This editorial assesses the advancements in neuronavigation enhanced repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depressive disorder and schizophrenia treatment. Conventional repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation faces challenges due to the intricacies of brain anatomy and patient variability. Neuronavigation offers innovative solutions by integrating neuroimaging with three-dimensional localization to pinpoint brain regions and refine therapeutic targeting. This systematic review of recent literature underscores the enhanced efficacy of neuronavigation in improving treatment outcomes for these disorders. This editorial highlights the pivotal role of neuronavigation in advancing psychiatric care.
Keywords: Depressive disorder; Neuronavigation; Psychiatric care; Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation; Schizophrenia.
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