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Astra Zviedre is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Riga Stradins University. Her academic background includes expertise in Clinical Medicine, as evidenced by her roles as an expert with the Latvian Council of Science (2022–2025 and 2025–2028). She focuses on pediatric surgical conditions, particularly acute appendicitis and its management.
- Education:
- Expert in Clinical Medicine, Latvian Council of Science (2025–2028)
- Expert in Clinical Medicine, Latvian Council of Science (2022–2025)
Her research interests revolve around acute appendicitis in pediatric patients, biomarker diagnostics, and conservative treatment strategies. She has contributed to studies on SARS-CoV-2 variants' impact on appendicitis outcomes and novel treatment algorithms. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, including biomarker validation and surgical decision-making.
Zviedre leads projects like the Assessment of Effectiveness and Safety of Conservative Treatment in Acute Appendicitis (2019–2020). Her recent presentations at conferences such as the European Pediatric Surgeons' Association (2024) and the Pediatric Colorectal Club (2024) highlight her active role in advancing pediatric surgical practices.
Her research outputs include peer-reviewed articles and conference abstracts focusing on diagnostic precision, microbiota analysis in appendicitis severity, and pediatric analgesia protocols for intussusception. She collaborates with institutions like the Children's Clinical University Hospital in Latvia.
