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The procedure has, however, not yet been approved by the FDA, partly because it can cause significant discomfort to the patientâs scalp and can, in some cases, produce seizures (Carlson, 2008). BRAIN STIMULATION Stimulating the brain In this version of transcranial magnetic stimulation, a woman sits under a helmet.