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Līga Mekša

Neurologist, algologist,
neurosonologist

The doctor specialises in the diagnosis, care and treatment of various types of headaches and multiple sclerosis and has been working in her specialty since 2017. In her daily practice, she consults patients with different types of pain, using open communication and building mutual trust. During consultations, the doctor aims not only to find the most appropriate treatment approach for each patient, but also to educate them about their health condition and the ways they can actively contribute to improving their own well-being. Since 2023, she has been a doctoral student at Riga Stradiņš University and is the author of several scientific publications.

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The doctor is a member of the Latvian Association of Neurologists and the Latvian Association for the Study of Pain. Alongside her clinical work, she is actively involved in scientific research, with a particular focus on headache diagnosis and treatment, as well as improving the quality of healthcare.

Scientific publications:

  • Meksa L., Arons M., Husøy A. K., Gobina I., Karelis G., Steiner T. J. Methodology of a population-based survey of headache disorders among adults in Latvia. Archives of Public Health. 2025;84(1):14. doi: 10.1186/s13690-025-01811-0. PMID: 41408574; PMCID: PMC12805725.
  • Meksa L. Preparing the Research Tool (HARDSHIP Questionnaire) for Use in Latvia. Poster presentation at the RSU International Conference on Medical and Health Care Sciences, 29–31 March 2023.
  • Meksa L., Zvaune L., Karelis G. Evaluation of Primary Management of Headache Care in Latvia. Oral presentation at the RSU International Conference on Medical and Health Care Sciences, 29–31 March 2023.
  • Labastida-Ramírez A., Caronna E., Gollion C., Stanyer E., Dapkute A., Braniste D., Naghshineh H., Meksa L., Chkhitunidze N., Gudadze T., Pozo-Rosich P., Burstein R., Hoffmann J. Mode and site of action of therapies targeting CGRP signaling. The Journal of Headache and Pain. 2023;24(1):125.
  • Lenz B., Katsarava Z., Gil-Gouveia R., Karelis G., Kaynarkaya B., Meksa L., Oliveira E., Palavra F., Rosendo I., Sahin M., Silva B., Uludüz D., Ural Y. Z., Varsberga-Apsite I., Zengin S. T., Zvaune L., Steiner T. J. European Headache Federation and Lifting The Burden: The Global Campaign Against Headache. Headache service quality evaluation: implementation of quality indicators in primary care in Europe. The Journal of Headache and Pain. 2021;22(1):33.

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