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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Health-Related Social Needs, and Cognitive Outcomes in US Veterans

JAMA Network Open 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.34839

September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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In this cohort study, PTSD and HRSNs were independently associated with incident cognitive outcomes, and co-occurring PTSD and HRSNs may identify veterans with higher observed hazards of cognitive impairment and dementia.

Corresponding Author: Hong Yu, PhD, Center for Health Optimization and Implementation Research, Veterans Affairs Bedford Healthcare System, 200 Springs Rd (152), Bedford, MA (hong_yu@uml.edu).

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