The feature highlights her work on identifying Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage using methods that have the potential to support broader screening. Her research focuses on combining retinal image analysis, automated cognitive testing, and blood biomarker analysis to detect early biological changes linked to the disease. The article also emphasizes the importance of earlier […]
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SUMMARY Background In addition to impairing the lung function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also affects phonatory characteristics. Recent research highlights the potential of voice as a digital biomarker to support clinical decision-making. While machine learning (ML) can detect disease patterns from acoustic features, clinical relevance requires understanding the relationship between the disorder and acoustic […]
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On October 31, 2025, Ana Luiza Dallora Moraes, Assistant Senior Lecturer at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), successfully delivered her trial lecture for appointment as docent (associate professor) in Applied Health Technology. Title of the lecture:Artificial Intelligence in Health Research: From Data to Insights Abstract:With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), health is moving toward […]
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We participated in the ELLIIT Annual Workshop, held in Norrköping on October 21–22, 2025.During the event, Ana Luiza Dallora Moraes and Alper Idrisoglu presented a poster showcasing our ongoing research within applied health technology and digital biomarkers. The workshop brought together researchers from across Sweden to share new insights and foster collaborations within information and […]
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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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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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Den 4 juni höll Terese Lindberg sin docentföreläsning vid Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, vid Institutionen för hälsa. Föreläsningen hade titeln Hälsa i det digitala samhället och fokuserade på de möjligheter och utmaningar som följer med digitaliseringens ökade roll inom hälsoområdet. Lindberg presenterade centrala delar av regeringens digitaliseringsstrategi och hur den kopplas till utvecklingen av e-hälsa. Hon […]
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We are thrilled to announce that Helén Dellkvist has successfully defended her licentiate thesis titled:“Digital Life Stories to Support Person-Centred Care of Older People with Dementia. Dynamic Documents”Her research explores how healthcare professionals can use digital life stories to support person-centred care for older people with dementia. It shows that digital life stories can facilitate communication, […]
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We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Nauman Ghazi has successfully defended her licentiate thesis titled:“From Sleep Monitoring to Digital Determinants: Understanding the Role of Technology in Older Adults’ Sleep Health.” Her research explores how technology can be leveraged to monitor and enhance sleep health in older adults, exploring the interplay between sleep monitoring tools […]
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Stort tack till alla som deltog i TIHApersonaldagar. Det är glädjande att så många kunde vara med och bidra till givande diskussioner och gemensamma aktiviteter. Dagarna fylldes med värdefulla presentationer, föreläsningar, arbetsmiljöarbete och inte minst trevlig samvaro. Vi ser fram emot att bygga vidare på den gemenskap och kunskap vi har skapat tillsammans. Tack för […]
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