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TV4 feature: Mobile phone use may support cognitive health in older adults

  • 18 September, 2025
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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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Blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease: Reliable change and impacts of renal and blood–brain barrier function

  • 8 September, 2025
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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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Prediction of Mini-Mental State Examination Scores for Cognitive Impairment and Machine Learning Analysis of Oral Health and Demographic Data Among Individuals Older Than 60 Years: Cross-Sectional Study

  • 25 August, 2025
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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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Examining sleep health and its associations with technology use among older adults in Sweden: insights from a population-based study

  • 22 August, 2025
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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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Personaldagar 2025 på Erigsberg Vilt Natur

  • 20 August, 2025
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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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Parents’ views of the acceptability and efficacy of the Safe Environment for Every Kid model in the Swedish child health services

  • 22 July, 2025
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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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Temporal Associations Between Cognitive Impairment and Depression in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Analysis

  • 12 July, 2025
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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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The Significance of Social Connections and Health in Relation to Loneliness Experienced by Older Adults Living at Home: A Qualitative Study

  • 23 June, 2025
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ABSTRACT Background and Aim Due to ageing, physical changes can affect one’s ability to actively engage with others, resulting in limitations in social connections comparable to loneliness. Hence, there is a need for research on how older adults avoid experiencing loneliness and thus promote health through social connections. The aim of this study was to […]

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