Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC, earned her Master of Science in nursing from Columbia University School of Nursing. She has worked as a nurse in women’s health and as a nurse practitioner in family medicine. Estie also earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and was editor-in-chief of her undergraduate newspaper. She currently freelances in medical communications with a focus on clinician-facing content. She and her husband have three young children and live in New Jersey.

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debunking the patient zero theory of AIDS

General Medicine

How COVID-19 Altered HIV Care, PrEP Use, and Sexual Behaviors of MSM in the Southern US

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

September 1, 2021

This ad hoc survey focused on changes in sexual behaviors and utilization of and access to sexual health services by MSM during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cornea & Ocular Surface

Mucocutaneous Symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Pediatric Patients

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 5, 2021

The mucocutaneous features seen in hospitalized children with MIS-C and how these findings are associated with the onset of systemic symptoms are characterized.

Retina & Vitreous

Valganciclovir and Ganciclovir Effective for HIV-Associated CMVR in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

January 25, 2021

The study authors describe the first use of valganciclovir treatment in lower-income countries for patients with CMVR, advanced HIV disease, and profound immunosuppression.

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

All articles by Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

How COVID-19 Altered HIV Care, PrEP Use, and Sexual Behaviors of MSM in the Southern US

Mucocutaneous Symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Pediatric Patients

Valganciclovir and Ganciclovir Effective for HIV-Associated CMVR in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Artificial Intelligence Can Both Measure and Distinguish Retinal Fluid