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(07/02/2026) VA Puget Sound and Portland researchers proved a group treatment that focused on coping with military sexual trauma (MST), called Warrior Renew, was more effective for Veterans with MST-related PTSD than standard care. Veterans in Warrior Renew participated in eight weekly, virtual, 90-minute sessions while Veterans in standard care attended group therapy sessions that targeted general health and well-being. Those in the MST-focused group had greater score improvements on two PTSD scales at the end of treatment, with self-blame being the area of most improvement, and were the only Veterans to still show clinically meaningful improvements eight weeks later. The results speak to the benefits of tailored medical care, specifically to the needs of Veterans with MST-related PTSD. (JAMA Network Open, Jun. 1, 2026)