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The article reports on the redescription of the intertidal sea anemone Anthopleura thallia (An. thallia) considering the recent collections in England and Ireland. It explores the historical recordings of An. thallia and the lack of data to distinguish species and genera in the family Actiniidae. The study reveals a sympatric relationship between An. thallia and Aulactinia verrucosa with distinct differences in couloration, internal anatomy, and the types of cnidae in the body.

Uncontrolled arterial hypertension is a major global health issue. Catheter-based renal denervation has shown to lower blood pressure in sham-controlled trials and represents a device-based, complementary treatment option for hypertension. In this situation assessment, the authors, who are practicing experts in hypertension, nephrology, general practice and cardiology in the Republic of Ireland, discuss the current evidence base for the BP-lowering efficacy and safety of catheter-based renal denervation with different modalities. Although important questions remain regarding the identification of responders, and long-term efficacy and safety of the intervention, renal denervation has the potential to provide much-needed help to address hypertension and its adverse consequences. The therapeutic approach needs to be multidisciplinary and personalised to take into account the perspective of patients and healthcare professionals in a shared decision-making process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]