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USA July 14, 2026

Women with brain injuries face barriers to accessing appropriate

Women with brain injuries face barriers to accessing appropriate

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can set off a chain of critical decisions that shape recovery. Which hospital a patient is taken to, how quickly a neurosurgeon is consulted, and whether the patient is transferred to a specialized trauma center all influence outcomes.

A paramedic student removes bandages after a trauma simulation for students of Ottawa's Bell High School in 2006. According to a new Canadian research, women hospitalized with traumatic brain injuries were significantly less likely than men to be admitted to Level I and II trauma centres. Dr. Tatyana Mollayeva, Scientist at UHN’s KITE Research Institute.

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