Drugs used to treat Alzheimer's in nursing homes are worsen

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Drugs used to treat Alzheimer's in nursing homes are worsen
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Quetiapine, a drug commonly used in nursing homes to treat agitation and related symptoms in people with Alzheimers' disease actually worsens patients' illness, speeding up their rate of decline significantly, says a paper published on bmj.com today.

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