximab treatment].

Aim: To evaluate the impact of anti-B-cell therapy on the clinical and immunological parameters of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) activity, on the time course of changes in these parameters during long-term follow-up, and on the tolerability of repeated rituximab (RTM) therapy cycles.

Subjects And Methods: RTM was given to 97 patients with high activity of SLE refractory to treatment with glucocorticosteroids (GCS) and cytostatics. The follow-up lasted 18 (12-36) months.

[Advances and prospects in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus].

Aim: To reveal the priorities of Russian rheumatology to develop treatment options for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Materials And Methods: The data available in the Russian and foreign literature, the archives and publications by the researchers of the Institute of Rheumatology on systemic lupus erythematosus in 1958 to 2008 were analyzed.

Results: Analyzing the literature references has ascertained that the researchers of the Institute of Rheumatology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, have initiated studies to develop therapy methods for SLE since 1958.

[Human cerebellar dimensions as evidenced by magnetic resonance imaging].

Magnetic resonance imaging data were analyzed in 340 patients (224 males, 116 females) aged 20 to 80 years. The dimensions of cerebellum were estimated on its standards sections. A relationship was found between the cross dimension of the cerebellum and the craniometric indices.