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David B. Adams, Ph.D., F.A.A.C.P., FAPM, F.A.A.P.M.
Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, ABPP
Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Psychology
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Fellow, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
Fellow, American Academy of Pain Management
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Distinguished Practitioner, National Academy of Practice in Psychology (NAP)
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Fellow, American Psychological Association
Fellow, Society of Clinical Psychology
(APA)
Fellow, Division of Independent Practice (APA)
Fellow, Division of Psychotherapy (APA)
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National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
Certificate of Professional Qualifications (CPQ)
- Association of
State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
  
404-252-6454
Atlanta
Medical Psychology
The Medical Quarters - Suite 251
5555 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30342-1703
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30 years in clinical practice:
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Dr. Adams is a highly published author, professor and researcher in the
interface between
psychological disorder and physical injury/disability.
In addition to his private Atlanta practice,
Dr. Adams also consults nationally to
physicians, nurses, attorneys, insurers, police departments, school systems and
corporations regarding the psychological
impact of worker-related injury and the role of psychological factors in
short- and long-term disability,
depression, anxiety and sexual dysfunction.
Dr.
Adams biography and downloadable
curriculum vitae are available here at psychological.com.
This website contains information
about psychological
disorders,
psychological treatment, as well as access to
scheduling certified
continuing education
seminars. There is a
conference area in which visitors
can discuss shared interests in these areas as well as
Dr. Adams' blog.
Dr. Adams' clinical practice, Atlanta Medical Psychology, is located in The Medical Quarters in the
(Sandy Springs), the north side of Atlanta, at the junction of Scottish Rite, Northside and
Saint Joseph's Hospitals. MAP |
 THIS WEEK'S FACTOID:
"A new prevalence study suggests that men have a 67%
increased risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) relative to women.
MCI in the general population of 80- to 89-year-olds in our population is high
around 16.5%. the prevalence of MCI is higher in men compared to women.
Prevalence of MCI and Dementia Diagnosis Prevalence (%)
Normal cognition 73.6
MCI 16.5
Dementia 9.9
...the prevalence in men and women combined increased with increasing age, from
about 10% in 70- to 74-year-olds to about 25% in 85- to 89-year-olds. A similar
pattern was seen in men, but the prevalence of MCI was higher than for women,
increasing from about 12% to 40% in the oldest group.
When they adjusted for age and education, the odds ratio was even higher for men
vs women and was unchanged by additional adjustment for marital status or burden
of disease.
First, there may be sex differences in the prevalence of risk factors for MCI in
middle age and in the later stages of life. Alternatively, there may be sex
differences in the progression of MCI to dementia. If you just look at
prevalence, it might appear that MCI is higher in men than women if women are
progressing faster from MCI to dementia. There may also be differences in the
rate of mortality among persons with MCI." American Academy of Neurology 60th
Annual Meeting. Presented April 16, 2008.
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