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| | | | | We have the answer! These relatively new medications block the activity of proteins—called Janus kinase (JAK) enzymes—that are involved in triggering inflammation. By calming the inflammatory response, the drugs help relieve troublesome eczema symptoms like itching and scaly skin patches. |
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| | | | | Percent of breast cancers that are found in the upper outer quadrant of the breast, per research, making this the most common location for breast malignancies. The remainder are spread among the other three quadrants (upper inner, lower outer, and lower inner). |
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