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Presentation at the Headache Cooperative of the Northeast

March 16, 2026

It was an honor to speak at the annual Winter HCNE Headache Symposium, where I also led the discussion for two presentations moderated by Dr. Steven Baskin. The first, by Dr. Mario Peres of São Paulo—President of the International Headache Society—explored the relationship between religiosity, spirituality, and headache. The second, by Dr. Peter McAllister, examined GLP-1 receptor agonists in headache medicine, highlighting what is known, what is possible, and what remains uncertain. Both talks addressed topics not typically featured at headache meetings and sparked a lively discussion.

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Alexander Mauskop, MD
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