ELLIIT Funds New Research Project in Applied Health Technology: Machine Learning for High-Dimensional Proteomics (Project F8) We are pleased to announce that the project “New Machine-Learning Methods for High-Dimensional, Population-Scale Proteomics” (Project F8) has been selected for funding within ELLIIT Call F. The initiative is led by: The project brings together methodological expertise in machine […]
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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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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 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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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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