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Successful PhD Defense: Dr. Alper Idrisoglu

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 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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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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