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Montgomery Jr.

 
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Synopsis

Basal Ganglia Dynamics: From Motor Units to Networked Chaotic Oscillators addresses the critical need for new theoretical frameworks in understanding the basal ganglia–thalamic cortical system, particularly in the context of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. Despite significant therapeutic advances, current dopamine replacement and Deep Brain Stimulation therapies remain limited due to incomplete and oversimplified prevailing theories. This reference provides a comprehensive alternative approach grounded in complexity science, nonlinear dynamics, and Chaotic Systems theory. The contents span foundational concepts, including motor unit orchestration, networked nonlinear oscillators, information theory, and methodological considerations. Detailed chapters cover the shortcomings of current models, the application of Chaotic System mathematics to basal ganglia physiology, and the implications for pathophysiology and treatment. The book also includes extensive simulations, operational hypotheses, and a rigorous critique of existing paradigms, supported by principles such as Causational and Informational Synonymy.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Erwin B. Montgomery Jr. has been an academic neurologist for over 40 years, pursuing teaching, clinical, and basic research at major academic medical centers. He has authored over 120 peer-reviewed journal articles (available on PubMed) and 8 books on medicine (4 on the subject of Deep Brain Stimulation). The last two books are Reproducibility in Biomedical Research (Academic Press, 2024) and The Ethics of Everyday Medicine (Academic Press, 2023).

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