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Study questions antibiotics use in dementia patients

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  • Results raise questions about when it is appropriate to prolong life
  • Study showed 42 percent received antibiotics within two weeks of death
  • Experts: Antibiotic overuse contributes to the rise of superbugs
  • Some doctors say antibiotics can be appropriate in certain situations
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