Application of information-motivation-behavior skill model in functional exercise after after autologous arteriovenous fistula plasty in hemodialysis patients / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:Health education program based on information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB model) was developed, and its application effect in functional exercise after autogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in hemodialysis patients was explored.Methods:Using the convenient sampling method, 100 patients undergoing AVF surgery in hemodialysis center of Qingdao Municipal Hospital from June 2020 to June 2021 were selected as the study objects. The patients were numbered according to the order of visit. The single number was the observation group, and the double number was the control group. There were 50 patients in each group. The control group was given routine AVF function exercise education, and the observation group was given AVF function exercise education based on the IMB model. Patients′ compliance with functional exercise, cephalic vein diameter, fistula maturation time, and the incidence of complications were compared between the two groups.Results:Finally, 49 cases in the control group and 50 cases in the observation group finished the research. The compliance of function exercise of the observation group was 94.0%(47/50), which was higher than 73.5%(36/49) in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=7.70, P<0.05). The maturation time of plasty in the observation group was (5.18 ± 1.14) weeks, shorter than that in the control group (5.94 ± 1.39) weeks, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.98, P<0.05). The cephalic vein diameter and blood flow controlled by hemodialysis pump in the observation group were (5.19 ± 0.28) mm and (218.40 ± 24.19) ml/min, respectively, higher than those in the control group (4.99 ± 0.34) mm and (200.41 ± 23.89) ml/min, the differences were statistically significant ( t=-3.21, -3.72, both P<0.05). The incidence of fistula complications in the observation group was 6.0%(3/50), lower than 22.4%(11/49) in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=5.52, P<0.05). Conclusions:The application of IMB model in hemodialysis patients with functional exercise after AVF plasty can effectively improve patients′ compliance, increase the diameter of cephalic vein and the blood flow controlled by dialysis pump, shorten the maturation time of internal fistula, and reduce the incidence of complications of AVF.

A Research on Motive Force Factors of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Emerging / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To explore the motive force factors of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy emerging and provide advises for development of Chinese pharmacy education. METHODS: The motive force factors of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy emerging were analyzed using literature research and historical research methods based on text. RESULTS: The rapid development of American pharmaceutical education in nineteenth Century is the fundamental emerging motive force of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. They are mainly manifested in the way of teaching, teaching content, teachers' strength and the number of pharmaceutical colleges and universities. The problems faced by American pharmaceutical education are the realistic emerging impetus of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. They are mainly manifested in different qualifications for admission, different requirements for qualifications, different academic system, confusing degree, conservative and outdated association organization of pharmaceutical colleges and universities and vicious competition among pharmacy colleges and universities. The effort of the people of insight in the American pharmaceutical education is the direct emerging motive force of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. CONCLUSION: China pharmacy education should strengthen the connotation construction of the pharmacy colleges, deepen the reform of pharmaceutical education with a problem oriented approach and give full play to the role of experts and scholars in the pharmaceutical education field.

Relationship between narcissism and entrepreneurial intention in college students / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective:To investigate the relationship between narcissism and entrepreneurial intention and roles of achievement motive and risk aversion in college students.Methods:In this study,375 college students were selected from Henan University.Their narcissism,entrepreneurial intention,achievement motive and risk aversion were assessed with the Narcissism Scale,Entrepreneurial Intentions,The Achievement Motive Scale,and General Risk Aversion Scale.Results:The scores of overt narcissism positively predicted the scores of entrepreneurial intention (3 =0.37,P ＜ 0.001),the predictive effect of covert narcissism on entrepreneurial intention was not significant (β =-0.05,P ＞ 0.05).The scores of achievement motive partly mediated the relationship between the scores of overt narcissism and entrepreneurial intention (95％ CI:0.06-0.22),and this mediation effect was moderated by the scores of risk aversion (β =0.09,P ＜ 0.05).Only when the score of risk aversion was higher (above one standard deviation),achievement motive was a mediator between narcissism and entrepreneurial intention.When the score of risk aversion was lower,the mediate effect was not valid.Therefore,the moderated mediation model was confirmed.Conclusion:It suggest that the moderated mediation model is feasible,that is,achievement motive is a mediator between narcissism and entrepreneurial intention,but this mediation is moderated by risk aversion.

Investigation and analysis on influencing factors of blood donation motivation and behavior in Foshan citizens / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To understand the motivation of blood donation and the main influencing factors of blood donation behav-ior to formulate a targeted recruitment strategy.Methods A stratified cluster sampling method was adopted to perform the ques-tionnaire investigation on the influencing factors of blood donation without payment in 583 non-donors and 554 blood donors of Fos-han City.The analysis was performed by using the chi square test and Logistic regression analysis method.Results The character-istics of blood donation population were more males,aged 20-<30 years old,high school or secondary education,monthly income in 1 000-<3 000 Yuan;the main motivation for donating blood wasdevotion to love and social responsibility;the blood donation behavior was affected by the factors ofdevotion to love and social responsibility,give repeated donors certificate and medalfear of infectious disease and blood donation will affect healthfear of painandblood donation site traffic inconvenience and other factors.Conclusion The factors of incentive measures,barriers measures,psychological factors,blood donation services,and so on will affect the citizens to donate blood.Different recruitment strategies should be developed for different crowds.

A magneto-motive ultrasound platform designed for pre-clinical and clinical applications

Abstract Introduction Magneto-motive ultrasound (MMUS) combines magnetism and ultrasound (US) to detect magnetic nanoparticles in soft tissues. One type of MMUS called shear-wave dispersion magneto-motive ultrasound (SDMMUS) analyzes magnetically induced shear waves (SW) to quantify the elasticity and viscosity of the medium. The lack of an established presets or protocols for pre-clinical and clinical studies currently limits the use of MMUS techniques in the clinical setting. Methods This paper proposes a platform to acquire, process, and analyze MMUS and SDMMUS data integrated with a clinical ultrasound equipment. For this purpose, we developed an easy-to-use graphical user interface, written in C++/Qt4, to create an MMUS pulse sequence and collect the ultrasonic data. We designed a graphic interface written in MATLAB to process, display, and analyze the MMUS images. To exemplify how useful the platform is, we conducted two experiments, namely (i) MMUS imaging to detect magnetic particles in the stomach of a rat, and (ii) SDMMUS to estimate the viscoelasticity of a tissue-mimicking phantom containing a spherical target of ferrite. Results The developed software proved to be an easy-to-use platform to automate the acquisition of MMUS/SDMMUS data and image processing. In an in vivo experiment, the MMUS technique detected an area of 6.32 ± 1.32 mm2 where magnetic particles were heterogeneously distributed in the stomach of the rat. The SDMMUS method gave elasticity and viscosity values of 5.05 ± 0.18 kPa and 2.01 ± 0.09 Pa.s, respectively, for a tissue-mimicking phantom. Conclusion Implementation of an MMUS platform with addressed presets and protocols provides a step toward the clinical implementation of MMUS imaging equipment. This platform may help to localize magnetic particles and quantify the elasticity and viscosity of soft tissues, paving a way for its use in pre-clinical and clinical studies.

Demanda y cierre de intervención en análisis institucional / Intervention demand and termination in institutional analysis

El autor estudia dos momentos específicos del abordaje en psicología institucional: el motivo de consulta –o demanda– y el cierre de la intervención. Para ello, toma en cuenta el trabajo realizado con dos organizaciones y analiza el motivo de consulta en ambas y el cierre en una de ellas.

The author studies two specific moments in the framework of institutional psychology: the consultation motive –or demand– and the termination of the intervention. For that purpose, he examines work carried out in two organizations and analyses the motive for consultation in both of them, and termination in one of them.

Motives of domestic scientific research workers to publish their papers / 中华医学图书情报杂志

Objective To analyze the papers published by domestic scientific research workers in order to improve the academic level of their papers. Methods The papers published by over 3000 domestic scientific research workers were investigated with questionnaires. Their motives to publish papers and the relation between the number of pub-lished papers and the assessment of their performance were analyzed. Results The number of papers published by domestic scientific research workers was increased. However, their academic level was to be further improved. Over quantization of the assessment mechanisms for scientific research increased the external motives to publish papers, thus leading to the insufficient internal motives of them to engage in scientific research. Conclusion A loose and comfortable academic environment should be created for the scientific research workers in order to initiate their in-ternal motives to publish papers. Over quantization of the assessment mechanisms for scientific research should be changed in order to reduce the external motives of domestic scientific research workers to publish papers. Innovative and cultural environment should be created in order to improve the soft power of scientific research in our country.

Trends of homicidal deaths at a Tertiary Care Centre Bengaluru.

Homicide is the most heinous crime committed against the person due to interpersonal violence and embraces every mode of violent death; today it has become one of the major threats to the modern society and this has been increasing at an alarming rate all over the world including India. This study was conducted on 40 cases of alleged homicide of all age groups during the period of October 2004 to September 2006. Out of 840 total numbers of medico-legal cases autopsied, 40 cases (4.76%) were of alleged homicide. A preponderance of victims (40%) in the age group 21-30 years with M:F ratio 3:1 was observed. 50% of the weapon used for inflicting injuries were sharp cutting weapons followed by blunt weapons (30%); 32.5% of homicidal deaths were caused due to enmity. In 50% of cases, victims were known to offenders, 82.5% of victims were literates, 67.5% of the homicides were committed during night time and 55% of the homicides were committed in outdoor. All (100%) homicide victims belonged to urban area.

Pattern of homicidal deaths.

Killing of an individual is the highest level of aggression found in all cultures. Incidence of Homicide is on the rise worldwide and pattern is also changing except for the motive v.i.z. lust for money, women and land. The present prospective study from Oct 2005 to Sep 2007 for a period of 2 years in the Dept of Forensic Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore revealed that homicidal deaths accounted for 4.32% of autopsies and victims in the age group 20-29 years constituted 49.25% of cases. In 12.25 % of cases Police did not suspect homicide prior to autopsy. Maximum homicides took place at victim‘s residence (31.5%) and street (29.75%). Acquaintances were involved in 47% of cases. The main motive was revenge (26.5%). Sharp weapon injuries (33.25%) were the commonest pattern followed by blunt weapon injuries (28%) and 82.5 % of victims died on the spot.

Causas de óbito e razões para eutanásia em uma população hospitalar de cães e gatos / Causes of death and reasons for euthanasia in a hospital population of dogs and cats

Com o objetivo de determinar as principais causas de morte em cães e gatos, foram analisadas informações correspondentes às fichas clínicas de cães e gatos provenientes de um hospital veterinário universitário entre julho de 2005 e julho de 2009. Durante o período estudado foram atendidos 2243 casos novos, sendo 2075 cães e 168 gatos. Em cães, o percentual de óbito foi de 10,6% (220/2075) e em gatos, 8,92% (15/168). A idade média quando do óbito em cães e gatos foi de 59,97 e 82,79 meses, respectivamente. Em cães, as principais causas de morte e razões para eutanásia foram distúrbios infecciosos ou parasitários, distúrbios causados por agentes físicos e neoplasias. Exceto pela idade, as demais características de resenha não influenciaram a expectativa de vida ou a causa de morte em cães. Em gatos, distúrbios provocados por agentes físicos e distúrbios urinários foram os principais motivos que resultaram na morte do animal. Os resultados observados identificam a necessidade de medidas profiláticas que possibilitarão maior expectativa de vida e, consequentemente, alteração na frequência das principais causas de morte e razões para eutanásia em cães e gatos.

To determine the main causes of death in a population of dogs and cats from a University Veterinary Hospital, data from clinical records obtained from July, 2005 to July, 2009 were analyzed. During that period, 2,243 animals were taken to the hospital, 2,075 dogs and 168 cats. The percentage of death was 10.6% (220/2.075) in dogs, and 8.92% (15/168) in cats. The median age at death was 59.97 months for dogs and 82.79 months for cats. The main causes of death and reasons for euthanasia in dogs were infectious or parasitic diseases, diseases caused by physical agents and neoplasia. Except by their age, all other characteristics described did not have an effect on life expectancy or death causes in dogs. In cats, physical agents and urinary diseases were the main cause of mortality. The results observed in this work identify the need for prophylactic measures that will enable a better life expectancy, and consequently, change the frequency of the main causes of death and reasons for euthanasia in dogs and cats.

Multidrug efflux systems in Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae obtained from wholesome broiler carcasses / Sistemas de efluxo multidroga em Escherichia coli e Enterobacter cloacae obtidas de carcaças de frangos sadios

Members of the Enterobacteriaceae family are present in the intestines of man and animals as commensals or are important disease causing agents. Bacteria bearing multidrug efflux systems (MDR) are able to survive adverse ecological niches. Multiresistant Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae isolates from wholesome broiler carcasses were investigated for the presence of MDR. Lowering of Minimal Inhibitory Concentration for antimicrobials in the presence of a proton-motive force (PMF) uncoupler was tested as a potential display of the MDR phenotype. PCR amplification of the genes encoding AcrA and AcrB, components of a MDR system was performed. Diversity of each species was ascertained by Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) of DNA digested with endonuclease XbaI. For all the isolates, except E. coli 1 and E. cloacae 9, lowering of MIC or of the growth rate in the presence of antimicrobials was observed, indicating a PMF dependent resistance mechanism. Expected products of DNA amplification with acrAB derived primers was obtained with all E. coli strains and with two of the five E. cloacae strains. Dendrogram generated shows diverse pulsetypes, confirming the genetic diversity among the strains. An important issue and related public health is the fact that different models and mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance are present in a small number of non-pathogenic strains and isolated from the same origin. These may be sources of resistance genes to others microorganisms, among them, pathogenic strains.

Os membros da família Enterobacteriaceae estão presentes no intestino do homem e dos animais como comensais ou agentes causadores de doença importantes. Bactérias multirresistentes podem possuir sistemas de efluxo multidrogas (MDR) sendo capazes de sobreviver em nichos ecológicos adversos. Escherichia coli e Enterobacter cloacae, multirresistentes, isoladas de frangos sadios foram investigadas quanto à presença de MDR. A diminuição da concentração inibitória mínima de antimicrobianos, na presença de um desacoplador da força próton motora (PMF), foi usada para detectar o fenótipo MDR. Foi realizada PCR dos genes codificadores de AcrA e AcrB, componentes de um sistema MDR. A diversidade de cada isolado foi confirmada por eletroforese em gel de campo pulsado (PFGE) usando a endonuclease XbaI. Observou-se em todos os isolados, exceto E. coli 1 e E. cloacae 9, uma diminuição das MICs ou das curvas de crescimento na presença dos antimicrobianos, indicando um mecanismo de resistência dependente da PMF. Os produtos amplificados esperados derivados de acrAB foram obtidos em todos os isolados de E. coli e em dois, dos cinco, de E. cloacae. O dendrograma gerado mostra diferentes perfis de bandas (pulsetypes), confirmando a diversidade genética entre os isolados. Uma questão importante e relacionada à saúde publica é o fato de que diferentes modelos e mecanismos de resistência aos antimicrobianos estão presentes em um número reduzidos de isolados não patogênicos e obtidos de uma mesma origem. Esses podem ser fontes de genes de resistência para outros microorganismos, entre eles, cepas patogênicas.

Consumers' Purchasing Intentions of Organic Foods in relation to the Perceived Health Concerns, Healthy Eating Practices and Attitudes, and Food Choice Motives / 대한지역사회영양학회지

This study investigated the correlations of five constructs - health concerns, healthy eating practices and attitudes, food choice motives, attitudes toward organic foods - in the formation of behavioral to the purchasing intentions of organic foods. An instrument encompassing health perception, attitudes, habits and personal traits was developed through the comprehensive reviews of the literature and the assured validity and internal reliability of the contents. The questionnaire was administered to the students of three universities at Daegu, Kyungpook province. A total of 288 questionnaires were collected for a response rate of 96.0%. The correlations of five constructs and purchasing intention were tested simultaneously using structural equation modeling. Healthy eating practices and attitudes toward organic foods were found to be the determinants which directly influence the intention to purchase organic foods. Health concerns didn't show direct relation to the purchasing intention of organic foods. The hypothesized path from the health concerns to the purchasing intentions was not supported. The results indicated that food choice motives and healthy eating attitudes should be managed to achieve higher behavioral intention to purchase organic foods.

Comparison and analysis of autonomous learning ability among nursing students with different achievement motive level / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective The current status of achievement motive levels and autonomous learning ability of nursing students was studied and compared in order to put forward suggestions to improve the achievement motive levels accordingly.Methods 119 nursing students were investigated about their achievement motive levels and autonomous learning ability by questionnaires.Then these students were divided into three groups according to their achievement motive scores and the autonomous learning ability was compared.Results The scores of Success-oriented motive of nursing students were significantly higher than that of failure-threatened motive.The total score of autonomous learning ability was(88.653+9.373)and the autonomous learning ability among these three groups was statistically different(P＜0.01).Conclusion The achievement motive greatly influenced the autonomous learning ability of nursing students.Measures should be adopted to improve the achievement motives so as to enhance their autonomous learning ability.

Aspectos médico legales del suicidio en Costa Rica: epidemiología del suicidio en Costa Rica, del 2000 al 2004 / Medical legal aspects of suicide in Costa Rica: epidemiology of suicide in Costa Rica, from 2000-2004

Trata del análisis de la estadística del anuario policial del 2004 (departamento de planificación, sección estadística), con respecto a los casos de suicidio ocurridos en Costa Rica durante los años 2000 al 2004. La prevalencia de casos muestra una media de 251,8 casos por año. El mayor porcentaje de casos que se produjo en la población, lo cometieron individuos de nacionalidad costarricense, con un 88 por ciento del total. Predominó el sexo masculino con 1242 casos (86.9 por ciento). El femenino con 186 casos (13 por ciento). El rango de edad en que se presentó el mayor número de casos se dio entre los 20-24 años con 208 casos (14.5 por ciento). La mayor incidencia de casos fue en el 2003 con un total de 329 casos (23 por ciento). La modalidad más frecuente de suicidio fue la suspensión con 516 casos (36.1 por ciento); seguido de envenenamiento con 483 casos (33.8 por ciento); la tercera en importancia fue muerte por proyectil por arma de fuego con 321 casos (22.4 por ciento).

It is about a statistical analysis from the Policial Yearbook 2004, (Planification Department, statistics section), about the suicide cases that happened in Costa Rica during the years 2000 to 2004. The prevalence of cases shows an average of 251,8 cases per year. The highest percentage of cases that happened in the population was committed by Costa Rican, with an 88% of the total. Men had a higher prevalence, with 1.242 cases (86.9%), than women, with 186 cases (13%). The age with the highest percentage was between 20 and 24 years of age, with 208 cases (14,5%). The highest incidence was in 2003 with 329 cases (23%). The most frequent modality of death was hanging with 516 cases (36,1%), followed by poisoning with 483 cases (33,8%), the third in importance was death by firearm projectile with 321 cases 22,4%.

The Impact of Application Motives on Medical School Adjustment / 한국의학교육

PURPOSE: This study was aimed to identify application motives and to explore the impact of motives on school adjustment in medical school students. METHODS: Fifty-one third-year medical students were individually interviewed by two independent interviewers to evaluate application motives and school adjustment. Fisher's exact test and two-way analysis of variance were used to examine group differences in school adjustment and academic performance according to application motives and personal characteristics. RESULTS: On the basis of Marcia's identity status model, four types of application motives were identified including "objective orientation", "achievement orientation", "heteronomy" and "objective diffusion." Students who were classified into either objective orientation or achievement orientation did not have any adjustment problem. However, half the students classified into either heteronomy or objective diffusion had academic or social problems. The students in the first two classifications achieved higher grades in basic science courses than those of the later two. Conclusions: These results suggest that application motives tend to impact school adjustment and academic performance. Motive-based admission policies and student guidance should be considered as alternative measure for improving school adjustment and academic performance in medical school students.

Effects of Psychosocial Factors and the Genotypes of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase II and Tryptophan Hydroxylase on the Alcohol Use in Freshmen of a University / 대한정신약물학회지

OBJECTIVE: This study was done to investigate the genetic polymorphism of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH) II and Tryptophan Hydroxylase (TPH) and examine effects of socio-demographic, psychological and genetic factors on the alcohol use in freshmen of a university in Korea. METHODS: ALDH II (N=534) and TPH (N=504) genotypes of 551 subjects were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism method. The severity of alcohol drinking was assessed by average alcohol use per drinking episode and frequency of drinking per month. Characteristics of alcohol related behaviors, socio-demographic information, and motives and expectancies of drinking in the subjects, were assessed by designed questionnaires and selfreport scales. RESULTS: The frequencies of NN, ND, and DD genotype of ALDH II (N=534) were 64.0%, 30.1%, and 5.8%, while those of AA, AC, and CC genotypes of TPH (N=504) were 31.7%, 48.4%, 19.8% respectively. The distribution of ALDH II genotypes was not correlated with that of TPH genotypes. Subjects with D (-) (NN) genotype showed more average alcohol use per drinking episode (chi2 trend=29.42, p=0.001) and higher severity index of alcohol drinking (F=9.36, df=2, p=0.000) compared with those with D (+) (ND or DD) genotypes. Subjects with D (-) genotype showed higher frequency of heavy drinking behavior (chi2 trend=5.25, p=0.022) and blackout episode (chi2 trend=17.84, p=0.001). Socio-demographic, psychological, and genetic factors seemed to contribute to the severity of alcohol drinking in the subjects. CONCLUSIONS: C allele of TPH genotypes is important in determining the severity of drinking in subjects with NN genotype of ALDH II. Social motive, gender, and D allele of ALDH II genotype are contributing factors to determine the severity of drinking in total subjects. D allele of ALDH II genotypes plays an important role in determining the severity and motives of drinking, and other alcoholrelated behaviors.

Clinical ultrasonic study of callbadder function obstruction in diabetics / 中国医学物理学杂志

Objective: To investigate the changes of gallbadder motive function in diabetics. Method: The size of gnllbadder,recovering rate,echo and half-empty time after fat food were compared and statistically analyzed between 22 healthy individuals and 20 diabetics with ultrssonograph. Results:The gallbadder recovering rate was similar between the healthy individuals and diabetics (P>0.05), but the rate of cholecystitis (30%) and choletethiasis (35%) of diabetics were higher than those in healthy individuals, the gallbadder half-empty time after fat food was obviously slower in diabetics (46.1+12.9 min)than those healthy individuals (27+4.4 mmin). Conclusions: The diabetics had obvious gallbadder motive funciion obstruction and higher rates of chronic cholecystitis and choletethiasis with ultrasonograph observations.

Relationships among Personality Traits,Motive of Internet Use,And Tendency of Internet Addiction / 中国临床心理学杂志

Objective: To investigate the relationship among personality traits,motive of Internet use and tendency of Internet Addiction.Methods: Scale of Internet use,NEO-PI-R and Chinese Internet Addiction Scale(CIAS) were administrated to 207 university and high school students.Results: ①Tendency of Internet addiction was significantly correlated positively with openness(O)and agreeableness(A),and negatively with neuroticism(N).②Tendency of Internet addiction showed significant difference among motive of entertainment,study,information and intercommunication,and those who had higher tendency of Internet addiction would have stronger motive.③Internet addiction could be validly predicted by motive of information,entertainment and personality traits of neuroticism(N).Conclusion: Tendency of Internet addiction is affected by personality traits and motive of Internet use.

A Review and Prospect of Addicts' Relapse Behavior Models / 中国临床心理学杂志

Based on the existing literatures,four basic models for drug addiction and relapse behavior researches were generalized,namely,the motive and self-concept model,the social-environment model,the cognitive processing model,and the neuropsychological model.Analyzing the research evidence in the area,the authors considered that relapse behavior was caused by a great many diverse factors,consequently,any of these models failed to make strong predication for relapse behavior.After reviewing the addiction models,the possibilities of future integrative research in the area were discussed.

Vesicular transport as a new paradigm in short-term regulation of transepithelial transport

The vectorial transepithelial transport of water and electrolytes in the renal epithelium is achieved by the polarized distribution of various transport proteins in the apical and basolateral membrane. The short-term regulation of transepithelial transport has been traditionally thought to be mediated by kinetic alterations of transporter without changing the number of transporters. However, a growing body of recent evidence supports the possibility that the stimulus-dependent recycling of transporter-carrying vesicles can alter the abundance of transporters in the plasma membrane in parallel changes in transepithelial transport functions. The abundance of transporters in the plasma membrane is determined by net balance between stimulus-dependent exocytic insertion of transporters into and endocytic retrieval of them from the plasma membrane. The vesicular recycling occurs along the tracts of the actin microfilaments and microtubules with associated motors. This review is to highlight the importance of vesicular transport in the short-term regulatory process of transepithelial transport in the renal epithelium. In the short-term regulation of many other renal transporters, vesicular transport is likely to be also involved. Thus, vesicular transport is now emerged as a wide-spread general regulatory mechanism involved in short-term regulation of renal functions.