Publications by authors named "R Eggertsen"
Aims: It has been suggested that nitrate-rich beetroot juice (BRJ) reduces blood pressure (BP) in various populations. We aimed to investigate the effect of BRJ on BP in adults with hypertension according to the European Society of Hypertension Guidelines (clinical BP ≥ 140/≥ 90 mmHg) and whether BRJ can be considered as an adjunct to hypertension drug treatment, by conducting a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Data Synthesis: PubMed, SCOPUS, Medline Ovid, Cinahl, Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched from inception until April 13, 2024 to identify randomized controlled trials of BRJ versus placebo, water, or no intake.
Background: Deficits in cognitive performance are reported in patients with anxiety disorders, but research is limited and inconsistent. We aimed to investigate cross-sectional associations between cognitive function, with focus on executive function, and anxiety severity in primary care patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders.
Methods: 189 Swedish patients aged 18-65 years (31% men) with anxiety disorders diagnosed according to Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview were included.
Background: There is a need for high-quality research regarding exercise interventions for persons with anxiety disorders. We investigate whether a 12-week exercise intervention, with different intensities, could reduce anxiety symptoms in patients with anxiety disorders.
Methods: 286 patients were recruited from primary care in Sweden.
Purpose: Pregnant women in Sweden are mildly iodine deficient. We investigated the effect of daily iodine supplementation on the iodine and thyroid status of pregnant women.
Methods: In this pilot, randomized, double-blind trial, 200 thyroid-healthy pregnant women were recruited at mean (standard deviation) pregnancy week 8.