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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)


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PRACTICE OVERVIEW:
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.
 (Past Factoids)

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