By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held this year from Nov. 14 to 19 in Washington, D.C., and attendees included rheumatology specialists, physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis …

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