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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · 8d

Just cited ‘Ladbible’ in an ethics application and I feel academically unclean.

Cheer me up by telling me the most unhinged reference you have ever used.

#academia

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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 18d

Despite what Trump says, there is no link between paracetamol (tylenol) and autism.

No link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children

In the largest epidemiologic study to date of the risk of giving birth to a child with autism, ADHD or intellectual disability following acetaminophen use during pregnancy, researchers found no association. The study is now published in JAMA.

news.ki.se

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · 21d

Great to hear - how was your adjustment to them? I’m assuming it takes a while to get used to them?

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · 21d

Saw some lovely pups from @hearingdogs.org.uk at Asda on the way back from work.
They got all of my change.
Ive also spent the afternoon trying to persuade my wife we should look into this further 🐕‍🦺🤣

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Sep 7

Guess who forgot to unpair my bluetooth hearing aids before the alarm…may have just lost a few more decibels with that one, ouch! I’m still ringing 😂

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Aug 20

Officially referred for a cochlear implant assessment today 😬 this feels like a big step, could be a good thing

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Jul 29

Haha - all door codes and the process are like muscle memory from binging this in my youth 🤣 ‘anxiety - filled walking tour’ is a great description!

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Jul 29

Sometimes, I think I’m old and past it…but then I remember that I can speed-run the gamecube classic @residentevil.capcomusa.com Resident Evil HD remake in 1:50, glitch less (234th globally, apparently).

Beat that young folks!

A screenshot of final result screen from resident evil HD showing a completion time of 1:50:02

A screenshot of the resident evil hd global normal mode leaderboard with my time being 234th

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Jul 6

New publication! ‘Exposure to #alcohol content in the media is a factor in experimenting with alcohol and continued use. This review extends this view to consider #SocialNorms and #SocialIdentity as a potential pathway through which alcohol marketing exerts its effect’

www.mdpi.com/3391466

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Jun 28

#Glastonbury had #The1975, which has drawn mixed reviews for Matty Healys ‘outlandish’ behaviour. Resharing this I wrote about him using and seemingly promoting #cigarette #tobacco brands through the use of branded packs, 6 years after the ban during an indoor gig…
blogs.bmj.com/tc/2023/03/0...

Is tobacco promotion through music making a comeback? - Blog - Tobacco Control

Alexander Barker We know that there are tobacco references in music and in the image portrayed by musicians, often associated with themes of rebellion. Smoking content in the media is a causal factor ...

blogs.bmj.com

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Jun 25

10 years after my hearing loss was first noted, finally had a diagnosis of progressive genetic deafness

Latest appt’s due to panic about the level of loss, and led to consider a cochlear implant.

Has anyone gone from aids to a cochlear implant? What was this like?

#Deaf #Deafness #CochlearImplant

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy switch 2 day for all who celebrate! SW-2267-4054-0917

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · May 20

Really exciting to present our work on the effects of exposure to #alcohol marketing at @midshealthpsych.bsky.social annual conference

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · May 14

Finished teaching for the trimester, its #eurovision week, and its time for our annual re-watch ready for the madness on Saturday!🎶

a man wearing a helmet with wings is standing in front of a body of water

Alt: Will Ferrell in Eurovision: The Story of Fire saga, wearing a helmet with wings and singing Volcano Man

media.tenor.com

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · May 14

www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18...

New Open Access Publication🚨here we explored barriers and enablers for engaging in #PhysicalActivity in #Deaf adults.

www.mdpi.com

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · May 7

Happy 3rd year anniversary of Trisha mistitling me as a ‘professor’.

It’s become my daily affirmation - if Trisha believes in me then so do I! 😂

The best part about this is that the title I’d stated beforehand (Dr), has even been used as well! 😔

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thanks and all the best for yours. Fingers crossed!

Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Mar 27

First audiogram in 2 years and a bit of a shock yesterday. Feeling pretty down and out about this but there’s a plan in place and moulds have been taken.

Has anyone changed from domes to moulds? What was this like?

Audiogram showing sloping severe loss in both ears

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Mar 20

Alcohol Review 2025 @alcoholreview.bsky.social was fantastic today with two excellent live talks from @grantennis.bsky.social & Alice Wiseman. You can catch up on the talk's and spotlight sessions here: alcohol-review.com/alcohol-revi...

Online auditorium - Alcohol Review

Join a uniquely powerful and sustainable global forum for anyone involved in overcoming the profound challenges of alcohol harm.

alcohol-review.com

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Alcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · Mar 17

Join Alcohol Review 2025 this Thursday, 10am-noon, UK time
Programme alcohol-review.com
Join us: alcohol-review.com/join-us/

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Alcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · Mar 18

AR2025: Two more sessions are set for launch on Thursday, one looking at how to reduce alcohol's cancer burden in Europe and another exploring the intimidation of researchers of harmful industries. @cancerleagues.bsky.social @tcrgbath.bsky.social
Join us: alcohol-review.com/join-us/

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Mar 8

This looks like a fantastic project!

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Mar 6

You’re commentary on this is making me want to dust off my gamecube to play this again 😂

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Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · Mar 3

open.spotify.com/episode/6R7H...

New episode of Money Power Health
Alcohol industry edition
Commercially driven norms

Episode 12: Commercially driven norms around drinking with Emeka Dumbili

Money Power Health with Nason Maani · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social · Mar 4

Was good fun putting this together and a really interesting look at the UK regulations on alcohol brand promotion and how The Kardashians may be using their programme to promote 818 tequilla

Alcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · Mar 4

AR2025: We have added a fascinating session on the 818 tequila branding in "The Kardashians" TV show, joining half-a-dozen presentations and messages available to preview ahead of our live online event on the 20th. @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social Join us alcohol-review.com/alcohol-revi...

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