Dr Alex Barker
@abbarkerpsych.bsky.social
Dr Alex Barker || Lecturer / researcher in Psychology / Public Health || AFBPsS CPsychol FHEA|| Dad || deaf 🦻
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4568-5114
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4568-5114
Cochlear Implant Process - Part 1 thetalkingdeaf.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/c...
Cochlear Implant Process – Part 1
Back at the start of the year, I noticed a significant ‘dip’ in my hearing and booked in to have a test. At the test this was confirmed and they were worried about the rate of decline a…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Cochlear Implant Process - Part 1 thetalkingdeaf.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/c...
Reflections on 'The Kingdon Review' thetalkingdeaf.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/r...
Reflections on ‘The Kingdon Review’
The news this week about the Kingdon report (Is the Kingdon Review a wake-up call for NHS audiology services? – RNID) has left me in a reflective mood. Whilst this largely relates to children…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Reflections on 'The Kingdon Review' thetalkingdeaf.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/r...
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
Cheer me up by telling me the most unhinged reference you have ever used.
#academia
October 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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
Cheer me up by telling me the most unhinged reference you have ever used.
#academia
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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.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Despite what Trump says, there is no link between paracetamol (tylenol) and autism.
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 🐕🦺🤣
They got all of my change.
Ive also spent the afternoon trying to persuade my wife we should look into this further 🐕🦺🤣
September 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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 🐕🦺🤣
They got all of my change.
Ive also spent the afternoon trying to persuade my wife we should look into this further 🐕🦺🤣
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 😂
September 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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 😂
Officially referred for a cochlear implant assessment today 😬 this feels like a big step, could be a good thing
August 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Officially referred for a cochlear implant assessment today 😬 this feels like a big step, could be a good thing
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!
Beat that young folks!
July 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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!
Beat that young folks!
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
www.mdpi.com/3391466
July 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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
www.mdpi.com/3391466
#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…
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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 ...
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June 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM
#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...
blogs.bmj.com/tc/2023/03/0...
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
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
June 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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
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
Happy switch 2 day for all who celebrate! SW-2267-4054-0917
June 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Happy switch 2 day for all who celebrate! SW-2267-4054-0917
Really exciting to present our work on the effects of exposure to #alcohol marketing at @midshealthpsych.bsky.social annual conference
May 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Really exciting to present our work on the effects of exposure to #alcohol marketing at @midshealthpsych.bsky.social annual conference
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
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May 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Finished teaching for the trimester, its #eurovision week, and its time for our annual re-watch ready for the madness on Saturday!🎶
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New Open Access Publication🚨here we explored barriers and enablers for engaging in #PhysicalActivity in #Deaf adults.
New Open Access Publication🚨here we explored barriers and enablers for engaging in #PhysicalActivity in #Deaf adults.
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May 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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New Open Access Publication🚨here we explored barriers and enablers for engaging in #PhysicalActivity in #Deaf adults.
New Open Access Publication🚨here we explored barriers and enablers for engaging in #PhysicalActivity in #Deaf adults.
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! 😔
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! 😔
May 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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! 😔
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! 😔
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?
Has anyone changed from domes to moulds? What was this like?
March 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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?
Has anyone changed from domes to moulds? What was this like?
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.
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March 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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...
Reposted by Dr Alex Barker
Join Alcohol Review 2025 this Thursday, 10am-noon, UK time
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March 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Join Alcohol Review 2025 this Thursday, 10am-noon, UK time
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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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March 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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/
Join us: alcohol-review.com/join-us/
Reposted by Dr Alex Barker
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New episode of Money Power Health
Alcohol industry edition
Commercially driven norms
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
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March 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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New episode of Money Power Health
Alcohol industry edition
Commercially driven norms
New episode of Money Power Health
Alcohol industry edition
Commercially driven norms
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
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...
March 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
Happy World Hearing Day! This day is supposed to be about raising awareness for hearing loss and hearing care but I thought I’d do something different and celebrate the tech that enables me to do my work. Without this, I would not be able to work in education. #WorldHearingDay
March 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Happy World Hearing Day! This day is supposed to be about raising awareness for hearing loss and hearing care but I thought I’d do something different and celebrate the tech that enables me to do my work. Without this, I would not be able to work in education. #WorldHearingDay
Great idea!
#PubMed has been down for some people and currently appears broken, or inaccessible. Smarter people than I can speculate on what's going on, but my worry is particular research being targeted for deletion from the database. All of us whose research can be found via PubMed must backup publications.
March 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Great idea!
My face this morning when my first audiology appointment in 2 years turned out to be a ‘lets check your tubes and domes’ appointment, refusing to do a hearing test even though I know there’s been a drop
a young boy wearing a yellow shirt is making a face
Alt: a young boy wearing a yellow shirt is making a fed up face and blinking slowly
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March 1, 2025 at 10:19 AM
My face this morning when my first audiology appointment in 2 years turned out to be a ‘lets check your tubes and domes’ appointment, refusing to do a hearing test even though I know there’s been a drop