Statin-Intolerant Patients Exhibit Diminished Muscle Strength Regardless of Lipid-Lowering Therapy.

Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) is a frequent side effect of statin therapy, limiting its clinical use and increasing cardiovascular risk. Its relationship with muscle performance and quality is not completely understood. The aim of our study was to retrospectively assess the differences between body composition and muscle strength in patients with SAMS, compared with matched controls.

When Doctors and AI Interact: on Human Responsibility for Artificial Risks.

A discussion concerning whether to conceive Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems as responsible moral entities, also known as "artificial moral agents" (AMAs), has been going on for some time. In this regard, we argue that the notion of "moral agency" is to be attributed only to humans based on their autonomy and sentience, which AI systems lack. We analyze human responsibility in the presence of AI systems in terms of meaningful control and due diligence and argue against fully automated systems in medicine.

[Liability and legal security of healthcare professionals in the context of a pandemic].

This paper deals with the relevance of bioethical guidelines for the prioritization of patient care. These guidelines should guide health professionals' triage procedures in exceptional situations of resource shortage. Also, they would contribute to evaluate the legal liability of professionals in these situations.