We are proud to announce that Alper Idrisoglu has successfully defended his PhD thesis on October 15, 2025, at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH). His dissertation, titled “Voice as a Digital Biomarker: Machine Learning Applications for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment”, explores how the human voice can serve as a non-invasive indicator of respiratory health. […]
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Introduction Bakgrund: Sömnstörningar såsom insomni påverkar i hög grad individens välbefinnande och är starkt kopplat till hjärt- och kärlsjukdomar och individer över 60 år. Obehandlade och långvariga sömnstörningar kan ge upphov till flera vanliga hälsoproblem med kopplingar till metabola förändringar och därmed medverka till förtidig död. Åldrandet som process är förknippad med en ökad förekomst […]
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We are proud to share that Dr. Line Christiansen, researcher in Applied Health Technology at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), was recently featured on TV4. In the interview, she discussed how older adults’ use of mobile phones may help support cognitive functions. She explains that digital engagement is not only a way to stay connected, […]
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Abstract Introduction Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have the potential to improve diagnostic accessibility, but their clinical interpretation requires understanding of variability and biological influences. Methods We repeatedly sampled blood from 57 adults referred for lumbar puncture as part of a cognitive evaluation at a memory clinic. We measured serum phosphorylated- tau-181 (s-p-tau181) and […]
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Abstract Background:As the older population grows, so does the prevalence of cognitive impairment, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is vital in identifying cognitive impairment. It is known that degraded oral health correlates with MMSE scores ≤26. Objective:This study aims to explore the potential of using machine learning (ML) technologies […]
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Abstract Introduction Exploring the association between technology use and sleep health in older adults is important as digital engagement becomes integrated into society. Objective This study aimed to examine sleep health and its association with technology use in a population-based cohort of 60 years and older. Methods This cross-sectional, population-based study (2023) included 436 older […]
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Stort tack till alla som deltog i Personaldagarna 2025 på Eringsberg Vilt & Natur!Det var glädjande att så många kunde vara med och bidra till inspirerande diskussioner, intressanta presentationer och gemensamma aktiviteter i den vackra miljön. Dagarna fylldes med föreläsningar, erfarenhetsutbyten och samtal kring vårt arbetsmiljöarbete – men också med tid för avkoppling, naturupplevelser och […]
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Abstract Background Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) is one of few evidence-based approaches to identify psychosocial problems and facilitate support to families within pediatric primary care. The Swedish version of SEEK, called BarnSäkert (“Child Safe”), is being evaluated as a complex intervention in the Swedish child health services (CHS) for children aged 0–6 years. […]
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Abstract Depression and cognitive impairment frequently co-occur in older adults, but their temporal relationship remains unclear. While depression is often considered a risk factor for cognitive decline, evidence is mixed, particularly in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia (MCI/ED). This study analyzed longitudinal data from 1086 participants (M = 74.49, SD = 7.24) […]
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