[Clostridium difficile enterocolitis in subjects treated with wide-spectrum antibiotics]. / Enterocolite da Clostridium difficile in soggetti trattati con antibiotici ad ampio spettro.

After a concise description the main aetiopathogenic features of clostridium difficile colitis, three clinical cases are reported. It is considered that this disease could be easily cured as long as high risk patients are determined.

[Acute reversible renal insufficiency during treatment with diclofenac]. / Insufficienza renale acuta reversible in corso di trattamento con diclofenac.

The authors, after a brief discussion of the main effects of the prostaglandins on renal blood flow, report a case of acute renal failure following the ingestion of diclofenac. Although there is little doubt that diclofenac is among the safest NSAIDs the Authors consider that caution is still necessary, especially in the treatment of older and dehydrated patients.